Part B: Applying for the passport
After you have successfully registered on the portal, now you need to apply for the passport using your registration details. Follow the steps below to apply for the passport:
1. Click here to open the
home page of PassportSeva.
2. Select the option ‘
Existing User Login’ which is embodied in Green Color. Selecting this option lands you in a page where you need to enter login credentials which you got after registration in Part A.
3. Click on the
Application Home option which is present in the top left corner. On selecting it, you will land on the Home page where you need to select the first option to apply for a fresh passport.
4. For the next step, you can either apply for the form online or download a hardcopy of the application form. Select the first option as the online filling of the form is a preferred option.
5. Select the residential state and district on the next page carefully.
6. The step allows further customization where you need to make the following selections:
a. Select Fresh Passport in the Applying for option
b. You can select the pace of receiving the passport as either Tatkal or Normal
c. Change the number of booklets in your passport between 36 or 60 as per your choice.
7. After you are done filling up the above details, click on Next for landing on the next page.
8. Now, you get the page where you need to fill in the details of the applicant that includes various information. Information related to your name, surname, change of name, birth details and other vital information needs to be filled judiciously. Your birth location must be filled in terms of place, district, city, and state along with the country; if you are born outside India. Information like citizenship becomes important as only Indian residents can avail of the passport from India. Optional data fields include the birthmark, PAN card, and surname, whereas Aadhar Card Number is a mandatory field.
9. You need to agree to the laid down terms by checking on the box, then click on the Yes button followed by the next button.
10. In the next couple of pages, you would be asked to enter your family details like parent’s details, guardian’s details (if applicable) along with the complete details of your residential address.
TipYou are required to carry more than 3 copies of the above-mentioned documents, that must be self-attested. Don’t forget to carry two recent photographs along with you.
11. Upon clicking the Next button, you will land in the emergency contact page, where you need to fill up the contact details like Name, Address and Contact number of the respective person.
12. Following it, you need to enter the details of whether you are applying for the passport for the first time. The previous details of the identity certificate might be needed, so keeping them handy might be a good option. Click on the Next button to proceed further.
13. In the page titles Other Options, select No if you are a first-time applicant.
14. Verification of the details that you have mentioned is very important. Carefully check if all the details entered by you are right, then press the Next button.
15. In the page of Self-declaration, make the following selections:
a. Proof of Birth: Select the eligible proof from the list of dropdown menus
b. Residential proof: Click on the arrow at the side to have a list of dropdown options. Select the appropriate proof from the list.
c. SMS Seva: Check the box if you are willing to receive text messages on your registered mobile number from the passport office regarding the latest announcements, at the nominal charge of Rs 50.
16. Submit: Then agree on the T&C and press the submit button as you would receive a 12 digit reference number in your registered cell number.