Srinagar, March 5 -- 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

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 as proof of date of birth for individuals born on or after October 1, 2023, in accordance with the new passport regulations that were announced earlier this week.

However, those born prior to October 1, 2023, are exempt from the new regulations. These individuals may present their birth c...