| Post Office Seva Kendra Katihar | |
| Address | Head Post Office, Near New Market, Katihar 854105. |
| Contact number | 18002581800 |
| Appointment Timing | 9:00 to 5:00 PM |
| Working Days | Monday to Friday |
| Regional Officer | Smt. Swadha Rizvi |
| Phone | 0612-2223267 |
| Fax | 0612-2227972 |
| rpo.patna @mea.gov.in | |
| Status | SMS to 9704100100 |
| Mela | open Saturday |
| POPSK Centre | Yes |
| In Bihar, we provided information about the regional office in Patna. You get more service and related queries in your purpose. |
| Officer Name: | Contact: |
| Smt. Swadha Rizvi IFS | 061-222-232-67 |
| Address: | Email: |
| 2nd and 3rd Floor, D-Block, Maurya Lok Complex, Patna, Bihar-800001 | rpo[dot]patna[at] mea[dot]gov[dot]in |
| Grievances Officer: | Phone: |
| Sh. Nikhil Ranjan, Sr. Superintendent | 0612 2223 267 |
| Public Grievances: | Telephone: |
| Mr. Bal Krishan | 0112338-4497, 0112338-4519 |
| Email: | Address: |
| passport[dot]pg[at] mea[dot]gov[dot]in | Ministry of External Affairs Room No. 24, Patiala House Tilak Marg, New Delhi - 110001 |
| Whatsapp: 91943281-5988 (Consultant) |
In the office list of documents needed during verification.
| Birth certificate | Driver's licence |
| PAN Card | Ration card |
| Voter card | Two recent colour photos |
| Aadhaar card | Any old passport |
| Bank account passbook | Other citizenship evidence |
| Electricity bill | Educational Qualification |
Before the application in Bihar, you can check the following information:
| 1. First, all the necessary documents and annexures are checked before starting the application process. |
| 2. Then, go to the Government Portal to fill up your application. |
| 3. Next, you check your documents as per the application form. |
| 4. After submitting your application online, you must pay fees as per the type or pages. |
| 5. After that, you book an appointment at Seva Kendra (PSK) or Post Office Seva Kendra (POPSK) as per your location. |
| 6. Thereafter, carry all original documents with self-attested photocopies. |
| 7. Finally, after completing your process, you must check your status. |
After the application, you can check the status in Bihar by following steps
| Step 1 | First, you go to the government website |
| Step 2 | Then, click "Track Application Status" on the home page |
| Step 3 | Next, select the application type. |
| Step 4 | After that, fill up file number and date of birth |
| Step 5 | Finally, click "Track Status," and you can see your status. |
| Reminder: You get the file number in your received copy, and you get status by sending an SMS to 9704100100 in the format '<< STATUS>><< SPACE>><< File Number>> | |
You can find information on getting time in Bihar.
| Normal | 30 to 45 days |
| Renew | 20 to 30 days |
| Tatkaal | 7 days to 10 Days |
| Minor | 15 to 25 days |
| Lost or Damaged | 35 to 45 days |
| PCC Certificate | 15 days |
| Police Verification | within 21 days |
Q. Can a passport be made online? |
| A. No, you cannot make your online; you can only submit your application online. |
Q. Will the passport number change on reissue? |
| A. Yes, when you reissue your old passport, the number must be changed, and also the old number is mentioned on the last page. |
Q. How many passports can a person have? |
| A. Only one passport can hold a person. |
Q. Can I go to the office without an appointment? |
| A. No, you cannot go office without an appointment, but for some reason, minors and senior citizens can go to the office without an appointment. |
Q. How to renew the passport office? |
| A. First, visit the government website, then log login to your application for renewal, next log in with your ID and password, fill up the renewal application form, thereafter submit your renewal application form, then the payment for your renewal application, finally book an office appointment |
Q. What are the documents required for a passport? |
| A. List of any three documents required for application, PAN, Aadhar Card, Voter Card, Driving Licence, Bank Passbook, Electricity Bill, Ration Card, Rent Agreement, Birth Certificate, Class 10 admit Card, Pension Book, Qualification Mark sheet, Other Documents |
Q. What if my police verification fails? |
| A. If my police verification fails, you write a simple letter for re-verification and go to the regional office with an appointment. Then you submit a letter of re-verification to the regional office. |
Q. What time does the passport office open? |
| A. The office is open from Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. |
Q. Can I change my passport office? |
| A. Yes, as per the address proof, you can change your office for the application anywhere in India. |
Q. Are offices open on Sunday? |
| A. No, the office is closed on Sunday. If the passport mela is conducted for some reason, then the Sunday office is open. |
Bihar office covers districts are Araria, Arwal, Aurangabad, Banka, Begusarai, Bhagalpur, Bhojpur, Buxar, Darbhanga, East Champaran, Gaya, Gopalganj, Jamui, Jehanabad, Kaimur (Bhabua), Katihar, Khagaria, Kishanganj, Lakhisarai, Madhepura, Madhubani, Munger, Muzaffarpur, Nalanda, Nawada, Patna, Purnea, Rohtas, Saharsa, Samastipur, Saran, Sheikhpura, Sheohar, Sitamarhi, Siwan, Supaul, Vaishali, and West Champaran.
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