The Ministry of Electronics & IT (MoE&IT), on December 04, 2025, notified regarding the Passport Verification Record Now Available on DigiLocker for Citizens’ Ease and Security.
The following has been stated namely:-
• This initiative marks a significant step in advancing the vision of Digital India by simplifying document management for citizens and reducing reliance on physical records. With this integration, Passport Verification Records can now be securely accessed, stored, shared, and digitally verified within the DigiLocker ecosystem, promoting paperless, contactless, and citizen-centric service delivery.
• Upon successful verification, citizens will be able to fetch their respective Passport Verification Records in the “Issued Documents” section of their DigiLocker account. This integration will enhance the convenience and accessibility of official verification documents (OVD) for citizens while ensuring that their records remain secure, trusted, and digitally verifiable within the DigiLocker ecosystem.
• The availability of PVR on DigiLocker offers multiple direct benefits to citizens:
• Convenience and anytime access: Citizens will be able to seamlessly access and retrieve their Passport Verification Records from the “Issued Documents” section of their DigiLocker account after successful verification, through both the web portal and mobile application, without the need to carry or store physical copies
[Press release no. 2198743]
