In case of a lost or stolen passport, you need to obtain an affidavit from the court and file an FIR at the nearest Police Station. In the submitted FIR, the police officials will mention a GD Number, which is essential to reissue a lost passport. Based on this FIR and affidavit, you can apply for a re-issue of your passport. The application can be submitted online through the Passport Seva Portal.
Ques: Do I need to register a police complaint if I lost my passport?
Ans: Yes. You need to register an FIR (First Information Report) at the nearest police station.
Ques: What is the procedure to re-issue a lost or stolen passport?
Ans: First, you need to obtain an affidavit from the court. Then file an FIR at the nearest Police Station. Using this FIR, submit a passport reissue application online from the Passport Seva Portal. For reissuing a lost passport which is still valid, the fee of Rs 3,000/-, while for an expired but lost passport, the fee is Rs 1,500.
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