If you want to change your date of birth then apply for “Reissue of passport with change of DOB”.
This application should be submitted only in person and applicant will be interviewed by the Consular officer. However, ready passport with changed DOB can be collected at Counter or by mail.
Normally passport of 5 years validity is being issued in the case of minor and passport of 10 years validity is being issued in the case of an adult. Following is the requirement for the application of “Reissue of Passport for change of DOB”.
1. On-line application for “Reissue of Passport for change in DOB” (Please note that downloaded forms are no longer accepted)
Please go through carefully through the instructions given in the Tab “Passport on-line application procedure” and then click for Reissue of Passport on-line application below:
Duly filled and signed by the applicant (no column left blank) should be submitted. In case of those who can not sign, thumb Impression (Right Hand Thumb Impression for female and LHTI for male) should be provided.
2. Photographs
Six recent colour photographs of 2” x 2” against white background showing full frontal view of face. Out of these one photograph is to be pasted (do not staple this photo) on the first page of the application in the space provided for the purpose. Photographs with other than white background will not be accepted.
3. Existing original passport & copies of first three and last two pages of the passport and any other page containing Passport Office’s observation should be provided.
4. Proof of residence:
Any two of the following i.e. copy of utility bill (phone bill /electricity bill) or Driving License or Lease Deed (of residence) etc. where your USA address is clearly mentioned should be provided.
5. Visa Status:
Copy of Permanent Resident Card (both sides) or Employment authorization card or copy of page showing H1 / H4, J1/J2, L1/L2, F1/F2 etc. visa should be enclosed.
6. Fees:
For Passport: US$ 40/-
Reference Fees: US$ 20/- should be paid if the existing passport is not issued by the Consulate General of India, Chicago
Affidavit notarization by the Consulate: US$ 10/-
For Mailing Fee: US$ 20/- for USPS Express Mail.
You can pay fees by way of Money Order (MO) / Postal Order (PO) / Cashier Cheque (CC) drawn in favour of “Consulate General of India, Chicago”. When you are depositing application in person at the Consulate, then only you can pay fees in the Cash, otherwise not. You can pay only one (combined) MO / PO / CC for both “Fees towards Passport” & “Mailing Fees”. When you are paying in MO/PO/CC, then pay full amount by the same, otherwise pay full in cash. Partial payments by cash or by MO/PO/CC are not acceptable.
Credit/debit cards/personal Cheque are not accepted.
7. Affidavit
You have to fill up the affidavit along with the on-line application form for ‘Reissue of passport for change in appearance’. Please download the Affidavit form below by clicking the tab:
8. Declaratory Order:
The original Declaratory Order issued by a First Class Magistrate in India at the place of residence along with its copy should be enclosed.
9. Processing Time:
Submitted at counter 9:00 to 12:30 hours: 5 to 7 working days
Applied by mail: 30-45 days
Submitted at counter 9:00 to 12:30 hours & requested delivery by mail: 21 working days
In some cases where additional information is required it may take some more time. In case of existing passport’s validity expired more than 5 years ago, issuance of new passport is subject to clearance from concerned authorities in India and the processing time will vary accordingly. No status queries will be entertained.
10. Enquiry: Please call 312-595-0413 in between 2 pm to 3 pm to check status of your application or send us an email at (Click Here To Send Email).
NOTE:
Please also note that notarization is not required as you are submitting application in person, but in this case you have to show the original passport as well as other documents to the Consular Official.
Incomplete applications are sent back at applicant’s cost without prior notice.
Please note that the Consulate General of India, Chicago will not bear any responsibility for loss of documents during transit in mail.
We follow the Chicago time.
You can get your passport on the same day in case of emergency (serious illness or death in the family in India) by paying additional Tatkal fees of US$ 150/-. This emergency should be supported by the requisite documents (like fax/email about hospitalization/death certificate or communication from the family/hospital). Please also note that in case of Tatkal services and in which references are required, passport will be issued for one year validity only.
The decision of the Consular Officer will be final in all cases.