Saturday, September 29, 2012

Procedure for applying a Passport - Tatkal Scheme - Very Informative

First of all, I would like to thank all my blog visitors who showered comments, queries and appreciations to few of my useful posts... I appreciate all those people who spend some their valuable time on replying back to my posts with comments. As a response to it, I would like to share something very important and useful post today! Yes, it is about applying passport through tatkal scheme.

Preface: All of us know that we need movie tickets to enter a cinema and watch a specific movie, but most of us reach theatres only at last minute and never hesitate to spend 2 to 5 times of the ticket price to purchase the same at black. Similar is the case with planning a trip (booking flight or train tickets), thank god there is an option of purchasing train tickets through tatkal at a minimal extra charge. 

We have an option of going for an advance booking or prior purchasing, but very few will opt for it. Reasons may be many but I would strongly suggest all my friends and blog visitors to follow - precaution is better than cure - policy. I mean plan well in advance for everything!

Coming to the current topic, if someone wants to apply a passport through general scheme - with all the required documents (Valid Address Proof, Valid DOB Proof, Educational Certificates for ECNR) readily available - then it will hardly take two months time for him/her to get the passport delivered to his/her door step. Thanks to the government initiative called Passport Seva Kendras (PSKs), which is making it reality. 

Note: In case of genuine and knowledgeable citizen's application the time required to process and dispatch the passport is less than a month's time - under speedy process (with sincere passport authorities and police verification officers donning their jobs). Practical Example is my mother-in-law's application, she got her passport within 20 days from her final submission. 

However, if one wants to get the passport in less than 15 days from submission, with all the basic necessary documents (apart from the crucial Verification Certificate from IAS/IPS/....) then the below information is most valuable and of great use....

Case 1: - If the applicant's spouse is already holding a valid passport with the same address on it (Valid Address Proof) then, following enclosures would suffice for this purpose:- the marriage certificate (or Notarized Marriage Affidavit), Annexure I (Notarized), Verification Certificate (or Annexure F issued by a rank of IAS, IPS or equivalent) and the latest educational certificate.

Case 2: - If the applicant is minor then his/her parent's passport along with an affidavit, certificate issued by school/college (if any) would suffice for this purpose.

Case 3: - If the applicant is major (but not married) then same is the case - as mentioned above in the Case 1, but in place of Valid Address Proof - he/she should submit any of the below:

Proof of Address
You are required to submit at least 1 of the documents listed below.
1
Water Bill
2
Telephone (landline or postpaid mobile bill)
3
Electricity bill
4
One year statement (with transactions)/ Passbook of running bank account (Scheduled Commercial bank excluding Regional Rural banks and local area banks)
5
Income Tax Assessment Order
6
Election Commission Photo ID card
7
Proof of Gas Connection
8
Certificate from Employer of reputed companies on letter head
9
Spouse's passport copy (First and last page including family details), (provided the applicant's present address matches the address mentioned in the spouses passport)
10
Applicant's current and valid ration card
11
Parent's passport copy, in case of minors(First and last page)
Note (For Document No. 1, 2, and 3): At least 2 bills are required - One bill should be of last year and the other bill of current year.
Note (For Document No. 8): Only public limited companies can give address proof on company letter head along with seal. Computerized print-outs shall not be entertained.
Note (For Document No. 10): If any applicant submits only ration card as proof of address, it should be accompanied by one more proof of address out of the given categories.


Notarized Annexure I is very simple to obtain, with basic information. But to get the Verification Certificate (Annexure F) one has to follow a very lengthy process, which is explained below:

Let us assume if one wants to obtain the Verificate Certificate (Annexure F) from the Collector (IAS) of his/her District, then the applicant should either known to the officer personally or needs to be referred by a Minister/M.P./M.L.A. for this purpose. In either case, the applicant should approach the camp officer at collector office with all the necessary documents and certificates along with the Police Clearance Certificate

Now, to obtain this - Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) the applicant / citizen should visit the concerned Police Station - few police stations will provide it directly upon a basic investigation there itself without demanding any challan. But for few police stations (based on the jurisdiction/constituency) it is necessary/mandatory for an applicant to take a challan from eSeva (by paying Rs. 500/-) for the purpose of PCC. 

Once the citizen has all his/her proofs and documents (certificates) along with the police clearance certificate, then he/she should meet the Collector (IAS Officer) personally and request him/her for the Verification Certificate by producing all these documents and explaining the need for applying passport through Tatkal. That's all if he/she gets convinced, the officer directs his/her team to take care of preparing the Verification Certificate.

Upon verifying all the necessary certificates and proofs, Administration Department people at Collector office would be preparing two original Verification Certificates (Annexure F) and asks for two latest photographs to past on those documents. They will retain one for their internal purpose and will finally issue the second one to the passport applicant.

Now carrying all these documents the applicant / citizen should visit the passport office for applying passport through tatkal! By filling all the details in the application form without any mistakes and submitting under smooth process - he/she can expect his/her passport in less than 2 weeks.........

All the best and I welcome your comments and queries.

387 comments:

  1. Hai Chaitanya Sir
    I Like Your Blog .Its A Wonderful and Valuable Blog for Everyone.
    Knowledge is Most Important Then Money.
    I Can't Say How Much Peoples Likes Your Blog.
    My Name is K PRASAD REDDY S/O. B BALARAM REDDY from Anantapur City Andhra Pradesh.
    I am Ready to Apply New/Fresh Passport After 1 Week But i Have Many Queries & Doubts Please Help Me Sir.
    Q1.I Have No Space in My Name SSC Certifiate only ( K PRASADREDDY ) It is any Problem at PSK
    Q2.I Have Different Surname in My Name and My Father Name as per SSC Certificate & Continue all ID proff and Address as a Diffrent Name.Can i Apply as a Diffrent Surname (My Surname is K=KODI and Father Surname is B=Bogi its my Caste Name) Any Issue in PSK.
    Q3.I Have No Last Name of My Father in My SSC Certificate its only (B BALARAM) I want add REDDY.Becoz my SBI Bank Passbook and Voter ID and Many More Douments i have full name of my Father B BALARAM REDDY.
    Q4.I Have Last 7 years SBI bank accont.but now i have only last 4 months trandction in my 2nd passbook.first passbook is full and in my first passbook i hav old address on fist page.
    i have also 16 months sbi bank tranction A4 size printouts with branch manager seal and signature also its ok for address proof.am asking covering latter but manager is not given me.it accept in psk without covering letter of sbi bank.
    Q5.I have voter id issue date 10/09/2012 and pan card and Tashildar residence certificate for passport.Please Help Me sir above my all questions.becoz so many people suffring all above queries and doubts.

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    1. Hello Prasad,

      Thank you for writing on my blog....

      As discussed yesterday, SSC Certificate is not mandatory in your case. Instead produce another enclosure (any other certificate) for ECNR.

      For address proof the documents you have are sufficient.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  2. Hello chaitanya garu,

    My name is pavan kumar, i am applying passport(tatkal) in online. I have

    1.Pan card,
    2.Driving license,
    3.Aadhar card as a identity proof,
    4.Tenth and nativity,caste,dob certificate for DOB.
    5.I have ration card but in that my DOB is incorrect,
    6.Voter id in that my DOB is mentioned (xx/xx/1988) like this, its also incorrect
    7.I have joint account in Andhra Bank in my hometown and i have 1 year transactions statement along with managers stamp and signs.

    I am trying to take 'VC' from IAS officer but he does not belong to our District, is it acceptable.

    Is there any problem to keep all documents along with below three and is it enough to carry to psk. pls help me...

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    1. Hello Pavan Garu,

      Thank you for visiting my blog and raising your query, I appreciate your time.

      Monday was bit busy so regret the delayed reply.

      For applying passport through tatkal, you may not need all the above mentioned documents but should possess the below set of documentary proofs.

      1) Valid Address Proof Document - Go through this post
      2) SSC or above certificate for ECNR
      3) Birth Certificate (Only if you are born after 26th Jan 1989)
      4) Marriage Certificate (if you are married)
      5) Verification Certificate (Annexure I) issued by an officer equivalent to the rank of IAS/IPS etc.,
      6) Annexure F - Notarized affidavit mentioning that you are citizen of India with your family details.

      All the very best.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  3. Hi,

    Thanks for this wonderful blog..I just came to know about this blog thru google.

    My Passport will be expired in feb2013..I have to apply for Tatkal Reissue of my passport..I'm staying for past 5.8 yrs in Pune and am moving to Hyderabad by Dec5th..So By the time I apply for Reissue of my passport at Hyderabad, I have 2 different address as I'm not continuously staying at my present address for 1 yr, in this case How to submit my documents for Tatkal process?

    Do I need to submit my last 1 yr bank statements which contains Pune address??I have 2011-2012 IncomeTax Assesment at my Pune address and Gas Connection and bills @Pune address.Can I submit anyone of the document from these?

    For 1 month (Present address being my native place address in Andhra)as a address proof which document do I need to submit?

    How can I proceed for Annexure I & Annexure F with 2 different addresses as I'm going to stay at my present address from only 1month and my remaining stay was in Pune.??

    Do I need to get any PoliceClearenceCertificate from Pune, if so wat's the process and format?

    My application process will be for Tatkal..

    Plz help me out in my queries and consider this as urgent...I'm really worrying about this 2 address dilema :-)

    Thx..
    Shaan.

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    1. Dear Shaan,

      My suggestion for you is to renewal your passport with your Pune address itself.

      In case if you are willing to apply it through Tatkal then read my blog post above.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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    2. Chaitanya, Thx for your reply.

      Actually I'm moving to Hyderabad by this month ending, so have to apply it from hyd and also I want my native place address in passport...I have decided to apply it as normal..As my old passport is expire in Feb 2013, Can I proceed for reissue of my passport now? or do I need to wait for Feb?

      And one more query, I have ICICI Bank Pune branch and I have changed address with my native place, so Is it ok If I get Bankstatements and covering letter from Pune branch bearing my native place address??

      Thx,
      Shaan..

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    3. Shaan,

      Perfect option, you must use your ICICI Bank Statement with a covering letter as a valid address proof (which should have your native place address as per your requirement).

      And yes, you must be able to apply it from Hyderabad - but should be available at your native place during police verification (2-4 weeks from submission of your passport re-issue application).

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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    4. Thx Chaitanya,

      My native place police ppl told me , they will manage :-) I'll be there when the verification starts.

      Thx,
      Shaan...

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    5. All the best Shaan!

      Warm Regards,
      Chaitanya Kumar Vummethala.

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    6. Chaitanyaa, one more concern is bothering me, as all my transactions in ICICI Bank will be from Pune...Though I have changed the address to my native place, but all my transactions are from Pune, would it become a problem???Do they check and ask where we have done transactions???

      Thx,
      Shaan...

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    7. Shaan,

      That should not be a problem, they wont check all those details.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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    8. Hi Chaitanya,

      First of all..this is a very informative blog and helps many people like me who are looking for info on passport applications.

      I'm about to apply for a reissue of passport and am planning to use my ICICI bank statement as my address proof.I have a query...you have mentioned that with ICICI bank statement there should be a covering letter attached. What does that covering letter states? Is it issued by bank itself?

      Regards
      Nishar Ahmed

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    9. Dear Nishar,

      Thank you for writing on my blog and appreciating me, its my pleasure.

      As you have an account with ICICI Bank (hope you are holding this account for more than one year now), your ICICI Bank Statement with all the transaction from last one year on it, along with a covering letter - would be a valid address proof document for applying passport.

      Where the covering letter should contain the correct name and address details (of course even in the statement) including the date since the applicant is holding the account with their bank. The letter should not contain any word called "risk" but bank authorities may use the word "for the purpose of passport" in it.

      Note: Bank authorities would certainly issue these statement and covering letter by charging a nominal amount of Rs. 125/-

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya

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  4. hi chaitanya
    i completed my studies at tamilnadu at the end of october and now applying for the passport is the 1 year bank statement is enough for the proof of residing address?

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    1. If you are still continuing to stay in Tamil Nadu, then the one year bank statement is a valid address proof document for applying passport.

      This is for the simple reason that the police verification will happen only at that particular address, and you are supposed to be there during then.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  5. hi chaitanya i have one more question what is the covering letter and will you please provide the info.. for SBI bank account is it needed and how it will be issued in bank

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    1. For SBI Bank Account Covering letter is not required, only the updated passbook (with all the transactions mentioned in it) is a valid address proof document.

      Please read this post - http://chaitanyakumarv.blogspot.in/2011/12/address-proof-for-applying-passport-at.html to understand about the covering letter / best address proof documents for applying a passport.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  6. hello chaitanya

    will ap coperatve bank passbook work as id and address proof for passport; thnx for your help

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    1. I don't think statement and letter from AP Cooperative Bank is not a valid address proof document..

      Please go through the below link, to know about Scheduled Banks list:
      http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scheduled_banks

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  7. My passport is expiring in min december.It origibnaly belongs to chadigarh and I am residing in Gurgoan. I want to get my passport renew on my new chnadigarh address. I have accounts in gurgoan Indus Bank and Axis bank -account/s are 8 months and 1 year old respectively. Statements have chandigarh address on them. Please advise me about the below:

    1. Can my Indus and Axis bak statment be used as address porff? if yes, do i need Cover letter? If yes, please provide th format.
    2. Does branch makes difference chandigarh/gurgoan?
    3. Does transactions make any differences (transactions are made in gurgoan only)?

    In case you have more inputs for me, please provide.

    Look at your above response, I hope you will help me also. Looking forward for your response.

    Thanks in advnace.

    Regards,
    Shikha

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    1. Hello Shikha,

      Thank you for visiting my blog and raising your query.

      Your Indus bank A/c. statement is not a valid address proof doc, since the account age is less than an year.

      Where as your Axis Bank one year statement with a covering letter issued by the Bank Authorities is a valid address proof document. Note:- You have to request the Bank to update your New Chandigarh Address in their records, by submitting any proof.

      Once the address is updated in their records, then go for the statement & covering letter request for this purpose.

      Branch & Transactions doesn't make any difference, the only important thing is that the address mentioned in it should exactly match with the address that you will mention in your passport re-issue application.

      Please read this post - http://chaitanyakumarv.blogspot.in/2011/12/address-proof-for-applying-passport-at.html to understand about the covering letter / best address proof documents for applying a passport.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  8. Dea Chaitanya.

    I need tatkal passport ....15 days maximum....but i hasv a misshapp from my bike since 2009 register a police cases u/s 279,337 against me ...but this cases solved on dec-2010...
    acc..to court me not found guilty & acquitted me....current i have all docoments & csases NOC from court &police verification having no cases pending from district supridant of police & verification tatkal certificate from my district SDM....and written above cases..also written there is no cases pending verified from district supritdant police of my district ...

    I'm elligible for tatkal passport or not ......acc..to my query the person not elligible having any cases pending & or for tatkal person also not elligible having any complain register against any police satation its either before or current

    Regards ,
    aanu malik




    November 26, 2012 1:08 PM

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    1. Dear Aanu Malik,

      You are eligible to apply for Tatkal Passport.

      Goto your district IPS/IAS to obtain the Verification Certificate to follow the above mentioned (on my blog post) instructions to obtain your passport on Tatkal scheme.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  9. Hi Chaitanya ,
    Thanks for your valuable information given in the blog.I have one query regarding passport.Please help me if possible.

    My name is Nirupam. I applied for passport in 19th January 2011.
    Today 24th November 2012 I got a call from police station for address verification after ~1 yr 10 months.
    I have changed my resident address on 2011 December.
    Now can you please let me know what possible ways I have? Do I need to again apply for fresh passport or any other option is there.
    FYI
    While applying for passport I have given in permanent Address I have given my home address(in West Bengal) and present address is previously residing address(Bangalore).
    I have bank a/c with Axis bank only.My DL is only of previous residing address.
    I have a post paid mobile for ~4-5 mnths with present address.

    Please guide me.
    Thank you in advance
    Niruapam

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  10. Hello Chaitanya,

    Thanks for sparing your valuable time supporting ppl like me.

    I have a query. I am planning to apply a passport on tatkal basis. Could you please let me know whether they are sufficient.

    1) Voter-ID
    2) residence certificate
    3) OBC Certificate
    4) Birth Certificate [after 01/01/1989]
    5) Intermediate marklist.
    6) Marriage Certificate

    Does Verification certificate mandatory - Websites says that if we have 3 docs out of 14 then it should be sufficient. I do have Voter-ID/OBC Certificate/Birth Certificate.

    But my spouse has a Passport.

    Without Verification Certificate, will it be possible to apply for tatkal passport. Please advice.

    thanks,

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    1. Hello Friend,

      Thank you for visiting my blog, I appreciate your time.

      It is my pleasure sharing such useful information to citizen of India.

      In your case, you should have the below set of documents for applying passport through Tatkal:

      1) Address Proof (One year Bank Statement with covering letter issued by bank authorities /Voter ID Card with exact address - at least one year old)
      2) SSC or higher qualification - Certificate (for ECNR)
      3) Your Spouse's Passport (instead of Marriage certificate), but the address should be same as your current address else the address needs to be updated even in that passport.
      4) Verification Certificate (Annexure F) - Mandatory
      5) Annexure I

      Note: Although the websites says that if we have 3 docs out of 14 then it should be sufficient - this is not the updated news (previously they used to accept them but not now).

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  11. Hi Chaitanya,

    Thank you for such an informative post. Very helpful for students. I have a doubt regarding applying tatkal in Guwahati.

    1. I don't have a voter card, ration card.
    2. I have birth certificate, valid college id card and required bonafide from college.
    3. I want to apply for tatkal with the reason as writing gre this february.

    Please instruct as to how I should proceed. Thank you very much.

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    1. I don't think it is possible to apply for a passport (Tatkal) scheme without having a valid address proof document and Verification Certificate issued by an officer equivalent to IAS/IPS.

      Also, please read my post above to understand the process of applying passport through tatkal.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  12. Dear Mr.Chaitanya Kumar,

    Your blog is very nice and you are giving valuable information's to many people solving their doubts, its very much appreciated.

    Im Jeevan Kumar working here at bangalore from past 6years.
    Now i have to apply for tatkal passport along with my wife, as i need it before end of this month. I'm thinking to make passport with my Bangalore bank a/c statement as address proof. what address proof i have to give for my wife? as i don't have marriage certificate till now(married 2month back only). i can make an affidavit. she has nationalized bank passbook(2year old a/c) with her home address. will it serve?

    please reply soon..

    rehards,
    Jeevan

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    1. Dear Jeevan,

      Thank you for our appreciations.

      In your case, you can take an affidavit on 20/- Stamp Paper (instead of Marriage Certificate) if you visit any notary nearby to the Passport / PSK office then you will find the solution there itself (all you need to do is carry a photograph of you and your wife taken together - should be small in size).

      Then, for address proof you can use your one year bank statement along with the covering letter issued by the bank authorities.

      Also you/your wife should raise a request at your wife's bank to change the address (same as yours) in their records and then she need to get her bank passbook updated with all the transactions from at least one year (note:- her passbook should have the updated address on it - if required let her go for a new passbook, once the address gets updated in their records - it usually takes 24 hrs. Alternatively she can just go for a one year bank statement along wit a covering letter from them for this purpose).

      All the very best!
      Chaitanya.

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  13. Dear Mr.Chaitanya,

    If i make marriage affidavit or take marriage certificate will it act as a address proof for her? as her native is far away and we are not visiting there immediately to change her bank address.
    one info i got that, if i add her to my existing bank account making it as joint account and take the 1year statement it will act as address proof for her also. is it true?

    my bank is SBI so i don't think covering letter is required.

    And to make VERIFICATION CERTIFICATE from IAS/IPS officers what are the documents required to be produced?

    pls clarify,

    regards,
    Jeevan

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    1. Dear Jeevan,

      What you heard is correct, if you have a marriage certificate/affidavit then your wife can use your bank account (as a joint account holder) as a valid address proof document.

      Note:- Your bank account should be at least one year old with few transactions.

      Yes for SBI covering letter is just an optional, but your wife should have her name, address on the passbook with all the transactions updated on it (one year).

      To answer your question on docs for tatkal, read my post above....

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  14. Hi Chaitanya,

    Per your suggestions, I have applied for passport and recently all the formalities related to passport(i.e. doc submission,police enquiry) finished.
    Currently passport site is showing the status " passport has been dispatched tracking number is EQ555265522IN"
    Thanks for all your help.

    But when I checked the tracking in postal site it is showing following things.

    Date Time Status at Status
    19/12/2012 12:45:00 I.G.I. AIRPORT M.B.C. Item Booked
    19/12/2012 14:48:37 I.G.I. AIRPORT M.B.C. Item bagged for VIJAYAWADA SH
    19/12/2012 16:37:22 I.G.I. AIRPORT M.B.C. Bag Despatched to PALAM TMO

    I have applied for passport in vijayawada, I am not sure why it is showing Delhi airport address in status.
    I am getting doubt that whether it got misplaced or something like that.
    Could you please help me to understand this status ?.


    Thanks,
    Lavanya.

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    1. Lavanya,

      Your passport will come directly from Passport Head Office (Delhi).

      It is a generic process for everyone, don't worry unnecessary.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  15. HI Chaitanya,

    i checked in passport website regarding Tatkaal scheme and found below statements:

    see link : http://passport.gov.in/cpv/TatkalScheme.htm

    (B) The applicant also has the option to obtain a passport under Tatkal Scheme on submission of three documents from the Fourteen documents as mentioned below, provided one of the three documents is a photo identity document and atleast one of the three is amongst the documents indicated at (a) to (i) and a standard affidavit (Annexure “I”) on non-judicial stamp paper duly attested by a Notary:

    (a) Electors Photo Identity Card (EPIC); etc ....



    I think IAS/IPS verification certificate is not required if we provide one of the three documents in that list..?am I right?

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    1. No, this option is ruled-out though it is still there on their official website.

      I have checked personally with passport officials regarding the same, but they have forced me to produce the Verification Certificate (Annexure F) and Annexure I, for applying passport through tatkal process.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  16. Hi Chaitanya,

    First of all would like to thank you for the wonderful blog, which is helping so many people.

    I need to apply passport for myself,my wife, my son. My full name is Medar Prasan Anjenayulu and my wife's full name is Veerapanen kavitha.

    Following are my problems:

    1. My name is printed as Medar P Anjenayulu in all my education documents, bank documents, rationcard and adar card.
    2. My Son's birth certificate has My name printed as Medar PrasanAnjenayulu and Medar Kavitha ( My last name was added to her name, instead of her original last name)

    Please advise me what would be the best shortest route to get passport under tatkal scheme, as I have a travel emergency.

    Appreciate your help.

    Thanks
    Prasan

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    1. Hello Prasan,

      1) Since your name is populated as Medar P Anjenayulu you have to stick to the same, but in case if you want to use "Medar Prasan Anjenayulu" as your name then you need to undergo an affidavit process - which is time consuming and little complicated.

      2) You should take a marriage certificate, with your name as Medar P Anjenayulu and your wife's as Medar Kavitha (in order to avoid confusion).

      3) Your son's DOB certificate should be sufficient for his passport application, provided if all of you are applying for passport at one shot.

      4) Now you need to carry the following docs for applying passport through tatkal:
      annexure f
      annexure I
      DOB Certificate (if your DOB is after 26th Jan 1989)
      marriage certificate / affidavit.
      SSC (or highest qualification certificate)
      address proof document - check the below link to know the acceptable address proof doc http://passportindia.gov.in/AppOnlineProject/popuponline/AttachmentAdvisorSub?subDocID=7001&confirmDOB=DOBVarNo&minorFlag=1

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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    2. Thanks for the reply Chaitanya !! appreciate your help

      I dont have a marriage certificate, can i get some guidance on how to get an affidavit ?

      My son's birth certificate has my name without spaces and the letter "n" is missing. i typed it wrong.
      It reads "PrasaAnjaneyulu". should i get this corrected ?

      Also, i read that passport office wont accept middle initials, only full names, please read the following post
      http://www.indiamike.com/india/indian-visa-and-passport-questions-f9/new-passport-middle-name-initial-problem-t55718/

      I was thinking of getting the passport as "Prasan Anjxxxx" and then all the certificates are valid as initials are allowed in certificates, not sure if this is always right..
      But i dont have any document to get it right in passport.

      I want to get it right, no matter how long it takes. Just want to make sure that there wont be any problems with visas for me or my kids in future.

      Thanks again for all your help again !!


      -Prasan

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    3. Yes you are correct, middle name should not be a problem.

      Also try to correct your son's birth certificate!

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  17. Hi chaitanya,

    i m applying for tatkal passport with all the required documents

    annexure f
    annexure I
    Marksheet & ration card

    i do not have voter id card

    i have bank account statement as well...i want to know is thr any such rule tht joint account bank statement are not allowed for tatkal passport..& is thr ny such other document i can provide except bank statement...

    please please help me on the same

    Regards...

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    1. Joint account is absolutely acceptable, provided you must maintain such account from the past one year, at least (or see to it that the bank authorities should not mention that you are the customer with less than one year old).

      So your bank statement with last one year transactions along with the covering letter issued by the bank authorities would suffice the purpose....

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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    2. sir i provided thm wth bank statement along wth cover letter which states i am holding an account since 2004...still yesterday whn i went nashik psk thy said me provide statement of 2004-07 ...whn i provided thm wth same thy said me that for tatkal passport joint a/c statements are not valid...thy said its a new rule tht has been changed 2 days back...thy issued passport to my friend 2 days back & documents were same as mine..i m not able to figure out on wht grounds thy r saying tht joint a/ c is not allowed now...thrs nothing mentiond as such on the website as well...& another trouble i faced was tht staff tht wrks in psk are also not aware abt the new rule..evn thy said my documemts are correct but thy ended the convrrsation saying tht its ultimately on the A.P.O mood to approve it or not...whn i asked thm wht can be done now thy said me "get letter from thane( mumbai) authority saying that u can issue passport to ths candidate...if u can get ths letter evn the A.P.O cant do anythng"...pls help me wht shud i do on the same as i need my passport by 15th jan...please guide me on the same...

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    3. You have to possess verification certificate (annexure f) along with the PCC (Police Clearance Certificate) from your area Police Station, confirming your address and also that there are no cases registered on your name.

      Then no A.P.O. can stop you, all the best!

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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    4. thank u so much sir...i applied for pcc & hopefully will get tht by tuesday...sir jst in case evn aftr providing pcc along wth annexure f & i & all other doc if the a.p.o still says tht joint a/c is.not exceptd under tatkal passport thn wht shud i do in ths case...is thr ny way i can lodge complaint agnst such a.p.o who issues passport on thr mood & not by the documents we provide...can ny police authority help ppl lyk us in such case bcaz its a real pain tht evn though we have all correct documents thy sent us back...please guide me sir...

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    5. You will not face any other problem now with this PCC, all the very best!

      Best Regards,
      - Chaitanya.

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    6. thank u so much sir for helping me out with ths problem...thank you very much
      wish u a vry happy new year & gr8 lyf ahead...

      warm regards..
      neha

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    7. It's my pleasure, Neha...

      Thank you and wish you too a very happy and prosperous new year.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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    8. hello sir...wish u a vry happy new year...sir m agn in a problm...today i went to collect pcc but the police officer said me ki pcc is been given if nly u hve a passport & if u want a visa..thy said me u have annexure f so u dnt need pcc..thy gave me character certificate written in marathi..& said ths wont be of ny help....m totally in big confusion wht shud i do now..my all doc are correct..please suggest some way...please

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    9. The only option you have is to request and convince the passport officer to accept your documents..

      In the worst case, you can lodge a complaint on him.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  18. hi chaitanya,

    i'd like to know that i am applying for tatkal passport...but the name on my some of the documents is different..i.e i have few documents named as shruti santosh maheswari & on some as shruti santoshkumar maheswari..can i provide annexure E along wth annexure F and I...is it eligible under tatkal category..

    regards,
    shruti

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    1. You must mention your name as Shruti Santosh Maheswari, then no need of any additional affidavits, unless some other name is there on your marriage certificate or SSC certificate. In case if your address proof is on some other name, then you should correct it.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  19. hi chaitanya

    i must say ur blog is vry useful for ppl lyk us..i have a little query...i m applying for tatkal passport but as i dint had bank a/c,,i opened joined a/c wth my mom in icici bank jst 15 days back..they gave me transaction of one year & i have my name printed on that as joint holder..they also gave me conduct letter which says tht miss. manali joshi is holding this icici a/c since 2007...i jst want to knw do ths officers of passport seva kendra cross varifies with bank that when did i opened my joined a/c...will it be a problem for me to apply for tatkal...can i provide driving license as my address proof for tatkal..& one more doubt previously i was studying in mumbai & now i shfted to my native place..i transferred my sbi a/c in month of nov..now i have my natives address on my passbook..the same address whch i have on rest documents...can i provide thm wth sbi a/c statements...will thy come to know tht i transferred my a/c lately...i have rest all the documents..annexure F and I..pcc, marksheet, birth certificate, ration card & driving license..

    please let me know what can be done as i have to apply for my higher studies & i need passport by 20 th january...

    looking forward for your response..
    regards,
    manali joshi..

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    1. Hello Manali,

      Your ICICI Bank Statement along with the covering letter would suffice, in case if you face any problem at PSK then go for normal application instead of tatkal.

      In your ration card if the address is exactly matching with that of your application and with the one that is mentioned on the bank statement & driving licence then your tatkal application would be accepted without any questions/queries.

      You should be getting the passport by 20th, with the above mentioned documents. All you need to do is visit the nearby PSK directly by filling an application for the tatkal passport, carrying all the above mentioned documents.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  20. HI,,

    IS THERE ANY OPTION, IF WE DON'T HAVE ANNEXURE F TO SUBMIT AT PASSPORT OFFICE? LIKE WE CAN SUBMIT ANY 3 OUT OF 16 DOCUMENTS AS PER THEy SHOWN IN WEB SITE BY DOCUMENT ADVISER.

    REGARDS,
    AMOL.

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    1. Dear Amol,

      Unfortunately, Annexure F is mandatory for applying passport through Tatkaal Scheme!

      3 out of 16 Documents are not accepting as valid proofs at PSK/RPOs these days, due to various security reasons.

      But even if you apply through normal scheme, you might able to get the passport within 60 days from the date of application.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  21. Hi,

    Happy New Year.

    I want to apply for a new passport. I have bank statement with cover letter.
    In my marriage certificate, address is different.
    Is there any problem to get my Passport?
    Please reply
    Thanks & Regards,
    Nisith, Kolkata, WB

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    1. Dear Nisith Panda,

      Thank you for the New Year Greetings!!

      I too wish you and your family a very happy and prosperous new year :)

      If your marriage certificate is issued within one year then it would be a problem, otherwise no issues (I mean if it was issued before one year, then no problem).

      Note:- Make sure that in your application, just mention that you are residing at your current address accordingly...

      All the very best!
      - Chaitanya.

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  22. Dear Chaitanya,

    Thank you very much.
    The marriage certificate is issued on 11.3.2011. Then I think it will not make problem.
    I have another query. My father & Mother reside at my native village( which address is in my marriage certificate). should I declare it as my Permanent Address or I can declare my current address as permanent address?

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    1. Panda,

      Marriage Certificate is perfect!

      But provide only one address as your permanent address (preferably your native village address), and make sure that you are present there during the verification.

      Alternatively, keep your current address proofs to mention it as your current address which is different from that of your permanent address.

      Note:- There may be a possibility that if you want to mention two addresses, then they may want to you produce two address proofs. So it is better to mention only one address as your permanent address.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  23. Dear Chaitanya,
    Thank you so much for such a great help.

    But I don't to show my native village's address because I have no address proofs for this address. I want to show only my current address because it is my own house and Bank statement is in this address. I want to show current address is as permanent address also. Is there problem if I do that?
    Please clarify.

    Thanks & Regards,
    Nisith

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    1. Dear Nisith (Panda),

      That is perfect, if you don't want your native address to be printed on your passport then it is absolutely good for a smooth process.

      So you can project your present address as your permanent address, without any second thought.

      All the very best,
      Chaitanya.

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  24. Hi CHaitanya...
    Thanks for the valuable info

    I have been waiting for your reply..

    - I want to apply for tatkal, I was born on 01-02-1986. so I m attaching voter ID as Address proof and SSC Memo Xerox for date of birth proof.
    Are these documents enough to apply. Is SSC Memo Original mandatory ?
    - What is Verification Certificate, Is it mandatory when applying for tatkal passport.
    - How to get pcc, can I take pcc before submitting the application.

    I need to get passport urgently, plz help

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  25. Hi Chaitanya

    Thanks for such informative blog.

    I have one question on Tatkaal scheme.I have all the requisite documents including verification certificate.My questions is do we need to present 2 original copies of verification ceritificate as Passport Seva kendra or 1 is sufficient as I have only one in my possession.I havel ready taken an appoinment.

    Thanks
    Ahmad

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    1. Dear Ahmad,

      You need not possess both the original copies of your Verification Certificate, but just take multiple xerox copies of the same.

      The verification certificate issuance authority would retain the second original copy, and would be further verified by Passport Authority.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  26. Thanks Chaitanya for the reply

    I had an appointment today and they accepted my application without any fuss.Now hopefully waiting to get the passport in hand(God Willing).

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    1. Ahmad,

      Good, then you will get your passport before this month end - if not earlier.

      All the very best!
      Chaitanya.

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  27. Sir,
    I have applied for tatkal passport. I have got the verification certificate attested by the Mayor of my District. Is it valid?

    I request you to help me asap. As my appointment is for tommorow..

    Thanks
    Heena

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    1. Hello Heena,

      Sorry for not elaborating more on your query over the telephone earlier today, as you must have make out - my throat was not supporting me! :(

      To answer your question regarding your verification certificate, it would be valid only if the Mayor of your district is equivalent to any of the 10 categories mentioned in the 3rd Point (2nd Page) in this proforma - http://passportindia.gov.in/AppOnlineProject/pdf/AnnexureF.pdf

      All the very best,
      Chaitanya.


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  28. Hello Sir,

    I applied for reissue of passport (in 2011) as my passport is nearing expire date. I applied this in my native place were my parents resides and I got the new passport as well, I am working in Hyd since 2010. Some what I got adverse report and I surrendered the passport and now the file got closed and I received the closing letter as well. I need to apply fresh passport in HYD (in Normal) for this I have bank statement as a proof. so please let me know what is the procedure? whether I need to submit the closing letter along with the application? and also I need to mention Current address as HYD address and Permanent address as Native address? (now there is no one in my native address as every one is moved to HYD). Also in application form they are asking old passport details, so I need to mention the detail of passport which I surrendered?

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    1. While filling the form mention the case number - that's all, rest of the process is the same.

      Don't mention anything about your native address, only mention your Hyderabad address as your current/permanent address.

      As mentioned above, while filling the form itself you need to mention that you have surrendered your old passport due to a specific reason.

      The letter would be then useful..

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  29. Hello Chaitanya ,

    Thanks for writing such a informative blog.

    I too have few querry.

    I have got my passport but my spouse name is not mentioned.

    I want to apply passport for my spouse.I dont have marriage certificate nor i have any address proof for my spouse.
    I will be travelling next week to foreign and need to get my wife passport applied by normal process so that se can join me once she gets passport .She will apply visa after 2 month but i would be flying in next week .Please help me :)

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    1. She need to obtain the below affidavit - to apply for a fresh passport and can proceed further...

      Affidavit for Lady applicant for change of name after Marriage (Annexure "D")

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  30. Hello sir,

    I have applied for the Tatkaal passport in bangalore on decemmber 19 and i submitted the annexure i & F which are accepted there.The police verification also cleared on two weaks back,but till today i haven't got my passport,what may be the reason.what i must do,please help..

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    1. Dear Anil,

      If you were told that the passport will be issued within a certain time, then you should question such personnel / authority regarding the status...

      But if you have applied it through online then you will have the facility to check the status either by logging in to the website - www.passportindia.gov.in or by speaking with the customer care using the toll-free no. 1800-258-1800 (you have to provide your ARN)

      All the Best,
      Chaitanya.

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  31. Hi Chaitanya,

    I want to apply for passport under tatkal scheme from my native place Odisha. However for the last two years I have doing my MBA at a different place (Ahmedabad). Just wanted to ask if i can get the passport from my native place now. I have got an undertaking from the college stating that I have been with them since 2 years and also the address of the hostel.Main concern is what address should I put in the affidavit "ANNEXURE I"..PLease guide

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    1. Sagar,

      Sorry for the delay in my response, I was busy this weekend.

      You have to mention your Hostel Address in Annexure I and Annexure F (only for Tatkaal) as well as in your application....

      Note: You have to present at your Hostel address during the police verification..

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  32. Hi I Have Taken a Appointment Under tatkal for Monday and I have Got Annexure F Signed By The GM Of RBI.
    As a Address Proof I am Submitting Punjab and Maharashtra bank C0.OP Bank One year Old statement as Address Proof,will this Bank PMCB which is Co.operative will be Valid As i have no Idea which Banks are allowed.

    Secondly what is Annexure I i am Confused Between I and F.

    Do i need I and F both for Tatkal

    I have the F ready signed with me,can u share some Info

    I have send u a message On FB Also

    Will be greatly Appreciated if u can share some Info

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    1. Mr. Oberoi,

      Sorry for the delay in my response!

      Valid Address Proof would be - One year statement (with transactions)/ Passbook of running bank account ( Scheduled Commercial bank excluding Regional Rural banks and local area banks )

      PMCB Bank / "Punjab & Maharashtra Co-op Bank Bank" refers to The Punjab & Maharashtra Co-op Bank Bank Limited, a Scheduled Cooperative Bank registered under the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act, 1960 and [licensed] as a bank under the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 and having its registered office at 1444, Shukrawar Peth, Thorale Bajirao Road,Pune - 411 002, Maharashtra, INDIA.

      So its statement along with a covering letter (both issued by the bank authorities) would be a valid address proof document.

      Annexure I & F are both different and mandatory to apply passport thru tatkaal - please refer this link for more information - http://chaitanyakumarv.blogspot.in/2012/09/procedure-for-applying-passport-tatkal.html

      All the best,
      Chaitanya.

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    2. Also, as you are already known to the GM Of RBI, please verify and confirm with him/her if the above mentioned bank is a commercial bank or not.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  33. Hi Chaitanya,
    My wife's passport needs to be renewed (expired in Dec 12). We want it to apply through tatkal.

    We stayed in 2 different addresses in last one year. Anex-F has a note (#2) saying that in such case we need to mention both the addresses and period of stays. That means despite of being multiple addresses in last one year she can apply through tatkal? Anex-I, accordingly we can mention both the addresses there as well? Can you please confrim?

    If not, can she apply through tatkal in her native place (her old passport has native address in it). Can that passport be considered as address proof?

    Please help.
    Thanks in advance.
    Bani

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    1. Dear Bani,

      I suggest you to go for normal scheme for re-issue of your wife's passport - with your current address, which would hardly take a month's time (including the police verification). All you need to have for this is address proof document from the last one year.

      In case if she wants to take the passport with the same old address, then it is much more easy. But she needs to present at her native place during the police verification.

      The same is the process for tatkaal, but you need to obtain both Annexure I and Annexure F along with her educational certificates, DOB Certificate (if her DOB is after 26th Jan 1989), your marriage certificate / your passport with the same address as you want your wife's address to be...

      All the best,
      Chaitanya.

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  34. Hi Chaitanya,

    I am planning to apply for passport this week and have lot of questions

    1. My name in all certificates is X YY AAAAAAAAAAAAAA BBBBBB. What should be filled in given name and surname.
    2.My father name is something like S XXXXXXXYYYYYY ZZZZZZZZZZZZ in my certificates but in his passport the S is expanded
    3. I was out for 4 years from my native for my higher education and have all my documents including my DL and Voter ID on my native address except the higher degree and back to my native place.

    Can you please help me in above as what should i give in my name ,my fathers name and the address proofs.

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    1. You should mention you name as per your certificates, Sir name would be the one which you have got from your parents (generally from fathers' side).

      Your father name should have the same sir name, irrespective of how it is there on your certificates. But see to it that this name should match with that of your father's name.

      You should possess at least one valid address proof - http://passportindia.gov.in/AppOnlineProject/popuponline/AttachmentAdvisorSub?subDocID=7001&confirmDOB=DOBVarYes&minorFlag=2

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  35. Hello chaitanya garu u r blog is best way for answering our questions...
    I Want to apply my passport in tatkal..
    I am studying in delhi since 2 years.. but my permanent address is in andhra pradesh..
    I dont have any id proof in delhi as i live as paying guest and my bank account is of (Ap)
    what should i do how police verification is done as i dont have any id proof...plzzz suggest

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    1. Sorry for the delay in my response, weekend was crazy...

      If you have address proof of A.P. then you can take a day off for applying your passport and another day off for verification..

      That's all you can do..

      Note:- But you have to prove that you are residing at your permanent address for more than 1 year from the date of application.

      All the very best,
      Chaitanya.

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  36. Hi Chaitanya

    How are you?

    I have a small query.As I told you earlier, I had applied for passport under tatkaal..but I am yet to receive my passport.For last 10 days , the status had been that the application is under review at RPO delhi. However today it changed to " Police Verification has been initiated on Post PV basis to SP Office, District South East Delhi. Printing of your passport is in progress at the Passport office". How long will it now take to get the passport.Also, my police verification was already done on the third day after application submission at PSK then why is it again saying that PV has been initiated on a Post issuance basis?

    Thanks
    Ahmad

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    1. You must receive your passport very soon (may be in a week's time).. All other things are formalities and mandatory process...

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  37. Hello Chaitanya,
    Your blog is awesome. And really appreciate your promptness in answering questions.
    My passport expired last month and I want to renew it. My old passport was issued in Chennai but I want to renew it with a Bangalore address (since Im now residing in Bangalore).
    I would like to go through tatkal procedure. I have some questions regarding the verification letter:

    1) Is it necessary that the official should be an IAS/IPS/IFS officer?
    The application form instructions say that any general manager of a public sector undertaking can issue this. Also All members of any All India Service or Central Service who are equivalent to or above the rank of an Under Secretary to the Government can issue this verification letter.

    Also I hear now that there is no seperate appointment slot for tatkal passport renewal in the online booking. I just need to book through the normal slot and mention in the application form that I submit online that its a tatkal renewal. When I go to the PSK, I need to take the required documents for tatkal passport renewal. Is this correct?

    Thanks in advance.

    Regards,
    Poornima

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    1. For tatkaal it is mandatory to have Verification Certificate issued by any of such officers (as mentioned in the proforma of the Annexure F / application form in your words)...

      Yes, for tatkaal no need to book a slot for appointment - but it is mandatory to fill the form (either online or offline and submit) it to proceed further. I mean by just submitting your application form, you can visit PSK with all original and xerox copies of required documents, to proceed further...

      All the best,
      Chaitanya.

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  38. Hello Chaitanya,

    For tatkaal can we obtain Sheriff of Mumbai verified certificate under Annexure F b'coz i do not have any such listed rank officers in my contact the only one is my principal who is the sheriff of Mumbai.

    Pls reply asap.

    Regards
    Ankit

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    1. Dear Ankit,

      I don't know about Sheriff of Mumbai.

      You better check with PSK (Mumbai).

      All the Best,
      Chaitanya.

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  39. Hi Chaitainya,

    As I visited the Passport site, they have given the option to get the Tatkal passport without verification letter instead they have given list of 16 documents from which you have to submite 3 documentes.
    One of my frined has already abtained the passport without verification letter. i just wanna confirm this information. please suggest.

    Rasul Nadaf
    Pune

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    1. Dear Rasul,

      Try with those 3 documents instead of verification certificate (you can question them siting that they have mentioned that option on the official passport site).

      But here in Hyderabad, they are not accepting because of various reasons.

      However in your case, it might be accepted as in your friend's case.

      Do let me know the status of your application...

      All the very best,
      Chaitanya.

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  40. Hi,

    My surname is blank in the passport issued in the year 2008.
    I already have an approved petition for the US, recieved this month.
    My employer's visa cell insists that I get a surname added.

    Now, I've applied for name change with addition of surname. The newspaper ad is due on 8th Feb.
    Could you please tell me if this name change can be done under tatkal?

    Thank you.
    Samir

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    1. Samir,

      I don't think it would take more than a couple of weeks for this correction/inclusion even if you go on a normal process. So no need to opt tatkaal in this case!

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya

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  41. Dear Chaitainya
    Thanks for sharing so much of your time & knowledge about the subject. I too want to apply for a tatkal passport but the problem is i don't have any one to provide me a vc. Secondly I have recently changed the address on my sbi bank passbook though my account is two years old so would it be a problem.I have also got a ration card a week back with same address ,so will it work for the purpose . I do have pan card so please suggest how to take it further.
    Thanks
    Saurabh

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    1. As long as if the bank don't mention about the date of issue / request (as per your recent request), that should not be a problem. Ration Card won't work as it is not one year old, but you can keep that with you.

      PAN Card does not have address so it alone would not serve the purpose..

      Coming your tatkaal, you need not know any of such officers personally. If your request is genuine they are supposed to accept it and issue a VC. All you need to produce all your original certificates and reason for tatkaal application.

      All the best,
      Chaitanya.

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    2. Dear Chaitanya
      Thanks for your prompt reply.
      As you know Sbi updates the address on passbook as you change it but when i got the statement of the account it came clean without the date of change.Secondly i am actually residing at the same address for last two years just that i updated the address recently. also i would like to know that if some how i manage to get vc than also would i need an year old address proof or any address proof will do.
      once again thankyou for your time.
      Regards
      Saurabh

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    3. Great then your SBI one year statement with transactions would suffice the purpose. Just that the statement should have the details such as the date since you are operating the account and the address of yours (as per their records).

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  42. Hi Chaitanya,

    I want to apply for my wife's passport.
    I have made her joint account holder with her dad's bank account in canara bank. For more than one year she has been staying at her dad's house since I had a newborn baby.

    My question is that as you know that bank does not print full address.
    I want to add more detailed address while applying for passport. But I would also retain all the lines of her bank's account.

    1. Will this be ok or I need to give exact address as in passbook.

    2. Her name was added in bank account few weeks back. Is this fine.

    Please reply these two questions. Thanks.

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    1. 1) Yes, as long as the address is matching with that of your wife's passbook - it is valid.

      2) There must be no date mentioned in her passbook like date of issue or such...

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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    2. Hi,
      Thanks for reply.

      I guess you did not understand my first question.

      1. The complete address which I want to give while applying passport will be more detailed than the one in the passbook.The passbook address is not full. I would like to add some more details to the address.
      Example: Passbook address - AA,CC,DD
      The address which I want to give is AA,BB,CC,DD,EE.
      So I retain the address of passbook and I also add more details.
      I hope its fine.

      2. My wife name is added a few weeks back. They have printed the new date of issue.
      Will this be a problem.

      Please reply. I will be visiting PSK next week.

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    3. Yes, my understanding was correct and it is not a problem to correct your address from
      AA,CC,DD to AA,BB,CC,DD,EE - as there is a significant match between the two addresses - i.e., AA_CC_DD remaining the same!

      I know that Bank authorities would print that new date of issue, PSK authorities might object it (stating that it is not one year old) but can be accepted with a request convincing that the joint account holder is very old customer with the bank and the applicant is still residing with him.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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    4. Thanks for the inputs ... It really helps.

      I have few questions. Please help:

      1. Is Annexture F to be hand written on the official letter head OR is it needed to be printed on official letter head.

      2. I have a newborn baby . I want to apply passport for my wife and baby together. I have a passport. But my wife name is not endorsed on it.But I have marriage certificate. So can I apply for my baby's passport. Or is it must to have spouse name endorsed on passport.

      Please reply.

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    5. I have few question. Please help:

      1. Is Annexture F to be hand written on the official letter head OR is it needed to be printed on official letter head.

      2. I have a newborn baby . I want to apply passport for my wife and baby together. I have a passport. But my wife name is not endorsed on it.My wife does not have a passport.
      But I have marriage certificate. So can I apply for my baby's passport. Or is it must to have spouse name endorsed on my passport.

      Please help me regarding this.

      Please reply.

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    6. 1) Annexure F can be either hand written or printed on the official letter head.

      2) Though it is not mandatory to have your wife's name on your passport, it is suggested for you to updated your passport (include your wife's name in it) and then proceed further..

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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    7. You wife should apply for passport prior to your baby's passport application (or both should apply at a time)...

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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    8. Thanks for your replay.
      Is it not must to have my wife name endorsed in passport while applying for my baby.
      Can we apply same day for both without this.
      Will the person not ask for my passport with my wife name endorsed.

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    9. If you are applying for re-issue of your card to include your wife's name on your passport then you can do both at a time...

      Else there might be a red signal for you..

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  43. Hello,

    I am applying for Tatkal passport.
    I have the following doubt:

    For Non ECR proof, i have my degree certificate. But my father's name is different on my degree certificate, and different on my birth certificate. Will this cause a problem in psk? As they informed me prior that affidavits are not allowed in tatkal procedure.
    What should i do?

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    1. If the name is not at all matching then it is a problem, otherwise if it is just a matter of initials or middle names then it is not a problem.

      As an alternate option, you can also submit your SSC or equivalent (or) above qualified certificate, which has correct details.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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    2. Thank you for the reply.

      But still, my name including my father's name in it is same in all my documents except the education documents. In the education documents his name has 'bhai' added to it. And rest all are just his name.

      Will this cause a problem?

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    3. No! this is not at all a problem - they will never object for this.

      It is acceptable.....

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya

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    4. Thank you so much. :)

      This is the best thing i heard all day. :)
      Thank you very much.
      Your blog is wonderful. I hope this helps a lot of other people like me, who do not get correct infromation from the passport office itself,
      have a wonderful year!
      Thank you :)

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    5. Thank you for the appreciations.

      It is really good to hear from people like you, I have started this blog with just an idea of sharing useful information with my friends, so I am doing it.

      It gives me a lot of satisfaction.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  44. Hello Sir,

    Actually I have all the documents and certificates needed for tatkal passport. I wanted to know that is there any validity period for these annexures? I am having these documents(certified annexures) from December but due to some circumstances i didnt get any chance to apply for the passport. Can I apply for it now with the same documents?
    Please reply...i'll look forward to hearing from you soon.

    Regards,
    Simmy

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    1. Yes, December should be OK. But further delay might be a problem - as they may question about your address proof etc.,

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  45. Dear Chaitanya,
    can you provide a sample copy of cover letter written to icici bank for address proof and statement.
    cheers
    Chhabra

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    1. Covering letter is issued by bank and the format changes from branch to branch. All it should have is your full name, address, date since you are operating the bank account (as per their records), they would also mention about the purpose of issuing the letter as "applying for passport".

      Note:- They would also charge for issuing both statement and covering letter.

      All the best,
      Chaitanya.

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  46. Hello sir,
    Thanks for this wonderful blog.I too want to apply for a tatkal passport.
    i)ssc certificate-date of birth
    ii)bank statement-address proof
    iii)pan card,adhar card-ID proof
    My question is that do i need to have birth certificate also? is it mandatory to have birth certificate? please help me asap

    ReplyDelete
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    1. 1) SSC is not a valid DOB certificate, it is for ECNR.
      2) One year Bank Statement with transactions, correct details is good address proof.
      3) ID is not required for applying passport, but submit your Aadhaar only if the address is same as your bank statement (in fact it is a valid address proof too).

      If your DOB is after 26th Jan 1989, then you must obtain your DOB Certificate from the concerned municipality/govt - otherwise it is not mandatory

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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    2. Is 10th mark sheet not a valid birth certificate.
      Please help...

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    3. For people who are born after 26th Jan 1989, SSC is not a valid DOB Certificate...

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  47. Hi Chaitanya, i have a small doubt. i wan to apply passport for my father and mother. My mother is having matriculation certificate with name B.Pavitra (DOB Proof and also for ECNR i need this certificate), but she is having Aadhaar card and others with V.Pavitra which is the surname of my father, Need your suggestion here.

    ReplyDelete
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    1. She just need to have her marriage certificate to pass this issue... Then she should claim that she has new sir name after marriage (in the application form, while filling name fields)

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  48. Hi Chaitanya, i have a small doubt. i wan to apply passport for my father and mother. My mother is having matriculation certificate with name B.Pavitra (DOB Proof and also for ECNR i need this certificate), but she is having Aadhaar card and others with V.Pavitra which is the surname of my father, Need your suggestion here.

    ReplyDelete
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    1. As mentioned above they need to have marriage certificate for smooth process, alternatively they can obtain an equivalent affidavit - from any of the experienced notary.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya

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  49. thank you sir for taking your time and answering my query..

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  50. Hello sir, I am Sujit Wakchaure..
    First of all would like to thank you for the wonderful blog..
    I have a query that,which officers sign is must for Annexure 'F'.Can I take PSI's sign. PSI is from my village but now doing his service in Gadchiroli. So is this accepted or not? or please tell me the class 1 officers posts like IPS,SP??

    ReplyDelete
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    1. Please read this http://passport.gov.in/cpv/ANNEXUREF_vc_tatkaal.htm to get the answer for your question...

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  51. Hi Chaitanya,

    I want to apply for a Tatkal passport and need to get the passport by Feb end but I do not have a VC yet as I do not know any IAS/IPS officers personally.

    If VC taken from Tehsildar office will be valid for tatkal application ? Also can you give an idea about how many days will be take generally to get PCC and then VC from Tehsildar, Collector or an IAS officer ?

    Thanks,
    Sanjay

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    1. Few of the MRO's are eligible to give VCs, so this should be valid..

      It generally take about a weeks time, if you are taking out reasonable time then it takes about 5 working days to get VC and PCC..

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  52. hello sir,
    Thanks for providing useful information regarding passport.
    i want to apply tatkal passport.
    i have
    1)ration card
    2)pan card
    3)bank account but in bank account my address is not correct
    4)birth certificate
    is this enough for apply tatkal passport?

    ReplyDelete
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    1. No, these are not sufficient.

      Read my blog post above to know the process and documents required for applying passport under tatkaal scheme..

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  53. hi sir,

    Thanks for providing useful information.
    i want to apply passport in tatkal
    i have
    1)ration card
    2)pan card
    3)bank passbook but in passbook my address s incorrect
    is tis enough for apply tatkal passport ? sir

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  54. Hi Chaitanya,

    I have a query.
    I have a passport.My wife name is not endorsed on it.
    My wife does not have a passport.

    I will be applying normal passport for my wife.

    Can I apply passport for my newborn baby..
    Please note my wife name is not endorsed in my passport.

    Please suggest.

    ReplyDelete
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    1. Absolutely yes - it is possible,

      If possible you can also apply for re-issue of your passport (just to include your wife's name in it, while applying for your wife's passport), all it requires is your marriage certificate (if you don't have it then go for an affidavit).

      In parallel to this, you can also apply for your baby's passport.

      All the best,
      Chaitanya.

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  55. sir,
    my date of birth as per birthcertificate without name is xx/xx/1989 but all my certificates,bank accounts have XX/XX/1990..if i need to change my DOB year,can i apply for affidavit or gazetted publications?is this acceptable?pls help me

    ReplyDelete
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    1. It is purely evident that you wanted to have your DOB as XX/XX/1990, so you should follow the same....

      Thus you should apply for your fresh DOB certificate, using your academic certificates.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  56. Hi i have got married recently, i am trying to apply my wife passport in Tatkal.
    now i have the following documents ready to apply in tatkal please advice me if the documents are correct.

    1.Pan card,
    2.Aadhar card as a identity proof,
    3.SSLC Educational Certificate and TC.
    4.Birth Certificate from the municipality
    5.Bank Account with address proof and 1 year transactions statement along with managers stamp and signs.
    6.Marriage Certificate with standard marriage affidavit
    7. Spouse passport copies
    8. Annexure F singed by Assistant of Commissioner and Annexure I.
    9. Her dad gas bank statment in case they ask.

    ReplyDelete
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    1. These documents should be good to apply for passport through tatkaal, but make sure that she has correct/same address in all the documents.

      Note:- She should present at the mentioned address during police verification.

      All the best,
      Chaitanya.

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  57. Hi Chaitnya sir,
    Just want to ask that [1] for Annexure-F, in the list of officials, they have also mentioned that SHO of the residing area can also provide that, now [2] will it be also termed as PCC and [3] weather it also has to be on the letterhead as mentioned in the policy. [4] isn't there an option to get it done without the VC.

    I am in urgent need of this information.

    Regards,

    jeetesh

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    1. Dear Jeetesh,

      Please see the below answers:

      1) Not all SHO's are eligible to issue the verification certificate - so please ensure if your area SHO is eligible or not.
      2) PCC means Police Clearance Certificate, issued by police department and is a separate document.
      3) Verification should be on the official letter head of the eligible officer.
      4) There is no other option other than Verification Certificate, to obtain passport through tatkaal scheme.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  58. Hi Chaitanya,

    thank you for very informative blog.
    I want to add my husband name in my passport and change surname to his (as i do not have surname). I want to apply thru tatkal scheme, i have below docs ready with me
    1. Marriage Certificate
    2. Address Proof (Bank statement, voter card, gas connection)

    Do i need to have any other docs ready, after reading your blog i read PCC (anex I and F) are compulsory for tatkal, are they also needed for adding husband name with out change in address.

    I already filled online application with selecting scheme as tatkal, can i change it to normal and book for a normal slot instead of going for tatkal if PCC is needed.
    Please help me out.

    Thanks,
    Deepika

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    1. Hello Deepika,

      Tatkaal is not required in your case, all you need to have is your marriage certificate and your husband's passport.

      If the address in your passport is matching with that of your husband's then it is much more easier. Otherwise also it may hardly take a couple more days extra for verification.

      On the whole, if you apply for re-issue - it may hardly take 20 to 30 days for you to obtain your new passport...

      You can apply a new application and leave the one you have already filled (tatkaal).

      All the best,
      Chaitanya.

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  59. Hello Sir,

    I have my bank statement under new adress but my passbook has my old address.What can i do?

    Thank you.

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    1. Produce only the statement and covering letter issued by the bank, then they should accept it as a valid address proof document.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  60. can a joint commissioner sign Annexure F?

    ReplyDelete
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    1. If he is an IPS, then absolutely yes!

      Note: He should have an official stationary/letter head issued by Govt. of India.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  61. Hi Chaitanya,

    I want to add my spouse name in my passport and change address to current address which my wife has in her passport. and my passport expires in Aug 2014, can i apply for renewal of passport with the above changes. OR i need to apply now for updating my address and spouse name then go for renewal later time. Please advice.

    Thanks,
    Sathish

    ReplyDelete
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    1. You have an option to go for re-issue / renewal for updating information on your passport. So you need not wait until your passport gets expire - you can go for reissue which is same as renewal with some additional options as per your request...

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  62. HI Chaitanya,

    First of all, I highly appreciate your blog and your responses to many questions. It is really very nice of you.

    My passport gets expired in Feb 2014, I am planning to renew it soon. My current passport has my native place as the address. I am married but my wife name is not endorsed in my passport neither my name is endorsed on my wife's passport. My wife passport gets expired after 3 years and it got has her native place (not hyd) address.
    We are also blessed with a baby recently.

    I have few queries and i would appreciate if you can answer them.

    1. What is best
    a) Renewing my passport with new address (hyd address) and getting my wifes name endorsed first then apply for passport for baby later.
    b) Renewing my passport with new address (hyd) and getting my wifes name endorsed and also apply for passport for my baby
    c) renewing my passport with new address (hyd)and getting my wifes name endorsed + renewing my wifes passport with new address (hyd) and my name endorsed + applying for passport for baby at the same time.

    Please suggest. I am just worried that if i renew my passport first then apply for my baby passport later, then it takes 2 to 3 months.. if I can apply both together then i think we both (me and baby) can get the passports quickly (in a months time assume)..
    I think i can leave my wifes passport as it is as she still has got 3 more years validity..




    ReplyDelete
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    1. Absolutely brilliant query, I really appreciate it.

      Option c) is the best suitable for your family, but however you may opt for option b)

      All the best,
      Chaitanya.

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    2. Thanks Chaitanya.

      One more question, if I go with option c), then how can I apply all three (renewal of my passport + renewal of my wife passport + new passport for my baby) at the same time?

      I mean, do we all three need to register in passport site first and then get 3 separate appointments on-line? or one appointment is enough? or because i am going to apply passport for my baby (less than an year old), i can walk into PSK and apply for 3 of us?

      Please help the best way to get it done.

      Another query - what is the probable time taken to get passports into our hands if we go for option c). A month? or more than that?

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    3. Chaitanya,

      One more question:

      Will IRS officers verification on govt letter head enough to apply in tatkal?
      If yes, do I need to get 2 certificates one for myself, another for my wife? I think for my baby it is not required, right?

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    4. I don't think so, if have have connects with IRS officers then check with them directly if they have issued Verification Certificates to anyone and those turned to be successful applications.

      Then probably you can go for it, but have a look at this document from page 2 to understand more about it - http://passportindia.gov.in/AppOnlineProject/pdf/AnnexureF.pdf

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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    5. As you are going for re-issue, you can directly visit PSK without booking a slot. But for your wife you have to book it. Minors with either of the parent holding valid passport, need not book a slot to enter into PSK.

      Read this:- http://passportindia.gov.in/AppOnlineProject/online/fetchRpoDetails?rpoName=hyderabadRPO&fromNews=true#news

      You will get all of your passports within a month, hopefully.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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    6. Thanks Chaitanya. Unfortunately the given link is down at the moment.

      It is good news to me that I can directly walk-into the PSK without booking a slot. Also understand that it is nor required for my baby.

      But you said, I have to book a slot from my wife. My wife has also got the valid passport which will expire in 2016, the reason for renewing my wifes passport is to get my name endorsed + address change, can't it fall under "walk in direct" criteria.

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    7. Hello Friend,

      I am sorry, totally forgot that even your wife wants to go for re-issue and not for a fresh passport.

      So yes, in your case all of you three can directly visit the PSK for the application process.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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    8. Thanks Chaitanya for your responses. They were very helpful.

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    9. Vijay,

      It is my pleasure to help people like you.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  63. Hello Chaitanya,
    I am applying for tatkal Passport.
    I have got the Verification letter from the Tahasildar of concerned region.
    I just wanted to ask what documents should I have to submit at passport seva kendra for Address proof?
    I have ration card,Phone bill,gas connection.
    but its on my fathers name.
    kindly help.
    thank you.

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    1. None of the above are valid address proof documents.

      You may either submit your bank (scheduled commercial bank) account statement with last one year transactions along with a covering letter issued by the bank authorities, as a valid address proof document. Your address as per their records should exactly match with that of your application and should be mentioned on the covering letter and statement.

      Or Aadhaar Card is a valid address proof.

      All the best,
      Chaitanya.

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    2. Hello Chaitanya,

      Thanks for the heads up.But with all due respect I just wanted to ask why the above mentioned address proofs are not valid as they are mentioned on passport site.

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    3. As all the bills / documents are on your father's name they are not valid for you to apply passport...

      Go through this link to understand about valid address proof documents:
      http://passportindia.gov.in/AppOnlineProject/popuponline/AttachmentAdvisorSub?subDocID=7001&confirmDOB=DOBVarYes&minorFlag=2

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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    4. Hello Chaitanya,
      Thanks for the answer.
      I have applied for passport under tatkal scheme.
      I have successfully submitted the application on 4th march.
      The status shows your passport has been printed. Can you tell me in how many days the passport will get dispatched. Between I have applied in Pune PSK.
      Thanks in advance.
      You have been a great help.

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    5. Dear Piyush,

      You might get the passport by next weekend (i.e., before 17th March 2013)

      All the best,
      Chaitanya.

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  64. Hi Chaitanya,
    Your blog is very informative. Thanks for such a wonderful blog.
    I have a query.

    If I apply for Passport under normal scheme, how long it takes to get a passport if applied in Hyderabad? As I want my passport within a month, is it advisable to approach any Passport Agent?(They are assuring that they'll help in getting passport within 10-12 working days, provided a high payment). Waiting for your reply. Thanks in advance.

    ReplyDelete
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    1. If you opt to apply for your passport on a normal mode, it generally take about a month's time or maximum 45 days.

      But if you are not a genuine applicant, then you might want to go for such process. But getting a paid mediator in between is illegal and the main intention of my blog is to serve people like you, by providing useful information.

      All the best,
      Chaitanya.

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  65. Thank you so much Mr. Chaitanya. I have all necessary documents. So, am gonna apply on normal mode.

    ReplyDelete
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    1. It is my pleasure to share such useful information.

      All the very best,
      Chaitanya.

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  66. Dear sir,

    thanks for the wonderful piece of information.
    sir i would like to ask that can i get a list of the officers who can sign the ANNEXURE "F".
    Is it possible for a PCS qualifier working as a treasury officer to sign the ANNEXURE "F".
    Is there any salary band for the signing authorities who can sign the ANNEXURE "F'.

    Thats all i wanted to know sir,,eagerly waiting for your precious advice.

    THANKS & REGARDS

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    1. I am really sorry, that I don't have that list apart from the format and the list of officers who are entitled for issuing Annexure F.

      Please read this:- http://passportindia.gov.in/AppOnlineProject/pdf/AnnexureF.pdf

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  67. hello sir in my passport my wife name middle name ( which is actually my name ) was miss spelled and my full name is correct, my name is tripathi somesh kumar ramashankar and wife name tiwari ritika somhesh kumar as you can see same my spelling is correct but my wife middle name which is my name is incorrect their is one addition H in my wife's middle name, my passport is due for renewal on 2014.

    so what hassel i going to face now?
    it was such a minor mistake ny passport office that even i had noticing it now

    ReplyDelete
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    1. Sorry for the delayed reply, I was out of city on a busy business trip.

      It is not a big problem for you, but I strongly suggest you to get it corrected. Also if your passport does not have her name, then include that too...

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  68. Hi Chaitanya Kumar Vummethala
    Am applying for a fresh passport under tatkal scheme for my mother and wanted some help on this. I only want to know are both the annexures I and F required for getting a passport under the tatkal scheme. Am writing in refernce with the information available here.(http://passport.gov.in/cpv/TatkalScheme.htm) Wanted to know if I can manage with only the Annexure I and any of the 3 documents as stated in point (B) or is it compulsary to have both the Annexure I and F. Please reply as this is very urget. Thanks in advance.

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    1. Sorry for the delayed reply, I was out of city on a busy business trip.

      About an year back when I tried personally to opt this, I was told that both Annexure F & I are mandatory to apply passport through tatkaal. And when I questioned they say, the passport site is not the updated one.

      But you have every right to question them, carrying all the required documents as per the above link and try for tatkal. It they deny then go for regular scheme, your mother should be able to get the passport within 30 days.

      All the very best,
      Chaitanya.

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  69. Sir,

    I want to apply for passport and i have the following documents

    1) Pan Card
    2) Bank statement - 3 Year transaction with photo attested
    3) Ration card

    Whether this will help me to get the passport.

    Regards,
    M.Chidambara Nayagam

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    1. Firstly sorry for the delayed reply, I was out of city on a busy business trip.

      One year Bank Statement along with a covering letter (for scheduled commercial banks) or Passbook with one year bank statement (for nationalized banks) is a valid address proof.

      In case if the above two are not available, then the ration card (on your name) and with correct address on it, is a valid address proof too...

      In addition to that,
      1) Your educational certificates (min SSC) helps you to get ECNR.
      2) Marriage certificate helps you to include your wife's name on your passport (if you are married)

      Pan Card is not required.

      All the best,
      Chaitanya.

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  70. Hi..
    Jaswinder Here..
    I have to apply passport for my son in tatkal scheme
    He is 1year old.
    I have query on Annexure F(VC)..
    VC should be issued for my son or for me as he is minor..
    like Kirat Son of Jaswinder OR Jaswinder son of My father name

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  71. hi
    i m priyanka
    i have applied for tatkal passport, i have all documents and also have annexure i and f ready, the problem is i have my voter id in my past address and also i have a sbi passbook with my current address but transaction was made from hyd from last one year. can it be a problem.

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    1. SBI passbook with last one year transactions is a valid address proof - transactions made in Hyderabad is not a problem at all...

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  72. Hi Chaitanya,

    My case is:
    1) I have a passport with address mentioned of Uttaranchal (No one lives on this address now).
    2) I got married in 2010 and my wife has passport with her Mumbai address endorsed (she does not live in Mumbai now anyways)
    3) We have travelled many times many countries on our passports and none os us have spouse name endorsed on our passports.
    4) I have to now endorse my wife's name on my passport so I can apply my son's passport.
    5) Now to endorse my wife's name on my passport, i have to change the address as well as no one lives at the address in my current passport as mentioned in point 1.
    6) so now i have to reissue my passport with addition of my wife name and to change the address. My trouble starts now...

    a) I am applying in Tatkal and i have managed to get all required documents including Annex F and I.
    b) I am living on rent in Noida since Oct 2010 but all my address proof e.g. Voter ID Card, Driving Licence, Bank Statements, LIC Policies are of my native place i.e. Agra and we very frequently make a trip to my native address as my sister and mom live there.
    c) In application form I am mentioning that my Current and permanent address is same that is of Agra.. Is it something wrong and illegal I am doing by mentioning this?
    d) Most of the transactions in the bank statement I am going to submit they were made in Noida and very few were made in Agra.. Do passport people notice this and can they object and cancel my application saying that transactions show that I was mostly in Noida and not in Agra?
    e) Can i say that my wife and son along with my mom live in Agra in my native place and as i do my job in Noida, either i stay with my frnds few days in week or do up & down for my job?

    Can you please clarify this, as i have to final submit my application on Tuesday.

    thanks
    Saurabh

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    1. Dear Saurabh,

      Yours is very simple case, all you need to do is apply with Agra address as you have your family residing (leading their lives) there.

      No need to mention about your job location (if they question, you can say that you do up and down daily).

      Bank transactions can be anywhere, as the world has become global - no one questions you. Even if they question, you can say that on business/office work you might want to travel a couple of times on a monthly basis.

      Note:- Most important thing is that during police verification, you (along with your family) should present there. It is also advisable to change your wife's address too on her passport while including your name on it, on this occasion.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  73. Hi Chaitanya..
    I don't have surname in all educational certificates and address proof docs..However i want to include my surname on passport..can i mention surname on passport application? will they reject my application since there is no surname on supporting documents?
    Thanks,
    Vijay.

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  74. Hi Chaitanya..
    I don't have surname in all educational certificates and address proof docs..However i want to include my surname on passport..can i mention surname on passport application? will they reject my application since there is no surname on supporting documents?
    Thanks,
    Vijay.

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    1. Dear Vijay,

      In your case, you have to go for change of name affidavit. Go through the below link carefully to understand this simple process.

      http://passportindia.gov.in/AppOnlineProject/pdf/AnnexureE.pdf

      Note:- This affidavit needs to be notarized on a 20/- stamp paper.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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    2. Thanks Chaitanya..
      It may take some time for affidavit procedure..but i need passport with in 10 days and its taking time for the annexure f currently ..if i am going with afiidavit thing it may be further delayed..So i am planning to split my name (Vijay Reddy as per documents) to Vijay:First name and reddy as surname..will that be accepatable..can you please answer if you have any idea about this?

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  75. Hello Sir,
    I read your all instructions. It was very helpfull. I have applied fresh passport on 23/02/2013.

    My Question is : Now i want passport within 1 week that means before or on 15/03/2013. Is there any possibe to get? or may i cancel my previous one and apply for tatkal now. At last time my management included me to the batch for onsite. Fortunately i got this opportunity.
    So Please give me a suggestion to solve my problem.

    Thanks in advance.

    Regards,

    Bala

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    1. If you have already applied (Verification of Certificates and Submission of application at PSK), then you can't cancel it now - you just need to wait for Police Verification and Passport!

      But if you have not yet applied, then yes - you can still go for tatkaal.

      Note:- Tatkaal scheme may help you in get your passport in 10 to 15 days (with annexure f & I), so it may be a tight schedule to obtain annexure F in such a short time.

      All the very best,
      Chaitanya.

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  76. Hai Chaitanya Garu.

    I have gone through each and every suggestions given to the Patrons. Its a very good social work.

    Sir, In continuation I have to Apply Passport in tatkal Scheme.

    The following documents are available.

    1. PAN Card.
    2. 10th Certificates, Inter, B.Tech etc.,
    3. Voter ID, Ration Card.

    Are these documents enough for applying or else any additional documents required kindly suggest me for applying the same.

    With Thanks & Regards
    Venkat

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    1. Dear Venkat,

      These are not sufficient!

      You should also have Verification Certificate (Annexure F), Annexure I, Birth Certificate (if you DOB is after 26th Jan 1989), Marriage Certificate (If you are married) and a valid address proof document.

      Note:- If your Voter ID card has incorrect details / issued within 1 year then it is not a valid address proof doc. Similarly if the Ration Card is not on your name or address mentioned in it is not matching exactly then it would not be valid.

      For more details on valid address proof doc, go through - http://chaitanyakumarv.blogspot.in/2013/01/aadhaar-card-is-acceptable-address.html

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  78. Hello Sir,

    I have one query I want to apply through tatkal as for verification certificate

    can I take verification certificate from district commandent or Thana Incharcge(T.I)
    Kindly let me Know
    with Regards

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