Guide
Documents required for passport in India: the 2026 list for a new passport or reissue
- Address
- Aadhaar, a utility bill, rent agreement or bank photo passbook
- Birth date
- Birth certificate, PAN, licence, voter ID or school certificate
- Reissue
- Old passport, plus copies of its first two and last two pages
For most adults, a fresh passport comes down to two proofs: where you live now and when you were born. The details are where people slip, so here they are in plain words.
Checked against the official sources on 26 September 2026. DigiSafe is a private app, not connected with these offices.
A real moment
“Your Passport Seva Kendra appointment is at 10am. At the counter, you are asked for a self-attested copy of your address proof, and yours is only on your phone. The next hour goes on finding a photocopy shop.”
For a fresh passport, adults usually need proof of present address, such as Aadhaar, a utility bill or a rent agreement, and proof of date of birth, such as a birth certificate, PAN card or school leaving certificate. For a reissue, bring the old passport. Check Passport Seva's Document Advisor for your case.
The checklist
What to have ready
Last checked against the official sources on 26 September 2026
Fresh passport: everyone
- Proof of present addressOne of: Aadhaar, an electricity, water, landline or postpaid mobile bill, proof of gas connection, voter ID, rent agreement, income tax assessment order, or the photo passbook of a running bank account. Bank statements are not accepted.
- Proof of date of birthBorn before 1 October 2023: a birth certificate, school leaving or matriculation certificate, PAN card, driving licence, voter ID, service record or pension order, or an insurance policy bond. PAN, licence and voter ID must show your full date of birth.
- Originals, plus one set of self-attested copiesCopies you have signed yourself. No photograph is needed.
Only if they apply
- Birth certificateThe only accepted proof of date of birth.Only if you were born on or after 1 October 2023
- A parent's address proofAddress proof in a parent's name.Only if the applicant is a minor
- Proof of non-ECR eligibilityDocuments showing you qualify for the non-ECR category.Only if you are claiming non-ECR status
- Your old passportThe original, plus self-attested copies of its first two and last two pages, the ECR page and any observation page. Address proof only if your address changed.Only if you are applying for a reissue
- Police report and Annexure FThe original police report, and an affidavit in Annexure F saying how and where it was lost. A copy of the old passport helps, if you have one.Only if your passport was lost, stolen or damaged beyond recognition
- Extra documents for TatkaalThree more from the Tatkaal list for adults, two for minors. Not available for lost or stolen passports.Only if you are applying under Tatkaal
Scan each paper once and DigiSafe ticks it off, shows what is still missing, and sends the lot as one PDF or one link.
Tick these off in DigiSafeAddress and birth proofs in plain words
What changes for a reissue or a lost one
Originals plus self-attested copies
Address
Aadhaar, a utility bill, rent agreement or bank photo passbook
Birth date
Birth certificate, PAN, licence, voter ID or school certificate
Reissue
Old passport, plus copies of its first two and last two pages
Carry
Originals and one set of self-attested copies
Proof of present address
This is where you live now, not where you grew up. Accepted proofs include Aadhaar, a water, electricity, gas or phone bill, your voter ID, a rent agreement and the photo passbook of a running bank account. Passport Seva says giving your Aadhaar speeds up processing. For a child, a parent's address proof works.
Proof of date of birth
Adults can use a birth certificate, a school leaving or 10th certificate, a PAN card, a driving licence, a voter ID or a life insurance policy bond. PAN, licence and voter ID count only if they show your full date of birth. Aadhaar is not on this list. A child born on or after 1 October 2023 needs a birth certificate.
Reissue, lost passports and name changes
For a reissue, bring your old passport and self-attested copies of its first two and last two pages. New address proof is needed only if your address has changed. A lost passport is also a reissue: it needs the original police report and an affidavit in Annexure F saying how and where it was lost. There is no duplicate, only a new passport with a new number.
Originals, copies and one checklist
Carry the originals and one set of self-attested photocopies, which means copies you have signed yourself. Your regional passport office may ask for more, so check its page too. A DigiSafe passport pack keeps these papers in one place and shows what is missing, but the official list always wins.
Step by step
- 1
Check Passport Seva's Document Advisor for your exact case.
- 2
Open Packs in DigiSafe and choose Passport application.
- 3
Scan your address proof and date of birth proof, both sides.
- 4
For a reissue, scan the first two and last two pages of your old passport.
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Print one set of copies and sign each one.
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Carry the originals and the signed copies to your appointment.
Questions people ask
Can I use Aadhaar as proof of date of birth?+
Not for a passport. Aadhaar is not on the current list for date of birth, though it is accepted as proof of address and photo ID.
What documents are required for a passport in India?+
For a fresh passport, adults need one proof of present address, such as Aadhaar, a utility bill or a rent agreement, and one proof of date of birth, such as a birth certificate, PAN card or matriculation certificate. Bring the originals and one set of self-attested copies.
What should I carry to my passport appointment?+
The originals of your address and date of birth proofs, one set of self-attested photocopies, and your old passport if it is a reissue. No photograph is needed at a Passport Seva Kendra.
What documents are needed for a child's passport?+
Address proof can be in a parent's name. A child born on or after 1 October 2023 needs a birth certificate as proof of date of birth.
Do I need a photo for a passport application?+
No. Passport Seva says a photograph is not required when you visit the Passport Seva Kendra with your documents.
Do I need a birth certificate?+
Only for a child born on or after 1 October 2023. Anyone born earlier can use one of the other accepted proofs.
Is a bank statement accepted as address proof?+
No. Passport Seva does not accept a bank statement, but it does accept the photo passbook of a running account with a scheduled public sector, private sector Indian or regional rural bank.
Where this comes from
Official sources, dated.
Every requirement on this page comes from the official pages listed here, last checked on 26 September 2026. Fees and rules can change after that date, and offices can ask for more. DigiSafe is a private app, not connected with these offices, and cannot guarantee them, so check the official page before you pay or go.
- 1Passport Seva: Proof of present addresspassportindia.gov.in
- 2Passport Seva: Proof of date of birthpassportindia.gov.in
- 3Passports (Amendment) Rules, 2025: date of birth (Gazette)passportindia.gov.in
- 4Passport Seva: Application instruction bookletpassportindia.gov.in
- 5Passport Seva: Getting startedpassportindia.gov.in
- 6Passport Seva: FAQspassportindia.gov.in
- 7Passport Seva: Tatkaal passportspassportindia.gov.in
- 8Passport Seva: Annexure F (lost or damaged passport)passportindia.gov.in