If you’re applying for a reissue of your Indian passport because your place of birth (POB) needs to be updated, it’s important to know the exact documents required — especially when the new place of birth is within the same state.This guide provides a complete list of the mandatory and conditional documents you’ll need to submit for smooth passport reissue processing.
Change Place of Birth in Indian Passport
- ✅ When Do You Need to Reissue Your Passport?
- 📋 List of Documents Required for Passport Reissue (Change in Place of Birth Within the Same State)
- 🧾 Detailed Explanation of Each Document
- 📌 Important Tips
✅ When Do You Need to Reissue Your Passport?
A passport reissue is required when there are significant changes to your personal details or passport particulars — including:
- Change in place of birth
- Change of name or signature
- Change of address
- Exhaustion of passport pages
- Expired or about-to-expire passport
In this post, we focus on the specific case of a change in Place of Birth (POB) within the same state.
📋 List of Documents Required for Passport Reissue (Change in Place of Birth Within the Same State)
Below is the official list of documents required as per the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) guidelines.
| Document Code | Document(s) | Mandatory (M) / Optional (O) / Conditional (C) |
|---|---|---|
| 8017 | Old Passport in original with self-attested photocopy of the first two and last two pages, including ECR/Non-ECR page (previously ECNR), observation page (if any) made by the Passport Issuing Authority, and validity extension page (if any) for short-validity passports. | M |
| 8015 | Documentary proof for any one of the Non-ECR (previously ECNR) categories. (Check the list of accepted Non-ECR documents below.) | M |
| 8053 | Affidavit stating the reason for change in Place of Birth. | M |
| 8080 | Proof of Place of Birth. | M |
🧾 Detailed Explanation of Each Document
1. Old Passport (Document Code: 8017)
You must submit your current or expired passport in original along with self-attested photocopies of:
- First two and last two pages
- ECR/Non-ECR (ECNR) page
- Observation page (if applicable)
- Validity extension page (if any)
This helps the Passport Office verify your identity and previous passport details.
2. Non-ECR Proof (Document Code: 8015)
If you fall under the Non-ECR category, you need to provide valid documentary proof such as:
- Degree certificate (graduate and above)
- Income Tax return statement
- Government employee ID card
This ensures your passport is issued under the correct ECR/Non-ECR category.
3. Affidavit for Change in Place of Birth (Document Code: 8053)
You must provide an affidavit explaining the reason for change in your place of birth.
This affidavit should be notarized and clearly state:
- The old place of birth as per your current passport
- The correct/new place of birth
- The reason for the correction
4. Proof of Place of Birth (Document Code: 8080)
Valid proof of place of birth documents include:
- Birth Certificate issued by a Municipal Authority or Registrar of Births & Deaths
- School Transfer Certificate (showing place of birth)
- PAN card or other valid government documents (where applicable)
Make sure the new place of birth is within the same state as the previous one to avoid additional documentation requirements.
📌 Important Tips
- All documents must be self-attested.
- Originals must be produced at the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) for verification.
- Ensure your affidavit is recent and matches your application details exactly.
- Use the Passport Seva Online Portal to fill in your application and schedule an appointment.
Changing your place of birth on your passport is a straightforward process if all mandatory documents are correctly submitted. By preparing the required documents — especially your old passport, Non-ECR proof, affidavit, and place of birth proof — you can ensure a hassle-free passport reissue experience.
For the latest updates, always refer to the official Passport Seva website.