If you live in Dehradun, Roorkee, or any city in Uttarakhand, passport renewal is now simple. If your passport has expired, you must renew it before you can use it again. In this blog, we will explain complete online renewal process in Uttarakhand. We will also discuss about documents, steps and fees.
Passport Renewal Uttarakhand
Passport is legal travel document. It proves your identity and Indian nationality, so you should always check its validity. You can apply for passport renewal in Uttarakhand at PSKs. Both adults and minors can apply. You can renew your passport within one year before expiry or after it expires. If you need it urgently, you can apply under the Tatkal scheme. You can renew or reissue your passport only if it has expired or is close to expiry.
Reasons for Passport Renewal/Reissue
There are Some reasons as well for which you can apply for renewal or re-issue of passport. Reasons for reissue or renewal of passport are-
- Change in existing personal details(address, name).
- Validity expired within 3 years
- Expire within one year
- Validity already expired more than 3 years ago.
- Exhaustion of pages
- Damaged passport
- Lost /stolen passport
How to Apply for Passport Renewal with Itzeazy
If you are facing a problem and unable to proceed forward. In this case, you can prefer Itzeazy who will help you to get your passport renewed as soon as possible by the following steps:
- Understanding applicants’ requirements regarding passport application over the phone or chat with the Itzeazy team
- Sharing a list of required documents with the applicant by Itzeazy
- Sharing a soft copy of the required documents for passport renewal by the client
- Verification of the documents by Itzeazy
- Advance payment of service charges and passport fees by the client
- Form submission by Itzeazy and appointment booking
- Applicant’s visit to the passport Seva Kendra for document verification and photograph
- The passport gets delivered by post at the current address.
Documents Required for Passport Renewal in Uttarakhand
You need to submit these documents for passport renewal. Same documents apply for Normal and Tatkal.
For Both Adults and Minor
- Old original passport
- Proof of present address
- Supporting document to verify Non-ECR category
Proof of acceptable documents for the Present Address
- Water bill
- Telephone bill
- Electricity bill
- Income Tax assessment order
- Voter ID
- Proof of gas connection
- Employer or authority certificate on letterhead
- Spouse passport copy (For adult)
- Parent’s passport copy (For Minor)
- Aadhaar Card
- Rent Agreement
- Active Bank account passbook photo
Additional Documents for Minor
As per annexure “D”, a Declaration by the applicant’s parents for the issue of a passport to a minor.
Passport renewal fees in Uttarakhand
Here are the Passport renewal charges under different categories :
Passport Renewal Fee for Adults (18+)
For adults, fees depend on number of pages and reason for renewal. For regular cases like renewal, change in details, expired passport, or pages full, here are fees for passport renewal:
| Pages | Normal (₹) | Tatkal (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | 1,500 | 3,500 |
| 60 | 2,000 | 4,000 |
Lost / Damaged (within validity)
If your passport is lost or damaged while still valid, you pay higher fees:
| Pages | Normal (₹) | Tatkal (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | 3,000 | 5,000 |
| 60 | 3,500 | 5,500 |
Passport renewal fees for minors below 18 years
For minors, you pay fees for renewal, change in details, expired passport, or when pages are exhausted. If passport is lost or damaged within validity, you pay a higher fee.
For renewal / change / expired / pages exhausted
| Validity | Normal (₹) | Tatkal (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Below 15 years | 1,000 | 3,000 |
| 5 years (or till 18 years) | 1,000 | 3,000 |
| 10 years | 1,500 | 3,500 |
For lost/damaged (within validity)
| Validity | Normal (₹) | Tatkal (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Below 15 years | 3,000 | 5,000 |
How to apply for online passport renewal in Uttarakhand
Here are steps to passport renewal process:
- Register on Passport Seva portal if you are a new user
- Login and click on “Apply for Fresh Passport / Re-issue of Passport”
- Fill out the application form
- Pay the application fees online
- Book an appointment at your nearest Passport Seva Kendra (PSK)
- Visit PSK on your appointment date with required documents
- Complete police verification if required
- After approval, your passport will be printed and dispatched
- You will receive your passport by post at your address
What is validity of passport
Validity of Indian passport depends on age of applicant at time of issue:
| Applicant Type | Passport Validity |
|---|---|
| Adults (18 years and above) | 10 years from the date of issue |
| Minors (Below 15 years) | 5 years or until the child turns 18 (whichever is earlier) |
| Minors (15 to 18 years) | Option to choose either 5 years or 10 years validity |
Things to keep in mind during the passport renewal procedure in Uttarakhand
When you visit Passport Seva Kendra for your appointment, keep these points in mind:
- Carry all required documents with one extra copy
- Reach at least 15 minutes before your appointment time
- Keep your signature same everywhere
- Fill all details correctly to avoid rejection
- Keep all documents ready before your visit
- Submit clear and clean copies of documents
- Follow instructions given by officer during process
After approval, you will receive your passport in a few working days. You can also check your application status online using your login details.
How to check passport application status
Below is step by step easy guide on how to check passport application status.
- Go to the official website of Passport Seva.
- Click track application status.
- Enter details like date of birth, application type, and file number.
- Click Submit.
- Status appears on screen.
Passport renewal and address change
FAQs
Can I renew my passport before expiration date in Uttarakhand?
Yes, you can renew your passport before 1 year of expiration date in Uttarakhand.
Is bank details required for passport renewal in Uttarakhand?
You can show proof of address with bank account statement. You can also use rental agreement or utility bills.
You can book an order online for passport renewal. For any query or concern please speak to one of our relationship managers over the phone or chat. You can also write to us. We will get back to you.
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