• Old passport — Original + photocopy of first 2 + last 2 pages + ECR/ECNR + observation pages
• Aadhaar — Identity verification
• Current address proof — Aadhaar / Voter ID / Electricity bill (≤1 year)
• Two recent photographs — 4.5 × 3.5 cm, white background, taken within 6 months
• Annexure F (declaration) — For Tatkal re-issue
• Updated personal details documents — Marriage certificate (surname change), gazette (name correction), divorce decree (reverting name)

• Annexure I (verification) — For Tatkal — by 2 known persons with valid IDs
• Birth certificate — For minor passport renewal
• Marriage certificate — For surname change post-marriage
• Divorce decree — For divorced applicants
• Affidavit on Rs. 10 stamp paper — For specific scenarios (lost passport replacement, etc.)
• NOC from employer — For govt employees

• Renewal vs Re-issue vs Reset: Renewal = expired passport. Re-issue = damaged/lost/changes in personal details. Reset = full rebuild.
• Apply 12 months before expiry OR up to 12 months after expiry — both treated as re-issue.
• Beyond 12 months expired = treated as fresh passport application; full document set + PV again.
• Tatkal Re-issue Rs. 3,500: 1-3 days. Normal Rs. 1,500: 15 days.
• No PV needed for normal re-issue if previous PV was clean (typical).
• Address change during renewal triggers fresh PV at new address.

Online application at passportindia.gov.in → book PSK appointment.

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

If renewal is delayed beyond SLA OR PV is adverse, file RTI to RPO under §6 + SP-CID for adverse-remark text under §4(1)(d).

→ Use our 🪄 AI RTI Drafter to generate a free §6(1) application asking for the rejection reason in 60 seconds.

• Q: Renewal vs Re-issue? — Renewal = expired/expiring. Re-issue = damaged/lost/personal changes. Same fee + process.
• Q: Validity? — 10 years (adults). 5 years (minors under 18). Same as fresh passport.
• Q: Lost passport — what to do? — File FIR + apply for re-issue (NOT duplicate) at PSK. Tatkal route available.
• Q: Surname change post-marriage? — Re-issue with marriage certificate + Annexure (for surname change). PV at new address.
• Q: Address change during renewal? — Triggers fresh PV at new address. Submit new address proof.

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

• 🪄 AI RTI Drafter — type problem, get §6 application
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• ⚖️ First Appeal Generator — §19(1) draft on Day 31
• 📅 Timeline Calculator — track 30-day window

• Track status: How to check passport status
• If rejected, file RTI: Full RTI guide
• Citizen RTI playbook: All 100+ scenarios
• 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.