{"id":2777,"date":"2026-04-02T06:35:42","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T06:35:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/public-noticeads.in\/blog\/?p=2777"},"modified":"2026-04-02T06:55:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T06:55:51","slug":"newspaper-notice-lost-document","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/public-noticeads.in\/blog\/newspaper-notice-lost-document\/","title":{"rendered":"Newspaper Notice Lost Document"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2777\" class=\"elementor elementor-2777\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e0ed967 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1e0ed967\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2fb43c8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"2fb43c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\r\n<h1>Lost Passport, RC Book, or Documents \u2014 How to Publish a Newspaper Notice<\/h1>\r\n\r\n<p>By <strong>Rakesh Iyer<\/strong> | Legal Notice Consultant, Bengaluru | 11 years handling document loss cases across Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>I will begin with the thing nobody tells you in the first place: In most instances, it is not optional to publish a notice in the newspaper to maintain a lost document. Whether it is a lost passport, RC book, driving licence, or property papers\u2014the police complaint alone is often not enough. The public record is what is created by the gazette or newspaper notice. The absence of it causes reissue applications to hang, and even be rejected.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<section class=\"highlight-box\" id=\"toc\">\r\n    <h2>\ud83d\udcd1 Table of Contents<\/h2>\r\n    <ul>\r\n        <li><a href=\"#req-docs\">\u27a4 What Documents Require a Public Notice?<\/a><\/li>\r\n        <li><a href=\"#step1\">Step 1 \u2014 File the FIR or Complaint First<\/a><\/li>\r\n        <li><a href=\"#step2\">Step 2 \u2014 Get the Affidavit Notarized<\/a><\/li>\r\n        <li><a href=\"#step3\">Step 3 \u2014 Choose the Right Newspaper<\/a><\/li>\r\n        <li><a href=\"#step4\">Step 4 \u2014 Draft the Notice Content<\/a><\/li>\r\n        <li><a href=\"#step5\">Step 5 \u2014 Submit and Get Publication Proof<\/a><\/li>\r\n        <li><a href=\"#step6\">Step 6 \u2014 Compile the Full Document Set<\/a><\/li>\r\n        <li><a href=\"#faqs\">\u27a4 Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"blue-text\" id=\"req-docs\">What <a href=\"https:\/\/public-noticeads.in\/lost-found-notice-ads\">Documents Require Lost and Found Public Notice<\/a><\/h2>\r\n<p>Not all missing documents require an advertisement in the newspaper. However, for those listed below, a notice is usually necessitated by the issuing authority or the affidavit format:<\/p>\r\n<ul class=\"inside-list01\">\r\n    <li><strong>Passport:<\/strong> Most regional offices request it as part of the reissue process handled by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>RC Book (Vehicle Registration):<\/strong> RTO offices in most states require a published notice before a duplicate is issued.<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>Property Documents \/ Sale Deed:<\/strong> Sub-registrar offices and banks require one for loans or sales against lost originals.<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>Educational Certificates:<\/strong> Requirements vary by university; always check with your specific institution.<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>Driving Licence:<\/strong> While not always compulsory, certain RTOs (especially in Bengaluru and Chennai) frequently demand it.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"step-box\" id=\"step1\">\r\n    <h3 class=\"blue-text\">Step 1 \u2014 File the FIR or Complaint First<\/h3>\r\n    <p>Prior to any newspaper advertisement, visit the closest police station and create an FIR or a Non-Cognizable (NC) complaint regarding the loss. Stations often issue NC complaints for lost (not stolen) documents. While both are generally fine, some MEA offices specifically require a NC complaint for lost passports. <strong>Keep extra copies; you will need them.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"step-box\" id=\"step2\">\r\n    <h3 class=\"blue-text\">Step 2 \u2014 Get the Affidavit Notarized<\/h3>\r\n    <p>You require a notarized affidavit detailing what was lost, when, and where, including your FIR\/NC number. This is typically done on stamp paper (\u20b910 or \u20b920 depending on the state). notarization costs usually range from \u20b9100\u2013\u20b9200.<\/p>\r\n    <div class=\"tip-box\">Important: The affidavit must precede the publication of the notice. Do not book the ad before you have the notarized document in hand.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"step-box\" id=\"step3\">\r\n    <h3 class=\"blue-text\">Step 3 \u2014 Choose the Right Newspaper <a href=\"https:\/\/public-noticeads.in\/times-of-india-public-notice-advertisement\">Public Notice Ad<\/a>\r\n<\/h3>\r\n    <p>For lost documents, you need a <strong>Classified Text Advertisement<\/strong>. This usually requires publication in two languages: one English daily and one regional language daily in your state.<\/p>\r\n    <table>\r\n        <thead>\r\n            <tr>\r\n                <th>State<\/th>\r\n                <th>Recommended Newspapers (English + Regional)<\/th>\r\n            <\/tr>\r\n        <\/thead>\r\n        <tbody>\r\n            <tr><td>Karnataka<\/td><td>Times of India \/ Deccan Herald + Vijaya Karnataka \/ Prajavani<\/td><\/tr>\r\n            <tr><td>Maharashtra<\/td><td>Times of India \/ Hindustan Times + Maharashtra Times \/ Loksatta<\/td><\/tr>\r\n            <tr><td>Tamil Nadu<\/td><td>The Hindu \/ Deccan Chronicle + Dinamalar \/ Dinakaran<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <\/tbody>\r\n    <\/table>\r\n    <p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Classified ads are sufficient. Do not waste money on expensive \"Display Ads\" (which can cost \u20b94,000+) when a standard classified (\u20b9400\u2013\u20b9800) will suffice.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"step-box\" id=\"step4\">\r\n    <h3 class=\"blue-text\">Step 4 \u2014 What the Notice Should Say<\/h3>\r\n    <p>Keep the text short and factual. A standard format looks like this:<\/p>\r\n    <p style=\"font-style: italic; background: #eee; padding: 10px; border-radius: 5px;\">\r\n        \"I, [Full Name], S\/o [Father's Name], residing at [Full Address], hereby inform that my [Document Name], bearing number [Document Number], has been lost\/misplaced. FIR\/NC No. [Number] has been lodged at [Police Station Name]. Finders are requested to return it to the above address or to the nearest police station.\"\r\n    <\/p>\r\n    <p>If you don't have the document number (common with RC books), use the vehicle registration number instead.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"step-box\" id=\"step5\">\r\n    <h3 class=\"blue-text\">Step 5 \u2014 Submit the Ad and Get the Published Copy<\/h3>\r\n    <p>You can book at walk-in counters or online via newspaper portals\/third-party platforms (like ReleaseMyAd or Bookadsnow). You must submit:<\/p>\r\n    <ul>\r\n        <li>The notice text<\/li>\r\n        <li>ID Proof<\/li>\r\n        <li>Address Proof<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n    <p>Within 1\u20133 days, you will receive the published copy. <strong>Keep the original newspaper page (tear sheet)<\/strong>, as many authorities will not accept a photocopy.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"step-box\" id=\"step6\">\r\n    <h3 class=\"blue-text\">Step 6 \u2014 Compile the Full Document Set for Reissue<\/h3>\r\n    <p>Assemble your final submission folder:<\/p>\r\n    <ul>\r\n        <li>FIR \/ NC complaint copy<\/li>\r\n        <li>Original notarized affidavit<\/li>\r\n        <li>Published newspaper notice (Original clippings from both editions)<\/li>\r\n        <li>Passport-size photographs<\/li>\r\n        <li>Application form for the duplicate\/reissue<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<section id=\"faqs\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\">\r\n    <h2 class=\"blue-text\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\r\n    <div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n        <h3 itemprop=\"name\">How much does it cost to publish a <a href=\"https:\/\/public-noticeads.in\/lost-found-notice-ads\">lost document notice<\/a> in a newspaper?<\/h3>\r\n        <div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <p itemprop=\"text\">A text notice in one English and one regional daily that is classified will cost you 300-900 all in all depending on the city and the newspaper and the amount of words. Metros cost more. When somebody quotes you 2000 + to place a basic classified in a lost passport, be specific on whether it is display or classified, they are quite different forms.\r\n<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n        <h3 itemprop=\"name\">Is a newspaper notice legally mandatory for lost passport reissue?\r\n<\/h3>\r\n        <div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <p itemprop=\"text\">Passport reissue which requires an announcement in mandated newspapers is not necessarily always black-and-white in the rules - it is in the grey area of strongly suggested by the officer at the counter. Don't skip it.\r\n<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n        <h3 itemprop=\"name\">How long does the process take from FIR to published notice?\r\n\r\n<\/h3>\r\n        <div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <p itemprop=\"text\">The NC or FIR complaint typically consumes days or hours. Affidavit notarization is instant. In most of the cities, newspaper publication may take 24-48 hours after booking, with faster instances. It is so realistic that the full process of making the notice can be finished within 2\u20133 days provided one acts fast.\r\n<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n     <div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n        <h3 itemprop=\"name\">What if I don't have the document number for the lost item?\r\n\r\n<\/h3>\r\n        <div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <p itemprop=\"text\">In the case of an RC book, the vehicle registration number should be used - which can be found on the insurance paper, or in the Vahan portal. In case of driving licence, a name and an address and the issuing RTO tend to suffice. Ask your CA or the newspaper legal requirements desk what language to use. Don't guess.\r\n<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n     <div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n        <h3 itemprop=\"name\">Do I need a lawyer or legal professional to publish a newspaper notice?\r\n\r\n<\/h3>\r\n        <div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <p itemprop=\"text\">No. You may do the entire job yourself. The affidavit should have a notary, not an attorney. The newspaper advertisement is simply a text message. People that fall victim are in the wording, in this case, property documents where they take priority over language. In the case of RC books and passports, the conventional format is alright.\r\n<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n     <div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n        <h3 itemprop=\"name\">Can I book a newspaper notice online?\r\n\r\n<\/h3>\r\n        <div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <p itemprop=\"text\">Yes. Majority of the big newspapers have portals of adverts online. Multi-paper bookings are done in a single go using third-party technology such as ReleaseMyAd, Bookadsnow and other such services. I have applied them to clients where it is not practical to walk to the office. The released version is a PDF which is acceptable by most offices.\r\n<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"checklist\">\r\n    <h2>Summary Checklist Before You Submit<\/h2>\r\n    <ul>\r\n        <li>Police complaint (FIR\/NC) filed and copy obtained.<\/li>\r\n        <li>Affidavit notarized on appropriate stamp paper.<\/li>\r\n        <li>Newspapers selected (one English, one Regional).<\/li>\r\n        <li>Notice text includes FIR number and document details.<\/li>\r\n        <li>Original newspaper clippings (tear sheets) collected after publication.<\/li>\r\n        <li>Receipts and digital copies stored for future reference.<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n    <p><strong>One last thing:<\/strong> Store all receipts and physical clips in a dedicated folder. 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