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Let’s say Ravi, a 28-year-old software engineer from Pune, applied for a passport on 1st March 2025. He received his 15-digit file number, PN1234567890123, and used his date of birth (02/08/1996) to track the status online. On 10th March, the tracker showed
“Police Verification Pending.”
Immediately, Ravi contacted his local police station. By acting early, the officer conducted the verification on 12th March. The portal updated to “Passport Printing Started” on 15th March, and by 18th March, Ravi had his new passport in hand, just 17 days after applying.
This real-life story shows how tracking your passport status can help you avoid delays, fix problems quickly, and confidently make travel plans. Whether you're applying for a new passport, a renewal, or a reissue, knowing how to monitor the process can save you time, stress, and even missed flights.
When you apply for a passport in India, the Passport Seva system performs several steps:
Process | What It Involves |
Document Check | |
Police Verification | Local police confirm your identity & address |
Printing & Dispatch | The passport is printed and sent via Speed Post |
Delays can happen at any stage. For example:
Example: Anjali, a 35-year-old teacher from Lucknow, applied for renewal on 3rd April 2025. On 6th April, she noticed “Document Pending – Aadhaar Unreadable.” She re-uploaded it on the same day. Without tracking, she might have waited needlessly.
Before checking your passport status, keep these three things ready:
Item | Details |
File Number | 15-digit ID (e.g., PN1234567890123) on the receipt |
Date of Birth | Format: DD/MM/YYYY (e.g., 15/09/1995) |
Ravi entered:
DOB: 02/08/1996
He instantly saw his status on the Passport Seva site.
Here’s what each status means when tracking:
Stage | Meaning |
Application Submitted | Your form was received |
Document Verification | Passport officials are checking your documents |
Police Verification |
Ali, from Hyderabad, applied on 2nd May 2025. The portal showed:
Steps:
Example: Arun, a 40-year-old from Bhopal, submitted his application on 5th April. On 12th April, the tracker showed “Police Verification Initiated.” He took documents to the police station and completed them by 14th April.
Steps:
Example: Meera, a student from Chennai, applied on 9th April 2025. She got a notification on 16th April: “Passport Dispatched via EE123456789IN.” Her Speed Post tracking showed delivery on 18th April.
Format:
For SMS alerts (e.g., 9876543210) |
Local police are checking your address |
Passport Printing | The passport is being printed |
Passport Dispatched | It’s sent via Speed Post |
Passport Delivered | The passport has reached you |
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Send to: 9704100100
Example:
STATUS PN1234567890123
Ramesh got: “Police Verification Completed. Passport in Printing.”
Note: SMS charges (₹1–₹3) may apply depending on your network.
Region | Contact Number |
Jammu & Kashmir | 040-66720567 |
North-East India | 040-66720581 |
Carry:
The counter staff will check and explain your status. If needed, they will guide you on the next steps.
After printing, your passport is sent via India Post Speed Post.
Steps:
Or visit: www.indiapost.gov.in
Example: Sakshi, from Jaipur, saw her Speed Post ID: EE123456789IN on 21st May. Using India Post, she tracked it reaching her home on 23rd May.
Steps:
Example: Vinay, from Kolkata, saw “Pending with Police Station” on 8th May. He called the police station, and they verified him by 10th May, avoiding delays.
If you’ve misplaced the file number:
Steps:
Note: Works best within 5–7 days of applying
Application Type | Time Taken |
Normal – New | 30–45 days |
Reissue (No Verification) | 7 working days |
Reissue (With Police) | 30 working days |
Tatkaal Passport | 1–3 working days |
Actual timing depends on the city, police response, and public holidays.
Steps to Resolve Delays:
Example: Priya’s application got stuck at “Under Review” for 10 days. She raised a grievance on the website. The issue was resolved within 3 days, and her passport was dispatched.
Checking your passport status is easier than ever. Whether online, via SMS, phone, or in person, you can always stay updated.
Knowing where your passport stands in the process helps you act quickly if needed and avoids unnecessary delays.
So, the next time you apply for a passport, don’t forget to track it regularly.
Q1. Can I track my passport using Aadhaar?
No, you must use your file number and date of birth.
Q2. Can I track someone else’s passport status?
Only if you have their file number and DOB.
Q3. My file number is lost. What should I do?
Log in to the Passport Seva account used to apply. You’ll find the file number there.
Q4. Can I track my child’s passport?
Yes, with their file number and DOB.
Q5. What does ‘Passport Printed’ mean?
Your passport has been approved and is being printed for dispatch.
