Below Category of applicants CANNOT apply under Tatkal Passport Scheme:

• Lost/ Stolen Passport/ Damaged beyond recognition
• Renewal of Short Validity Passport (SVP)
• Major Change in Name (cases different from minor change case)
• Change in Sex
• Change of Appearance
• Change/ Correction of Date of birth
• Change/ Correction of Place of birth
• Change in Signature
• Change of Father/ Mother name

Processing Time:

• Tatkal Applications - Within a week from the day of receipt of Application at Consulate provided the documents submitted are in order.

How to get started with the Tatkal Application?	Please follow the below steps in sequential order: A Passport Application Guide https://passport.in.ckgs.us/passport-application-guide B Passport Application – Get Started https://passport.in.ckgs.us/get-started
Jurisdiction for Tatkal Application for Washington DC includes the following states: Bermuda, Delaware, District of Columbia, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia.	Washington DC Passport Application Center Address:   Washington DC India Passport Application Center Cox and Kings Global Services (Passport Section) 1250 23rd St NW, Suite 100-90, Washington, DC 20037, USA
Mode of Submission: Shipping	It is recommended that you purchase your shipment through CKGS as this will save you the need to travel, parking charges, as well as waiting time at the CKGS Application Center. The Shipping page will appear as a part of the Tatkal Application process on the CKGS website if you opt for Shipping as your mode of submission.
Mode of Submission: In Person	If you’ve opted for Walk-in Mode of submission, you can submit your application to CKGS Passport Application Center in Washington DC at the address below: Washington DC India Passport Application Center Cox and Kings Global Services (Passport Section) 1250 23rd St NW, Suite 100-90, Washington, DC 20037, USA
Documents Required	Passport Application Form. All relevant documents, letters and forms as per the document checklist which will be a part of the Tatkal Application process. Some of the document requirements are given below:  ADULT  MINOR  Recent Original Indian Passport  Recent Original Indian Passport (In case of renewal)  Spouse Passport (If endorsing spouse name)  Parents Passport  US Legal Status details  US Legal Status details
Timings	Monday to Friday (except Holidays) between 09:00 – 15:30.  No appointment required.

• Issue of passport is subject to provisions of Passport Act 1967 and relevant rules/regulations and no adverse report. The final authority for the issuance of passport under the Tatkal scheme lies with Embassy of India, Washington DC and no claim for reimbursement of fees will be entertained.
• No bookings or travel arrangements should be confirmed until a Passport decision has been made. Consulate/CKGS will not be responsible for any financial loss of bookings made in anticipation of obtaining a Passport under Tatkal Passport Scheme.
• It is a criminal offense under the Passport Act 1967 to furnish any false information or to suppress any material information with view to obtaining passport.