Close Previous File Number or Passport Application

1. You Have a Pending Application

       2. Application Status can not change weeks.

       3. You Made a Major Mistake

       4. You Lost the Acknowledgment Slip

       5. System Error

Method 1: Through the Passport Seva Website (Online)

1. Log in, go to the Passport Seva website.
2. Navigate to the Option, “Close Current Application and Apply Fresh”.
3. Select the Application
4. Choose the Reason: Select a reason for closing the application.
5. Confirm the Closure of your action.
6. Wait for the Lockout Period for 3 days
7. Apply Fresh after the lockout period is over

Method 2: By Visiting the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) / RPO

1. Log in, go to the Passport Seva website.
2. Schedule an Appointment at the Regional Passport Office
3. Prepare a write a simple application letter addressed to the “Passport Officer.”
4. Gather Supporting Documents: Pan Card, Aadhar Card, and Birth Certificate.
5. Visit the RPO to submit the written request and documents

Your Full Name
Your Complete Address
Your City, State, PIN Code
Your Registered Email Address
Your Registered Mobile Number
Your Passport Application Reference Number (ARN)

Date: [Date of Writing]

To,
The Passport Officer
Regional Passport Office
[Address of the RPO] [City, State, PIN Code]

Subject: Request to Close Previous Passport Application File – [Previous File Number] 

Sir/Madam,

I, [Your Full Name], hereby humbly request that you kindly close my previous passport application file to allow for the processing of a new application.

The details for the previous and new applications are as follows:

A) Previous Application Details (To be CLOSED):

• Previous File/Application Number: [Enter the old file number, e.g., PSKXXXXXX/YYYY]

• Date of Previous Application: [Approximate date, if known]

• Name: [Your Full Name as in old application]

• Date of Birth: [Your Date of Birth]

Reason for Request:
I am unable to proceed with my new passport application as the system indicates that a previous file number exists and must be closed first. [You can add a brief reason for the new application, e.g., “I wish to reapply for a fresh passport” or “My previous application could not be completed due to passport issues.”]

I request you to please take the necessary steps to close my previous file number [Previous File Number] at the earliest. This will allow my new application with ARN [New ARN] to be processed smoothly.

Thank you for your prompt attention and cooperation in this matter.

Sincerely,

(Your Signature)

1. Once you close the previous file, you will get a new Application
2. The fee paid for the previous application is generally not refundable. 
3. This is your chance to ensure all details
4. Since you are re-applying after a closure, especially for a DOB change,