Lost your Indian passport or damaged your Indian passport?
If you've lost or damaged your Indian passport, you'll need to apply to VFS for a replacement. The way you do this is by submitting Form V (please make sure you visit the VFS website to obtain the latest version of this form as it could change without notice).
FORM V, also known as the AFFIDAVIT FOR A PASSPORT IN LIEU OF LOST/DAMAGED PASSPORT, requires you to complete the details contained in the affidavit and then declare and sign it in front of a notary public - that's us!
What information do you need for FORM V?
FORM V contains a number of questions that you must answer. If you don't properly answer the questions or provide the information necessary, your form could be rejected.
I S/o, D/o, W/o Shri... residing at ...
Solemnly affirm as follows:
1. State how and when the passport was lost/damaged and when FIR was lodged at which Police Station and how many passports were lost/damaged earlier?
2. State whether you travelled on the lost/damaged passport, if so state flight number and date and port of entry into India?
3. State whether you availed of any TR concessions/FTS allowance and if so details thereof?
4. State whether non-resident Indian and if resident abroad, the details of the residence as follows:
- Name of the Country
- Length of Residence from ...to...
- Page Nos. of passport bearing departure and arrival stamps
5. State whether the passport had any objection by the PIA and if so the details thereof.
6. State whether you were deported at any time at the expense of the Government and if so was the expenditure incurred reimbursed to Government of India.
I further affirm that I will take utmost care of my passport if issued and the Government will be at liberty to take any legal action under the Passport Act, 1967, if the lapse is repeated.
Still not sure?
If you're not sure how to complete this form, you need to speak to VFS. Ultimately, our role is to confirm your identity, take your declaration, witness your signature and notarise your document.
What next?
To obtain a quote on our notary public services for India, please visit https://www.notary-parramatta.com.au/notary-fees/.
Acknowledgements
This blog is supported and maintained by Phang Legal. Phang Legal is a leading provider of notary public services in Sydney. With offices conveniently located in Parramatta, Phang Legal supports and services the Indian community across Sydney with readily available and easily accessible notary public services at highly competitive rates.
For more information regarding notary public services for documents going to India, view our notary publications at https://www.notary-parramatta.com.au/jurisdiction/india-notary/.
Frequently asked questions regarding our notary public services can also be found at https://www.notary-parramatta.com.au/faqs/.
For Hindi to English translation services by NAATI accredited translators, see https://hindi-naati-translation.blogspot.com.au/.
Ern Phang
Notary Public
Ern Phang is the solicitor director of Phang Legal and a notary public. Ern regularly writes about his experiences as a notary public, including the kinds of problems and solutions that his clients face when sending documents to India.
IMPORTANT: the information in this article is correct at the time of publication, however the law constantly changes. This means you should always refer to the most recent articles because we try to update this blog on a regular basis with the most current information.
