How to apply for new born baby passport in India?

Firstly, there is NO need to pay to an agent or anyone for this process; it is very clear and simple. You can do everything on my own, without seeking anyone’s help. You can also receive baby’s passport in about a little over a week via registered post. This post is for how to apply for passport.

Apply for Birth Certificate

Now first and the foremost thing you need to do is apply for the newly born child certificate. The place to get the birth certificate depends upon the place where the child is born you can get the birth certificate for e.g. you can get the birth certificate at municipality office. Remember there are other government bodies also to get the birth certificate. Also the hospital where the child was born would have a form which you need to fill out very carefully with all details mention as that form is sent in the government body. It takes about two weeks to a month to get that. Nowadays everything is electronic. Depending on the state, you would have the state body give you a digitally signed birth certificate with an application number. I could check the details in the Govt website using the application number. You can submit your Passport copy and your spouse’s passport copy or Aadhar copy for spelling and proof. Read More...

Apply for a passport online in India

Get the Passport Application Form: One can apply for Passport through Online Registration (after doing online registration, get print outs of the application form). Passport Seva is easy to apply for.

Steps to apply for passport

1.       Register through the Passport Seva Portal. (Click on “Register” link under the Online Application Filling section on the Home Page).

2.       Login to the Passport Seva Portal with the registered User ID.

3.       Click “Apply for Fresh Passport / Passport reissue” link.

4.       Fill in the required details in the form and submit.

5.       Click the “Schedule Appointment” link on the “View Saved/Submitted Applications” screen to schedule an appointment.

6.       Online Payment has been made mandatory for booking appointments at Passport Seva Kendras under some of the Passport Offices.

7.       Click the “Print Application Receipt” link to print the application receipt containing Application Reference Number (ARN)/Appointment Number.

8.       Visit the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or the regional passport office where appointment has been booked, along with original documents.

Note:

Only emergency/medical cases and pre-approved categories may visit Passport Seva Kendra without appointment. Service will be provided at the discretion of Passport Seva Kendra in-charge/Passport Officer.

Minor applicants below 4 years of age need to carry a recent colored passport size (4.5 x 3.5 cm) photograph with a white background while visiting Passport Seva Kendra. Other applicants need not carry any photograph as photograph will be captured at the Passport Seva Kendra.

Re-submission of application form is required, in case the applicant does not visit the Passport Seva Kendra within 90 days from the online form submission.

Where to Apply: For Online Registration, the applicant has to submit the print outs of the application form along with required documents to the respective passport office in the appointment date and time printed.