{"id":4290,"date":"2026-01-21T18:59:02","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T13:29:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/?p=4290"},"modified":"2026-01-21T21:00:28","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T15:30:28","slug":"police-verification-for-reissue-of-passport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/21\/police-verification-for-reissue-of-passport\/","title":{"rendered":"Police Verification for Reissue of Passport"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Police verification is not always required when reissuing a passport, but it becomes mandatory in some situations. You will need verification if your passport has expired more than three years, if there are changes in your personal details or if you are applying under Tatkaal. Police verification confirms your identity and address before the Passport Office issues new passport. In this blog, we will explain when police verification is required for passport reissue and provide all necessary information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_53 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69e195b90b9f3\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input aria-label=\"Toggle\" aria-label=\"item-69e195b90b9f3\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69e195b90b9f3\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/21\/police-verification-for-reissue-of-passport\/#Is_police_verification_required_for_reissue_of_passport\" title=\"Is police verification required for reissue of passport\">Is police verification required for reissue of passport<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/21\/police-verification-for-reissue-of-passport\/#Understanding_Police_Verification_for_Passport_Renewal\" title=\"Understanding Police Verification for Passport Renewal\">Understanding Police Verification for Passport Renewal<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/21\/police-verification-for-reissue-of-passport\/#Process_for_Police_Verification_for_Reissue_of_Passport\" title=\"Process for Police Verification for Reissue of Passport\">Process for Police Verification for Reissue of Passport<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/21\/police-verification-for-reissue-of-passport\/#How_to_apply_for_re-issue_of_passport\" title=\"How to apply for re-issue of passport\">How to apply for re-issue of passport<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/21\/police-verification-for-reissue-of-passport\/#Documents_Required_for_Police_Verification_for_Reissue_of_Passport\" title=\"Documents Required for Police Verification for Reissue of Passport\">Documents Required for Police Verification for Reissue of Passport<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/21\/police-verification-for-reissue-of-passport\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/21\/police-verification-for-reissue-of-passport\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_police_verification_required_for_reissue_of_passport\"><\/span><span class=\"keyword _ngcontent-uan-101\" aria-hidden=\"false\">Is police verification required for reissue of passport<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No, police verification is not required if you apply for passport reissue before expiry or within 3 years after expiry. Police verification is required only in specific cases, such as changes in personal details, Tatkal applications, or when requested by Passport Office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Police_Verification_for_Passport_Renewal\"><\/span>Understanding Police Verification for Passport Renewal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After you apply for passport reissue, Passport Seva review your details and decides if police verification is necessary. This decision depends on the type of application and the information provided. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two types of police verification : <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Verification of pre-police&nbsp;&#8211; Pre-police verification happens when you change details like your name or address while applying for passport renewal. In this case, the police verification happens before the passport is renewed. The purpose is to confirm that the new details you have provided are correct and match the documents uploaded on the Passport Seva portal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verification of post-police &#8211; Post-police verification is done when there are no changes in personal details during passport renewal. The application is processed first because the details match existing records. Police verification, if required, is done after the application is processed. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to note that both pre and post-police verification depend on the information provided by the applicant through Passport Seva and the availability of the resources required to carry out the verification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Process_for_Police_Verification_for_Reissue_of_Passport\"><\/span>Process for Police Verification for Reissue of Passport<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A passport is reissued when you need new passport, not just an extension of validity. Reissue is allowed only in specific situations, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Passport expired for 3 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passport is about to expire<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lost passport<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passport stolen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No pages left in booklet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passport is damaged or soiled<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Changes in particulars<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In most cases, police verification is not required. But, in some  situations, PSK or Passport Office may ask for police verification based on the application details and internal checks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_apply_for_re-issue_of_passport\"><\/span><strong>How to apply for re-issue of passport<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow these simple steps to apply for a passport re-issue:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>&nbsp;Visit the official website of Passport Seva. <strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/portal2.passportindia.gov.in\/AppOnlineProject\/user\/RegistrationBaseAction?request_locale=en\" target=\"_blank\">Click here<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong>to register as a user.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Log in with your registered credentials <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the \u201cRe-issue of Passport\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete all required fields in the form. Submit the form online.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click \u201cPay and Schedule Appointment\u201d on the \u201cView Saved\/Submitted Applications\u201d screen. Online payment is mandatory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click \u201cPrint Application Receipt\u201d to get your Application Reference Number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On your appointment date, visit the PSK\/RPO with:\n<ul>\n<li>Original documents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mobile device showing SMS with appointment details<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carrying a printout is not mandatory; SMS with appointment details is accepted at the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) \/ Regional Passport Office (RPO).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Required_for_Police_Verification_for_Reissue_of_Passport\"><\/span>Documents Required for Police Verification for Reissue of Passport<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To complete police verification for passport reissue, you need to submit the following documents:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Identity proof &#8211; Any legally recognized document showing your full name <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Photographs &#8211; 2 recent passport-sized photos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Age proof &#8211; Any document with your date of birth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Old passport &#8211; Submit your existing passport for reissue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Address proof &#8211; Any document with your current address that matches your application<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>First two and last two pages of passport &#8211; submit self-attested copies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Appointment application receipt &#8211; If you booked online, carry the printout of the receipt.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Police verification for passport reissue involves local authorities confirming your identity and address. A police officer may visit your home to check the details you provided in your application and verify your documents. After successful verification, the officer submits police verification report to the Passport Office. Once the clearance is received, your passport is dispatched within 3 days. But, police verification is not required if you apply for reissue before your passport expires or within three years of its expiration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Does reissue of passport require police verification?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>It depends. If your passport expired less than three years ago then you don&#8217;t need police verification. But if your passport has expired more than three years, then  you need to go through police verification <\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>What happens in police verification for passport renewal?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>A police officer may visit your home or call you to the police station to verify your identity, confirm your address mentioned in the passport application and check other personal details such as name, date of birth, and other information<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>How to know if police verification is done for a passport reissue?\n<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>You can check the status of your application on Passport Seva website. The status will indicate whether police verification is pending or complete.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t{\n\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\t\t\"mainEntity\": [\n\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Does reissue of passport require police verification?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>It depends. If your passport expired less than three years ago then you don't need police verification. 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