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For a fresh passport you need: Aadhaar Card or Voter ID or Driving Licence as identity and address proof, Birth Certificate or 10th Marksheet as date of birth proof, recent passport-size photos (3.5×3.5 cm), and the online application form from passport.gov.in. Fee is ₹1,500 for 36-page booklet.
For Aadhaar enrollment you need: Any one Proof of Identity (Passport, Voter ID, Driving Licence, PAN card), Any one Proof of Address (Ration Card, Bank Passbook, Utility bill less than 3 months old), and optionally Date of Birth proof. Visit uidai.gov.in to book appointment at nearest Aadhaar Enrollment Centre.
The fee for a new PAN card is ₹107 (including GST) for Indian address, and ₹1,017 for foreign address dispatch. You can apply online at onlineservices.nsdl.com or utiitsl.com. The card is delivered within 15-20 working days.
For a caste certificate you need: Aadhaar Card, Ration Card or Voter ID, School certificate mentioning caste, Father's caste certificate (if available), Affidavit (required in some states), and a passport-size photo. Apply at the Tehsil Office or District Collector Office, or through the state's e-District portal.
Learner's Licence is issued on the same day if you pass the online/computer test. The Permanent Driving Licence (smart card) takes 7-30 days for delivery after passing the driving test. The Learner's Licence must be at least 30 days old before you can apply for a Permanent DL. Apply at parivahan.gov.in.
Yes, the Supreme Court of India has directed all states to make marriage registration compulsory. A marriage certificate is legally required for passport applications, bank account changes, visa applications, and property transfers. Register within 30 days of marriage at the Sub-Registrar's office.