Affidavit for change of appearance

kyborg99 wrote:Apologies, I know this is not the correct forum, but I didn't know here else to post this.

I need t renew my sons Indian passport and wanted to ask:

1. His first passport which he got when he was an infant is about to expire, he is now 5 years old so wanted to ask do we have to fill the 'Affidavit for change of appearance (Minor child)' form even though the change of appearance is because of natural ageing please?
YES
2. If yes, how much is the fee please? The website says
Issue of fresh passport/ Re-issue of Passport to minor child £36.00
AND Affidavits in connection with various Passport services(This can be sworn at the High Commission) £20.00

But at the bottom it says 'An additional fee of £ 2.00 per application is collected as 'Consular Surcharge' for all Passport services. The additional fee is inclusive of the above fees'

So I wanted to ask if the £36 and £20 includes the fees then? or should I pay £38 and £22 instead?

3. Also, can I pay £36 + £20 fee together via a single cross cheque? or 2 separate?
And who do I address/Pay to the cheque to?
Email them info.london@hcilondon.in. They normally reply/call in 24-hours.
I have not done a 2nd passport for kid. But, I think, it may be like newborn passport. You first get the affidavit done and later you apply for passport.
Please do share the outcome with me when you know

Please assist.
Thanks & Regards,
KB

Question:Do all applicants need a Change of Appearance Affidavit?
Answer:When there is a significant difference in appearance of the applicant compared to the photograph on the previous passport, a change in appearance affidavit is required. In case of minors, a change in appearance affidavit is required at every renewal up to the age of 15.