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Step-by-step guides to the government processes people actually need: FIRs, income tax returns, RTI applications, PAN, passport and more.

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Passport Online plus appointment

How to Apply for a Passport Online in India: Fees, Documents, Steps

Before you begin Fresh passports and renewals are handled through the Passport Seva portal of the Ministry of External Affairs. You apply online, book…

Takes
2 to 4 weeks after police verification
Costs
Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,000 (Tatkal extra)
Authority
Ministry of External Affairs (Passport Seva)
Aadhaar Online and offline

How to Update Aadhaar Card Online: Address, Documents and Other Details

You can update your address and refresh your identity and address documents in Aadhaar online on the myAadhaar portal, myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in, by logging in with…

Takes
10 minutes online; processing up to 30 days
Costs
Free online document update till 14 June 2027; Rs 75 at centres for demographic update
Authority
Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)
Legal & Grievances Online (cybercrime.gov.in) or helpline 1930 for financial fraud

How to File a Complaint on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal: Step by Step Process

You report cybercrimes, including financial fraud, online harassment and other cyber offences, free of cost on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (cybercrime.gov.in), or…

Takes
Immediate filing; investigation timeline varies by case
Costs
Free
Authority
Ministry of Home Affairs, Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C)
Certificates Online (Jeevan Pramaan app/portal) or assisted at bank/CSC/post office

How to Apply for Jeevan Pramaan (Digital Life Certificate) for Pensioners: Step by Step Process

You submit your annual life certificate digitally through the Jeevan Pramaan portal or app (jeevanpramaan.gov.in) using Aadhaar-based biometric authentication, avoiding the need to visit…

Takes
A few minutes once authentication succeeds; annual renewal required
Costs
Free
Authority
Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions