Applying for an Indian passport used to be a complicated process in the past and mostly done with the help of agents. But things have changed in the past few years with good processes and technology. You do not need an agent anymore and can do it everything on your own.
In this article, we cover the entire process end to end and also have user experiences too.
Indian Passport Renewal vs Re-Issue
“Renewal and Re-issue are used interchangeably by many. But there is a subtle difference. The term renewal is used, if you have a passport with Short Validity Passport (SVP) and you are applying for extending the same. In that case, you will still be getting a new book. Unlike, Re-issue relates to exhaustion of pages or passport reaching the end of a 10 year validity. The terms renewal and re-issue are used interchangeably in the article below for easy understanding. The process is same, so nothing to worry.
When can you Renew or Re-issue Indian Passport?
You can renew or re-issue your Indian passport up to 1 year before the expiration of the passport. If you are a student, you can get re-issue of your passport within two years of expiry by selecting reason ” Validity expired within 3 years/ Due to expire”. You can also renew or get re-issue of passport, if you meet any of the below :
- Your personal details changed like name, martial status, etc.
- Your passport expired already within last 3 years or before
- Your passport pages are completely full and no pages left
- Your passport is damaged or you lost the same.
Passport Document Advisor : Indian Passport Website has a document advisor, that clearly tells the required documents, you should enter your details, to get the list of documents required before you begin to process, so that you do not end up in panic after registering. You can access it at Passport India Document Advisor
Below is the step by step guide to get Indian Passport re-issue or renewed.
Step 1: Register Online Account at Passport Website
Since the paper based forms are eliminated, you need to fill Indian passport application online. Below are the details.
- The very first step is to register yourself with the Passport Website. All you need to do is go to Passport Seva Website and click on ” New User Registration”.
- You will be asked to fill basic details and email ID. This will be used to login and fill the passport application form. You can choose the passport office based on where you currently live now.
- The second thing is to activate your account using the email you get and login.
- After you login, you will see an option called “Apply for Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport”. Click on that and enter details.
- Can Submit Passport Application Anywhere : Since June 2018, as per new guidance, you can apply for passport anywhere in India. You do not have to do it in the same state of your residence. There is a dropdown in the account creation page, you are free to choose the location where you are
Step 2: Fill Passport Application Online
After you activate your account and login, you will be presented with two options to fill out application form, the online system will show as Alternative 1 and Alternative 2 . It does not matter what you use, both work the same.
- Alternative 1 : Using Online form to fill the application online. You will need internet.
- Alternative 2 : Using PDF form. You download the form, fill it out and then upload it.
The recommended option is to use the Alternative 2 with PDF form as some details may not be readily available with us and we have to save info, etc. I also prefer the PDF form option as it is very detailed and clear. Either case, it is the same. You will need the below details to complete the form.
- Your current address details and other details that are already in your previous passport.
- You need to enter Emergency Contact Details like Name, phone number and email.
- If you are changing any details like adding Spouse info, their info as per document
If you are using the PDF form option, you will need to fill all the mandatory fill and then hit validate and Save, it will ask you to save a file (XML file) and give it a name.
You need to upload that file in the section where you just downloaded the PDF form. All the details will be automatically created, you need to verify before saving as you cannot change the details after this step. Of course, you can change them when you are at passport office, if anything wrong.
Step 3 : Pay and Book a Slot or Walk –in, Print Application Receipt :
Once your application is created, next step is to check for available slots and then pay for it. There is an option on the website home page to check the slots as well or you can go to Check Appointment Availability. Anyways, once your application is submitted. you need to select it, for that see below.
- You will have an option on the left saying ” View Saved / Submitted Applications “. Select the application by clicking on radio button. Then you will show options with links to them. You need to click on Pay and Schedule Appointment.
- This will give option for payment, either online or pay with challan. Usually, it is easy to do it online way. Selected Online Payment
- Then you will have option to select the Passport Service Kendra and the time slot. It will show the available time slots options.
- You can select the same and then you will go for payment page. Where you can select your payment option. I used NetBanking and it was seamless.
If you are eligible for walk-in, you can cancel the appointment and then carry that cancellation page, along with the payment receipt page, you will be allowed to walk-in directly during the respective hours.
Once payment is complete, you will have to print the application receipt and carry that with you on the appointment day. It will have a bar code as well, ensure that is clearly printed and it has the payment confirmation info on it. If you find something wrong in the details, make a note, then you can tell the same at passport service kendra.
Step 4 : Documents List for Passport Re-issue or Renewal
You have a nice step by step guide to help you identify the list of documents that you need for your passport renewal. If you go to the home page and click on Document Advisor for renewal / re-issue , you will get a form to select options. Based on options it will show the list of documents that you need. These are the documents you will need. NO Additional documents are required. In fact, I called the customer support as well and they said the same list and my experience at Passport Seva Kendra says the same. You do NOT require additional documents. Do NOT listen to others.
Indian Passport Renewal Documents Checklist
Below are the typical documents that you need to carry to the passport office, depending on your situation.
- You must print out the online form that you printed out with the Application Reference Number(ARN) and carry it with you. It is mandatory to have this document with you.
- Original Old Passport that is expiring or expired
- Same Address as in your Old Passport :
- You do NOT need anything other than the photocopy of your passport’s first page, last page, and the page with ECNR info. You will do self-attestation ( your own signature)
- You may carry current address proof like a utility bill or Bank statement or Voter card, etc… see below for some of those documents.
- Change in Address – Different one from your Old passport address
- Just like above, first, last and ECNR page photo copy with self attestation
- Address proof of change in address – Any one of the below is acceptable.
- Any one of the Utility bills like Water, Telephone, Electricity Bills – You need at least for 2 months of which one should be of current year and other should be of previous year.
- Proof of gas connection. If you are submitting utility gas bill, PSK will ask for two of those from past two months. Make sure you carry two of them. This was shared by our reader Karthik.
- Ration Card with address .
- Bank Statement for 1 year, Passbook of the bank account with address on it.
- Any of the cards like Aadhar card, Voter ID, etc.
- Add Spouse Name, Change
- If you would like to add your spouse name, carry original and photo copy of your marriage certificate. It is required. You need a photo copy that needs to be self attested.
- If you plan to change any details like names, etc, you need to carry original with photo copy signed by you.
There may be other set of documents that you may be asked from the website, if some exceptions for your case. That’s why always check passportwebsite.
Step 5: Go to the passport Office (PSK) for the Appointment
If you have got a slot, go at that exact time or 15 min before, no need to go there and wait outside. If you are eligible for walk in, you can do that. The process at PSK is very straightforward and they have clear steps for the process.
High Level Process inside the PSK:
- Section A – Processing Counter : You will go to their waiting lounge, where you will be able to work with the first processing center and they will be named as Section A. These are usually TCS outsourcing employees who will verify everything and then issue you a token number to go to next section
- Section B – Verification Counter: This section is called Section B and it is where your documents are re-verified and corrections are done. You will wait in the waiting hall, where you can see the queue number and go to the respective counter. Here you will be asked to sign electronically, your biometrics will be taken and all the relevant documents will be scanned, if you have not submitted them online. This is also handled by the outsourcing company such as TCS, you will find this step very efficient as well.
- Section C – Granting Counter: This is the section where the actual passport granting happens. It is handled by an Indian Govt. Officer who will verify everything and grant issuance of your passport. This is called as Section C. This can take time here and it can be long. Again, here also there is also queue and you will need to wait for the token number to be called. The officer may ask a question or two and grant passport if all is fine with your application.
- Exit: You will exit at the last step after Section C, where you will be asked by the security guard to show the appointment letter and he may stamp on the acknowledgement paper for your reference.
Below is the screenshot of the process flow on how it will work inside a PSK by flow. It is taken at the PSK in Bangalore.
For more process info at PSK, read Process at a Passport Seva Kendra and some key pointers.
Indian Passport Renewal Experiences
Below are real experiences shared by our readers A G Bhat, in Bangalore and Mrinal from Mumbai. Thanks to them for sharing his experience. Also, we have many other experiences in the comments, do check them out.
Passport Re-issue Experience at Mumbai
I had my Indian Passport renewal today in Mumbai(Andheri PSK) as my passport was expiring within 1yr. Got appointment for 9.15AM IST and was asked to report at 9am. (Under Regular processing) . Process was very smooth and straightforward and I was complete in 1hr time (primarily due to preparation and early slot).
Passport Re-issue Process at Mumbai
1. I had actually downloaded the PDF first and filled it and kept so that any trials errors needed were done on that.
2. I was having minor difficulty uploading it probably because i renamed etc. However I used the filled PDF as entry for Online application (Which also can be saved and filled over multiple attempts like for any college /visa application).
3. The form was submitted.
4. I have just moved back from US so I wrote my current Indian address which was also in my Aadhaar card . Mentioned US address for previous in last 1yr stay without state or county.
5. I had even uploaded PDF copy of all documents though not sure if it was any help today.
6. Paid online and booked appointment
Documents Required On Passport Appointment Day
1. Originals: Passport(old), Aadhaar (both top and bottom part: for Address proof and ECNR), 10th Marks card (for ECNR)
2. Copy of first 2 pages, last 2 pages and Page number 2 of passport which would either not mention anything or ECR. ( I had not taken page 2 and was asked to take photocopy at Passport Seva Kendra)
3. Copy of 10th marks card and Aadhar both top and bottom part. ( Had not taken copy of top part and had to take at PSK.)
Process at PSK for Passport Re-issue
At the PSK try to reach early for your reporting time. The entry is not based on sequence number assigned but based on your arrival for your reporting time. Once you enter, the originals, photocopy and application receipt are checked once and after all documents are confirmed you are asked to wait till they generate token number. After token number is generated you are asked to go inside and wait for 1st step in A counter.
At the A counter documents are scanned, photo taken, biometrics verified and signatures taken. Also they check if you want to enroll in Mobile Seva(Sms updates for Rs 40). If yes you pay in cash exact amount. Once done you are asked to goto B counter.
At B Verification Officer (VO) validates the entries again and puts his ticks & sign in the application. Once B is complete, one proceeds to C counter for Granting Officers approval who again verifies documents and stamps both the old passport ( Cancel & returned) and approval stamp for application,
Once that is done you are asked to proceed to exit counter where you are given acknowledgement receipt and asked to fill feedback form. The acknowledgement ideally mentions your passport approved post police verification.
Passport Renewal Experience at Bangalore
My passport had expired three months back. I read the articles in this site and understood the procedure to be followed. After understanding the same clearly, I applied online and selected the slot at Bengaluru (Lalbhag) PSK. I applied on a Saturday and slot was available for very next Monday. However, I opted for a slot on Wednesday which I got. So there was no necessity for me to cancel the same and go for “walk in”. On Wednesday, my time was at 10.45 AM and I went there exactly at 10.30AM.
The process at PSK was exactly the same the Hyderabad PSK explained in this site. Courteous people, proper guidance at every stage, no confusion at all and no hassles. After successfully finishing the entire process I came out from PSK at 11.15AM, in just 30 minutes for whole process. I gave my feedback as “Excellent” for the service but I feel that this is too less a grade. World class experience indeed. Thanks to the vision of the External Affairs Department of Govt of India. And my thanks to all concerned, from Prime Minister and External Affairs Minister to TCS and every one in the PSK.
Along with my wife also had applied for re issue of her Passport. We both selected the same slot and went inside together and we both came out together. She could not believe that such things can happen in our country.
Common FAQs
In the past, there were few things that were not clear. Now, with online process and outsourcing the process is fully online and no need for agent. You can do everything on your own.
It usually takes anywhere from 10 days or so to 30 days. In many cases with the new system, many were able to get passport within 10 days. But, if there are some delays in police verification or other things, it can take time.
If for some reason, there are delays, you can reach out to Regional Passport Officer and take it from there. You can check RPO Process to Speed up Indian Passport Processing
If you have passed 10th, then you are Non-ECR category. You can read complete details at ECR vs. ECNR(non-ECR) Indian passport Differences
Also, if you are an NRI, not living in India and plan to renew passport during your visit to India, check out Process for NRI to renew passport in India
My passport expires next year in July 2017. Can I apply for a renewal one year before the expiration?
Yes, you can.
I have to renew my passport.. I have understood all procedure. I have one doubt.. when making my passport ten yrs back I had given my moms name as in her tenth certificate. but we had to make her passport we had to make in her name that was changed after her marriage.. which is in all the documents post her marriage. so we did make an affidavit and paper ad etc and according to procedure we made her passport. now how do I change my moms name in my passport.
saradha,
You just carry the new passport copy of your mother along with you and then do it as part of re-issue of the passport. When you fill the application form online, make sure you enter the latest details that you want to have in it. They will ask for proof and you can submit the same as needed at the verification step.
can I renew my passport at chandigarh which is to be expired in july 2016.Orginally passport was issued at thane,maharashtra. Now staying at PG in chandigarh. will be staying in chandigarh for one year & then return to Thane.Pls advice.
manoj,
yes, you can do it in chandigarh.
Will spouse name addition process change the expiry date of passport ?
Hi
My wife’s passport expires on 02-08-2016.can I apply now?What is renewal fee?
Renewal and Reissue is used in one type.For Renewal also shall we click d same Reissue ?
Victor,
Yes, you can. It is 1500 INR. It would be re-issue. Just follow the above process.
Praveen
Hi Sir,
This is not related to renewal of passport.
I have applied passport for my mother. We assumed that her DOB is XXXX. As i mentioned , she studied up to 6th class while filling the application,they asked me to bring TC from school. So we went to school and got the TC on her name. But the DOB mentioned on it is different from what i filled in application. Now, if i go to office and show the TC will they accept my mothers application. Please advise on this …
Thanks
My current passport is due to expire by Nov 2017. Can i apply for re-issue now?
Also, i need to do a change of address in it. If i do so, will there be a police verification again?
Pls help let me know.
Hi Sir,
This is not related to renewal of passport.
I have applied passport for my mother. We assumed that her DOB is XXXX. As i mentioned , she studied up to 6th class while filling the application,they asked me to bring TC from school. So we went to school and got the TC on her name. But the DOB mentioned on it is different from what i filled in application. Now, if i go to office and show the TC will they accept my mothers application. Please advise on this …
Thanks
Praveen,
I do not know…It is up to the discretion of the RPO. They will always seek proof of something. Usually, if DOB is not clear, you can go to your nearest Revenue or Mandal office and get date of birth certificate issued, that will solve the issue.
HI, MY PASSPORT EXPIRED IN 2011. I WANT TO RE ISSUE , BUT THE PLACE OF BIRTH WRITTEN IN MY OLD PASSPORT IS WRONG, AND I DONT HAVE ANY PROOF FOR THAT, I DONT HAVE THE BITRTH CIRIFICATE , AS I WAS DELIVERED IN HOME , AND THEIR IS NO PROOF FOR THAT,WHAT TO DO??
Vijaylaxmi Nair,
You can go to the local municipality or MRO office and get birth certificate from them. You can use that proof for the change in details of passport. You can go for re-issue with the change.
sir I have ecr pasport I want ecnr pasport how dacument needed place help me
azhar,
If you have passed 10th class, then you can apply for ECNR by carrying your original X pass certificate as proof.
my passport renewal date of has been expired last year, so it is possible for me to renew the passport, please help
Yes, you can
How earliest one can apply for passport renewal?
I mean 1 year beofre old passport expiry or 6 month before old passport expiry etc…
Selva
I am willing to apply for fresh passport but i am having 6th std TC only for date of birth proof and not having Birth Certificate. My DOB is 12/06/1980.is it enough for dob proof
Expiry date of my passport is 29.06.2016. I have completed the procedure to re-issue but I can’t choose an appointment in the end of July 2016. So if I choose any available date and unable to go on that day, then should I pay again to select another appointment ?
Joe,
Well, I do not know, how it works for no shows, you can call the customer service. You can always re-schedule, if you cannot make it.
Do we need to submit the old passport at the passport office at the time of re-issue?
Yes for cancellation of old passport. They return the old passport to you immediately After putting the cancellation stamp (seal).
Hey I want to change date of birth in my passport. what documents I have to submit in passport office.and my passport is ecr and I want to do it into ecnr.at time I have two problems in my passport can it solve
Sohail,
You will need your original date of birth certificate , if you were born after 26.01.1989. If not, you will need to provide your SSC/ 10th class certificate as proof for date of birth. Also, your SSC pass certificate is required for changing to ECNR.
my name is MD TANVIR ALAM I have ecr passport and I want to do it ecnr can police station verification also need.
You need to submit your 10th calss pass certificate to get ECNR and it may go through police verification as needed by passport officer.
HEY, do i have to apply for reissuing of passport from the same account as used before ?
sini,
Not required. You can try forgot password, if you already created account and re-use the same.
Plz tell me about the documents which are required for passport. one thing more my passport will be renew or Fresh Passport.
It will be re-issue/ renew.
Hi
My Passport has expired since last year 1st Dec2015. So plz guide me.
i will be very thankfull to u
The entire article talks about it. Just read and follow.
Dear sir my passport expired next year .lets suppose i renewal before 6 months what type of documents need. Like i have main question Date of birth certificate.need or no need.
Jakeer,
As you have a passport, you may not need DOB certificate, you will need current address proof and your original old passport that expires.
Hey, I just need to know how much it costs to get passports renewed. Is it too expensive?
Natasha,
It is 1500 INR.
Passport renewal costs R’s 1500/- only.
Hi,
My Wifes Passport is set to expire in few months. We plan to renew her Passport in Delhi NCR (as we are settled here, & im a Delhi resident since birth & have all the necessary id proofs for myself).
Her Old passport has Ludhiana address. What all documents would be needed if we want to get her address changed in the new passport for our Delhi residence. (At present she does not have any voter card, licence, Adhaar card, Ration card for our present Delhi address).
Will our Marriage certificate & my id proof suffice ?
Thanks & Regards
Greetings,
What is process to get PCC.
How much time is required.
What all documents are required.
My passport address in of Ratnagiri and want to get PCC in Thane, will it be possible?
Thank You
Pritam,
I am not sure about PCC. You can check passport website for details.
Hi, thanks a ton for the useful info. I had a small querry though. I am. Government servant, my passport will expire in few weeks I have applied for reissue. Apart from the NOC from Office and old passport which all other documents are required to be submitted by me? Are 10/12/ Graduation marksheets required?
Regards.
Abhishek,
You may not need your old documents like 10th, 12th as your passport is already issued. Your current address proof will be required.
Dear sir,
My Passport validity is expiring on June 2017, please tell me , i can apply now and for how much period will be extended.
Yes, you can now. You will get 10 years.
RESPECTED SIR , My passport issued for two year term on 01-06-2015 expired on 01-06-2016 .Today , when some of my personal engagements made me to check validity of my passport for travelling outside country, checked my passport and found it expired fifteen days back not knowingly.The passport as such needs RENEWAL / EXTENSION of validity period.What is to be done , so that , my problem gets solved within a shortest period and I can proceed for travel legally.
You can apply for the re-issue without any issue. It is quite common, you will need to carry original passport and your current address proof, when you go for passport office. You will need to follow same process as above.
HI,
This information is very useful. Thank u so much.
I have few questions:
1) My passport is expiring in May 2017. Can I renew it now?
2) We have recently shifted city, and we are staying in a rented apartment. The rent agreement is on my husband’s name. For this new address, I do not have any proof on my name. How should i go ahead? All I have is the marriage certificate. Will the marriage certificate alongwith the rent agreement (which is on my husband’s name) work as a proof?
Any help in this regard is appreciated.
Thanks 🙂
1. Yes
2. Yes, You can use your rental agreement and carry your marriage certificate or anything like ration card, that shows your relationship should work.
If you can get your bank account passbook with your current address details, that should help as well.
Also, the rental agreement should include your name as the resident right, that should help too.
Thanks 🙂
No, my name doesnt appear anywhere in the rental agreement 🙁
Also, if I add this new address in my bank account, even that wont work coz they required the transaction details from last 1 year..
I’m not very sure if this would work.
Well, I am not sure about one year requirements. I suggest you speak to customer service of passport office hotline to get more info. It is better to have all documents than have issues later.
Hi,
My passport is getting expired next year on June 27th (2017). However, I would be going abroad for my higher studies in Sep this year (2016) so I would have to get my passport re-issued. Am I eligible at the moment to apply for re-issuance of passport? I am asking this because I still have validity of more than a year.
Once applied, how many days the passport office would take to re-issue my passport?
Also, I have to get my address changed on the new passport as I have shifted my city and all I have is my Aadhar on the new address. All the bills come on my father/ brother’s name.. Would aadhar suffice?
Thanks in advance!
SD,
Yes, you can do it usually before 2 years of expiry, if you are student and can show proof for the same during application. Technically, if you wait for 10 days, you will be under 1 year and should be able to apply without any issue. You may get it in one to three weeks. Just provide the current address proof of Aadhar and carry your parents bills as well.
Very informative….
Are passport seva kendra and passport office the same thing??
because there is a passport seva kendra in my city(Mangaluru)
but it does not appear in dropdown list(passport office) in website while registering for user id but anyway Bangalore is available,shall i select the same in dropdown list?
what should i do?
sab,
There are subtle differences. All you need to look for is seva kendra. PSK is where you would typically use to submit your application. During registration you may not see all the PSKs, but after you register and try to book appointment you will find it. It was the same case for Tirupati as well, it does not appear during registration, but appears during booking. So, we selected Hyderabad first and then picked Tirupati for appointment.
In My current passport and 10 certIficate, my fathers name is different.so i didnt submit degree crtifcte during taking passpirt.so now i have ecr stamping in my passport and i want to change it to ecnr.And this passport is in my home address.
I needto take new one with ecnr in my husbands home address.he is nri.what are the documents i have to submit?
Please help me..
Zoe,
You will need to submit your 10th pass certificate for ECNR status. I am not sure, if the father’s name on it has any impact. You can call passport office customer service to get it clarified.
Hi, My wife took passport before marriage now it expired. We want to apply for re-issue of her passport with changed sir name. Please help me with the process and required documents for the same.
Thanks in Advance
Suresh Y,
It is same process as above, you will need to carry Marriage Certificate and current address proof.
sir. vanakkam. my passport was issued with validity up to 22.10.2012. ussed up to 2008 and its expired . issued at tiruchy. now i am residing at chennai . wish to nenew it now .requesting for your guidance.
You can just apply for normal re-issue as mentioned above with your current address proof at any PSK in Chennai. It is pretty straightforward, just follow the process described above.
My passport expires on 20.03.2017. Can I apply for renewal my passport pls anser me
Yes !
Sir,
My passport expires on 20.12.2016. Can I apply for renewal now, as I am likel to go to US shortly?
Sir, My passport expires on 20.12.2016. Can I apply for renewal now please?
Yes, you can.
Thank you so much for the information.
I want to know, my daughters passport is issued in Bangalore (KA) and now its due for renewal. At present we stay in Thane (MH), can I get it renewed Thane passport office or need to go in Bangalore for renewal.
Pritam,
You can apply for re-issue at Thane in nearby PSK. No need to go to Bangalore. You will need to provide your current address proof details at PSK.
Hello, I have recently got married and now I need to reissue my passport to add my spouse name. In how many days I cancer my passport? I have to get it done by PSK Dehradun.
Jyoti,
Usually, it can take anywhere from two to four weeks to get the passport, if everything is right.
Documents require to get my passport re issue due to marriage( to add spouse name and change of address). Just want to make sure I have all the documents ready and nothing is missing. Kindly help.
Online filled form, copy and original old passport self attested, marriage cterificate attested by gazzeted officer, affidavit annexure D, and adhaar card as proof of new address.
Is there any other documents which I need to add?
Jyoti,
I think you have it covered all. I provided the same list when I added my spouse details. You can double check with the document advisor section on the Passport Website.
Good article!
Thanks for detail information,though available on passport seva web,its bit precise pertaining to renewal
my query
mine and my wife’s passport is getting expired in september 2016,for renewal i have registered myself on passport portal for the same
but can i apply from same registration for my wife also,needless to say in different application form but with only my registration on portal
pl guide
thanks
dr satish patil,
Yes, you can create as many applications as you want from the same login. Just check the navigation once you login to create new application.
The PDF form, NOT allowing to enter the date at the bottom of page 2.
Unable to Validate & Save. How to save the PDF form to .xml file?
Nandu,
it should ask you to save as XML file. If not, try doing the online form or call customer service for help.
Hi,
My passport is expired.
Now, I am going to apply for the renew. Would the process be same if it would have been applying for renew before passport got expired?
Yes, it is same.
i had applied 5 months ago and took appointment.but then i was not 18 years old.so i could not give documents without parents presence…now i can give my own documents..but what are the douments..only birth certificate and 10 th certificate required or any other documents like bonafide certificat,electricity bill or gas bill?? And lastly affidavit from notary annexure-I REQUIRED OR NOT
SOMANATH BEHERA,
Yes, birth certificate, 10th certificate, and address proof like you mentioned. No need of any affidavit. You can use the document advisor on the passport website to get precise list.
Hi, i have filled the form for passport re-issuance and completed the payment. However, there is another option which says “upload document”. Is it mandatory to upload my documents even if i take them along to the passport seva kendra on the day of my appointment.
vrinda,
Not mandatory. You can carry originals to passport office and they will scan and upload.
Hi sir,
i am bhargavi
. I got divorce. It means i have no court documents. We would like to wrote only mou. It will help to re-issue of passport or not.
Bhargavi,
Usually, if you already have spouse name and would like to get it removed, you may need divorce certificate or court decree and sworn affidavit as per Annexure E. I suggest you check with the customer service.
I had applied for renewal of my passport recently, which was quickly issued and sent to me. As there was a change in residential address , a post police verification was ordered by the passport officer. Today, I have received a phone call from the local police station to report at the PS tomorrow with an affidavit from court. He did not give details of the affidavit. Incidentally, the passport service centre mail to me had indicated that the police verification was for address verification. Could you please advise me about the pro forma of the affidavit for submission at the Thana.
Mahesh Jha,
I wish I knew what that was. Please speak to the police station. I suggest you walk-in to the police station and get it clarified.
I have changed my name officially and wanted to reissue passport with the changed name and sign. Can it be done with Gazette notification, attested/ notarized Pan card , Adhar card , voter id card (According to new rules). How long does it take for reissuing.
Reshma,
The process is pretty standard and process should be same. As long as you have the required documents, it should be done in about 2 weeks to one month.
Passport issued to a Govt servant is expired. In such case NOC in which Annexure is to be obtained form the department? Annexure ‘B’ or Annexure’ M’.
Hi,
Thank you so much for detailed instructions.
I have one question:
I want to renew my passport as it is expiring after 10 years of issue. My permanent address is still the same, however my current address is different. Are any documents needed for temporary address? Are any questions asked about permanent/temporary address?
Also, I want to know if visiting police station is required for renewal process?
Sonali,
You will need to provide proof of your current address…In general, police verification is not required as per new rule, if all is clear on your file… but there may be police verification depending on the Passport Officer Discretion.
I have lost my possport then what is thr process for reissue…..plz help me and how many days takes this pprocess?
mukesh yadav,
You will need to report the status of passport at nearest Police station and then apply for re-issue. Read Lost Passport FAQs on Govt Website
I have a passport issued in Jaipur, my passport will expire in next 6 months. Currently I am staying in a rented house in Bangalore. I want to renew it. But I don’t have current address proof.
Can I still renew it with the same old permanent address (jaipur address) and can it be done in Bangalore PSK?
Even if I somehow arrange the current address proof, I don’t want my current address to be on passport as it is rented house. What should I do in this case?
rohit agarwal,
You will need to use your current address. You can get a rental agreement for rental house and get the bank passbook as the proof. The rule is that you need to apply with current address at the place where you live. If there is a police verification for some reason, you will be in trouble. Having your rental address on passport does not mean anything…not to worry too much.
i have a passport which is expiring next year . i have uk for 6 years so are there any kind of more documents needed for renewing when in india ?
hetal,
if you live in UK, you can get it renewed in UK as itself, no need to do it here in India.
But i came back to india now and i want to renew it here . So will i need pcc ?? I was in uk on student visa .
Hetal,
You will need to submit your current address proof and mention about your addresses in past one year. I am not sure about PCC, technically you don’t need it…You can check with passport office customer support. There is a document advisor on the home page, use that to get the list of required documents.