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How to Apply for Passport in Delhi: Step-by-Step Guide

Last updated: October 10, 2026

Applying for a fresh passport, minor passport, or passport renewal in Delhi requires filling out the online application, remitting official government fees, booking a slot at your local Passport Seva Kendra (PSK), and completing police verification.

You can complete this process in one of two ways:

  1. Self-Service Route: Handle all documentation, online filing, and slot booking directly via the official Passport Seva portal.

  2. Itzeazy Assisted Route: Get doorstep document auditing, error-free form submission, fast-track slot booking, and full tracking by a dedicated consultant.


Quick Summary: Passport Application in Delhi

  • Local Passport Office Jurisdiction: Applications are processed under Regional Passport Office (RPO) Delhi. Physical biometrics and document verification occur at ITO, R.K. Puram, Paschim Vihar, or Shalimar Bagh PSKs.

  • Processing Timelines & Government Fees:

    • Normal Adult Passport (10 Yrs): Rs.2,500 govt fee | ~20–30 days total timeline.

    • Tatkal Adult Passport (10 Yrs): ?Rs.5,000 govt fee | ~2–5 days fast-track timeline.

    • Minor Passport (< 15 Yrs): ?1,750 govt fee | 5-year validity.

  • Non-Local / Rented Residents: Tenants living in Delhi can apply using a registered/notarized rent agreement alongside active bank passbooks or utility bills.

Apply for passport Online in Delhi

How to Apply Yourself (Self-Service Route)

If you prefer to submit the application on your own, follow these steps on the official government portal:

  • Register on Passport Seva Portal: Visit passportindia.gov.in, click New User Registration, and select Regional Passport Office (RPO) Delhi as your jurisdiction.

  • Fill Out the Online Application Form: Click on Apply for Fresh Passport/Reissue of Passport. Fill in your personal details, current Delhi address, and non-ECR/ECR category options carefully.

  • Pay Government Fees Online: Go to View Saved/Submitted Applications and select Pay and Schedule Appointment. Pay the mandatory fee (Rs.2,500 for Normal, ?5,000 for Tatkal) via net banking, UPI, or card.

  • Select Your Preferred Delhi PSK Zone: Choose an available appointment slot at Herald House (ITO), R.K. Puram, Paschim Vihar, or POPSK Shalimar Bagh. Download and print your appointment confirmation receipt.

  • Attend PSK Appointment for Biometrics: Visit the designated PSK on your scheduled date with original documents and self-attested photocopies. Complete biometric capturing (photograph and fingerprints).

  • Complete Delhi Police Verification: Your file will be forwarded to your local Delhi Police station (e.g., Lajpat Nagar, Saket, Rohini, Laxmi Nagar). Complete verification when the officer visits or summons you, after which your passport is delivered via Speed Post.

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Passport Apply in Delhi 


The Indian Passport in Delhi is issued by Ministry of External Affairs. While online passport apply in Delhi, you need to choose the category on the basis of age that are classified as:

Adult passport: Indians above 18 years of age can apply for adult category of passport application in Delhi .

Minor passport: Indians below 18 years of age are eligible to apply under minor category. The minor must have a separate passport as per the Indian passport act. There are two categories of minor passports based on the validity of the passport, i.e.

  1. Minors below the age of 15 can apply for a 5-year-validity passport.
  2. Minors between the ages of 15 and 18 have the option to apply for a 10-year or 5-year validity till reach the age of 18 years.

Validity of Indian passport

An adult passport is valid for a period of 10 years. Minor passport is valid for 5 years or till the minor attains 18 years of age, whichever is the earliest.

Passport application fees in Delhi

Adult passport - Rs. 2500 

Minor passport- Rs. 1750

For tatkal passport, you to pay fees of Rs 5000 for application.


Passport Seva Kendras (PSKs) under RPO Delhi


When applying in Delhi, your biometrics appointment will be scheduled at one of these main facilities:

  1. PSK Herald House (Central & East Delhi)

    • Address: Herald House, 5A, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, ITO, New Delhi – 110002

  2. PSK R.K. Puram (South & New Delhi)

    • Address: Hudco Place, Andrews Ganj, Near Ansal Plaza, August Kranti Marg, New Delhi – 110049

  3. PSK Paschim Vihar (West Delhi)

    • Address: Aggarwal Pacific Tower, Plot No. 11, Opposite Jwala Heri Market, Paschim Vihar, New Delhi – 110063

  4. POPSK Shalimar Bagh (North Delhi)

    • Address: Head Post Office, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi – 110088

Process

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Passport Application in Delhi With Itzeazy


If you have a busy work schedule, temporary address proofs, or want to avoid application holds or rejections, Itzeazy provides full door-step assistance:

  • Request & Consult: Submit your service request online or call +91 9020978686. A dedicated Delhi passport executive is assigned to your case.

  • Doorstep / Digital Document Audit: Share soft copies of your Aadhaar, DOB proof, and current address proof. Our experts audit your documents against MEA guidelines to fix any spelling, structural, or address issues.

  • Application Filing & Fast-Track Slot Booking: Itzeazy accurately completes the official government forms, pays fees on your behalf, and secures an early appointment slot at your nearest Delhi PSK.

  • Organized Document Kit & Guidance: Receive a neatly organized physical document file and a checklist so your PSK visit takes less than 45 minutes without paperwork issues.

  • Tracking & Police Verification Clearance: We track your file in real-time and provide pre-verification guidance for your local Delhi Police station check until your passport is dispatched.

Document Required

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Documents Required For Passport in Delhi

1. Documents required for new passport in normal category - Adult

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1- Proof Of Present Address

2- Proof Of Date Of Birth

3- 10 the certificate to apply under ECNR category


Current address proof - List of acceptable documents 

  • Water Bill
  • Telephone (landline or post paid mobile bill)
  • Electricity bill
  • Income Tax Assessment Order
  • Election Commission Photo ID card
  • Proof of Gas Connection
  • Certificate from Employer of reputed companies on letter head
  • Spouse's passport copy (First and last page including family details mentioning applicant's name as spouse of the passport holder), (provided the applicant's present address matches the address mentioned in the spouse's passport)
  • Parent's passport copy, in case of minors(First and last page)
  • Aadhaar Card
  • Rent Agreement
  • Photo Passbook of running Bank Account (Scheduled Public Sector Banks, Scheduled Private Sector Indian Banks and Regional Rural Banks only)


Date of birth proof - List of acceptable documents 


  • Birth Certificate issued by the Registrar of Births and Deaths or the Municipal Corporation or any other prescribed authority, whosoever has been empowered under the Registration of Birth and Deaths Act, 1969 to register the birth of a child born in India
  • Transfer/School leaving/Matriculation Certificate issued by the school last attended/ recognised educational board
  • Policy Bond issued by the Public Life Insurance Corporations/Companies having the DOB of the holder of the insurance policy
  • Copy of an extract of the service record of the applicant (only in respect of Government servants) or the Pay Pension Order (in respect of retired Government Servants), duly attested/certified by the officer/in-charge of the Administration of the concerned Ministry/Department of the applicant
  • Election Photo Identity Card (EPIC) issued by the Election Commission of India
  • PAN Card issued by the Income Tax Department
  • Driving License issued by the Transport department of concerned state Government
  • A declaration given by the Head of the Orphanage/Child Care Home on their official letter head of the organization confirming the DOB of the applicant

2. Documents required for new passport in normal category - Minor

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1- Proof Of Present Address - For minor applicants, present address proof document in the name of parent(s) can be submitted.

2- Proof Of Date Of Birth 

3- Annexure D : A declaration affirming the particulars furnished in the application about the minor as per Annexure D


Current address proof - List of acceptable documents 

  • Water Bill
  • Telephone (landline or post paid mobile bill)
  • Electricity bill
  • Income Tax Assessment Order
  • Election Commission Photo ID card
  • Proof of Gas Connection
  • Certificate from Employer of reputed companies on letter head
  • Spouse's passport copy (First and last page including family details mentioning applicant's name as spouse of the passport holder), (provided the applicant's present address matches the address mentioned in the spouse's passport)
  • Parent's passport copy, in case of minors(First and last page)
  • Aadhaar Card
  • Rent Agreement
  • Photo Passbook of running Bank Account (Scheduled Public Sector Banks, Scheduled Private Sector Indian Banks and Regional Rural Banks only)


Date of birth proof - List of acceptable documents 

  • Birth Certificate issued by the Registrar of Births and Deaths or the Municipal Corporation or any other prescribed authority, whosoever has been empowered under the Registration of Birth and Deaths Act, 1969 to register the birth of a child born in India
  • Transfer/School leaving/Matriculation Certificate issued by the school last attended/recognised educational board
  • Policy Bond issued by the Public Life Insurance Corporations/Companies having the DOB of the holder of the insurance policy
  • Copy of an extract of the service record of the applicant (only in respect of Government servants) or the Pay Pension Order (in respect of retired Government Servants), duly attested/certified by the officer/in-charge of the Administration of the concerned Ministry/Department of the applicant
  • Election Photo Identity Card (EPIC) issued by the Election Commission of India
  • PAN Card issued by the Income Tax Department
  • Driving License issued by the Transport department of concerned state Government
  • A declaration given by the Head of the Orphanage/Child Care Home on their official letter head of the organization confirming the DOB of the applicant

3. Documents required for new passport in Tatkal category - Adult

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1- Proof Of Present Address

2- Proof Of Date Of Birth

3- 10 the certificate to apply under ECNR category

4- 3 out of 13 documents to apply under tatkal category . The list of 13 document is :

  • Aadhaar Card/e-Aadhar containing the 12 digit Aadhaar number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India(UIDAI)
  • Electors Photo Identity Card (EPIC)
  • Service Photo Identity Card issued by State/Central Government, Public Sector Undertakings, local bodies or Public Limited Companies
  • Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe or Other backward class Certificate
  • Arms License issued under the Arms Act, 1959(54 of 1959)
  • Pension Document such as ex-servicemen's Pension book or Pension payment order issued to retired government employees, ex-servicemen's Widow or Dependent Certificates, Old Age Pension Order
  • Last Passport issued (in case of re-issue only)
  • Permanent Account Number(PAN)
  • Bank Passbook or Kisan Passbook or Post Office Passbook
  • Student Photo Identity Cards issued by Recognized Educational Institutions
  • Driving Licenses (valid and within the jurisdiction of State of submission of applicant)
  • Birth Certificates issued under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 (18 of 1969)
  • Rations Cards


Current address proof - List of acceptable documents 

  • Water Bill
  • Telephone (landline or post paid mobile bill)
  • Electricity bill
  • Income Tax Assessment Order
  • Election Commission Photo ID card
  • Proof of Gas Connection
  • Certificate from Employer of reputed companies on letter head
  • Spouse's passport copy (First and last page including family details mentioning applicant's name as spouse of the passport holder), (provided the applicant's present address matches the address mentioned in the spouse's passport)
  • Parent's passport copy, in case of minors(First and last page)
  • Aadhaar Card
  • Rent Agreement
  • Photo Passbook of running Bank Account (Scheduled Public Sector Banks, Scheduled Private Sector Indian Banks and Regional Rural Banks only)


Date of birth proof - List of acceptable documents 

  • Birth Certificate issued by the Registrar of Births and Deaths or the Municipal Corporation or any other prescribed authority, whosoever has been empowered under the Registration of Birth and Deaths Act, 1969 to register the birth of a child born in India
  • Transfer/School leaving/Matriculation Certificate issued by the school last attended/recognised educational board
  • Policy Bond issued by the Public Life Insurance Corporations/Companies having the DOB of the holder of the insurance policy
  • Copy of an extract of the service record of the applicant (only in respect of Government servants) or the Pay Pension Order (in respect of retired Government Servants), duly attested/certified by the officer/in-charge of the Administration of the concerned Ministry/Department of the applicant
  • Election Photo Identity Card (EPIC) issued by the Election Commission of India
  • PAN Card issued by the Income Tax Department
  • Driving License issued by the Transport department of concerned state Government
  • A declaration given by the Head of the Orphanage/Child Care Home on their official letter head of the organization confirming the DOB of the applicant



4. Documents required for new passport in Tatkal category - Minor

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1- Proof Of Present Address : For minor applicants, present address proof document in the name of parent(s) can be submitted.

2- Proof Of Date Of Birth

3- 10 the certificate to apply under ECNR category

4- Annexure D : A declaration affirming the particulars furnished in the application about the minor as per Annexure D

5 - 2 out of 6 documents to apply under tatkal category .The list of 6 document is :

  • Aadhaar Card/e-Aadhar containing the 12 digit Aadhaar number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India(UIDAI)
  • Student Photo Identity Cards issued by Recognized Educational Institutions
  • Birth Certificates issued under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 (18 of 1969)
  • Rations Cards
  • Last Passport issued (in case of re-issue only)
  • Permanent Account Number(PAN)
  • Current address proof - List of acceptable documents 
  • Water Bill
  • Telephone (landline or post paid mobile bill)
  • Electricity bill
  • Income Tax Assessment Order
  • Election Commission Photo ID card
  • Proof of Gas Connection
  • Certificate from Employer of reputed companies on letter head
  • Parent's passport copy, in case of minors(First and last page)
  • Aadhaar Card
  • Rent Agreement
  • Photo Passbook of running Bank Account (Scheduled Public Sector Banks, Scheduled Private Sector Indian Banks and Regional Rural Banks only)


Date of birth proof - List of acceptable documents 

  • Birth Certificate issued by the Registrar of Births and Deaths or the Municipal Corporation or any other prescribed authority, whosoever has been empowered under the Registration of Birth and Deaths Act, 1969 to register the birth of a child born in India
  • Transfer/School leaving/Matriculation Certificate issued by the school last attended/recognised educational board
  • Policy Bond issued by the Public Life Insurance Corporations/Companies having the DOB of the holder of the insurance policy
  • Copy of an extract of the service record of the applicant (only in respect of Government servants) or the Pay Pension Order (in respect of retired Government Servants), duly attested/certified by the officer/in-charge of the Administration of the concerned Ministry/Department of the applicant
  • Election Photo Identity Card (EPIC) issued by the Election Commission of India
  • PAN Card issued by the Income Tax Department
  • Driving License issued by the Transport department of concerned state Government
  • A declaration given by the Head of the Orphanage/Child Care Home on their official letter head of the organization confirming the DOB of the applicant


FAQ's

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Passport - FAQ

1. How can I apply for passport in Delhi?

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Passport application process is online in Delhi. To apply for passport , one must follow the following steps :

  • Application form is to be filled up online.
  • Passport application fees can be paid either online or offline at any SBI branch
  • Once  payment is done, appointment booking is online
  • On the day of appointment, applicant needs to visit to the passport seva kendra for biometric and document verification
  • After this there will be police verification at the current address    
  • Once police verification is done , passport will be issued
  • Passport gets delivered by post at the current address
 

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2. How many days will it take to get passport in Delhi?

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It takes approx. 30 days to get normal passport from the date of appointment at passport seva kendra. 

3. How much does a passport cost in Delhi?

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Passport fees for Normal passport is  :

  • Adult passport - Rs.  2500
  • Minor passport - Rs. 1750
There is fees of Rs. 5000 for tatkal passport . 

4. Can I visit RPO Delhi without appointment?

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No, you can not visit RPO Delhi without an appointment. For appointment, login into the passport website. Go to the option schedule appointment and book appointment.  visit RPO Delhi on the appointment date and time. 

5. Which passport office should I select for Delhi?

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There are four passport seva kendras under Delhi regional passport office . They are:
  • Gurgaon PSK
  • R K Puram, Delhi PSK
  • Paschim vihar, Delhi PSK
  • ITO PSK, Delhi
Check the appointment availability at the above passport seva kendras and which one is near to your home. Based on your convenience , you can chose the passport office. 

6. Which are the documents acceptable as Proof of Address ?

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Following are the documents acceptable as proof of Address :

  • Water Bill
  • Telephone (landline or post paid mobile bill)
  • Electricity bill
  • Income Tax Assessment Order
  • Election Commission Photo ID card
  • Proof of Gas Connection
  • Certificate from Employer of reputed companies on letter head
  • Spouse's passport copy (First and last page including family details mentioning applicant's name as spouse of the passport holder), (provided the applicant's present address matches the address mentioned in the spouse's passport)
  • Parent's passport copy, in case of minors(First and last page)
  • Aadhaar Card
  • Rent Agreement
  • Photo Passbook of running Bank Account (Scheduled Public Sector Banks, Scheduled Private Sector Indian Banks and Regional Rural Banks only)

7. Which are the documents acceptable as Proof of Date of Birth ?

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Following are the documents acceptable as proof of Date of Birth :

  • Birth Certificate 
  • Transfer/School leaving/Matriculation Certificate issued by the school last attended/recognised educational board
  • Policy Bond issued by the Public Life Insurance Corporations/Companies having the DOB of the holder of the insurance policy
  • Copy of an extract of the service record of the applicant 
  • Election Photo Identity Card (EPIC) issued by the Election Commission of India
  • PAN Card issued by the Income Tax Department
  • Driving License issued by the Transport department of concerned state Government
  • A declaration given by the Head of the Orphanage/Child Care Home on their official letter head of the organization confirming the DOB of the applicant

8. Can I walk into a PSK without an appointment?

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No, for passport applications like new passport or re-issue of passport you are not allowed to visit passport seva kendra without appointment. However, walk-in is allowed for purposes like getting NOC for old pending application for passport, extreme medical emergencies.


9. Is a Marriage Certificate required to add my spouse’s name?

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Marriage certificate is not mandatory to add spouse's name in the passport. Simply mentioning the spouse's name in the application form is sufficient. However, its always safer to carry marriage certificate if you have during addition of spouse name in the passport. 


10. Can I apply for Tatkal if my passport is damaged or lost?

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No, you can not apply under tatkal category, if your passport is damaged or lost. 

11. Is an Aadhaar card mandatory for passport application?

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No, Adhaar card is not mandatory to apply for passport. You need to provide 1 address proof document and 1 date of birth document from the list of permissible document list.  

12. Can I use a rental agreement as address proof to apply for passport?

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Yes, you can use rental agreement as address proof. But it should be valid and notorised. Registered rent agreement is also valid address proof for passport application.

13. My permanent address is in another state, but I live in Delhi. Where should I apply?

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You should apply in Delhi where you are living currently. Passport application involves police verification. It mandatory to remain present during police verification at your current address . 

14. What is Non-ECR (formerly ECNR) status?

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Non-ECR passport allows you to travel freely to other countries, especially for jobs, without extra emigration checks. People who have Non-ECR passports usually don’t see any stamp or note about “ECR” on their passport pages. This is because their status is already marked as exempt in the passport system. Anyone who has passed Class 10 or studied beyond that (like 12th, diploma, graduation, or post-graduation) comes under the Non-ECR category. People who are 50 years or older automatically qualify.

15. Can I upgrade a "Normal" application to "Tatkaal" later?

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No, once you have applied for passport under normal category, you can not change it to tatkall. If you want to apply in tatkaal category later, you will have to close application under normal category and apply afresh in tatkaal category.

16. Do I need to be physically present at home for police verification?

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Yes, its mandatory to be physically present at home during police verification. Non availability of you can lead to negative police verification.