Passport Verification Record Now Available on DigiLocker for Citizens’ Ease and Security

The Government of India has introduced a new digital service: Passport Verification Records (PVRs) are now available on DigiLocker, making the process of accessing and sharing passport-related verification documents much easier.

Key Highlights
- Integration: The Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY), through the National e-Governance Division (NeGD), in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), has enabled PVRs on DigiLocker.
- Secure Access: Citizens can now fetch their Passport Verification Records directly in the “Issued Documents” section of their DigiLocker account after successful verification.
- Convenience: Eliminates the need for physical copies, allowing anytime, anywhere access via DigiLocker’s web portal or mobile app.
- Efficiency: Streamlines processes in travel, employment, and compliance by reducing paperwork and turnaround time.
- Authenticity: PVRs are issued digitally by government systems, ensuring tamper-proof, trusted records.
- Digital Sharing: Citizens can share PVRs instantly with authorized requesters through DigiLocker, reducing the need for attested photocopies.
- Green Governance: Supports paperless workflows, resource efficiency, and environmentally responsible practices.

Benefits for Citizens
- Faster passport-related verification.
- Trusted, government-issued digital records.
- Easy sharing with employers, institutions, or agencies.
- Part of India’s broader Digital India initiative to modernize citizen services.

This move is expected to benefit millions of passport applicants and holders, reinforcing transparency, security, and convenience in official verification processes.