Procedure to fill a Passport Application Form

Posted by admin in How to fill a Passport Application Form on January 5, 2012

  • Download Passport Application Form Here – www.passport.gov.in
  • One should fill the application forms for making a new passport.
  • Forms are available at the passport office and speed post centers or you can even apply online.
  • If the applicant had earlier applied for the passport whether the application was processed or not previously and if the applicant had not received the passport if it was issued should be mentioned in the columns given in the application form. Those failing to mention the details will have to pay penalty.
  • The following instructions must be followed by the applicant:
  1. One should only use Capital letters while filling the form.
  2. The details should not be written with pencil or ink pen.
  3. Writing should be done only by black or blue ball pen.
  4. The details should be in the number of boxes given in the form and nothing should be written outside the box.
  5. While writing ensure that you write the each letter inside the boxes and not touch it’s boundaries.
  6. When writing the details leave one box blank after completing a word.
  7. Kindly avoid scribbling or over-writing.
  • The information you are filling in the form should be correct because it will be printed on the passport.
  • Application forms with incomplete details will not be accepted.
  • The original application form along with original required documents and copies of the documents should be submitted at the time of submissions.
  • Application for re-issue of passport in case of expiry 1 year before the date of expiry or within 3 years of the date of expiry.
  • Application Form No.1 is used for police verification report and has the applicant personal particulars.
  • If the applicant has resided at more than one place in the last 1 year then the passport office ask for an additional set of personal particulars for each address separately.
  • Application for renewal is applicable if the applicant was issued a passport for short period of five years or if the applicant had an emergency condition.
  • Form No.2 is used for the renewal of passport.
  • The renewal process is free of charge.
  • Download Passport Application Form Here – www.passport.gov.in

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