Document Required For Re-issue of Passport
To re-issue an Indian passport, the specific documents required depend on the reason for re-issuance (e.g., expiry, damage, or change in personal details). However, there is a set of mandatory standard documents for all applicants.
Steps To Check Document Required For Re-issue of Passport
1. Go to the link given below
2. Select the ‘Type of Application’
3. Select the ‘Applicant Category’
4. Select the ‘Employment Type’
5. Select the option ‘Is applicant’s present address different from that in the existing Passport?’
5. Select the option ‘Is applicant eligible for Non-ECR category?’ and
6. Hit ‘Continue’
Note:
• Applicants are advised to visit their jurisdictional Passport office’s home page under Passport Office Page to know about additional documents required, if any.
• Applicants are required to furnish original documents along with one set of self-attested photocopies of the same at the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) for processing.
Marriage, Divorce and Separated Case:
For addition of Spouse Name in passport:
• Marriage Certificate or
• Joint Photo Declaration signed by both husband and wife (Annexure J).
For deletion of Spouse Name :
Divorce Order/Decree.
For Change of Spouse Name :
• Divorce Order/Decree or Death Certificate of first spouse’s name and
• Re-marriage certificate or Joint Photo Declaration signed by both husband and wife (Annexure J).
For a change of surname by women applicant following marriage/divorce:
• Marriage Certificate or Joint Photo Declaration signed by both husband and wife (Annexure J).
• Divorce Order/Decree (if name/surname change is based on divorce).
In case of a full change of name after marriage, the standard name change procedure should be followed.
Minor:
• It is assumed that consent of both parents is available, unless specified.
• For minor applicants, present address proof document in the name of parent(s) can be submitted.
• It is advised to carry original and self-attested copies of parents Passport to Passport Seva Kendra (PSK), in case parents possess Passport.
• For minor applicants, documents can be attested by parents.
