Friday, December 23, 2011

Address Proof for Applying Passport at PSK

With my personal experience - I can now confidently say that, the easiest and the best way of submitting an application form for the Passport is through Passport Seva Kendra (aka PSK) with the help of a simple internet application (developed by Tata Consultancy Services aka TCS) by just registering a user account http://www.passportindia.gov.in website, filling an application form online (without any errors), booking a suitable / available time slot (sharp at evening 6 PM) and finally visiting the nearest Passport Seva Kendra. You will actually have a choice of selecting the nearest PSK at the time of booking your time slot for an in person application submission process for documents verification and next steps. 

Please refer my old posts at links below, for more information:

However, I found a very few (but very important) hindrances faced by few applicants at the Begumpet PSK and thought of helping all my friends and followers to avoid wasting their precious time by sharing some important tips / information / suggestions.

As per the government circular, the invalid and valid address proof document(s) are:
1) Voter ID Card is not acceptable as valid address proof document (unless all the details mentioned in the card are true and correct and also if it is issued at least one year before the date of passport application) as valid address proof.
2) Ration cards are not acceptable as address proofs.
3) Water Bills, Electricity Bills, Telephone Bills, Gas Connection Documents are valid address proofs (provided the name of the applicant should match with the name on these bills/documents, also applicant should have these bills from the past one year, at the same address without any change in it). 

But the best valid address proof document(s) are:
1) Updated Bank Passbook from last one year (for Nationalized Bank account holders) / Bank Statement for the last one year, along with a covering letter (if the applicant is having an account with a Private Scheduled bank such as Axis, ICICI etc.,). Where the covering letter should contain the correct name and address details (of course even in the statement) including the date since the applicant is holding the account with their bank. The letter should not contain any word called "risk" but bank authorities may use the word "for the purpose of passport" in it.

Note: I have successfully managed to change the details such as the sir name and address in my wife's bank account (that suits my current permanent address and the name I mentioned in her passport application) with the help of the bank authorities in a span of just about 15 to 20 Minutes. All I did was, produced our Marriage Certificate as proof of name change and also wrote a small letter requesting for a covering letter along with the Statement of Account (apart from submitting a request for Account Statement form for the last one year), mentioning the purpose as "for applying passport".

2) If your spouse is already having a valid passport then by enclosing your marriage certificate, you can use it as a valid address proof.

3) Minors can use their Parent's Passport Copy as a proof of address.

To know more about my successful and excellent experience of passport application at Begumpet PSK - Keep Visiting my Blog.....:) its Coming Soon!

441 comments:

  1. Hi Chaitanya.. Thanks for the kind information.. :) but i have a doubt.. I am holding an account in SBI.. Do i require covering letter from them..??

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    1. Hi Shriram,

      ThanQ for visiting my blog, its really a pleasure looking at your comment.

      To answer your query,
      1) If your account is in SBI then your updated passbook itself is enough, no need of a covering letter or a bank statement. (But as the Covering letter has some additional information such as the a/c. holder name, date since he/she is holding that a/c., purpose of the letter i.e., for passport, address of the a/c. holder as per their records etc., it is advised to keep that letter as well along with you while submitting documents at PSK)

      2) For those who are not having account in Nationalized bank they are supposed to take these two documents (hard copies - of covering letter and statement of account for the last one year) from their respective banks - these include ICICI, AXIS etc.,

      Keep visiting my blog.
      www.chaitanyakumarv.blogspot.com

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    2. Hello Chaitanya
      I'm a bachelor residing away from my parents.. I'm staying in a room ..I have a bank statement with 6 months transactions(present address).. I have my voter card, Aadhar Card and driving license (old address).. So how can I apply for a passport now with my present address ..??

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    3. Dear Mr. Varma,

      If your bank account is 1 year old then, with one year bank statement along with a covering letter issued by bank authorities would be a valid address proof document.

      Note:-
      1) In your bank statement & covering letter, the address should exactly match with that of the address mentioned on your application.
      2) If your Voter ID card is one year old (issued one year prior to today's date) with all correct details - then it is a valid address proof document.
      3) Aadhar Card (or) Driving Licence Card alone are not valid address proofs.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  2. Hi Chaitanya thanks for ur valuable information. Can please tell me if I can use electricity bill on my father's name on it as address proof or adhaar card as address proof.

    Thanks

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    1. Sainath,

      Thank you for visiting my blog and appreciating my effort.

      You cannot use either the Electricity Bill (with your father's name on it) or Aadhaar Card as valid address proof documents for the Passport Application, as per their rules.

      The best option is to use your most recent 1 year bank statement with the address on it as a valid address proof (if it is not a nationalized bank, then you might also want to take a covering letter along with 1 year bank statement).

      Keep visiting my blog and let me know if you need any additional information.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya Kumar Vummethala.

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  3. HI Chaitanya,
    Thanks for the information....


    For past 3 and 1/2 years I was residing at rented house along with my friends, before 2 months I shifted to new place

    Can you please tell me in this case what documents needs to be submitted as Address of proof...

    Thanks again
    Ramesh R

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    1. Hello Ramesh,

      Thank you for visiting my blog and sharing your thoughts.

      As far as my understanding, you are a non-local bachelor residing away from your parents.

      My suggestion is that if you have a permanent address, please change your address to that permanent address in your bank account and get a one-year statement along with a covering letter from the same bank - mentioning that the purpose of the letter is to confirm your address and the date since you are holding that account with that bank (they certainly provide you with this - don't worry). This will suffice as a valid address proof for applying passport.

      In any case you should opt the above as an address proof - it may be your new residence or permanent address.

      let me know if you need any additional information.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya

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    2. Dear Chaitanya,

      My case also the same as mentioned above (non-local bachelor residing away from parents), I have changed 3 cities in last 3.5 years. I was also staying in a rented house in this city from last 1 year and made changes in address of SBI account when I have been transferred to this city, but recently I have shifted to new place. And my parents are also staying in rented house in my home town. Please suggest me, how to deal with this problem.

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  4. hii chaithanya
    thanks for tha information
    Is bank statement must for applyng passport. i opend my bank account just 6 mnths back is that enough or not

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    1. Sravya,

      Its my pleasure sharing such useful info...

      To answer your question, Bank Statement is not must for applying passport. But it is just one of the valid documents as an address proof, however in your case this will not be useful - as it is just 6 months old (only the bank statement from last one year is a valid address proof).

      For more details on other address proofs please read my article above...

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  5. hai thanks for the information but I have a doubt. I have the bank account but it was created by the company in which I was working previously and i still have that account active . It was created with my old address and two months ago I have shifted my house , will that work out..??? and both my prev an current staying are rented .
    please do reply soon. thanks in advance

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    1. Hello abc,

      Thank you for visiting my blog and spending some time here!

      As you have the bank account, you should bother only if it is one year old or not. If it is one year old then you must see to it that it is active and you have the option to change the address in bank records by producing any of the valid address proof documents. Then you can request for the one year bank statement along with a covering letter from the bank to use it as a valid address proof.

      All you need to do is decide on your address (it is better to get your permanent address on your passport).,

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  6. Hi Chaitanya,

    I'm having bank account with SBI.I have not updated my passbook since last 6 months, but i took account statement through online.Do i need cover letter for this.

    Waiting for ur reply..

    Thanks,
    SUNIL

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    1. Sunil,

      Thank you for your time spending on my blog..

      Online Statements are not valid for this purpose. You need to visit your bank and request for the last one year statement along with a covering letter mentioning the details such as your current address (address that you are mentioning in your passport), date since you are holding that account etc.,

      Statement should have transactions from the last one year (from the date of submission)....

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya

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  7. i have my account in canara bank. In my passbook my old address is mentioned. Can i use it after changing the address i.e. new passbook.

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    1. My. Syed Asad Hasan,

      Firstly thank you for visiting my blog and sharing your query, I appreciate it.

      Yes! it is very much possible to change your address (Canara Bank Account) and then you can request for new passbook / statement from the last one year (after changing the address) and use it as a valid address proof.

      It is also advisable to take a covering letter from the bank - mentioning the details such as your current address (address that you are mentioning in your passport), date since you are holding that account etc.,

      It's a simple and acceptable process and more over legal procedure.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  8. Hi
    I do not have surname. Some times my dad's name is used. My passbook has no surname. DO i have to add it(My dads name) in passbook. My age proof document also does not have surname. Is that mandatory that i need surname in all docs i submit, to have surname, inorder to have surname in my passport.

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    1. Hello Boss,

      If you are born before 26th Jan 1989 don't worry about your birth certificate.

      But if you are younger than that age, then you have to use your birth certificate along with SSC Certificate and will able to get your name as mentioned in your certificates.

      However, please visit your nearest PSK for their suggestions.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya

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  9. Hi,
    Your blog has really helped me, as i am also residing on rented house from past 7 years but i didn't had any other address proof.
    As you have mentioned I do have my bank accounts with ICICI bank from past 7 years. Since i has 2 accounts with ICICI i requested them to update my address in their records for one of the account and provide me with the statement of past 1 year. But I didn't had the cover letter, which i will get now.

    I hope this to be accepted by Passport office.

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    1. Anahita,

      Thank you for the appreciation, its my pleasure to share such useful information on my blog.

      You did perfect job and PSK will certainly accept it as a valid address proof.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  10. Hi,

    Please advice if we need to provide proof for permenant address or just residing address proof is enough.Thanks

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    1. If you are staying in your residing address for more than an year or two then you just need to submit your present address proof, which will be mentioned on your passport.

      But if you would like to get your permanent address on your Passport then you must provide your permanent address proof only.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  11. HI

    All my address proof s are of permanent address ( my native near Mangalore) . They include bank accounts/voters ID/ration card etc. Currently i stay in bangalore. Can I apply for fresh passport with my native adress proof ? ( without mentioning my current address in Bangalore ) . Also , can i apply throgh bangalore passport seva kendra ? or Do i have to go to Mangalore for applying ?

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    1. Suparna,

      Yes you have to use your permanent address, but when the police verification offer gives you a call then you should be in your permanent address.

      And the preferred address proof document is Bank Account Statement.

      You have to use only Mangalore PSK and don't disclose Bangalore's address at all.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  12. Hi Chaitanya,

    I have been following your blogs about Voter ID card, passport applicaiton etc. Its just great to see how much effort you have put into providing useful information about such complicated issues.

    I will highly appreciate if you could help me out with the following:

    My mother and I have a joint account with ICICI bank for the past 5 years. Can the statement of that account along with a cover letter from the branch manager be used as address proof while applying for a fresh passport?

    Thanks and best regards,
    Subham

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    1. Dear Subham,

      Thank you for the honest appreciation, I really respect your time visiting my blog.

      Yes the statement and the covering letter from ICICI Bank would certainly suffice the requirement in your case.

      All the very best.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya

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  13. last night i have registered for change of address in voter id. i checked status report, then i found my name and number by next day. still how much time will it take to approach eseva and collect my changed voter id.
    and also i asked a broker for my passport application.he said there is no need of nativity certificate. instead present address voter id is necessary.
    is it necessary of IAS or IPS signature in tatkal application of passport.
    will u please guide me?

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    1. For applying passport, please don't rely on this (Voter ID Card) it is taking more than 2 months to get the changes reflect. The process is very lengthy and time consuming - it is better to choose another address proof document such as bank account statement and covering letter.

      Don't even rely on brokers they will take all your money and leave you without providing any thing. For tatkal though it is necessary to take verification certificates/annexure-i (signatures) form IAS and IPS it is not so easy task untill and unless u know someone.

      Apply passport through PSK without opting tatkal, you will get your passport in 2 months.

      please read this article - http://chaitanyakumarv.blogspot.in/2011/12/address-proof-for-applying-passport-at.html

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  14. Sir,
    I have taken appointment for Tuesday(28th Aug) & today after reading ur blog i understand tht i don't have valid address proof.
    I do have an account in ICICI bank but the address on it is of some other place as its my saving account n i opened it when i joined my first job.
    Also i do have an account in a local bank and i think i can also get the cover letter.But according to what is written on the passports site,local banks statement is not allowed.
    Sir is there any other way out.pls help me.

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    1. Sorry for the delay in my response - my calendar was very tight yesterday.\

      You have an option to update your address in ICICI bank account by submitting any Insurance Policy or any other valid proof - may be your local bank passbook.

      Not sure if the covering letter from that local bank would suffice the need but you can always try for it. However if the bank is a scheduled bank then it will certainly valid.

      Last option would be to visit the PSK and submit whatever you have - they will give you one extra day to get back to them with a valid address proof then you can immediately visit your ICICI to make the changes in your address and next day get the bank statement and covering letter from the bank to use at PSK.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  15. Hello Mr.Chaitanya,
    I've submitted online for addition of spouse name.My address on passport is my parent's permanent address(applied before marriage).I've given my present permanent hyd address while filling the form online.Will it cause any problem/ambiguity? I need to apply for my son's passport after adding spouse name in my passport.so do i need to change my address as it may cause a problem later.
    also plz tell where to go from begumpet mmts station to begumpet PSK as I dont have any idea & my husband is already on a trip abroad.
    Thanks a lot for your valuable suggetions.
    Regards,

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    1. Hello Madam,

      Firstly thank you for visiting my blog and sharing your query.

      Yes, you can certainly change the address too - while adding your husband's name on your passport. Provided you should use the marriage certificate and address proof documents for the same. For address proof your spouse's passport would suffice, alternatively you can also use any of your nationalized or scheduled bank's account statement (last one year's) along with a covering letter as a valid address proof.

      Regarding the address to Begumpet PSK - from Begumpet MMTS Station come towards police lanes (after crossing old airport) you will find a foot over bridge near the police lanes cross roads just before that you have a right lane towards US Embassy Office (you have to take a u turn if driving and then it will be a left turn). All together it will be hardly 2-3 KMs from Begumpet MMTS.

      I hope the information provided is helpful.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  16. Hi Chaitanya
    Your blog was really good, and after watching your blog I could able to clear lot of doubts

    I have one worst situation that my passport was rejected as I am not staying at home address in kakinada when I applied for passport(vizag area) .After applying passport I got job with in 10 days and I went to Hyderabad and the police verification comes after 45 days and by that time I am not present at home address and so they rejected that application.when I went for vizag passport enquiry,they asked me for Hyderabad address as a proof and I submitted the same on that application.The police came for Hyderabad location and verified the same and made verification as clear.After that even after 6 months I could not be able to get my passport and again I went to vizag passport office for enquiry.They updated me that I has to reapply from Hyderabad office and before that I had to cancel this from vizag office by paying Rs 5000/- as fine.This is really frustrating because they haven't updated me during my earlier visit that I has to reapply from Hyderabad office and if I have asked the same,they havn't replied properly.So I paid 5000/- as fine for cancellation of my passport application.Now I need to reapply with this cancellation letter given by vizag passport office.

    1.Coming to my address proof,I am having IDBI BANK account(Hyderabad) from last one year,will this be enough as address proof for applying passport with one year bank statement and covering letter?

    2.I am having HDFC bank account but running from Pune from 3 years,but in that account my mailing address is same as my current address ie Hyderabad .will this bank's statement and cover letter will be enough as an address proof for applying PASSPORT in Hyderabad office.?

    I need to be more precautious when reapplying since it was rejected earlier.I consulted some brokers and they havent given clear idea about this.So after watching your blog,I am really confident that I will get good guidance from you

    Awaiting for your reply! Thanks in Advance

    Regards
    Gangadhar

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    1. Gangadhar,

      Appreciate your time visiting my blog and also apologies for the delay in my response.

      I can understand your pain, and at the same time the mistake committed by you. When you are applying for a fresh passport with a specific address proof, then you have to be at that particular address during the police verification process - otherwise you know what would be the consequence. However, its all over and now you have that eligibility to re-apply from Hyderabad.

      Having said that if you are residing in Hyderabad for more than 1 year now, then you can re-apply from Hyderabad PSK (mentioning about your rejection case - in the application provision).

      Yes, you can use either your IDBI / HDFC Bank Statement with Covering letter as a valid address proof (as both the banks are scheduled banks).

      Let me know if you still have any further queries.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  17. Hi, I've account in syndicate bank from 2 years but only 2 transactions (one during opening and one few days ago). Recently i changed address to a new house and i updated it in bank and i got new passbook with new address 2 days ago. Now can i take the bank statement and give it as address proof. My new house is just 2 house away from old one. Thanks in advance. Please reply soon.

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    1. As per the rules, it should work as a valid address proof. But few PSK employees won't understand the meaning of maintaining a bank account and may create a problem. Otherwise you can try with the updated passbook (which should have all the transactions from the last one year-or more).

      A covering letter from the Bank would add a great value to the updated passbook.

      All the best!

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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    2. also can you please explain meaning of maintaining a bank account. because i'm confused bank account should be an year old or i've to stay for more than a year at the same address with bank account?

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    3. Hi today i got updated new passbook with all transactions from 2 years. and they dint give bank statement. I took passbook photocopy (including transactions and cover with photo and address) and took manager's sign and seal. is that ok?

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    4. Should be OK!

      All the very best and let me know your experience.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  18. Hi chaitanya thanks for your reply. they have given new passbook as continuation. old transaction has not come. so i'm thinking to take bank statement of 2 years and it comes in new address and it has year old transaction. That should work right?

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    1. Absolutely, the bank statement with the last one year transactions (with the updated address in it) is a perfect address proof document. But you should obtain this statement from the Bank directly (not online statements).

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  19. Hi Chaitanya,
    I have mentioned permanent & present address separately in psk application, I have valid address proof for both, voter id for permanent & BSNL phone bill for present address. I am residing in my present address for one n half year. which address proof should I produce & for which address police verification will be done,my appointment is on 26th sept. URGENT plss.

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    1. As you have mentioned both your addresses in the application - you must produce both address proofs. But you can decide on which address you want to be printed on your passport. When you visit PSK on 26th Sept you will be asked this question by PSK people and you can take a call on that day.

      All the best!

      Chaitanya.

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  20. Hi Chaitanya,
    Firstly I would like to thank you for your effort in making simple a very tricky process in our country.I have a query : I have gas connection bills in my name and I have records from the past 1.5 years for the same.Along with that I also have a bank account which has my current address and I can get 1 year statement from the bank also.Do I need to carry any other proofs other than this for my address? I would be grateful if you reply to this.

    Thanks,
    Nil

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    1. Dear Nil,

      If the address mentioned on your Gas Connection paper is correct and similar to that of what you have mentioned in your passport application, then you don't even need to take a bank statement. Only one either of the two is sufficient as an address proof, but if you want to keep both its not a mistake.

      Thus both the above mentioned documents are valid address proofs.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  21. hi chaitanya

    I want to apply fresh passport.

    1. I am staying in (pondicherry)present address from last nov but i not have any address proof.

    2. I am bachelor. I have address proof in chennai address which is permanent address.

    3. Is i need to give both address proof while applying for passport.

    please tell wat to do

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    1. I suggest you to mention only your permanent address in your passport application.

      But you have to be with your parents (at your permanent address), during and after submission of the application from fresh passport.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  22. Hi Chaitanya,
    I have lost my passport in Delhi and want to reissue it in Bangalore as i am currently working here. I have all the documents like;
    -Bank statement with current adress proof n cover letter.
    -FIR report from Delhi police.
    -dob certificate
    But the problem is that i want my Delhi adress on my Passport because thats my permanent adress and current residing Bangalore adress is temporary so how could this be possible?
    Also would the Delhi police FIR work here in Bangalore?
    Can reissue of passport be done in tatkal category?
    I have spoken to an agent n he said he would get me an FIR from a local police station n also get me the necessary affidavits he is charging 1500Rs as his fee n an additional 1000Rs for FIR which obviously he would be using to bribe the police official as he said.
    So what would be your suggestions in my case? Please help me out.

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  23. If you want the Delhi address on you passport, then I suggest you to apply for it in Delhi only and in your case that is most appropriate (as you lost your passport in Delhi only), when you receive the phone call from police for verification - request for the most convenient time slot that suits you for the verification process.

    I am not sure, if you can apply for reissue in Bangalore for Delhi address but it may be a possibility (Check in the Bangalore PSK Office for more appropriate details).

    And, Yes - you can apply for reissue of your passport through tatkal category.

    Finally don't go by any broker's word (who demand money from you) - that way you will never get your work done (at least in passport cases). Now that Govt. wants to help public in all possibilities we should utilize the same.

    All the best.

    Warm Regards,
    Chaitanya.

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  24. Hiee Chaitanya!!

    I want to apply for passport.I live in Bhilai, Chattisgarh. I have a account in SBI Bhilai branch and it is 2 years old. Due to some problems I couldn't get statement showing transactions of year 2011..my passbook has details of transactions of 2010 and 2012..so will it be a prblm if I use it as address proof as I dnt have any other address proof..plz rply soon.

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    1. Hi Friend,

      Thank you for visiting my blog and rising your question.

      Generally this kind of situation is not at all a problem, but in order to avoid any questions from Passport Authority (Front office PSK People are not so knowledgeable), it is advised to get your Passbook updated by the bank authorities (at least from the last one year - i.e., from Sept 2011 onwards).

      In your case it is evident that you are holding this account from the last 2 years or so as your passbook has transactions of 2010 as well, so it is the best address proof for you to apply passport.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  25. Dear Sir,
    I want to apply for passport in mumbai. I have all documents on my previous address. Now i am staying with my grandmother . I have applied for new MTNL broadband connection. I have old LIC policy on my previous address. I have kotak bank 18 months old on previous address . If i changed all bank and LIC address then is it acceptable for applying passport.

    I have HDFC credit cards statement for Last 12 months on my current address. Is it enough. What other documents i have to prepare to get passport . Please help me out.I need your help....!!

    Thanks ,
    Jay

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    1. Dear Jay,

      If you want the passport on the current address, then you should first approach your Kotak Mahindra Bank requesting them to change your address in their records. They will take a day's time to update the same from the date of your request. Later you should request them for the bank statement (for the last one year along with the covering letter) from your bank.

      This will be the perfect address proof for you to apply passport.

      Note: Kotak Mahindra Bank is a Scheduled Bank and thus one year bank statement along with a covering letter from them is valid address proof.

      List of Sheduled Banks

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  26. Thank u so much for the information.
    Today I got the statement of 2011 also from my SBI bhilai branch..but another problem is I was living in Nagpur for the past one and a half years for my studies..as my studies are over I am back to Bhilai..so the bank statement shows transactions done through Nagpur atm..If they ll ask me about Nagpur what should I say?? Are there chances of rejection of my application??

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    1. They will never ask about those atm transactions - even if they ask you can tell them that you were there on a visit.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  27. Hi Chaitanya,

    This is a great blog and useful for many people. because no where we get proper information to apply the passport including passport customer care.

    Coming to my problem, I have a passport and which includes my wife name on it. Now I want to apply passport for my wife and my kid(5 months old.). I think we need IAS/IPS verification letter for tatkal. Is there any standard procedure to get this verification letter or will they give it to only known persons? Is Superendant of police letter enough?

    Also my wife has an account in ICICI bank since last 5 years.Do we need any other address proofs other than this bank statement,my passport and IPS verification letter?

    I also have annexure-D(Marriage certificate), Annexure-I.

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    1. Dear Friend,

      Thank you for visiting my blog and appreciating me.

      As per my understanding, your wife and kid will get the passports very easily..

      Just go through this post: Tatkal Passport for more information.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  28. Sir,
    I shifted my house 1 year back to my oppositte house in the same lane, my address proof i.e Canara Bank account is on the house which i stayed earlier which is my permanent address proof, I dont have any address proof of current address, can i endorse the current staying address in passport form and submit address proof of the earlier house just oppositte to my house, will it be accepted, Kindly help me in this regard.

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    1. Yes Sonu,

      It is acceptable, but I suggest you to get your permanent address on your passport.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  29. HI chaitanya,

    I wish to apply for passport.

    I have SBI bank account. It is not being operated for long time(may be more than a year), can i use this as my address proof. If not, is there any way to make it suffice as address proof.

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    1. If you would like to operate that account make a couple of transactions and get your passport updated from the bank.

      Then you can use the passbook as a valid address proof.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  30. Thanks for such beautiful information. I have a query, I have a 2 year sbi bank account, its active, from March 10 to July 12 I don't had any transactions and from July 12 to sept 12, I have at least one transaction per month. Now questions is Can I use this bank account statements/passbook as address proof?

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    1. Kishor,

      You can certainly use your updated passbook (SBI) as a valid address proof.

      However, I suggest you to take a covering letter as an enclosure (from the bank authorities) mentioning the date since you are operating this account with them.

      All the very best.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  31. Sir, I have a icici saving account from past 2 years. i dont know the exact procedure to get statments and covering letter from bank . Sir please help me how to write a letter to icici requesting statments and covering letter. and what are the charges for getting the cover letter+ statments for one year. please ...sir draft a letter for the same please

    Thank you
    Puja

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    1. Hello Puja,

      Go to any branch of ICICI Bank and draft a simple letter to the branch manager requesting for one year bank statement of your account along with a covering letter, mentioning the purpose as "for applying Passport".

      Note:- You must cross check your address details with bank records that should be matching exactly with the address you have mentioned in the passport application. The Bank charges approximately Rs. 125/- for both statement and covering letter

      Sample Draft



      Date [right side]
      Place [right side]

      To
      The Branch Manager,
      ICICI Bank, [Branch Name].

      Hello Sir,

      My name is [Full Name as per records], holding an account with ICICI Bank with A/c. no. [Account Number] at [Branch Name], from the past [2] years.

      I request you to provide me with one year account statement along with the covering letter mentioning "my address" and "date since I am operating this account" - as per your records. This is for the purpose of applying passport and will be of great help.

      Thanking you.

      Sincerely,
      [Account Holder Name]

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  32. Can I use my driver's licence as address proof.

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    1. Driving Licence is not a valid address proof document for applying passport.

      Read this page: Valid Address Proof Documents

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  33. Is it the same procedure for passport renewel as well. My passport is expiring in another 6 months so when should I get it renewed? Would I need all the documents again which I submitted for my current passport?

    -Thanks

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    1. You can approach PSK now. The process is very simple comparatively, if the address remains unchanged else you should submit additional proofs.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  34. hello chaitanya

    planning to apply new passport for wife at ameerpet,hyd psk
    1)i am holdiong valid passport with my wife name
    2)but the address on passport is not current address

    can i apply for her passport with following documents?

    my passport + my current address proof + marriage affidavit
    will this work as address proof for her?
    thnx

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    1. That depends on the address proof document that you are holding. In such case you might also want to request for change of address on your passport as well.

      Otherwise you should not show the new address proof and in such case you will easily get your wife's passport with all the documents that you are currently holding.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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    2. thanks chaitanya
      i want to make it more clear

      now I am staying at chandanagr,hyd in my own flat from 14 months
      and has HDFC bank smtmt,gas connection,power connection on my name

      i got passport in 2010 with chintal.hyd address with wife name on it

      now i am planning for passport for my wife(she dont have address proof)
      my question is

      1) do I need to change address on my passport to chanda nagar addres first
      and then apply for wife passport

      2)use passport with chintal address and current bank stmt with my name and marriage affidavit as address proof

      in your reply yuo told me
      "Otherwise you should not show the new address proof and in such case you will easily get your wife's passport with all the documents that you are currently holding.
      " !!!but i am not staying there so I can not do that !!!

      please suugest me a good option, appreciate your help

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    3. chaitanya forgot sorry

      otpion 3
      just my current bank stmt and marriage affidavit
      will it also work as address proof for my wife

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    4. Great,

      I have complete information now, yes you must use only the current address proof (Your Own Flat at Chandanagar) for both your passports.

      May be without changing the address in your passport also - your wife can get the new passport with your permanent address on it (with the help of all the above mentioned documents). Good thing is that you already have your wife's name on your passport with all the necessary address proof documents.

      But the same thing might force you to change your address on your passport too. I personally suggest you go for change of address on your passport on this occasion, while applying for a fresh passport to your wife.

      Note:- Please don't use your Old Chintal address for this purpose now, it may cause unnecessary headache. So option 3 is rolled out.

      Finally, my best suggestion for you is to keep ready and produce your passport, marriage certificate / affidavit (only if demanded by PSK authorities), your current address proof (All the three - Bank Statement/Passbook, Electricity Bill and Gas Connection Papers) and your wife's SSC Certificate or a special affidavit (if she does not possess the same).

      Based on the Passport Authorities' suggestion, you might want to change your address too on your passport during this process (Though I don't think it is mandatory to change your address, but advisable to do it).

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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    5. dear chaitanya,
      really appreciate for sparing some time to help people

      my final plan, correct me if wrong

      1. apply for wife passport with
      husband(me) passport(it has chintal address) and
      husband bank stmt with chanda nagar address (joint acct) and
      marriage affidavit and (other proofs as many as possible)
      I hope above are valid address proof for wife

      so at psk if they say husband passport need to be updated as well
      just wife has to say YES over the counter or do they ask to apply both again
      (so confused in my case!!)

      thnx for yuor help

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    6. Yes Friend,

      Your understanding is 100% correct.

      Go with all the documentary proofs and most probably PSK authorities might not force you/your wife to change the address in your existing passport, then and there.

      If at all you are interested to do so, you have an option to go for it.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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    7. thnx for yuor replies with patience

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    8. It's my pleasure, you are welcome and all the very best!

      Warm Regards,
      Chaitanya Kumar Vummethala.

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  35. Hi Sir,

    This is a great blog and useful for many people. I am 20 years old living with my parents.Now i am going to get marry this month. I have to apply for passport, I don't have any address proof on my name, does my parents address proof can be used for my passport, my parents have corporation bank account and ration card. can i use these for my address proof. pls do the needful

    Thanking you,

    Lakshmi

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    1. Hi Lakshmi,

      Thank you for visiting my blog and raising your query.

      To quickly answer your question, no your parents address proofs are not valid for this purpose.

      In your case the only hope for you to obtain a valid address proof this year could be - your would be husband's passport (if he already has one). Otherwise you have to open a bank account and wait for an year's time to use the updated passbook / account statement with a covering letter as a valid address proof.

      However, as you are getting married in a month's time, both of you should take a marriage certificate and with the help of it you can apply for a fresh passport, enclosing your spouse's address proof and an affidavit (notarized that you both are a married couple).

      Hope this clarifies your query.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  36. Hi Chaitanya,

    I am having a account with Axis Bank. I having passbook showing my address and photo with bank seal and updated from April 2012 to till date. And I am having statement for the past one year with seal on each page. The Axis bank representatives & Manager denied to issue a covering letter as they are not having such procedure. Now I want to apply for the passport using this bank account. Are these documents enough or not for address proof?

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    1. Hell Senthil,

      Generally any scheduled commercial bank (including Axis Bank) must provide the bank statement along with the covering letter for this purpose.

      You must request/demand for this document at Axis (in fact my wife got these documents from Axis Bank for the same purpose).

      Otherwise, you have to check with PSK if the above mentioned two documents (you have) are sufficient as address proof documents.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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    2. Hi Chaitanya,

      Thanks for your reply. I applied for a passport through online and got appointment with PSK on 12.10.12. I will attend the appointment with the documents earlier mentioned and update you with the result.

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    3. Great,

      Senthil - it is my pleasure and all the very best.

      I wish you get the passport at the earliest.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya Kumar Vummethala.

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    4. Hi Chaitanya,

      I have attended the appointment with PSK along with my bank passbook with my photo and one year bank statement with bank seal. They have accepted it and never asked for the covering letter / any other documents. I have successfully completed the procedure and waiting for the passport. Thanks for your suggestions.

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  37. hello chaitanya

    I have HDFC bank stmt with more than 2 yrs with present address

    I am planning to apply for wife passport and she dont has address proof
    can she apply her passport with
    my bank stmt and marriage affidavit

    Thanks for your help!

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    1. Hello Friend,

      If you have a valid passport and marriage certificate then it is very much possible for you to apply your wife's passport by producing the above mentioned documents as valid address proof documents.

      But not sure if PSK authorities would accept your bank statement along with the marriage affidavit as a valid address proof for your wife's application.

      However, if you could add your wife's name in your bank account and make her the joint account holder - then it can be used as a valid address proof document. (This should not take more than a day's time, as per my knowledge).

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  38. Hi,
    I have a account in SBI. i have 2 passbooks in the old/ first passbook my name is correct but on my new passbook the surname is wrong. my last year transaction is in new passbook. so it is possible that the copy of old passbook for address proof and copy of my transaction from my new passbook for passport?

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    1. Hi Hemanshu,

      As your Passbook / Bank Statement (with last one year transactions) would be the valid address proof document, it must have the correct name and address details as mentioned in your passport application.

      In your case, I would suggest you visit your SBI branch and demand for an error free new passbook with updated transactions from the last one year (all in one book). Then you can use that book as an address proof document.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  39. Hii ... I dont have adhar card on my name. can i submit that as address proof???

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    1. Hi Hari,

      I did not understand your question, please make it clear..

      Note: Aadhar Card is not a valid address proof for Passport Application.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  40. Hi Chaitanya ,

    nice blog ..I just have one concern ...i am staying on the present adress for 4 years and i also have bank statement for the same but i dont have any permanent address as am on rent ..can i mention my relatives address as permanent address and mine as present address ..and if so should i have to give any valid address proof for permanent address as well...Kindly help ...your reply would be appreciated...thanks in advance


    Regards,
    Mitesh Joshi

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    1. Hi Mitesh,

      You must mention only your present address (though it is a rented house) in order to avoid unnecessary problems.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  41. Hi Chaitanya ,

    nce blog . I just have one concern . I am staying at my present address for 4 years and also have bank statement for the same but i dont have any such permanent address as I am on rent .Can i mention permanent and present as same or any relatives address as permanent address ...and if so should i also have to show address proof for permanent as well..kindly suggest ...your help wud be appreciated ....thanks in advance ..

    regards ,
    Mitesh Joshi

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  42. Thanks for sharing such invaluable information.
    I had appointment with Ghaziabad PSK on October 11 for passport reissue. I was armed with two address proofs, my voter ID and landline bill (in my father's name, both of which were rejected by TCS guys.
    Now I have a 5-year old Axis bank account bearing my old address. If I managed to get my address updated with the bank, will my new address reflect in one-year old statement? Please share your thoughts in this regard as this matter is becoming a big headache for me.

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    1. Dear Salman,

      You should actually request for change of your address details in the Axis Bank records and get the one year statement along with a covering letter from them.

      They will provide you with the updated address only on both the documents.

      Note: they might ask you to produce any address proof document (what ever it might me, to change the address in their records - so please be advised to carry any such document).

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  43. my parents are staying in another place(bhawnathpur township,JHARKHAND ) for 25 years and i have voter i card and sbi account passbook of that place(bhawnathpur township,JHARKHAND),but they will leave that place after 4 years for always...But my permannet address is in another place (BAREWA,JHARKHAND) and i dont have any proof of permanent address.and i am atudying for 3 years in bhubaneswar college ODISHA.so if i give my present address as BHUBANESWAR college hostel and permanent address as BHAWNATHPUR TOWNSHIP..so will it work for passport?? can i change my permanent address after 4 years ?

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    1. Yes you can certainly change your address in the passport..

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  44. dear sir
    i want to apply for passport in BHUBANESWAR office .i am staying in here in college hostel for 3 years. my parents stay at BHAWNATHPUR TOWNSHIP (JHARKHAND) for 25 years and i have voter id and SBI account passbook of bhawnathpur township but they will leave that place after 4 years for always..but my permanent address is at another place named BAREWA (JHARKHAND).but i dont have any proof of that place .so can i give my present address as my hostel in college and permanent address as of BHAWNATHPUR TOWNSHIP?? and after getting my passport i will again change my permanent address to BAREWA after 4 years ..can we change permanent address after some years in passport??

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    1. I suggest you to apply for passport, mentioning your current Hostel address (where you have a valid address proof). You will always have an option to change your address in passport once you are shifted to your permanent address.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  45. Hi Chaitanya Kumar,
    your blog helped me lot to know about Passport application.but i have account in HDFC bank and took the bank statements online and i also took the seal and signature on it from HDFC bank.is it okay for the passport or else i need to get it from bank itself as mine slot is tomorrow only so wat i do now..Help me out...wiating for your reply....

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    1. As replied to you in my Google+ wall, it is suggested to take statement and covering letter from bank itself. Few of the PSK authorities might not accept online statements even if it has seal and stamp. At least you should possess the covering letter in addition to the one year statement.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  46. hi chaitnaya kumar
    your blog really helped us to know about the passport proceedings. i have a query regarding the address proof to be submitted. i have a one year old bank account in a nationalized bank.i want to know can i submit copy of my updated passbook only as the address proof or do i need to submit the bank statement along with it?? plz do reply asap.

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    1. Hello Friend,

      If you possess the bank account and passbook with a nationalized bank then the updated passbook with one year transactions in it, is sufficient as a valid address proof document.

      No need of separate statement and covering letter.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  47. Hello Sir
    I have one querry on my ssc passing certificate(viz DOB proof)my name is Aakash patil
    but on my Ban Passbook (viz Address proof)my name is aakash Sitaram patil
    is this ok or i have to chagne my name on Bank Passbook.. waiting for reply from you Plsss

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    1. Aakash,

      That should not be a problem, but still if possible change your name as Aakash Patil in your Bank Account Records.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  48. Sir
    I have applied for voter id card a month ago so upon receiving that can i use it as a valid address proof for passport,and as i stay in a rented house can i take a affidavit from my owner n use it as address proof.

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    1. No, any document which is less than 1 year old is not a valid address proof document.

      Neither an affidavit executed by your house owner is not a valid address proof document.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  49. HI CHAITANYA
    THIS KRISHNA, IAM VERY HAPPY WITH YOU INFORMATION AS YOU GIVEN ABOVE IT IS REALLY HELPFUL.AND I HAVE A ONE DOUBT WITH MY NAME MY NAME IS VVSSRKRISHNA POLINA IN MY CERTIFICATES BUT IN MY BANK ACCOUNT MY NAME IS VVSSRAMA KRISHNA POLINA .IS MY BANK ACCOUNT IS A VALID PROOF OR NOT.AND ONE MORE THING HOW MANY PROOFS REQUIRED FOR A PASSPORT.
    REGARDS ,
    KRISHNA VVSSR

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    1. That should not be a problem, but still if you have time apply for change of your name details in the bank records matching with that of your certificates.

      If you are maintaining a bank account at least from the last one year then latest bank statement with transaction along with a covering letter is a valid address proof document.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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    2. THANK YOU CHAITANYA FOR YOUR REPLY TO MY MSG.AND ONE MORE DOUBT I HAVE, THAT IS HOW MANY PROOF ARE REQUIRED FOR A PASSPORT.MY FRIENDS ARE SAID THAT ALL CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR VERFICATION.

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    3. Yes all the above mentioned certificates should be produced for verification at PSK. It is mandatory....

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  50. Hello Chaitanya Garu,

    First of all thank you for the blog. I have certain queries

    (1) I have a bank passbook of SBI mentioning my permanent address but I have not done a single transaction since opening it around 3 years back.

    (2)I have one more bank accounts from which I do my transactions but it has my present address (where I work).

    (3)I have voter's I-Card and ration card on my permanent address. But in my ration card, my name is misspelt.

    I have to go to US in December end for which I would need some time for visa so I have to get passport issued asap.

    Please guide me what would be the proper course of action to be followed.

    Regards,

    Pritam

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    1. Pritam,

      you may want to read the below post to get answers to all your queries:-

      http://chaitanyakumarv.blogspot.in/2012/09/procedure-for-applying-passport-tatkal.html

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  51. Dear CHAITANYA Garu,
    Thanks for sharing your valuable knowledge with us. I have an query,please solve it. Im going to apply for passport. For address proof, I have an bank statement. But i have opened the a/c in february, 2012. In my voter id card, the address is wrongly printed.Many times, I went to govt offices, for change in address,but it was not done.I do have AADHAAR CARD and the address was correctly printed on it. So,for address proof,what documents are required?

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    1. Hello Friend,

      Thank you for visiting my blog and appreciating me.

      In your case, I feel the Voter ID card would be the best document as a valid address proof (only if it is more than 1 year old).

      You can make the changes in the Voter ID card of your own and may obtain the corrected voter id card within a months time (by visiting eSeva Center you can get your card).

      Read this post to know the process of making these changes:http://chaitanyakumarv.blogspot.in/2011/11/online-applications-for-changes-in.html

      Also go through the comments under this post to find answers.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  52. Hi Sir, Thanks for sharing a valuable information it helps alot for us who going to apply for passport, from past 2 yrs im residing in mumbai, at present i don't hav any other address proof, i have airtel broadband and fixed line internet bills are there for last one year as pdf documents, can i submit these bills as a address proof, if so i need to approach kindly suggest

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    1. Dear Subhash,

      Thank you for your time visiting my blog.

      Airtel Broadband and Fixed Line Internet Bills might be valid address proof documents (if they are on your name - spelled correctly) but you must have original hard copies signed by authorities. PSK authorities might not accept PDF Docs as valid documentary proofs.

      All the very best.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  53. hello Mr. Chaitanya a lot of thanks for sharing valuable information.

    i do have a query regarding passport, please guide me to solve it.

    My mother in law is not having any proof of address and birth certificate.so we had got an affidavit for date of birth and for address proof, we had opened an joint account(a week before) with my husband. The problem here is i need to know whether the passbook with joint names is enough for address proof or do they need a statement?

    The statement will come with my husband's name only , so if i need in her name the bank said they will provide a manual statement in her name. i donot clearly know whether the statement is required in her name?? else the name in the passbook is enough?? do i need to get a letter from the bank manager stating that she is a joint acc holder with bank seal and sign.

    please help me in this issue, no body knows clear information regarding this.

    a lot of thanks!
    suba

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    1. Hello Suba,

      In this case, your mother-in-law should possess both date of birth affidavit (that you have already obtained) and the bank statement (along with a covering letter) issued by the bank authorities.

      What you need to do is - Request the bank authorities to issue such hard copy of bank statement with the covering letter (mentioning the date since your husband is operating this account) by showing all the transactions from the last one year from the date of application (for Passport). But they should mention only your mother-in-law's name in it.

      Then it will become a valid address proof document.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  54. Hello Chaitanya,

    Thank you for providing such an enlightening facts about passport application. Hope you are fine.
    I need your advice for making passport application.

    I have the following documents as my address proof:

    (1) Voter ID ( having mistakes in my name, father's name, and date of birth)
    (2) Bank Statement of a nationalised bank ( But account opened recently on 10/09/2012)
    (3) Bank Statement of a local cooperative bank ( in operation since 15 years)
    (4) Mool Nivas Praman Patra ( Domicile Certificate )
    (5) Driving Licence
    (6) Ration Card ( on Father's Name)
    (7) Fixed telephone bill ( on Father's Name)
    (8) Gas Connection ( on Father's Name)
    (9) LIC Policy

    I have the following documents as my identity proof:
    (1) PAN card

    I have the following documents as my proof for date of birth:
    (1) Birth Certificate ( acquired from local authority recently on 13/08/2012)
    (2) SSC certificate

    I request you to help me judge validity of the these documents for passport application.

    Thank You for your time and consideration.

    Regards
    Farhan Khan
    Mobile: +91 9636043335

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    1. Dear Farhan Khan,

      I appreciate your time visiting my blog and raising a detailed query.

      To quickly answer your questions, the valid address proof document you might obtain is One year Bank Statement along with a covering letter from bank authorities (Provided it should be a Scheduled Commercial Bank), all other documents you have mentioned above are not valid as address proofs.

      PAN Card is not necessary for applying passport.

      Birth Certificate issued by Municipal Corporation or equivalent body is must for the citizen born on or after 26th Jan 1989.

      SSC Certificate helps you in obtaining ECNR (emigration check not required) category, which is very important for literates.

      So you just need to check if your cooperative bank is a schedule commercial bank or need to wait until your Nationalized Bank account becomes one year old.

      Keep visiting my blog and all the very best.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya Kumar Vummethala.

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  55. Hi chaitanya,

    I hold voter Id, but i moved to different address, but i can manage for that address.
    I had GAS connection over 1 year on my dad name at current address- can i go for address and name(to my name) change to previous address.
    I hold HDFC bank account over 1 year but i am not using it from 10 months but still my account exists. (This bank account statement could be valid or not).
    I hold a AADHAR card on my current address.

    Could you help me out to choose the best thing for passport.

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    1. Dear Pramod,

      Your voter id card will be a valid address proof document only if it is at least one year old and should have the accurate details in it.

      Gas Connection Papers with at least one year old with your name is a valid address proof document.

      You can also use your HDFC Bank one year statement (along with a covering letter issued by bank authorities) as a valid address proof document, if you make a transaction using the same account.

      Aadhar card is not at all acceptable as an address proof doc.

      Hope you got the answers for your above questions.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  56. HI chaitanyA
    I Have an account in corporation bank from past 6 yrs.i dont have much balance in account.but transaction is regular
    when i opened the account in corporation there was hotel near my home which is mentioned in the add of the passport.right now they have demolished the hotel
    will that be fine for applying passport since i am not mentioning abt the hotel in the add of passport.apartment from bank i dont have any other address proof

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    1. Hello Renu,

      You have to first know whether your bank is a scheduled commercial bank or not. Only if it is a scheduled commercial bank, your bank account statement with the covering letter (mentioning your address and date since account is operating) would be a valid address proof document.

      In such case, you will have an option of request for change of address in the bank records as per the current address - that you want to mention in your passport application.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  57. My Name is K.PRASAD REDDY and My Father Name is B.BALARAM as per SSC Certificate.
    K for KONDAPALLY (Surname) and B for BOYA (Surname)
    Q 1.My all Documents Like PAN CARD-RATION CARD-AADHAAR CARD-RESIDENCY CERITIFICATE-VOTER ID BANK PASSBOOK AND MANY MORE... as a my Father Name is B.BALARAM REDDY.

    can i apply as a SSC Certificate or ID and Address proff of my FATHER NAME is B.BALARAM REEDY.
    I want to add my LASTE NAME of my father REDDY. what can i do sir please help me sir.
    i am already apporached ssc board they are say no chance to modify ssc certificate.
    can i apply frest passport as a B.BALARAM OR B.BALRAM REDDY.
    some body told me go for paper add and anexeere E affidavite its correct method.
    Thanking you si.

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    1. Mr. Prasad,

      My suggestion is just to add last name of your dad (Reddy) on your passport application to make this happen, it is sufficient.

      I don't think they will demand for any proofs other than your SSC Certificate. It should not be a problem.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  58. Hi Chaitanya,

    I want to apply for a passport for my wife.

    I stay in a rented house.
    My wife is a house wife and does not have any address proof on her name.
    I have a bank account with HDFC bank since last three years (with rented house address).
    I have added my wife as a joint account holder JUST 1 month back (in October 2012).
    I also have a gas connection on my name since last 3 years(with rented house address).

    Please advice if I can submit the cover letter and bank statement of HDFC bank for applying
    a new passport for my wife?

    Gas connection bill + marriage certificate can be used as a valid address proof for applying a new passport for my wife?

    Thanks,
    Jasdeep

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    1. Hello Mr. Gandhi,

      If you have a valid passport then by enclosing your marriage certificate to it - you can apply for your wife's passport. Otherwise, your gas connection papers + marriage certificate should be an apt option.

      Bank Account + Covering letter is also valid address proof, as long as the statement displays the last one year transactions with only your wife's name in it.

      All the Very Best!
      Chaitanya.

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  59. Hi,
    My name is Archisman Chatterjee.I am having lots of problems regarding address proof for passport.For the last 4 years i was away from home for study purpose.My dad have a transferable job.Due to that reason the address in my voter ID Card is an old address.Obviously the electricity bill/telephone bill... is not in my name.This thing gets worse as i don not have a bank account.I used to have a student account in axis bank which is now closed.Now i have to join a software company in 2 months where passport is mandatory.

    Any solution to this problem would be a great help.
    Thank you.

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    1. Hello Mr. Archisman Chatterjee,

      My sincere suggestion for you is to visit the nearest PSK to find a suitable solution. Because even I don't think there is a viable solution for your current problem.

      All the very best and keep sharing the development status.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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    2. Thank you for your reply......just one question.
      PAN Card postal address document.....can it be used as an address proof??

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    3. No Pan Card is not a valid address proof document (previously they used to accept it along with a couple more documents, but not now).

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  60. Hi ,
    My name is Nirupam. I applied for passport in 19th January 2011.
    Today 24th November 2012 I got a call from police station for address verification after ~1 yr 10 months.
    I have changed my resident address on 2011 December.
    Now can you please let me know what possible ways I have? Do I need to again apply for fresh passport or any other option is there.
    FYI
    While applying for passport I have given in permanent Address I have given my home address(in West Bengal) and present address is previously residing address(Bangalore).
    I have bank a/c with Axis bank only.My DL is only of previous residing address.
    I have a post paid mobile for ~4-5 mnths with present address.

    Please guide me.
    Thank you in advance
    Niruapam

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    1. Dear Nirupam,

      My suggestion to you would be to explain the situation very clearly to the police verification officer and ask him to process the application.

      Axis Bank A/c. would be the valid address proof document, if it is at least one year old and you should be able to match the current address on it (raise a request to update your address in Axis Bank records) and also request them for a one year statement along with a covering letter.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  61. Dea Chaitanya.

    I need tatkal passport ....15 days maximum....but i hasv a misshapp from my bike since 2009 register a police cases u/s 279,337 against me ...but this cases solved on dec-2010...
    acc..to court me not found guilty & acquitted me....current i have all docoments & csases NOC from court &police verification having no cases pending from district supridant of police & verification tatkal certificate from my district SDM....and written above cases..also written there is no cases pending verified from district supritdant police of my district ...

    I'm elligible for tatkal passport or not ......acc..to my query the person not elligible having any cases pending & or for tatkal person also not elligible having any complain register against any police satation its either before or current

    Regards ,
    aanu malik


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    1. Hello Aanu Malik,

      As per my earlier reply @ http://chaitanyakumarv.blogspot.in/2012/09/procedure-for-applying-passport-tatkal.html?showComment=1353952483950#c7179209015769177823

      Please visit your district IPS officer and explain the situation to obtain a verification certificate from him/her.

      All the very best.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  62. Hi ,

    My name is Ruchin , I want to apply for the passport but i have one query regarding that ...actually i have done my b.tech but in 8 my b.tech degree and high school/intermediate mark sheet my mother name spelling is not matching so some one suggest me that you applied on the bases of your schooling ..... so my Questions is that

    Is there any effect in future if i applied passport on the bases of 10th/12th ????


    Thanks in Advance !!!!


    Regards,
    Ruchin

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    1. Hello Ruchin,

      Nice to see your comment.

      You can mention all your certificates / qualifications as it is for your passport application - nothing will happen (they will just check your name spelling in it).

      But of course, even you can just mention your 10th Certification/qualification to obtain ECNR status (proving that you are a literate and every time emigration check is not required, during your oversees trip).

      All the very best.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya

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    2. dear chaitanya,

      hello...my self aanu malik ......for tatkal application SDM verified not valid in above case (he also explain the above case in verification certificate like that A FIR register against him on dated ,,..2009 In police station .....At the time of proctuation he was not found guilty & acquitted him on ...Dec 2010......There is no police cases pending against him Verified by supridant of police my district...
      or Im have Police Verification report by District Supridant )
      in this cases wat i do.... explain cases in passport application form or not....
      because he already closed before 2 years....(I have also..court NOC)
      otherwise wat i do.... plz....help me ......
      its my carrier oppornity & urgency....to send my office out side in india for 15 days training ....programe ......

      otherwise what i write from IPS officer (means what matter need from written in verification certificate).....& wat docoment required in above cases in passport application in tatkal

      Annu malik
      .

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    3. dear Sir .,,again thanks to give me valuable ....information ...a lot of thanks...


      Dear Sir.,,,,tell me if i not maintsen (written)....The above said case in verification certificate or application form for tatkal passport ...)its already clear before 2 years)..then its possibile ..or at the time of police verification
      i have face any problem or not..........

      regards

      Annu malik

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    4. Annu Malik,

      Go through my post @ http://chaitanyakumarv.blogspot.in/2012/09/procedure-for-applying-passport-tatkal.html to understand the whole process for applying passport through tatkal scheme...

      Note: As per your above comment, it is evident that you are free from any legal obligation - so mention about the same wherever applicable in the application form and enclose the NOC that you have.

      All the very best.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  63. hello Mr. Chaitanya a lot of thanks for sharing valuable information.

    i do have a query regarding passport, please guide me to solve it

    My Selfn Richa Sharma .Please tell me I have present adress 18 Months bank Statement HSBC bank ...& repuitted compancy letter head present address proff......10th /12th certificate DOB..1987. Verification Certificate of ministery of india.. my present & permanant address different...But i have no proff of permant adress ....then wat i do...applicable or not
    written permanant adress on application form or not in present adress all above docoments sufficient or not (PAN cards also have but permanant adress..per hai )..

    If i written permanant adress in application form also ....then
    Police verification on which adress permanat or present adresss.....

    Can I have applicable for tatkal passport or not..

    Regards,
    Richa Sharma

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    1. Hello Richa Sharma,

      Thanks for visiting my blog and writing...

      HSBC Bank statement with last one year transactions along with a covering letter (issued by bank authorities) that has your address (matching with the one that you have mentioned on your application) is a valid address proof document.

      10th Certificate is good to have for ECNR.

      DOB is not mandatory for you.

      For Tatkal, Verification Certificate issued by Ministry of India is good but you should also have Annexure I which you can easily get from any notary.

      PAN is not required.

      You can also mention your permanent address on your application, but you should have an address proof doc - for the same.

      Go through my post on Tatkal process for more info @
      http://chaitanyakumarv.blogspot.in/2012/09/procedure-for-applying-passport-tatkal.html

      All the very best.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  64. hello Mr. Chaitanya a lot of thanks for sharing valuable information.

    i do have a query regarding passport, please guide me to solve it

    Sir, If I have no....adress proff permanant ..then wat we write in application form in Place of permanat adress.......

    Regards,
    Richa Sharma

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    1. Hello Richa Sharma,

      If you don't have the permanent address proof, then no need to mention it. But you will not have that address on your passport. Based on the address proof and police verification, they will print the address on your passport.

      So both the address proof and verification at that address are mandatory.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  65. Hi Chaitanya,

    Your blog is helpful for us, thanks alot for for your valuable answers.

    I am applying passport for my wife,she changed her bank account address to my permanent address 3 days back for the purpose of passport.But she is not having any transactions with that bank though she is maintaining that account from the last 3 years.
    My wife account is with andhra bank.If we take the 1 year statement from that bank will it work as address proof ? If so do I need to take covering letter as well ?.


    Thanks,
    Haranath.

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    1. Dear Haranath,

      Thank you for visiting my blog and appreciating me..

      My suggestion for you would be - ask your wife to do a couple of transactions using her Andhra Bank account and then she must update her passbook.

      Along with such updated passbook, if she can have a covering letter issued by bank stating that she is holding the account from last 3 years (with date) and address details, then it is a valid address proof document.

      All the very best,
      Chaitanya.

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  66. I have recently relocated to chennai and have a gas conenction with only one receipt i.e the cylinder has been delivered just once and an account with standard Chartered bank from september , 2012. Rest all document are of Delhi. Can I with the help of GAS connection proof and 3 months old bank statement apply for a passport.


    Regards,
    Vimal

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    1. Mr. Vimal,

      With Chennai address you cannot apply for passport (using only above mentioned address proof documents).

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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    2. Hi Mr. Chaitanya Kumar

      I have Driving License and ICICI Bank Account as same address proof and water and home bills are in my grandma home address and also same address . now i am in grandma home my father and mother stay another address.

      i need to get passport in my present address it possible .?
      in sumbit application i have to mention my father address aslo .?

      ple help me .

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    3. Hello Mr. Vinod,

      Thank you for writing on my blog, I really appreciate your time.

      But sorry for the delay in my response, I was quite busy last weekend because of a family function.

      Mention the same address as your Grand Monther's, and this should match with your address mentioned on your ICICI Bank. In case if there is any change in it, then you must request your ICICI Bank authorities to change the address as per your need.

      They may ask you to produce a valid address proof document for this purpose.

      So you will get your passport on your present address only, no need to mention any other address.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  67. I am working at Mysore since the last 8.5 years. I was staying at one address since 2004 till jan 2012. In feb 2012 I changed my residence and have been there since then. I have applied for a reissue of the passport. this because my passport is due expiry in anther 4 months. What address proof is valid. I have an account with the icici bank since 2004. I also have a gas connection but this is of my last address.

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    1. Hello Friend,

      Both the addresses are valid, as long as you are staying/residing in that address with a valid address proof document.

      You should use your ICICI Bank account statement and covering letter to use them as your valid address proof document. All you need to do is request your bank authorities for last one year statement along with a covering letter (after updating your address to your present/current address).

      Note:- For change of address, there would be a separate request form that you need to submit to Bank authorities.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  68. Hi Chaitanya,
    I am having my account in Punjab National Bank and have an updated passbook of it. Would I require a covering letter with it as an address proof for passport?

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    1. Dear Anurag,

      Thank you for the comment, I appreciate your time.

      Generally you do not need a separate covering letter, if you are having an account with PNB. But it is always better to keep it with you to avoid any red signals (we never know each Passport officer will have their own set of restrictions).

      So I suggest you to get the covering letter too, along with your updated passbook.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  69. hello sir .
    my fathers name is peethambara rao s
    as in 10th marks sheet ..
    in the passport application can i put my fathers name as
    First: Peethambara
    Surname: Rao S

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    1. Hello Mr. Pawar,

      Thank you for writing on my blog, I appreciate your time.

      You have to write Peethambara Rao (First Name) & S (at the place of Surname - expand it if you have it on any of your documentary proofs)

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya

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  70. hi chaitanya,
    i hav an indian bank account on my present address frm past 5 years...but i hav not been doin any transactions frm past 1 year....can i use my bank passbook as an present address proof...other than my colg bonifide and bank passbook i dont hav any present address proof...
    plz tell me wt to do in this case..

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    1. Hello Swetha,

      Thank you for writing on my blog, I appreciate your time.

      But sorry for the delay in my response, I was quite busy last weekend because of a family function.

      My suggestion for your would be to do a couple of transactions using your Indian Bank account now and then get the passbook updated from the last few transactions.

      Then you can use such updated passbook as a valid address proof document.

      Note:- Make sure that the address mentioned on your passbook is same as your current address.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  71. Hi, First of all Thanks, you are doing a great help to the needy by providing valuable info. Actually, i have got a verification certificate issued by a army officer but as they are not allowed to give the photocopy of their ID cards, i just got a service certificate from him. In the certificate, his present as well as permanent address is written and signed by another senior of army. Will it be valid?? Please enlighten me.

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    1. Dear Abhijeet,

      Welcome to my blog and appreciate your time.

      That should be a valid verification certificate (provided the rank of the Army Officer issued the Annexure F, is equivalent or above the Director/IPS level).

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  72. Dear Chaitanya,

    This is Vimal. In addition to what I have written on November 30. Please help me understand if I have an old Axis bank account for the last 3 years and if I updated it to chennai address would that help in applying for a passport in chennai ?

    your reply would be highly appreciated.

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    1. Dear Vimal,

      Thank you for visiting back my blog and sharing your thoughts, I really appreciate it.

      Absolutely yes, but make sure that Axis Bank authorities should just mention the date since you are operating the account with their bank.

      Note:- Your Chennai address should exactly match in both application as well as in Bank Passbook.

      All the very best.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.


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  73. Hi Chaitanya.

    I have read blog contents with your replies.
    Really greate job.

    I planned to apply for a new passport and registered in portal.My concern is with my Address proof. My native is in Nizamabad. 1.5 years back we stayed in a rented house in nizamabad.but after that we shifted to our own hose in the same city. 4 years back I hv got job in Chennai. Last month only i have got transfer from chennai to Hyderabad.(Presently i am staying in Hostel,hyderabad) Last 4 years i have stayed in Chennai.
    The follwing are the address proofs which i hv with me , but i think that are invalid.
    1.Having Salary(savings) a/c (Chennai branch)in
    ICICI with address in Nizamabad.(old address
    in nizamabad).
    2. Having Voter Id card with old address in
    Nizamabad.
    3. Having SBI account with current adderss in
    Nizamabad , but less than 1 year.
    4. having Electricity bills on current address,
    but with my father name.

    So could please guide me how to get my valid address proof and which is the suitable option.

    One more doubt: at the time of Police verification, when He calls me if i am not in my place what can i hv to tell him?
    Thank you.

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    1. Dear Prashanth,

      First of all, you need to decide on which address do you need your passport to be?

      You should then raise a request at your ICICI Bank for changing your address to your new address (in Nizambad), then you have to take one year bank statement along with a covering letter from them.

      These two documents (statement + covering letter) issued by the Bank Authorities would become valid address proof documents for applying passport.

      For police verification you have to be at your place, so coordinate with the police (verification officer) as per your availability to meet in person at your residence address. eg:- You can request him to meet you on Sunday, as you will be busy at your work (office) /college.

      All the very best.
      Chaitanya.

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  74. Hi chaitanya i've my bank statement just a question if the statement is an internet printed copy along with the covering letter with the bank seal of HDFC bank is it accepted as the proof of address.

    Regards
    Tabrez

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    1. Dear Tabrez,

      Generally both the documents needs to be issued by Bank Authorities only, online statement may not be considered by the PSK authorities (though you might have the covering letter issued by the Bank).

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  75. Thank you Chaitanya for ur immediate reply for my query.

    One more doubt.I hv taken icici a/c in chennai.Now branch is in chennai. but address is in nizamabad. Do I need to ask for change ' branch' too? or only current address change is enough?

    Appriciate ur reply.
    Thank you.

    Regards,
    Prashanth

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    1. Dear Prashanth,

      No need to change the branch details, only current address needs to be mentioned as Nizamabad.

      All the very best,
      Chaitanya.

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  76. hi

    wat about the age proof wat all documents should be produced apart from marks cards

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    1. If your date of birth is before 26th Jan 1989 then no need of age proof, otherwise Date of Birth Certificate is mandatory.

      Note: One can obtain DOB certificate through eSeva center.

      Apart from DOB certificate, Address Proof, SSC or above, Marriage Certificate (if married) are the required documents for applying passport.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  77. Hi sri

    Currently I am doing PG degree in Chennai . My doubt is , as a student What are the document I want to proceed them ? Is it necessary to provide Bonafide certificate ? Please help me out from this

    Regards
    Yukesh

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    1. Hello Yukesh,

      All you need for applying a fresh passport are:
      An Address Proof document
      Your Date of Birth Certificate (if your date of birth is after 26th Jan 1989)
      Your SSC Certificate (or above qualification certificate - for ECNR)
      Marriage Certificate (if married)

      Go through this link for more information on the documents required to be submitted, applying for fresh passport
      http://passportindia.gov.in/AppOnlineProject/docAdvisor/attachmentAdvFresh

      In case if you are unable to obtain any of the above documents then you might want to submit Bonafide Certificate.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  78. Hi
    Thanks for your valuable information

    Thanks & Regards
    Yukesh.J

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    1. Its my pleasure Yukesh,

      All the very best,
      Chaitanya Kumar Vummethala.

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  79. chaitanya sir great blog

    I have a account in SYNDICATE BANK and it has been active from 3 years and the problem is my passbook doesn't have a photograph and can i produce zerox copy of passbook as an address proof or do i have to get a cover letter from bank .

    or
    can i produce a bonified certificate from college as an address proof.
    i have taken appointment on 10th dec in manglore so please reply fast.
    and
    i am a engineer and my degree completion certifiacte hasn't came yet can i give course completion certificate for non ecr category.

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    1. Abhishek,

      I am really sorry for the delay, I was busy all these three days.

      Your passbook with up to date transactions (at least from the last one year) is a valid address proof document. All it should have is your name and address matching with your application. No need of having your photograph on it, also you need to produce the original passbook during your verification process at PSK.

      It is good to have the covering letter issued by the Bank Authorities, as well.

      SSC or Intermediate Certificate is also enough for ECNR. But provide all other marks sheets along with them.

      I am really sorry for the delayed response.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  80. great to help others,appreciate

    i am planning to go for my wife passport
    she have

    ssc certificate
    dob certificate
    bank stmt with joint acct of husband and wife name

    does she need
    affidavit annexure-D?
    copy of change of name in news papers?

    i have my passport with her name on it
    but address is old( thinking better to not show it), pls suggest on this

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    1. Its my pleasure, friend.

      Thank you for your appreciation.

      My suggestion for you would be to go for change of address in your passport too (re-issue by enclosing your latest address proof doc) which will hardly take 15 days, in such case even your wife will get the passport very soon by submitting the below documents:

      1) SSC Certificate for ECNR
      2) DOB Certificate
      3) Marriage Certificate (or) Annexure "D"

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    2. can we submit both appl in a single appointment?
      pls clarify

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    3. No, you have to submit separate applications - but at the same time.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  81. hi sir..i am dng my b-tech final year.. i do not have any bank a\c or any address proof but i do need a passport 4 my ielts exam wich is in jan 1st week.. i booked a slot 2 wich is on tuesday 2pm.. i thot of keeping any of d proof of my dad's but came 2 know its not helpful.. so am worried.. can u pls suggest me some way through wich i can get my passport.. can i use my dad's bank a\c.. pls help m.. am awaiting 4 ur reply..

    thanking u sir...

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    1. I think you have to open a joint account with your dad's existing bank account and then take the bank statement along with covering letter (mentioning the exact address as the one you have mentioned on your application) from the bank authorities.

      This would become your address proof document.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  82. Respected Mr.Chaitanya Sir,
    My Name is Rajesh from Andhra Pradesh. I Am Recently (1 Month Before) Shifted to New House. I Have all Address and ID Proofs of My Old House Both are Rented House and New Address is Beside of My Old Address in the Same Line in My Street.

    Old Address Documents (Living Last 5 Years in Rented House):
    1. Aadhaar Card
    2. Voter ID Card
    3. MRO Residence Certificate for Passport Purpose only Issued by Meeseva Centre.
    4. State Bank of India Passbook and 1 Year Statement without Covering Letter.
    5. PAN Card

    I Have No Any Address and ID Proof of My New Address (Recently 1 Month Shifted to New House)
    Please Sir Help Me as Soon as Possible.I want Print my Old Address in My Passport.
    2 witness for Police Verification Mention in my Beside of New House or Old House.

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    1. Dear Rajesh,

      If your new address is not permanent (Own house), then you can just mention your old address in your application. Also the witnesses may be your new house/old house neighbors (as both the houses are in the same lane).

      All the very best!
      Chaitanya Kumar Vummethala.

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  83. Hi Mr.Chaitanya,

    Really appreciate your good work!
    Request you to help me with my query.

    I have lost my passport in Bangalore 6 months back. The address in my old passport is of Bhubaneswar, however, currently i don't hold any address proof to re-apply using the same address.
    Currently I am residing in Bangalore and I have two bank accounts:

    i) SBI (address in passbook is updated as Hyderabad, but all the transactions are of bangalore). it is a salary account and salary credit used to happen from hyd. but all debits and withdrawals are in bangalore. The account is 11 months old)
    ii) HDFC (current address is bangalore, which I have updated 3 months back and most transactions are of bangalore. The account is also one year old)

    Please let me know which account I should use as an address proof? I am also assuming that I can use my PAN card/DL as my ID proof. Moreover Is it possible to obtain tatkal service for lost passport?

    Looking forward eagerly to hear from you soon.

    Thanks,
    Chak

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    1. Hello Mr. Chak,

      As a first step you have to lodge a police complaint and take an FIR from Bangalore (where you have actually lost your passport) then you can use either of the above bank statements by changing the address to your current (Bangalore) address (by raising a request to your bank).

      ID proof is not required for passport application.

      For more details, visit the nearest PSK.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  84. I am applying for a passport renewal alongwith fresh passport for my wife and kid. I am living in a rental house in Ghaziabad since December 2012. I am wondering which address proof should work for me - Could you please suggest ?

    1. Voter ID, Bank Statements have my native address. I got them changed when I went to USA.

    2. Postpaid Mobile Bills, Photon Bills have my office address as taken under corporate plans

    3. Old Passport has my college address :(

    4. I have a gas connection in Ghaziabad. It was transferred from another agency to the current one in March 2012. Original Cylinder Issue document contains my old address. When I got the connection transferred, they just put the new consumer number on this document (not the new address). I have the small size receipt of the cylinder delivery which contains my new address (Will that be sufficient ? Since December 2011, I got my first cylinder delivered in March 2012)

    5. Work in a private MNC, I guess address proof provided on company letter is not accepted at PSK

    Could you please provide any suggestions ?

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    1. Dear Hemant,

      Your case is little complicated, but as per my understanding Dec'12 is your typo mistake.

      All the above mentioned documents are not valid address proofs, except that of the gas connection papers for applying passport. Even in this document if the address is not mentioned correctly then it is invalid.

      However I hope you must be maintaining a bank account from the last one year (in India) in such case - go through my post above link pasted below:
      http://chaitanyakumarv.blogspot.in/2011/12/address-proof-for-applying-passport-at.html
      to know how to use it as a valid address proof document for applying passport.

      On a different note, if you have a marriage certificate then your wife's and kid's application would become more easy. All she need to do is open a joint account with your bank account and then can use the statement along with a covering letter (as mentioned on my post above) as a valid address proof.

      Note: - You should also include your wife's name in your passport for future reference.

      All the very best.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  85. Hello Mr. Chaitanya

    Hope to get some help regarding my query.

    I applied for passport few days back and it is kept on hold (Status shows 'your application is pending for data entry') on the ground that my add proof documents(voter id n bank account) are not 1 yr old. the fact is i lost my original voter id and had applied for duplicate and was issued few months back. this issue was addressed to the passport officer but he wasn't willing to accept my statement.

    What can be done in this case as i dont have any other docs for add proof as mentioned in the clause. will a letter from gazetted officer be applicable?

    Also i want to know if PSK will keep my application on hold without cancelling till March 2013 which by that time my bank account would be 1 yr old.

    Your valuable suggestion would be appreciated.

    Thanks
    Mia

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    1. Dear Friend,

      As expected by you, even I would suggest you to wait for another few months for your bank account to be a valid address proof document.

      Don't worry even if your application gets expire then, you can re-apply once again with fresh application.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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    2. Hi I want to apply for a fresh passport but I am having difficulty in producing address proof -because my voter ID has my name printed wrongly.
      - I have a bank account in sbi but the address on it is of my college.
      So,can I transfer my sbi account to my current place and than use it as address proof? Or after transferring the account the duration should be of 1 year.
      please reply soon.

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    3. Dear Akhil,

      Please read my reply to your latest comment.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  86. Hi I want to apply for a fresh passport but I am having difficulty in producing address proof -because my voter ID has my name printed wrongly.
    - I have a bank account in sbi but the address on it is of my college.
    So,can I transfer my sbi account to my current place and than use it as address proof? Or after transferring the account the duration should be of 1 year.
    Apart from that what else do I need from bank?

    please reply soon.

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    1. Dear Akhil,

      You can absolutely change the address in your SBI account. Upon request for the same, SBI would change your old address to your current address in their records - based on any of the address proof such as Electricity Bill etc.,

      Then immediately after one day from such request, you can again request for one year bank statement along with a covering letter from SBI for the purpose of applying passport.

      In case if you can get a new passbook with the updated address on it, then the updated passbook with all one year transactions in it would be a valid address proof document.

      All the very best,
      Chaitanya Kumar Vummethala

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  87. Thanks a lot for your help........ I also have a small query related to bank...
    - Does the account number changes after transferring it to another location within a same state(In case of SBI)?
    - And what's the time taken during this processing appox.?

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