CKGS USA - Passport | Faqs | Passport Services Guide | How Can I Get The Documents Notarized

Embassy of India

Official Partner of Embassy of India

Passport

In USA

Q.1.
How do I apply for a passport in the new system?
Q.2.
Applicant inquiring about status of Passport
Q.3.
Applicant inquiring about the status on the Pending documents.
Q.4.
How to retrieve complete/partial application on the CKGS website?
Q.5.
How to retrieve complete/partial application on the Government website?
Q.6.
How to generate Payment receipt?
Q.7.
How to generate Shipping label?
Q.8.
How to apply for Refund?
Q.9.
How to check status of Refund?
Q.10.
What are the various passport services and which forms have to be filled?
Q.11.
What types of passport booklets are available?
Q.12.
What types of photographs are required for Passport?
Q.13.
How can I get the documents notarized?

A Notary can be found in Local Banks, Credit Union City Country Offices, Attorney Offices, UPS or FedEx locations.
If you can't find anybody easily, search online for a ‘notary public’ with your city name.

Please Note: DO NOT sign the documents prior to visiting the Notary as the Notary Officer will require you to SIGN in his/ her presence.
Q.14.
The photo printed on my passport is not very clear. Can I get it reprinted?
Q.15.
In Washington DC jurisdiction, are the passports issued with a ghost image printed on it?
Q.16.
In Atlanta jurisdiction, are the passports issued with a ghost image printed on it?
Q.17.
In New York jurisdiction, are the passports issued with a ghost image printed on it?
Q.18.
In Chicago jurisdiction, are the passports issued with a ghost image printed on it?
Q.19.
In San Francisco jurisdiction, are the passports issued with a ghost image printed on it?
Q.20.
In Houston jurisdiction, are the passports issued with a ghost image printed on it?
Q.21.
Is the passport issued with a ghost image printed on it?
Q.22.
Which US visa holders are not eligible to apply for the Indian passport service?
Q.23.
I do not have a valid Legal Status in USA. Can I apply for a Passport?
Q.24.
I have been issued a category (C)(8)EAD (Employment Authorization Document to work in the US. Can I apply for an Indian Passport?
Q.25.
I have been issued a category (C)(9) EAD (Employment Authorization Document) to work in the US. Can I apply for an Indian Passport?
Q.26.
What are the Common Mistakes to avoid in the Online NRI Passport Application form on the Government of India Website?