• Proof of Identity — Aadhaar · Voter ID · PAN card · Driving Licence · Govt photo ID with date of birth · Birth certificate
• Proof of Address — Aadhaar · Voter ID · Driving Licence · Bank passbook (with address) · Telephone/Mobile bill (≤1 year) · Electricity bill · Water bill · Gas connection bill · Income tax assessment order · Spouse's passport (with same address)
• Proof of Date of Birth — Birth certificate · Matriculation/SSLC certificate (with DOB) · Aadhaar · PAN · Driving Licence · Service photo ID issued by central/state govt
• Annexure forms — Annexure F (declaration of citizenship) · Annexure I (verification by 2 references) · Annexure E (for minors, by parents) — download from passportindia.gov.in
• Recent photographs — 2 colour photos, white background, 4.5 × 3.5 cm, taken within 6 months

• Marriage certificate — For surname change post-marriage
• Divorce decree — For divorced applicants reverting to maiden name
• Annexure D — For students applying via educational institution
• Old passport — For re-issue applications — original + photocopy of first 2 + last 2 pages
• NOC from employer — For govt employees (mandatory)

• Aadhaar + Voter ID + Driving Licence — 3 popular IDs that satisfy PoI + PoA + DOB simultaneously.
• Tatkal route: same documents + 2 affidavit-attested verifying documents + Annexure F.
• Children under 18 — only parents' documents + birth certificate. School ID acceptable as PoI.
• Documents must be originals for PSK verification (returned). Self-attested photocopies for file.
• Address proof must be current — no old utility bills accepted.
• Photo specifications: white background, no glasses, no cap (unless religious), face = 75% of frame.

Online application at passportindia.gov.in → book PSK appointment → carry originals + photocopies + photos.

→ Official source: https://www.passportindia.gov.in/AppOnlineProject/online/citDocAdvisor

If your application is rejected or police verification is adverse, file RTI under §4(1)(d) for written reasons. For PV adverse, separate RTI to SP-CID for the specific remarks.

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• Q: Can I apply without Aadhaar? — Yes — but Aadhaar speeds processing significantly. Voter ID + Birth Certificate combination acceptable.
• Q: What documents for minor passport (under 18)? — Birth certificate + parents' Aadhaar/passport + Annexure E (parental consent).
• Q: Address proof from rented house — what works? — Registered rent agreement + landlord's ID + utility bill in landlord's name.
• Q: Tatkal — extra documents? — Standard documents + Annexure F (declaration) + 2 verification IDs (any govt-issued).
• Q: Re-issue passport documents? — Old passport + current address proof + 2 photos. No fresh DOB/identity proof needed unless data has changed.

1. Gather mandatory documents above before applying — saves a re-visit
2. Apply via official portal (link above) — no agent needed
3. Track status: see our status-check guides
4. If rejected for “documents inadequate”: request specific deficiency under §4(1)(d) RTI Act
5. For state-specific guidance: see state portals directory

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• Track status: How to check passport status
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• All documents checklists: All 30 checklists

• Statutory references: as cited in Specifications above
• Official portal: linked in “Where to apply” above
• RTI Act 2005 §§4, 6, 7, 19

Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.