Passport Office Nagpur & Maharashtra – Centre Details

The Passport Office, Nagpur, started functioning in September 1989. The head office is located at Seminary Hills, Nagpur. It covers 14 passport office state of Maharashtra, viz. Akola, Amravati, Bhandara, Buldhana, Chandrapur, Gadchiroli, Gondia, Hingoli, Nagpur, Wardha, Washim, Yavatmal.

Maharashtra has three types of passport offices. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) maintains them. The office types are:

Regional Passport Office (RPO): This is the Regional Head Office of Maharashtra that handles final approvals and printing.
Passport Seva Kendra (PSK): This centre processes documents and biometric verification. (e.g., PSK Nagpur)
Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK): In small town passport application process is handled by the head post office.

Contact Details Of Passport Office Nagpur

RPO Nagpur


Address	CGO Complex, B-Block, First Floor, Seminary Hills, Nagpur, Maharashtra, 440006.
Contact Number	0712-2510643 (10:00 – 12:30 pm) 0712-2510646, 0712-2511741, 0712-2511742
Fax Number	0712-2511740
Official E-mail	rpo.nagpur@cpo.gov.in
Appointment Timing	10:00 to 3:00 PM
Working Days	Monday to Friday
Regional Officer	Shri Kshitij Suresh Gurav
Support Helpline	0712-2510643

Enquiry Appointment Time

Normal Appointment	8:00 PM
Tatkaal Appointment	3:00 PM
Lunch Time	2:00 PM

Passport Seva Kendra (PSK)

PSK Nagpur

Official Address	Nankapur, Ground and 1st floor, Bilquish Plaza, Sadiqabad Community Hall, Mankapur Pole No.59, Koradi Road, Nagpur – 440030.
Contact Number	0712-2510643
Appointment Timing	9:00 to 4:30 PM
Working Days	Monday to Friday
PIN Codes Serviced	440029, 440030, 440031, 440032

Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK)

POPSK	Official Address	Destricts
Akola	Tajnapeth Post Office, Khetan Galli, Akola, 444006	Akola
Amravati	Amravati Head Post Office, Tahsil Road, Amravati, 444601. Phone: 0712-2510643	Amravati
Bhandara	Bhandara Head Post Office, Santaji Nagar, Bhandara, 441904	Bhandara
Buldhana	Buldhana Head Post Office, Court Road, Karanja Chowk, Opposite to Court, Chaitanyaward, Buldhana – 443001	Buldhana
Chandrapur	Chandrapur Head Post Office, Civil Lines, Near water tank, Chandrapur, 442401. Telephone: 0712-2510643	Chandrapur
Gadchiroli	Gadchiroli Head Post Office, Rampuri, Gadchiroli, 442605	Gadchiroli
Hingoli	Hingoli Head Post Office, Post Office Road, Shastri Nagar, Hingoli – 431513. Telephone: 0712-2510643	Hingoli
Katol	Katol Post Office, Main Road, Katol, 441302	Nagpur
Wardha	Wardha Head Post Office, Civil Lines, Wardha, 442001	Wardha
Yavatmal	Yavatmal Head Post Office, Near LIC Square, Near Collector Office, Civil Lines, Yavatmal – 445001. Contact: 0712-2510643	Yavatmal
Gondia	Gondia Head Post Office, Civil Line Railway Station Road, Gondia – 441601	Gondia
Washim	Niyojan Bhawan, District Majistrate/Collector Office, Kata Road, Washim, 444505	Washim

Passport Application: Common Preparation Errors and How to Avoid Them

DOB: A birth certificate is compulsory after 1989, while birth documents from 2002 require a QR code.
Application: Ensure your documents match your name, address, and DOB.
Documents: Take originals and photocopies. QR code should be included, and laminated documents can sometimes be rejected.
Appointment: You have three appointments at the Passport Seva Kendra.
Time: Reach the passport office 15 minutes before your appointment time.
Application Type: Tatkaal does not process minor and lost or damaged passport applications.
Post Office: POPSKs will not accept applications for the stated categories.

Passport Services for Changes in Personal Information

No.	Service	Description
1	New Passport	Passport applications for minors and adults
2	Passport Renewal	Renewal/reissue for applicable expired passports
3	Passport Replacement	Replacement/reissue for lost, stolen or damaged passports
4	Tatkaal Service	Urgent processing subject to applicable eligibility
5	Police Verification	Police verification for applicable passport cases
6	Document Verification	Verification of relevant supporting documents
7	Passport Updates	Updating or correcting passport details through the applicable service

Documents Needed for Passport Renewal

DOB: Birth certificate, school certificate, etc.

Address: Aadhaar, bank passbook, utility bill, etc.

Identity: Voter ID, PAN, driving licence, etc.

Citizenship: Birth certificate, PAN, Voter Card, etc.

ECNR: School certificate, income-tax statement, visa document, etc.

Photo: Recent photograph, where required.

Previous Passport: Carry previous invalid/cancelled passport, where applicable.

Passport Application Appointment Process Explained

Handled through the official Passport Seva system, and appointment availability depends on the selected centre and available slots.

Complete the Online Passport Application: Before booking an appointment, complete the applicable passport application form and submit it online.
Open the Payment and Appointment Option: After submitting the application, log in to your Passport Seva account and select: View → Pay and Schedule Appointment
Select the Appointment Quota: Where applicable, choose the appointment quota shown by the system.
Choose a PSK or POPSK: Select the Passport Seva Kendra or Post Office Passport Seva Kendra where you want to attend the appointment.
Check the Available Appointment: Once the centre is selected, the system displays the next available appointment date according to the available slots.

Pay the Passport Fee: Proceed to the online payment gateway and complete payment using one of the payment methods currently supported by Passport Seva.

Receive Appointment Confirmation: After successful payment and booking, the Passport Seva Portal displays the appointment confirmation along with the appointment details.

Check the Appointment Details: Before visiting the centre, carefully check:

Appointment date
Appointment time
PSK or POPSK name
Application reference details
Applicant information
Required documents

Prepare Your Documents: Check the official Document Advisor for the documents applicable to your particular application.

Visit the PSK or POPSK: Attend the appointment at the selected centre on the scheduled date and time.

Complete the Processing at the Centre: During the appointment, the application passes through the applicable processing stages at the passport centre.

Passport Appointment Process at a Glance

Submit Application → Pay Applicable Fee → Select Quota → Choose PSK/POPSK → Check Available Slot → Complete Payment → Receive Confirmation → Prepare Documents → Attend Appointment → Document/Biometric Processing → Further Verification if Required

How to Check Passport Status After Your Appointment

Use the official Passport Seva application tracking service: The status tracker requires the information specified on the official portal, including the appropriate application type, File Number, and date of birth. Simple Passport Status Flow:

Appointment Completed → Application Processing → Police Verification (if applicable) → Verification/Approval → Passport Printing → Dispatch → Delivery

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How can I make the payment?

A. You can make the payment through UPI or online net banking.

Q. How much do I have to pay for Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)?

A. The charge for a Police Clearance Certificate is Rs. 750.

Q. What if I get an error after reaching the payment gateway?

A. If any error during your online payment, it may be due to the service being down. Please wait for 30 minutes for your online payment.

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