Passport Office Jalandhar & Punjab – Location Details

1. DOB: Applicants born after 1989 require a birth certificate, and birth documents from 2002 require a QR code.

2. Application: Check the consistency of your name, address, and DOB.

3. Documents: Carry originals and photocopies. Photocopies should include a QR code, while laminated documents can sometimes be rejected.

4. Appointment: You get three appointments at the Passport Seva Kendra.

5. Time: Report 15 minutes before the appointment.

6. Application Type: Tatkaal does not process minor and lost or damaged passport applications.

7. Post Office: Applications under the mentioned categories will not be accepted at POPSKs.

1. Application Services
2. Renewal Services
3. Replacement Services
4. Tatkaal Services
5. Police Verification
6. Document Verification
7. Passport Updates

1. Visit the Official Passport Seva Portal: Go to the official Passport Seva Portal. Use the government portal for registration, application submission, fee payment, appointment booking, and status tracking.

2. Register as a New User: Create an account by providing the information requested during registration. Select the appropriate Regional Passport Office (RPO).

3. Log In and Select the Service: Sign in and select “Apply for Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport.” Choose Fresh Passport if you are applying for your first passport, or select Re-issue when an existing or previous passport requires re-issue.

4. Complete the Online Application: Fill in the requested information, which may include:

• Personal details
• Date and place of birth
• Present residential address
• Family details
• Citizenship information
• Previous passport information, where applicable
• Other details requested by the form

5. Submit the Application: Review the completed form and submit it online. Save your Application Reference Number (ARN) and other application details.

6. Pay the Applicable Fee: Pay the applicable passport fee through the available online payment facility. The amount depends on factors such as the applicant’s age, passport booklet size, service type, and Normal or Tatkaal processing.

7. Book an Appointment: After completing the required payment process, select an available appointment at a Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK).

8. Prepare the Required Documents: Check the official Passport Seva Document Advisor for the documents applicable to your circumstances. Carry the required original documents and copies to the appointment.

9. Visit the PSK or POPSK: Attend the appointment on the scheduled date. Your application and supporting documents will undergo the prescribed processing and verification procedures.

Online Passport Process at a Glance

Register → Log In → Select Service → Fill Form → Submit → Pay Fee → Book Appointment → Prepare Documents → Visit PSK/POPSK → Verification → Passport Issued → Delivery

1. Open the SMS/Messages application on your mobile phone.
2. Type STATUS in capital letters.
3. Add one space after STATUS.
4. Enter your passport application File Number.
5. Send the message to 9704100100.
6. Follow the response received by SMS for the current application status.

Q. Is an Identity Certificate mandatory for Government/Public Sector/Statutory body employees?

A. Yes, an identity certificate or NOC certificate is mandatory for government employees.

Q. I recently got married/divorced. How do I change my surname on my passport?

A.  After marriage or divorce, you need to change your surname by using a passport correction application. Also need there correction name as per Aadhaar and the marriage or divorce certificate. 

Q. What do I do if I have a Court Case against me?

A.  Visit the court to apply for an NOC first, then apply for your passport. The court case passport validity is only one year.