Passport · பாஸ்போர்ட்
Passport application and renewal in Thanjavur district
புதிய பாஸ்போர்ட், புதுப்பித்தல், தட்கல்
New passports, renewals, Tatkal applications, minors' passports and corrections. We fill the online form, check every document and book your Passport Seva Kendra appointment, so you go once and get it done.
Most passport applications are rejected or delayed for small reasons: a name spelt differently on two documents, a wrong address proof, or an answer on the form that does not match. Applications from Thanjavur district come under the Regional Passport Office in Tiruchirappalli, and you attend a Passport Seva Kendra or Post Office Passport Seva Kendra for your appointment.
We sit with you, check your documents for mismatches before anything is submitted, fill the application on the official Passport Seva portal and book the appointment. You leave with a clear list of originals to carry on the day.
What is included
Passport services
Fresh passport
New passports for adults and minors under the normal scheme.
Renewal / re-issue
Renewal when your passport is expiring or full, or re-issue with a change of address.
Tatkal passport
Faster processing for urgent travel, with the extra fee and documents Tatkal needs.
Corrections and changes
Change of name, address, spouse name or other personal details.
Lost or damaged passport
Re-issue after loss or damage, including the police report you need.
Police verification guidance
What to expect at the police verification and which documents to keep ready.
Checklist
Documents usually needed
Fees and the list of accepted documents are published on the official Passport Seva website (passportindia.gov.in). We always apply only through that official portal.
- Proof of date of birth (birth certificate, school certificate or other accepted proof)
- Proof of address (Aadhaar, bank passbook with photo, electricity bill, etc.)
- Old passport and self-attested copies of its first and last pages, for renewals
- For minors: both parents' passports or ID and the required annexure
- For Tatkal: the additional identity documents and annexure required by the passport office
How it works
Four simple steps, one team with you the whole way
- 01
Tell us your plan
Walk in or message us on WhatsApp with what you need.
- 02
Get a clear checklist
We confirm what applies to you and list the documents, in Tamil or English.
- 03
We prepare & submit
Forms, bookings and paperwork done and double-checked.
- 04
Updates until done
We keep you posted on WhatsApp until it is complete.
Questions
Passport services: frequently asked questions
Something else? Ask us on WhatsApp. We reply during office hours.
Which passport office covers Thanjavur district?
Passport applications from Thanjavur district are handled by the Regional Passport Office, Tiruchirappalli. You attend your appointment at the Passport Seva Kendra or Post Office Passport Seva Kendra shown when you book.
What is the difference between normal and Tatkal?
Tatkal is processed faster for urgent travel and costs more (an extra Tatkal fee on top of the normal fee). Read our guide on normal vs Tatkal passports in Tamil Nadu for the details.
How long does a passport take?
A normal passport usually arrives within a few weeks after police verification; Tatkal is quicker. The time depends on the passport office and police verification in your area.
Can you apply for my passport without me?
We prepare and submit the online application with you, but you must attend the Passport Seva Kendra appointment in person for photo, fingerprints and document verification.
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