Passport Renewal Maharashtra

A passport is undoubtedly one of the most crucial documents that is issued to the Indian citizens by the Government of India’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs for travelling abroad. In addition to being an official travel document, it serves as your evidence of identity, age, residence, and nationality. That’s why, you must be vigilant enough to renew your passport once its validity exceeds 10 years. But how can you do so in Maharashtra? Keep reading ahead to know about the processing time, fees, and more details including the process of passport renewal  Maharashtra.  

Passport Renewal Maharashtra

Before proceeding with the actual process, you should know that there are certain differences between reissue of passport and renewal. 

As we mentioned above, you can renew your passport once its validity gets over. The passport issuing authority of India will provide you with the existing passport as the renewed passport after you apply for its renewal.

Whereas, you will receive a new passport after you apply for its reissuance. Generally, the formal reissue of passport happens when:

• Your passport gets stolen
• You lose your passport
• Your passport gets damaged
• There is a change in your personal information
• The pages of your passport get exhausted

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Documents for Passport Renewal in Maharashtra

Although the documentation processes will vary depending upon the age of the applicant and the type of renewal between normal and tatkal, we have listed the documents you will need for passport renewal:

For Adults:

• Old/original passport
• Self-attested copy of the first two pages and the last two pages of your valid passport.
• Intimation letter
• Self-attested copy of the validity extension page.
• Self-attested copy of the Non-Emigration Check Required or ECR page.
• No Objection Certificate
• Self-attested copy of the observation page issued by the passport issuing authority.

For Minors:

• A few copies of recent passport-size photographs with white background.
• A valid residential proof of the parents. (Self-attested by the parents on behalf of the minor.)

Steps to apply for Passport Renewal Online in Maharashtra 

Please note that the process for reissue and renewal of passports in India is very similar irrespective of the state.

Before you apply for passport renewal, first you have to create an account on the official Passport Seva website. To do that, follow these steps written below:

1. After opening the official Passport Seva website, you have to click on “New User Registration”.
2. Then you have to click on “Passport Office” and select your nearest passport office in Maharashtra.
3. After this you have to enter your name, email ID, create a password and a unique login ID. 
4. Next you have to enter the given captcha code before clicking on “Register.”
5. You will receive an email containing your account activation link which you have to click on and activate your account.

Now that the account is created, you have to follow the following steps to fill the passport renewal application:

1. Open the official Passport Seva website and login with your unique details.
2. Then choose the option that allows you to apply for a new passport or reissue passport.
3. Then you’ll be taken to another page where you have to fill up the online application form very carefully.
4. After filling up the form, you have to validate for saving a copy of the filled application form.
5. Then you have to verify everything and submit the application form. 

Steps to schedule a passport renewal appointment in Maharashtra 

Follow these steps written below to schedule an appointment for your passport renewal:

1. Go to the official Passport Seva website and login with your unique user ID and password.
2. Then find the “View Saved and Submitted Application” option before choosing “Pay and Schedule Appointment”.
3. After you choose an appointment slot, make the online payment based on your application type between normal or tatkal and the number of pages in your passport booklet. You can pay through Credit/Debit Cards, SBI Bank Challan, or Internet Banking options.
4. After your payment is done, click on “Print Application Receipt” that specifies your appointment number or application reference number. Currently, you’re not required to carry this receipt if you can show the confirmation message you received in your mobile number. 

Please note that you must visit the concerned passport office on the scheduled date and time of your appointment with all the necessary documents. Or else, you will have to apply for another appointment again.

Passport Renewal/Reissue Fees in Maharashtra

The following table specifies the charges of passport renewal online/offline:

Passport Renewal Processing Time in Maharashtra

FAQs

Q1. When should I renew my passport in Maharashtra?

Ans. You may apply for your passport renewal within a year prior to your current passport’s expiration date/year.

Q2. What will be the validity of my renewed passport?

Ans. Although the maximum period is 10 years, the validity of your renewed passport is decided by the Assistant Passport Officer of your RPO. 

Q3. Should I submit my old passport to renew it in Maharashtra?

Ans. Yes, you have to submit your old passport for renewing it in Maharashtra.

Q4. Is police verification needed for my passport renewal?

Ans. Although police verification is required in most cases, it totally depends on the passport office to decide if you need a police verification or not.