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+{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(passport documents, passport seva documents, passport application documents, fresh passport requirements)
+metatag-description=(Complete document checklist for fresh passport (normal + Tatkal). %%PoI%% + %%PoA%% + %%PoDOB%%. Plus what to do for re-issue, name change, or address change.)}}
+====== Documents required for new passport — Passport Seva checklist (2026) ======
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+<WRAP info>**Direct answer.** Fresh Indian passport requires **3 categories** of documents: Proof of Identity (%%PoI%%), Proof of Address (%%PoA%%), Proof of Date of Birth (%%PoDOB%%). Submit at Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) appointment. Tatkal needs **same documents + 2 verification documents** + sworn affidavit. **Annexure forms** required for police verification, declaration, and minors.</WRAP>
+===== Mandatory documents =====
+  * **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
+===== Optional / situational documents =====
+  * **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)
+===== Specifications + key rules =====
+  * **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.
+===== Where to apply =====
+Online application at [[https://www.passportindia.gov.in|passportindia.gov.in]] → book PSK appointment → carry originals + photocopies + photos.
+→ Official source: [[https://www.passportindia.gov.in/AppOnlineProject/online/citDocAdvisor|https://www.passportindia.gov.in/AppOnlineProject/online/citDocAdvisor]]
+===== If you don't have all documents =====
+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.
+→ Use our **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html|🪄 AI RTI Drafter]]** to generate a free §6(1) application asking for the rejection reason in 60 seconds.
+===== Frequently asked questions =====
+  * **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.
+===== Summary + next steps =====
+  - **Gather mandatory documents** above before applying — saves a re-visit
+  - **Apply via official portal** (link above) — no agent needed
+  - **Track status**: see our [[:check-status:start|status-check guides]]
+  - **If rejected for "documents inadequate"**: request specific deficiency under §4(1)(d) RTI Act
+  - **For state-specific guidance**: see [[:state-rti-portals-directory|state portals directory]]
+===== All RTI Wiki tools (free, no login) =====
+  * 🪄 **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html|AI RTI Drafter]]** — type problem, get §6 application
+  * 🎤 **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/awaaz-rti.html|AwaazRTI]]** — voice-to-RTI in 11 Indian languages
+  * 🔮 **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/rti-outcome-predictor.html|Outcome Predictor]]** — score draft win-likelihood
+  * ⚖️ **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/first-appeal-app.html|First Appeal Generator]]** — §19(1) draft on Day 31
+  * 📅 **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/timeline-calculator-app.html|Timeline Calculator]]** — track 30-day window
+===== Related on RTI Wiki =====
+  * **Track status**: [[:check-status:passport-status|How to check passport status]]
+  * **If rejected, file RTI**: [[:rti-for-passport-status|Full RTI guide]]
+  * **Citizen RTI playbook**: [[:citizen-rti-playbook|All 100+ scenarios]]
+  * **All documents checklists**: [[:documents:start|All 30 checklists]]
+===== Sources =====
+  * 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.//
+{{tag>passport new documents-checklist citizen-help}}

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