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New Indian passport: documents checklist

The documents most people need to bring when they apply for a fresh passport through the Passport Seva portal.

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Application filled in and submitted online, with the application reference number (ARN)
Appointment receipt printed or saved on your phone
Proof of addressFor example Aadhaar, a recent utility bill, a bank passbook with photo or a rent agreement. Check the current accepted list.
Proof of date of birthFor example a birth certificate, school leaving or matriculation certificate, or other accepted proof.
Photo identity proofSuch as Aadhaar, voter ID or PAN card.
Original documents and one set of photocopies
Fee payment receipt
Extra papers if they apply to youFor example marriage certificate, annexures, or a no objection certificate from your employer.

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Make a passport-size photo Official site: Passport Seva

Tips and common mistakes

Plan around the appointment

Register on the Passport Seva portal, fill in the form, pay the fee and book an appointment at a Passport Seva Kendra. Carry your original documents plus copies to the appointment.

Common mistakes

Your name and date of birth should match your certificates. Mistakes in the application can mean a correction later, and police verification may follow, so keep your phone and address details up to date.

This is a general guide, not an official list. Rules and accepted documents change and differ by office, so always confirm with the official website before you go. Last updated November 2026.

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