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Passport — Fresh Application (Adult)

Verified against Passport Seva Online Portal on 17 Oct 2026 — always confirm current requirements on the official portal before applying.

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Indian passport applications are submitted online via the Passport Seva Portal, with document verification at your Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) appointment. Gather these documents before you apply.

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Were you born on or after 26 January 1989?

This affects which birth-proof documents are accepted.

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Passport — Fresh Application (Adult) — Document Checklist

Punjab Saathi — based on Passport Seva Online Portal, last checked 17 Oct 2026.

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Mandatory Documents

Proof of Address

Confirms your current residential address for passport issuance.

Accepted as: Aadhaar card, utility bill, bank passbook, rent agreement, or other document from the officially accepted address-proof list.

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Aadhaar Card

Widely accepted as both identity and address proof, and commonly requested at the PSK counter.

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Conditional Documents

Proof of Date of Birth

Required to confirm your date of birth for the passport record.

Mandatory for applicants born on or after 26 January 1989 — birth certificate issued by the Registrar of Births & Deaths/Municipal Corporation is the primary accepted document.

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Proof of Date of Birth (alternate, if no birth certificate)

For applicants born before 26 January 1989, alternate documents are accepted if a birth certificate is unavailable.

For applicants born before 26 January 1989 — school leaving certificate, PAN card, Aadhaar, or similar can serve as date-of-birth proof.

Accepted as: School leaving certificate, PAN card, Aadhaar card, or similar document showing your date of birth.

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Optional Documents

Recent Passport-Size Photograph

Used for the passport booklet and application record (though most PSKs now capture your photo live on-site).

Carry one as backup even though live capture is standard at most PSKs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before applying.

Do I need to carry printed photographs to my PSK appointment?

Most Passport Seva Kendras now capture your photograph live during your appointment, but it is still a good idea to carry a couple of recent passport-size photographs as a backup.

Is Aadhaar mandatory for a passport application?

Aadhaar is not the only accepted proof, but it is widely accepted and commonly used since it covers identity and address together. Other accepted documents include voter ID, utility bills, and bank passbooks — check the official portal for the current full list.

What if I don't have a birth certificate?

If you were born on or after 26 January 1989, a birth certificate is generally required. If you were born earlier and do not have one, alternate documents such as a school leaving certificate, PAN card, or Aadhaar may be accepted — confirm with your Passport Seva Kendra.

Will the police verify my address before I get my passport?

Police verification is a standard part of the passport process for most fresh applications, done either before or after passport issuance depending on your category. Keep your address proof documents ready for this step.

How do I book my Passport Seva Kendra appointment?

Appointments are booked online through the official Passport Seva Portal after completing your application form. Slots can be limited, so it helps to check regularly if your preferred date is not immediately available.