DigiLocker uploads accepted as Regional Passport Office goes digital

SRINAGAR — The Regional Passport Office, Srinagar and Ladakh has said the applicants would not be required to carry the original documents at the PSKs/POPSKs provided the same is uploaded through DigiLocker.

Regional Passport Officer Srinagar and Ladakh, Davinder Kumar told the news agency KDC that the applicants during online submission of application at www.passportindia.gov.in are advised to complete the “DigiLocker’ process of uploading the required supporting documents to minimize the overall processing time and seamless verification of documents at PSKs/POPSKs.

“Applicants would not be required to carry the original documents at the PSKs/POPSKs provided the same is uploaded through DigiLocker,” he said.

The Ministry has further enhanced the acceptance of “Aadhaar document” through DigiLocker during online submission of applications in the portal, Kumar said, adding that applicants are advised to complete the “DigiLocker upload” document process in the portal, in case “Aadhaar’ is submitted as one of the document for proof of Address/DOB.