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| + | ====== Documents required for passport renewal — 2026 checklist ====== | ||
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| + | <WRAP info> | ||
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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), | ||
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| + | ===== 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, | ||
| + | * **NOC from employer** — For govt employees | ||
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| + | ===== Specifications + key rules ===== | ||
| + | * **Renewal** vs **Re-issue** vs **Reset**: Renewal = expired passport. Re-issue = damaged/ | ||
| + | * **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; | ||
| + | * **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. | ||
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| + | ===== Where to apply ===== | ||
| + | Online application at [[https:// | ||
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| + | → Official source: [[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== 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). | ||
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| + | → Use our **[[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Frequently asked questions ===== | ||
| + | * **Q: Renewal vs Re-issue?** — Renewal = expired/ | ||
| + | * **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? | ||
| + | * **Q: Address change during renewal?** — Triggers fresh PV at new address. Submit new address proof. | ||
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| + | ===== Summary + next steps ===== | ||
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| + | - **Gather mandatory documents** above before applying — saves a re-visit | ||
| + | - **Apply via official portal** (link above) — no agent needed | ||
| + | - **Track status**: see our [[: | ||
| + | - **If rejected for " | ||
| + | - **For state-specific guidance**: see [[: | ||
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| + | ===== All RTI Wiki tools (free, no login) ===== | ||
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| + | ===== Related on RTI Wiki ===== | ||
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| + | * **Track status**: [[: | ||
| + | * **If rejected, file RTI**: [[: | ||
| + | * **Citizen RTI playbook**: [[: | ||
| + | * **All documents checklists**: | ||
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| + | ===== Sources ===== | ||
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| + | * Statutory references: as cited in Specifications above | ||
| + | * Official portal: linked in "Where to apply" above | ||
| + | * RTI Act 2005 §§4, 6, 7, 19 | ||
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| + | //Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.// | ||
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