Significant modifications have been made to passport regulations by the Ministry of External Affairs, particularly with regard to the authorized documentation for proving one's date of birth.
Adults and children are now subject to different regulations.
New Passport Requirements for Proof of Date of Birth
A notification detailing the acceptable documents to be used as proof of date of birth when applying for a passport has been released by the Ministry of External Affairs. Applications will no longer be accepted if they include any additional materials.
For Kids Born on october 1, 2023, or Later
Only one document will be approved for children born on or after this date:
Birth Certificate issued by the Registrar of Births and Deaths, Municipal Corporation, or any other authority authorized under the Births and Deaths Registration Act, 1969.
For Individuals Born Before october 1, 2023
Applicants born before this date can submit any one of the following documents as proof of date of birth:
Birth Certificate issued by the Registrar of Births and Deaths, Municipal Corporation, or any authorized authority under the Births and Deaths Registration Act, 1969.
Transfer Certificate or school Leaving Certificate issued by a recognized school, or Matriculation Certificate issued by a recognized educational board that mentions the applicant's date of birth.
PAN Card issued by the Income Tax Department containing the applicant's date of birth.
Service Record or Pay Pension Order (applicable only for government employees), verified or certified by the officer in charge of administration in the relevant ministry or department.
Driving License issued by the Transport Department of the respective State government with the applicant's date of birth.
Election Photo Identity Card (Voter ID) issued by the election commission of india with the applicant's date of birth.
Policy Bond issued by the life insurance corporation (LIC) of india or any public insurance company that includes the date of birth of the policyholder.
Whether applying for a new passport or renewing an existing one, the Ministry of External Affairs has made it clear that there is only one official method. The official website is the only way to submit the application. Other than the new birth certificate criteria, no other passport-related regulations have changed as of yet.
By ensuring that only legally recognized documents are used to verify the date of birth, these new regulations streamline and safeguard the passport application process.
Adults and children are now subject to different regulations.
New Passport Requirements for Proof of Date of Birth
A notification detailing the acceptable documents to be used as proof of date of birth when applying for a passport has been released by the Ministry of External Affairs. Applications will no longer be accepted if they include any additional materials.
For Kids Born on october 1, 2023, or Later
Only one document will be approved for children born on or after this date:
Birth Certificate issued by the Registrar of Births and Deaths, Municipal Corporation, or any other authority authorized under the Births and Deaths Registration Act, 1969.
For Individuals Born Before october 1, 2023
Applicants born before this date can submit any one of the following documents as proof of date of birth:
Birth Certificate issued by the Registrar of Births and Deaths, Municipal Corporation, or any authorized authority under the Births and Deaths Registration Act, 1969.
Transfer Certificate or school Leaving Certificate issued by a recognized school, or Matriculation Certificate issued by a recognized educational board that mentions the applicant's date of birth.
PAN Card issued by the Income Tax Department containing the applicant's date of birth.
Service Record or Pay Pension Order (applicable only for government employees), verified or certified by the officer in charge of administration in the relevant ministry or department.
Driving License issued by the Transport Department of the respective State government with the applicant's date of birth.
Election Photo Identity Card (Voter ID) issued by the election commission of india with the applicant's date of birth.
Policy Bond issued by the life insurance corporation (LIC) of india or any public insurance company that includes the date of birth of the policyholder.
Whether applying for a new passport or renewing an existing one, the Ministry of External Affairs has made it clear that there is only one official method. The official website is the only way to submit the application. Other than the new birth certificate criteria, no other passport-related regulations have changed as of yet.
By ensuring that only legally recognized documents are used to verify the date of birth, these new regulations streamline and safeguard the passport application process.
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