Police Verification process for Indian Passport in India is an important process.
Police verification process involves the local police visiting your given address to verify your identity, address and background and also to check your criminal records.
The police verification process ensures that the applicant has no previous or present criminal record and resides at the mentioned address.
Joint Declaration in lieu of Marriage Certificate (Annexure "J")
Annexure J is a signed joint photo declaration in lieu of a marriage certificate, used if one of the parties does not have a marriage certificate Or if the spouse's name is not added in the old passport, then a joint declaration has to be given in its place through Annexure J. A joint photo of the couple is attached to it, and it is necessary for both of them to come on the day of the appointment.
Ministry of External Affairs started Passport Seva Project with an objective to modernize the passport issuance process in India. Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) is an office under MEA which are responsible to accept and process passport applications in India.
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of Government of India is the passport issuing authority in India. Passport to Indian Citizens will be issued under Passport Act, 1967. Indian Passport is an official government document which serves as an Identity Proof and a document to travel for Indian Citizens. Passport is mandatorily required for those people who are travelling abroad for tourism, education, pilgrimage, business purpose, medical and family visit. Passport allows citizen of India to enter and exit foreign countries and it also confirms the citizenship status of a traveler.
What is Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) and Why it is needed for Passport?
PCC stands for Police Clearance Certificate which is an official and government document. Indian Passport Authority itself issued the Police Clearance Certificate for applicants. Only Indian Passport holders are eligible to apply for PCC Certificate.
