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 +{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(passport renewal documents, passport reissue documents, passport renewal apply)
 +metatag-description=(Documents for passport renewal / re-issue. Old passport + address proof + photos. Plus differences for tatkal renewal vs normal.)}}
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 +====== Documents required for passport renewal — 2026 checklist ======
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 +<WRAP info>**Direct answer.** Passport renewal (re-issue) requires fewer documents than fresh passport. Old passport + current address proof + recent photos suffice in most cases. Apply at passportindia.gov.in. **Tatkal Re-issue** (Rs. 3,500): processed in 1-3 days. **Normal Re-issue** (Rs. 1,500): 15 days. SLA: 7-15 days for re-issue.</WRAP>
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 +===== Mandatory documents =====
 +  * **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)
 +
 +===== Optional / situational documents =====
 +  * **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
 +
 +===== Specifications + key rules =====
 +  * **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.
 +
 +===== Where to apply =====
 +Online application at [[https://www.passportindia.gov.in|passportindia.gov.in]] → book PSK appointment.
 +
 +→ 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 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 **[[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: 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.
 +
 +===== 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 renewal documents-checklist citizen-help}}