New Delhi, March 5 -- The Union government recently amended passport rules, requiring applicants for a new passport to follow updated regulations.

An official note issued last week formalised the amendment to the Passport Rules, 1980.

The changes aim to enhance security and efficiency and provide a seamless experience for passport applicants.

Birth certificate: Birth certificates issued by the appropriate authorities will be considered the only proof of date of birth (DOB) for applicants born on or after October 1, 2023.

Under the new norms, birth certificates issued by the Registrar of Births and Deaths, the Municipal Corporation, or any other authority empowered under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969, will be accepted...