Documents Required For Passport Police Verification

When you apply for a passport in India, it is ultimately the Ministry of External Affairs in India that issues it if you are eligible. The process of acquiring an Indian passport can include multiple steps, one of which is verifying the passport application by the police. For the unaware, it includes the police visiting your residential address provided in the application and verifying that the information is correct. Once they have ensured the same, the police approve the application. With an eligible passport, you can travel the world. When you are travelling to a new country, consider opting for a travel insurance plan. Just like an Indian passport allows you to reach out to an Indian embassy in case of emergencies, a travel insurance plan allows you to receive financial compensation during unfortunate scenarios.* Claims are subject to terms and conditions set forth under travel insurance policy. However, before you buy international travel insurance and take a trip, you must complete the police verification process. This process requires you to submit a certain set of documents.

Which Documents Do You Need for Passport Police Verification

To ensure the police verify your passport application smoothly, you need to ensure that documents are submitted correctly. The required documents can differ, depending on whether the verification is for a new passport application or a renewal/ re-issue.

For new passport applications

If you have applied for a passport application anew, these are the documents needed for passport police verification when the police visit your residence:

1. Proof of address
2. Proof of identity
3. Water bill
4. Electricity bill
5. Rental agreement
6. Birth certificate
7. Aadhar Card
8. PAN card
9. Ration card
10. Affidavit

For passport re-issue/renewal applications 

The police visit your residence in case of passport re-issue/ renewal application as well. These are the documents needed for passport police verification in that situation:

1. Old passport
2. Self-attested photocopy of the following -
3. Two first and last pages of the passport; this should include the identification page and address page
4. ECR/ Non-ECR page
5. Document containing information about extending the validity
6. Observation page
7. No-Objection Certificate (NOC)/ Prior Intimation Letter (PI)

Passport Police Verification Status – What to Know

Once the documents have been submitted, the policee will assign a label to your passport application based on its status and verification process. Usually, your passport can fall into one of three categories:

• Clear

This status indicates the success of your police verification. The police have confirmed your address and identity details and have no problems regarding your passport application.

• Adverse

This means that the verification is pending due to difficulties confirming your address or identity. This may be due to mismatches or incorrect information, or due to unresolved criminal cases or legal issues. Here, your passport application may be put on hold or even cancelled. This can allow you time to update or amend your details.

• Incomplete

If the documents provided by you are inadequate, the verification status may appear incomplete. Your application may be kept pending if you have not been residing at the residential address you have provided for a specific period. The police may decide to cancel or approve your passport based on the status of your application. For further information or to expedite the processes, you can also visit the concerned police station. Additionally, you can conveniently check your passport status through four methods:

1. Visit the Passport Seva website
2. Contact the concerned authorities via the toll-free number 1800 258 1800
3. Send an SMS 'STATUS FILE NUMBER' to 9704 100 100
4. Use the mPassport Seva mobile app.

FAQs on Passport Police Verification 

Here are some questions you may have about getting your passport verified by the police:

1. What shall I do if I miss the police verification process for the passport?

In this scenario, you can reach out to the local police station or the Passport Seva Kandra and request a follow-up. However, the application may be deemed incomplete if the police verification is missed and you are not able to contact the above authorities. You may have to file for an application anew.

2. How long will it take to receive my passport after the police have verified the passport application?

If the verification process has been successful, you can expect to receive your passport within 3-5 working days.

3. Do you need travel insurance to complete the passport process?

No, one does not need travel insurance or related documents to get their passport application verified. If you are visiting a country that mandates international travel insurance, then you may have to buy it before heading for the destination. Travel insurance can be useful during all trips. Hence, you can also buy domestic travel insurance if you are travelling within India only.* With a verified passport and a solid travel insurance plan, you can travel the world with ease and peace of mind. Claims are subject to terms and conditions set forth under travel insurance policy.   * Standard T&C apply. Insurance is the subject matter of solicitation. For more details on benefits, exclusions, limitations, terms, and conditions, please read the sales brochure/policy wording carefully before concluding a sale.