Out-of-Turn Passport Issuance under the Tatkaal Scheme

Applicants who need to obtain a passport urgently may apply under the Tatkaal Scheme, which allows expedited processing without the need to provide any proof of urgency. However, the following documentation and conditions must be met:

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🔹 (A) Application with Verification Certificate

To apply under the Tatkaal scheme, the applicant must submit the following:

• A Verification Certificate in the prescribed format (Annexure “F”)

• A Standard Affidavit as per Annexure “I”

• Applicable Tatkaal fees (in addition to the regular passport fee)

The Passport Issuing Authority reserves the right to verify the authenticity of the Verification Certificate directly with the issuing official.

🔸 Note: All passports issued under the Tatkaal scheme are subject to post-police verification.

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🔹 (B) Alternative Option – Submission of 3 Valid Documents

Applicants not submitting a Verification Certificate may still apply under the Tatkaal Scheme by submitting:

• Any three (3) documents from the list below
  (📌 At least one must be a photo identity document, and at least one must be from categories (a) to (i))

• A Standard Affidavit (Annexure “I”) on non-judicial stamp paper, duly attested by a Notary

✅ Acceptable Documents (any 3 required)

(a) Elector’s Photo Identity Card (EPIC)
(b) Government/PSU/Local Body/Public Ltd. Co. Photo ID Card
(c) SC/ST/OBC Certificates
(d) Freedom Fighter Identity Card
(e) Arms Licence
(f) Property Documents (e.g., Patta, Registered Sale Deeds)
(g) Ration Card
(h) Pension Documents (Ex-servicemen/Widow/Old Age, etc.)
(i) Railway Identity Card
(j) PAN Card (Income Tax Identity)
(k) Bank/Kisan/Post Office Passbook
(l) Student ID Card from a Recognized Institution
(m) Driving Licence
(n) Birth Certificate under the RBD Act
(o) Gas Connection Bill

📌 Note: All documents must be submitted in original along with self-attested photocopies.

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📥 Download All Required Annexure Formats:
👉 https://www.passportindia.gov.in/psp

This page includes downloadable PDF formats for:

• Annexure “F” – Verification Certificate

• Annexure “I” – Standard Affidavit

• And all other applicable annexures (A to “M”)

✅ These formats are required for passport applications under various categories including Tatkaal, minor applicants, name changes, and more.