Police Verification for Passport in India

• The police verification process for an Indian passport in India is an important process.
• During the process, local police visit the applicant's given address to verify their identity, address, and background, and also to check for any criminal records.
• The Police also confirms whether the person is alive or dead, or someone else is trying to obtain a passport fraudulently.
• This process ensures that the applicant has no past or present criminal record and resides at the mentioned address.

Police Verification Process

Note: The Police Verification process is the same as for Passport and Police Clearance Certificate.

• Submission of application form at the passport office:-
  • After completing the biometric and document verification at the passport office, the police verification process begins.
  • An email regarding the initiation of a police verification request is sent to the applicant's registered email address.
• Verification request sent to police:-
  • In the police verification process, the passport officer sends the applicant's request direct to the Senior Superintendent of Police, who then forwards it to the LIU (Local Intelligence Unit) / or the relevant Police Station.
  • Regarding this, the applicant is also informed by email.
• Investigation by LIU Police Officer:-
  • LIU (Local Intelligence Unit) Police contact the applicant and inform them that they are visiting for the verification process.
  • The officer then visits the applicant's address to verify their documents, identity, and criminal backgrounds.
• Report prepared by LIU police officer:-
  • After the verification, the LIU officer submits the report to the RPO (Regional Passport Office).
  • If the report is positive, the Regional Passport Officer initiates the request for the printing of a passport.
  • If the report is negative, the Regional Passport Officer stops passport printing until the applicant visits the RPO (Regional Passport Office) with a valid reason. After clarification, the LIU again conducts the police verification process.

Documents Required for Police Verification

• Applicant's photo file from the passport office.
• Aadhaar Card/Voter ID/Driving License (Proof of Identity and Address)
• Bank Passbook/electricity/water bill (address proof)
• PAN Card/Birth Certificate or 10th Marksheet (Proof of Date of Birth)
• Old passport (in case of renewal)

Time Taken for Police Verification

Usually, the Police verification process takes around 7 to 8 days.

Reasons for rejection of Police Verification

• If you failed to disclose the existing criminal record.
• If you are not residing at the address provided.
• If you are not available during the police visit.
• If you provide wrong or fake documents.
• If you misbehave with the police officers.
• If you submitted wrong information on the application.

Police Verification Status Accepted/Rejected

• Police verification status can be checked by logging in to the online Passport Seva website. Both statuses can be found online.
• Government officers whose passports were issued before police verification need to visit the RPO (Regional Passport Office) to check if the verification report is positive or not.
• In case of a negative report, the RPO (Regional Passport Office) sends a letter to the applicant.

Tips to Avoid Police Verification Rejection

• Ensure all documents are complete and accurate.
• You should be present at home at the time of police verification.
• Avoid rude behaviour with police personnel.
• If your verification fails, schedule an appointment at the RPO to explain the reason and request re-verfication.