Know your Police Station for Passport

FAQs on Know your Police Station for Passport

• What is the purpose of police verification for a passport application?

  Police verification is needed that the passport is granted to the correct person and to prevent fraudulent applications.

• How do I find my local police station for my passport?

  You can find the local police station near your location on the Passport Seva website. 

• Can I apply for a passport if I have lived at two separate residences in the last year?

  Yes, you can obtain a passport by providing proof of both homes. Both addresses will be verified by the police.

• How long does it take for the passport to be issued after police verification?

  Your passport ought to be issued by the passport office in three working days (PVR) following the police's submission of a "Recommendation" Police Verification Report. Please be aware that one of the three days does not include the day you receive the report.

• What are pre-verification and post-verification?

  If the police verification is done before the issuance of a passport, it is called pre-verification. Post-verification is when the passport is granted first, followed by police verification.

• Is it possible to avoid police verification under the Tatkal scheme?

  The passport office makes the decision on police verification. If the documentation criteria are fulfilled under the Tatkal scheme, police verification will not be done. Otherwise, police verification may be done after issuance of the passport.

• How can I track my passport after police verification?

  There are four different ways to track your passport after police verification First, you can visit the Passport Seva Portal or you can use your toll-free number 1800 258 1800 or you can use mPassport Seva mobile app or you send SMS to 'STATUS FILE NUMBER' to 9704 100 100. 

• Is passport dispatched without police verification?

  The passport cannot be issued to the applicant without police verification. However, if you apply for the passport under the Tatkaal scheme, you will receive the passport after the police verification. 

• How long should I wait for police verification for passport?

  You need to wait at least three days for the police verification procedure for passport. 

• What are the documents needed for police verification?

  The documents that are needed for police verification are Permanent Account Number (PAN) card, Aadhar card, driving license, birth certificate, Std.10 pass certificate, etc.