Passport Services

We provide assistance with the following services:

1. New Passport Application – Assistance for first-time passport applicants.
2. Passport Renewal / Re-issue – Assistance for expired or expiring passports.
3. Tatkaal Passport Application – Guidance for eligible applicants requiring expedited processing.
4. Minor Passport Application – Passport assistance for children below 18 years.
5. Lost Passport Re-issue – Assistance with applications to replace lost passports.
6. Damaged Passport Re-issue – Guidance for replacing damaged passports.
7. Passport Address Change – Assistance with updating residential address details through re-issue.
8. Passport Name Correction – Guidance for eligible name corrections and changes.
9. Spouse Name Addition or Deletion – Assistance with applicable passport particulars.
10. Passport Appointment Booking – Help with online payment and appointment scheduling.
11. Passport Application Status Tracking – Assistance checking application progress.

Indian citizens can apply for an Indian passport subject to the Passport Act, applicable rules, eligibility requirements, and verification procedures.

Applicants must provide accurate personal information and the required supporting documents.

Applications for minors require additional parental or guardian documentation.

A. Proof of Present Address

Applicants generally need an accepted proof of their present residential address. Examples include:

• Aadhaar Card
• Voter ID Card
• Electricity Bill
• Water Bill
• Eligible Bank Account Photo Passbook
• Registered or otherwise acceptable Rent Agreement
• Postpaid Telephone Bill
• Gas Connection Proof
• Spouse's Passport, where accepted
• Parent's Passport for eligible minor applicants

The applicant must provide an accepted document matching the current address. Not every document is mandatory.

B. Proof of Date of Birth

Accepted documents depend on the applicant's date of birth and applicable passport rules. They may include:

• Birth Certificate
• Recognised School Leaving Certificate
• Matriculation or Class 10 Certificate
• Other documents accepted by Passport Seva for the applicant's category

C. Identity and Other Documents

• Acceptable identity documentation
• Supporting proof of Indian nationality, where required
• Non-ECR eligibility documents, if applicable
• Additional declarations or annexures for special cases

Important: Applicants must carry original documents and the required photocopies to their passport appointment.

• Existing original passport
• Copies of relevant passport pages
• Current address proof, if the address has changed
• Supporting documents for changes in personal particulars
• Applicable declarations or annexures
• Additional documents requested by Passport Seva

A passport re-issue may be necessary because of expiry, exhaustion of pages, damage, loss, or changes in personal particulars.

• Child's Birth Certificate or other accepted date-of-birth proof
• Acceptable address proof
• Parents' identity documents
• Parents' passports, if available
• Applicable parental consent or declaration
• Guardianship or custody documents, where relevant
• Recent photograph for children below four years, according to Passport Seva specifications

Additional requirements may apply in cases involving single parents, separated parents, adoption, or legal guardianship.

Tatkaal is an expedited passport application facility for eligible applicants.

Required documents may include:

• Accepted proof of present address
• Accepted proof of date of birth
• Non-ECR proof, if applicable
• Additional identity and supporting documents specified under the Tatkaal rules

Tatkaal eligibility, appointment availability, document requirements, and processing are determined by Passport Seva.

Tatkaal processing does not guarantee passport approval or delivery by a particular date.

Step 7 – Police Verification

Police verification will be conducted where required under the applicable rules.

Step 8 – Passport Processing and Dispatch

The Passport Authority processes the application and, if approved, arranges passport dispatch.

Government fees and Samrudhi Seva Kendra assistance charges are separate.

Processing time depends on the application category, document verification, police verification, appointment availability, and decisions of the Passport Authority.

Tatkaal applications may receive expedited processing if eligible.

No private assistance centre can guarantee approval, appointment availability, or passport delivery dates.

Q1. Can I apply for a passport online?

Yes. Applicants can submit passport applications through the official Passport Seva portal. An in-person appointment is generally required.

Q2. Is Aadhaar mandatory for every passport application?

Aadhaar is an accepted supporting document, but applicants should check the official document requirements for their category. Other accepted documents may be available.

Q3. Can I apply for a passport from Bengaluru?

Yes. Applicants residing in Bengaluru can use the Passport Seva system to select an appropriate passport office and available appointment centre.

Q4. Can children apply for passports?

Yes. Children below 18 years can apply with the required parental or guardian documentation.

Q5. Is police verification compulsory?

Police verification requirements depend on the applicant's circumstances and the type of passport application.

Q6. Can I apply if my passport has expired?

Yes. Applicants can generally apply for re-issue of an expired passport, subject to applicable requirements.

Q7. Can Samrudhi Seva Kendra issue passports?

No. Passports are issued only by the authorised Government of India passport authorities. Samrudhi Seva Kendra provides application and documentation assistance.

1. Contact Samrudhi Seva Kendra

Need assistance with your passport application?

Contact Samrudhi Seva Kendra for guidance with application forms, document preparation, appointment booking, and application status tracking.

Samrudhi Seva Kendra is an independent private digital services assistance centre and is not a government department, Passport Seva Kendra, or passport issuing authority.

Passport issuance, application approval, police verification, appointment allocation, government fees, and processing times are controlled by the relevant Government of India authorities.

Our services are limited to guidance, documentation assistance, and authorised online application support. Additional service charges, if applicable, will be communicated separately.

Applicants should verify current requirements and fees through the official Passport Seva website.