An irreplaceable document like a passport serves as an important proof of identification and enables your international trips. The validity of a passport is generally 10 years, but you may need to get a passport reissued due to other reasons, such as running out of pages or updating or correcting your name on the passport. Here, you can learn about how to apply for reissue of passport, the required documents, and more.

A reissue of a passport is simply the reissuing of a new and/or updated passport to the passport holder. Some people confuse the reissue of passport with passport renewal. Passport renewal is done to extend the validity of your current passport if it has not been damaged, and you can apply for this within 1 year of expiration.

Any passport holder can get their passport reissued in the following cases:

1. You have lost your passport and can't seem to find it. In such cases, you will be required to submit a copy of a FIR with your application for passport reissue.
2. Your passport has been damaged or disfigured quite significantly, rendering it useless. Having even minor damages to your passport, such as a worn-out cover, may cause delays or troubles at the immigration checkpoints.
3. You have exhausted all pages on the passport booklet, and there is not enough space for any new entries.
4. You need to change your personal details in the passport, such as name, residential address, and spouse's name, for accuracy.
5. Your passport is nearing its expiration, or it has already expired. Since Indian passports usually have a validity of 10 years in case of adults and 5 years in case of minors, you need to apply for passport reissue within 1 year before or after the expiration date to enjoy international travel.

Here is the step-by-step guide that you can follow to know how to reissue passport online:

1. Register yourself on the Passport Seva Online Portal and create an account. If you already have registered, you can skip this step.
2. Login to the Passport Seva Online Portal using your login credentials.
3. Select the 'Apply for Fresh Passport/Reissue of Passport' option under the 'Passport Type' tab.
4. Select your reason for passport reissue and select the type of application. Select 'Normal' if you have plenty of time to get your documents sorted before the travel date and 'Tatkal' if you need your passport urgently.
5. After selecting the booklet type, click on 'Next>>'.
6. Fill in your personal details, family details, and present residential address, and keep saving your details after each step.
7. Verify the details shown on the preview of your new passport and fill the self-declaration section with relevant documents. You can also use Digi Locker at this stage.
8. Preview your application form for passport reissue, pay the fee, and schedule the appointment.

You are required to visit the Passport Seva Kendra near you with all the required documents (original documents and their photocopies) on the scheduled appointment date to complete the process.

If you are unsure of how to go about filling out the passport reissue form online, you can follow the steps mentioned below to complete your application process:

1. Visit the Passport Seva Online Portal and navigate to the 'Forms and Affidavits' section on the web page.
2. Download the 'Reissue of Passport' form and the Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) form from this website and take a printout of them. You are recommended to make an extra copy in case you make a mistake while filling out the forms.
3. Fill in the form carefully, attach a copy of all the required documents, and submit it at your nearest Passport Seva Kendra. Make sure to bring all the original documents for verification as well.

Here is a list of documents that you will be required to submit along with your re-issuance application form:

• Proof of identity (such as Aadhar card or driving license)
• Proof of age (such as the 10th mark-sheet or birth certificate)
• Proof of address (such as Aadhar card or utility bills)
• Photocopies of the first and last pages of your existing passport booklet if it is not lost (copy of the FIR in case the current passport is missing)
• Original passport (if it is not misplaced)
• Appointment application receipt in case of online application as proof of application fee

Please note that all the photocopies of documents that you submit must be self-attested.

Depending on individual circumstances, you may or may not be required to go through a police verification. For example, once you have successfully completed the application process, you may be required to go through a police verification process if you wish to change your personal details.

With the help of your account on the Passport Seva Online Portal, you can easily track the status of your reissue application; just follow the steps mentioned below:

1. Visit the Passport Seva Online Portal.
2. Click on the 'Track Application Status' option from the side menu.
3. Select the type of application and enter your credentials (date of birth and file number).
4. Proceed by clicking on 'Track Status' to see the status of your passport reissue application.

Alternatively, you can also use the following methods to track the status of your application:

1. Login to the mPassport Seva application and enter your credentials to access the details of your application.
2. Send a text message to 9704100100 with 'STATUS (file number)' to get details about the status of your application.
3. Dial the customer care number-18002581800-to enquire about the status of your application between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. to connect to an interactive, automated voice response system.

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A. It can take about 7-10 days for Tatkal passport re-issuance and about 15-30 days for the reissue of a normal passport, but the exact timeline may vary.

A. You have to submit your older passport at the Passport Seva Kendra if it is not lost or stolen for passport reissue.

A. You can download the passport reissue form from the Passport Seva Online Portal or submit your application online on the portal itself.

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