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Check Passport Application Status

Track your passport application using your file number and date of birth on Passport Seva.

Last updated: 8 Aug 2026

Quick answer

Track your passport application on the Passport Seva portal (passportindia.gov.in) or mPassport Seva app using the 15-digit file number from your receipt and your date of birth. Normal passports are typically issued in 2–3 weeks, subject to police verification.

For your security, status can only be checked on the official government portal. RapidCheck never asks for your personal details — use the official link below.

What you'll need

  • 15-digit file number from your application receipt
  • Your date of birth
Track on Passport Seva

Opens the official Passport Seva website in a new tab.

Only Passport Seva shows authoritative passport status. Police verification can affect timelines.

Track your passport application — fresh, renewal or reissue — using the file number printed on your application receipt along with your date of birth. The official Passport Seva portal (and mPassport Seva app) show live application and dispatch status.

How to check passport status online

  1. 1 Open the Passport Seva portal using the button below.
  2. 2 Go to "Track Application Status".
  3. 3 Select application type and enter your 15-digit file number and date of birth.
  4. 4 View your current passport status and dispatch details.

Frequently asked questions

How long does a passport take?
Normal passports are typically issued in 2–3 weeks and Tatkaal much faster, subject to police verification.
What is the file number?
It is the 15-digit reference printed on the application receipt you receive after submitting your passport application.
Can I track without a file number?
The official tracker needs the file number; retrieve it from your receipt or Passport Seva account if misplaced.

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