Renewal
The application for passport is submitted to the regional passport office. You can also apply online and then get the form printed for submission to the office.
For the application you have to furnish residential proof, photo identity like a pan card, photographs and related documents. The application is verified and a police inquiry made. In case of delay in police verification one can approach the PO or passport office. In case of Tatkal where your application is processed earlier you need to pay more. Tatkal service is available on emergency like serious illness or death of a related person etc for a short validity.
The passport is valid for approximately ten year after which it has to be renewed. The renewal process is less tardy. The passport has to be renewed with one year of expiry. Upon issuance of new passport the old passport is cancelled and returned to you. You can apply for renewal one year before the passport has expired
If you have shifted to new house then you have to add proof of new residence along with the application. You also need to submit new passport size photograph. The residence proof should be a valid one like a driving license, electricity bill or a ration card. The submission can be made at District Passport Cells or Passport Offices.
Lost or Stolen Passport
In this case you have to immediately report to the authorities in order to be safe. If this vital document falls in wrong hands it can be misused. If you have lost the passport in a foreign land then you need to fill Stolen Notification Form for reissue. Your passport number along with requisite documents including the police report should be submitted. An affidavit that describes the circumstances of loss or theft should be submitted along with.
In USA there is a passport verification system which the government will use to verify the validity of the passport. You can come back to the country using the emergency certificate issued by the embassy or consulate.
Check Status Online
The status of your application can be checked online on numerous search tools available online. One has to submit the reference number and date of birth in the search to fine the status. Some sites offer to search at concerned regional office.
It can be checked using the SMS service as well. All one has to do is send the file number on the prescribed number to receive and update.
Passport Seva Project with the aim to expedite the procedure has been initiated by the Government of India. The site is very helpful regarding delivery of lot of information and assistance.
The application for passport is submitted to the regional passport office. You can also apply online and then get the form printed for submission to the office.
For the application you have to furnish residential proof, photo identity like a pan card, photographs and related documents. The application is verified and a police inquiry made. In case of delay in police verification one can approach the PO or passport office. In case of Tatkal where your application is processed earlier you need to pay more. Tatkal service is available on emergency like serious illness or death of a related person etc for a short validity.
The passport is valid for approximately ten year after which it has to be renewed. The renewal process is less tardy. The passport has to be renewed with one year of expiry. Upon issuance of new passport the old passport is cancelled and returned to you. You can apply for renewal one year before the passport has expired
If you have shifted to new house then you have to add proof of new residence along with the application. You also need to submit new passport size photograph. The residence proof should be a valid one like a driving license, electricity bill or a ration card. The submission can be made at District Passport Cells or Passport Offices.
Lost or Stolen Passport
In this case you have to immediately report to the authorities in order to be safe. If this vital document falls in wrong hands it can be misused. If you have lost the passport in a foreign land then you need to fill Stolen Notification Form for reissue. Your passport number along with requisite documents including the police report should be submitted. An affidavit that describes the circumstances of loss or theft should be submitted along with.
In USA there is a passport verification system which the government will use to verify the validity of the passport. You can come back to the country using the emergency certificate issued by the embassy or consulate.
Check Status Online
The status of your application can be checked online on numerous search tools available online. One has to submit the reference number and date of birth in the search to fine the status. Some sites offer to search at concerned regional office.
It can be checked using the SMS service as well. All one has to do is send the file number on the prescribed number to receive and update.
Passport Seva Project with the aim to expedite the procedure has been initiated by the Government of India. The site is very helpful regarding delivery of lot of information and assistance.