Passport renewal can be done in several situations:

• If the passport's validity has expired.
• If the passport is expiring soon (within the next 12 months).
• If the validity expired more than 3 years ago.
• If the passport is damaged or lost.
• If you want to update your details.
• If you want to change your name.
• If you want to add or change your spouse's name.

Passport Expired

• If your passport has expired, expired more than 3 years ago, or is about to expire within the next year, you can renew it by filling out an online application form on the Passport Seva Website.

Damaged Passport

• If the details mentioned in your passport are not readable or the photo is damaged, it may cause problems at immigration. To prevent this, you should apply for a passport renewal.

Lost Passport

• If you have lost your passport, you can apply for renewal.
• For this, file an FIR (First Information Report) at the nearest police station and obtain the GD number.
• If living abroad, report the loss to the Indian Embassy.

Changes in personal details

• If you want to update any details in your existing passport, such as name, birth date, address, gender, and others, you need to apply for renewal.
• To change your name (other than due to marriage, divorce, or re-marriage), you must provide a Gazette notification of the concerned state or a newspaper clipping
• The name change must be advertised in two newspapers (one in English and one in the local language)

Adding or Changing Spouse's name

• To add, remove, or change your spouse's name, you need to apply for a passport renewal.
• For this, you need to provide a marriage certificate or divorce certificate, as applicable.

Minor/Adult Passport Renewal

• Minor's passport remains valid for 5 years or until the minor turns 18, whichever is earlier.
• It must be renewed every 5 years or until the minor attains adulthood.
• PAN Card / Aadhaar Card photo must be updated.
   

Address Change

• To change the address in the passport, you need to apply for passport renewal, with the following acceptable documents: -
  • Water Bill
  • Telephone (landline or postpaid mobile bill)
  • Electricity Bill
  • Income Tax Assessment Order
  • Election Commission photo identity card
  • Proof of gas connection
  • Certificate from the employer of reputed companies on letterhead
  • Spouse's passport copy
  • Parents' passport copy (first and last page) in case of minors
  • Current address on Aadhaar card
  • Rent Agreement
  • Current bank account passbook with photo (only Scheduled Public Sector Banks, Scheduled Private Sector Indian Banks and Regional Rural Banks)

Provision of time for Passport Renewal

• Passport holders must renew their passports at least approximately 1 year or 6 months before expiry.
• Even if the passport holder renews his passport after expiry or after 1-3 years, the process remains the same.
• Minor's passport can be renewed every 5 years or when they turn 18, whichever is earlier.

Passport Renewal Process

• The passport renewal procedure is similar to applying for a New Passport, whose process is given as: -
  • Visit the Passport Seva Website.
  • Fill online form (for renewal)
  • After submitting the form, pay the Passport fees.
  • Schedule an appointment at the nearest passport office.
  • Carry all original and photocopy documents on the day of the appointment.
  • After successful police verification, the passport is delivered to your address through speed post.