Passport application status
Check your own passport application free on the official Passport Seva website with your file number and date of birth.
Free on the official page. Your own numbers only. We have no automated link to any government portal, use no private data services, and never store the result.
What you need
- Your own file number. It is printed at the top right of the acknowledgement letter you got at the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK, the passport office where you gave your papers and photo).
- Your date of birth, exactly as you wrote it in the form.
What to do on the official page
- Open the Passport Seva website (the button on this page).
- Click 'Track Application Status'. If the site sends you to the new Passport Seva portal, look for the same link there.
- Choose the application type, for example 'Passport/PCC/GEP/Surrender Certificate', as you applied.
- Type your 'File Number' and 'Date of Birth'. Type the picture code (captcha) if asked. Click 'Track Status'.
- Read the status on the screen. Find it in the list below to see what it means.
- If it shows a Speed Post number, type it in the 'Track' box on indiapost.gov.in to see where your passport is.
What the result means
The portal shows: No record found, or invalid file number.
It means: A letter or digit is wrong, the date of birth does not match, or you chose a different application type.
What to do next: Copy the file number exactly from your acknowledgement letter. Type the date of birth as in the form. Try again.
The portal shows: Your application is under review at the Regional Passport Office.
It means: The RPO (Regional Passport Office, the main passport office for your area) is checking your papers.
What to do next: Wait and check again after a few days. Keep your phone on. Read every SMS and email from Passport Seva.
The portal shows: Police verification pending, or police verification initiated.
It means: Your file went to the police station for your address. A police officer will check your address and details.
What to do next: Stay reachable at your address. Keep your original papers ready to show. The police verification is free. Do not pay anyone for it.
The portal shows: Police verification report received, clear.
It means: The police found no problem. The passport office can now finish your passport.
What to do next: Nothing to do. Check again after a few days for 'granted' or 'printed'.
The portal shows: Police verification report is not clear, and the application is under review.
It means: The police report has a problem, such as an address not found or a detail that does not match.
What to do next: Watch for an SMS or letter from the passport office. Do what it asks. You can call the free helpline 1800-258-1800 with your file number.
The portal shows: Passport application has been granted, or passport printed. You will get an SMS or email when it is dispatched.
It means: Your passport is approved. It is being printed, or is ready to be handed to India Post.
What to do next: Wait for the dispatch message with the Speed Post number. Check again after a few days.
The portal shows: Passport has been dispatched via Speed Post, with a tracking number.
It means: Your passport is on its way to the address in your form.
What to do next: Track it free on indiapost.gov.in. Stay at home or tell your family. The postman may ask for an ID before handing it over.
The portal shows: Passport delivery status is 'Returned Undelivered'. Please contact the Regional Passport Office.
It means: The post could not give it to you, for example nobody was home or the address was not found. It went back to the passport office.
What to do next: Contact your Regional Passport Office. Ask to send it again, and take proof of your current address.
Frequently asked questions
Is tracking my passport status free?
Yes. Tracking on Passport Seva, the helpline 1800-258-1800 and India Post tracking are free. You pay only the official passport fee, on Passport Seva itself. Never pay an agent just to see your status.
Where do I find my file number?
At the top right of the acknowledgement letter you got when you left the Passport Seva Kendra. It is also in the SMS sent after your visit. Copy it letter by letter.
How long does police verification take?
It depends on your local police station. It is often a few weeks. Stay at your address and keep your phone on, so the officer can reach you.
Can I check someone else's passport application?
No. This page is only for your own application, with your own file number and date of birth.
Can FormSathi check it for me?
There is no paid help for this check. It needs no code on your phone and takes a minute, so you can do it yourself free.
How do I check my passport status with the file number?
On Passport Seva click 'Track Application Status', type your 'File Number' and 'Date of Birth', type the picture code (captcha) if asked, and click 'Track Status'. This is free and needs no OTP (a one-time code sent by SMS).
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Updated: 2026-10-25