If your passport application has received a negative/adverse police verification report, you should first find out why the report was marked adverse. Passport Seva advises applicants to contact the concerned Passport Office, understand the reason, and provide clarification or documents if required. If necessary, the Passport Office can request re-verification. Once a clear police verification report is received, the passport application can be processed further.
You should generally:
- Check your application status on the Passport Seva portal to confirm that the police report is marked “Adverse.”
- Contact the concerned Passport Office and ask for the specific reason for the adverse report.
- Correct or clarify the issue—for example, an incorrect address, missing information, or discrepancy in your application.
- Submit supporting documents or an explanation as requested by the Passport Office.
- Request re-verification if the Passport Office permits it.
- Be available at the address given in your application when the police conduct re-verification.
- Once the police submit a clear report, the Passport Office can proceed with passport issuance.
If the adverse report relates to a criminal case or court proceeding, the procedure can be more complicated, and the Passport Office may require relevant court documents or permission depending on the circumstances.
In short: A negative police verification does not necessarily mean you can never get a passport. The important step is to identify and resolve the reason for the adverse report and obtain a clear re-verification report.
