Can electricity bill be used as address proof for passport?

Names on the Identity proof and Address proof should match. For Water/Telephone/Electricity Bills as address proof – At least two bills should be submitted – one bill should be of previous year and one bill of the present year. 3.

What is acceptable proof of address?

Proof of address can be one of the following documents: Water, electricity, gas, telephone or Internet bill. Credit card bill or statement. Bank statement. Authorized change of address form.

Is Parents documents required for passport?

It is assumed that consent of both parents is available, unless specified. For minor applicants, present address proof document in the name of parent(s) can be submitted. It is advised to carry original and self-attested copies of parents passport to Passport Seva Kendra (PSK), in case parents possess passport.

Can I use gas bill as address proof?

“Utility bill which is not more than two months old of any service provider (electricity, telephone, postpaid mobile phone, piped gas, water bill)” for the limited purpose of proof of address are deemed to be Officially Valid Documents (OVDs) under ‘simplified measures’, RBI said in a notification.

Can I use my dad’s phone bill as proof of address?

You can always use your dad’s bills (telephone, electricity etc) as an address proof provided you give sufficient details to the passport authorities that the name of the person mentioned on the bill is your dad.

How can I get a passport with a telephone bill?

Also, the telephone bill must be in your name as given in your PP application or in the name of your parents whose parentage you claim in the PP. It will be better to first get Aadhar card updated in respect of the current address and then proceed ahead for obtaining passport by using the Aadhar card as the address proof.

What documents do I need to apply for a passport?

1. Address Proof, or residential proof, attested by government employees. 2. Most recent 4 Passport sized photographs. 3. License or Identification Card for example Government ID system Card which started in 2011. 4. Birth-Certificate, Caste Certificate, or 10th Mark-Sheet or a 12th Mark-Sheet which can proof your valid birth date. 5.

Why does my passport show a different address in different cities?

If your documents are showing a different address in the same city then your police verification may come negative or your passport could go undelivered back to the passport office. The best approach is to give proof of your current address or get your address updated on your aadhaar card and use that proof of your residential proof.