{"id":2820,"date":"2026-04-04T10:22:05","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T10:22:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/public-noticeads.in\/blog\/?p=2820"},"modified":"2026-04-07T06:53:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T06:53:20","slug":"lost-passport-advertisement-newspaper-guide-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/public-noticeads.in\/blog\/lost-passport-advertisement-newspaper-guide-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Lost Passport Advertisement Newspaper Guide-2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2820\" class=\"elementor elementor-2820\">\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\">\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-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\r\n<header class=\"article-header\">\r\n\r\n  <h1>Lost Passport Advertisement in Newspaper \u2013 Complete 2026 Guide<\/h1>\r\n  \r\n<\/header>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"article-body\">\r\n\r\n  <p class=\"lead\">If you've lost your passport, the newspaper ad step often confuses people. Not because it's difficult \u2014 but because the correct order isn't clearly explained. Many applicants delay the FIR, miss important details in the ad, or choose the wrong newspaper edition, which leads to rejection or delays.<\/p>\r\n\r\n  <p>This guide explains the entire process in a simple and practical way, based on what actually works in real cases.<\/p>\r\n\r\n  <!-- TOC -->\r\n  <nav class=\"toc\">\r\n    <h2>\ud83d\udcd1 Table of Contents<\/h2>\r\n    <ol>\r\n      <li><a href=\"#why-mandatory\">Why a Lost Passport Advertisement in Newspaper Is Mandatory<\/a><\/li>\r\n      <li><a href=\"#fir-nc\">FIR \/ NC Requirements Before Publishing the Ad<\/a><\/li>\r\n      <li><a href=\"#newspaper-choice\">Choosing the Right Newspaper (English + Regional)<\/a><\/li>\r\n      <li><a href=\"#sample-format\">Sample Format for the Advertisement<\/a><\/li>\r\n      <li><a href=\"#cost\">City-Wise Cost Range and Low-Cost Options<\/a><\/li>\r\n      <li><a href=\"#booking\">Using Agencies \/ Portals for Quick Booking<\/a><\/li>\r\n      <li><a href=\"#proof\">What to Keep as Proof After Publishing<\/a><\/li>\r\n      <li><a href=\"#step-by-step\">Step-by-Step Process<\/a><\/li>\r\n      <li><a href=\"#faqs\">10 FAQs on Lost Passport Ad in Newspaper<\/a><\/li>\r\n    <\/ol>\r\n  <\/nav>\r\n\r\n  <!-- SECTION 1 -->\r\n  <h2 id=\"why-mandatory\">Why a <a href=\"https:\/\/public-noticeads.in\/document-lost-notice-ads\">Lost Passport Advertisement in Newspaper<\/a> Is Mandatory<\/h2>\r\n  <p>A lost passport advertisement in the newspaper is required when applying for passport reissue under the \"lost\" category. It serves as an official public notice that your passport is no longer in your possession and should not be considered valid.<\/p>\r\n  <p>This step matters for legal protection. If someone finds and misuses your passport, the published notice acts as proof that you had already declared it lost.<\/p>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"step-box\">\r\n    <h3>FIR vs Newspaper Ad \u2014 Two Different Purposes<\/h3>\r\n    <ul>\r\n      <li><strong>FIR<\/strong> \u2014 official police complaint, recorded with the state<\/li>\r\n      <li><strong>Newspaper ad<\/strong> \u2014 public declaration, creating a dated published record<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"tip-box\"><strong>Important:<\/strong> Passport offices expect both documents as part of your application. Many people assume the FIR alone is sufficient \u2014 it is not. Skipping the advertisement can lead to your file being returned or delayed, sometimes by several weeks.<\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- SECTION 2 -->\r\n  <h2 id=\"fir-nc\">FIR \/ NC Requirements Before Publishing the Ad<\/h2>\r\n  <p>Always file the FIR or NC complaint <em>before<\/em> publishing the advertisement. Most passport offices expect the FIR number to be included in the ad text. If you publish first and file the FIR later, you may be asked to republish with the FIR details \u2014 increasing both cost and time.<\/p>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"step-box\">\r\n    <h3>NC Complaint in Metro Cities<\/h3>\r\n    <p>In Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, lost passport cases are typically registered as a Non-Cognizable Complaint (NC). The receipt will include a complaint number that works the same as an FIR number for passport purposes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <h3>Affidavit as Alternative<\/h3>\r\n    <p>Some passport offices may accept affidavits in rare situations, but this is not standard practice. Always confirm with your passport seva kendra before skipping the FIR.<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <h3>Check Passport Validity<\/h3>\r\n    <p>If your passport had already expired or had very little validity remaining, the documentation requirements may slightly change. Verify this before proceeding.<\/p>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- SECTION 3 -->\r\n  <h2 id=\"newspaper-choice\">Choosing the Right Newspaper (English + Regional)<\/h2>\r\n  <p>In most cases, you are required to publish in two newspapers \u2014 one English-language daily and one regional-language newspaper. This ensures wider public visibility and creates a stronger, more acceptable record for the passport office.<\/p>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"step-box\">\r\n    <h3>For South Indian applicants, a <a href=\"https:\/\/public-noticeads.in\/malayala-manorama-public-notice-advertisement\">lost passport advertisement in Malayalam newspaper <\/a>should be placed:\r\n<\/h3>\r\n    <ul>\r\n      <li><strong>Tamil Nadu:<\/strong> Dinamalar, Dinakaran<\/li>\r\n      <li><strong>Kerala:<\/strong> Malayala Manorama, Mathrubhumi<\/li>\r\n      <li><strong>Karnataka:<\/strong> Prajavani, Vijay Karnataka<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n\r\n    <h3>Recommended English Newspapers<\/h3>\r\n    <ul>\r\n      <li>The Hindu<\/li>\r\n      <li>Times of India<\/li>\r\n      <li>Hindustan Times<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"tip-box\"><strong>Circulation relevance matters.<\/strong> The newspaper you choose should ideally have circulation in the region where your passport was issued, or your current or permanent address location. For example, if your passport was issued in Kerala but you now live in another state, choose at least one newspaper that circulates in Kerala. Some passport offices are strict about this \u2014 if they feel the selected newspaper lacks sufficient reach in the relevant area, they may ask you to republish, causing extra cost and delay.<\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"tip-box\"><strong>Do not choose a newspaper only for its low price.<\/strong> Acceptance by the passport office matters more than minor cost differences. If unsure, call your passport seva kendra (PSK) and confirm which newspapers they accept. One phone call prevents weeks of delay.<\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- SECTION 4 -->\r\n  <h2 id=\"sample-format\">Sample <a href=\"https:\/\/public-noticeads.in\/\">Format for the Lost Passport Advertisement<\/a><\/h2>\r\n  <p>The format should be simple and include only essential details. Classified text ads are sufficient and widely accepted \u2014 there is no need to spend on display ads with borders or highlights.<\/p>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"format-box\">\r\n    <span class=\"format-label\">Sample Ad Text<\/span>\r\n    LOST \u2013 My passport bearing No. [XXXXXXXX], issued at [Place], valid till [Date], in the name of [Full Name], residing at [Address], has been lost. FIR No. [XXXXX] dated [Date] filed at [Police Station]. Finder please contact [Phone] or submit to nearest police station.\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"step-box\">\r\n    <h3>Checklist for Ad Content<\/h3>\r\n    <ul>\r\n      <li>Name matches exactly with passport<\/li>\r\n      <li>Passport number is correct<\/li>\r\n      <li>FIR number and date are clearly mentioned<\/li>\r\n      <li>Issuing authority and validity date included<\/li>\r\n      <li>Current address stated<\/li>\r\n      <li>Ad kept to 30\u201335 words to minimise per-word charges<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- SECTION 5 -->\r\n  <h2 id=\"cost\">City-Wise Cost Range and Low-Cost Options<\/h2>\r\n  <p>The cost of publishing a lost passport ad depends on the city, newspaper, and word count. Typical 2026 ranges:<\/p>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"table-wrap\">\r\n    <table>\r\n      <thead>\r\n        <tr>\r\n          <th>City<\/th>\r\n          <th>English Daily<\/th>\r\n          <th>Regional Paper<\/th>\r\n        <\/tr>\r\n      <\/thead>\r\n      <tbody>\r\n        <tr><td>Delhi<\/td><td>\u20b9800 \u2013 \u20b91,400<\/td><td>\u20b9400 \u2013 \u20b9700<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr><td>Mumbai<\/td><td>\u20b9900 \u2013 \u20b91,500<\/td><td>\u20b9500 \u2013 \u20b9800<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr><td>Chennai<\/td><td>\u20b9750 \u2013 \u20b91,200<\/td><td>\u20b9350 \u2013 \u20b9600<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr><td>Kerala<\/td><td>\u20b9700 \u2013 \u20b91,100<\/td><td>\u20b9500 \u2013 \u20b9900<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr><td>Bengaluru<\/td><td>\u20b9700 \u2013 \u20b91,100<\/td><td>\u20b9300 \u2013 \u20b9500<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr><td>Kolkata<\/td><td>\u20b9800 \u2013 \u20b91,300<\/td><td>\u20b9450 \u2013 \u20b9750<\/td><\/tr>\r\n      <\/tbody>\r\n    <\/table>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"tip-box\"><strong>To reduce cost:<\/strong> Choose weekday editions (Tuesday to Thursday are usually cheapest), avoid Sunday publications which carry higher rates, keep your ad short to reduce per-word charges, and use regional papers for lower pricing where the PSK accepts them.<\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- SECTION 6 -->\r\n  <h2 id=\"booking\">Using Agencies \/ Portals for Quick Booking<\/h2>\r\n  <p>You do not need to visit a newspaper office physically. Online platforms like ReleaseMyAd, BookMyAd, and Ads2Publish make the process fast and straightforward.<\/p>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"step-box\">\r\n    <h3>Online Booking Process<\/h3>\r\n    <ol style=\"padding-left:20px; display:grid; gap:8px;\">\r\n      <li style=\"color:var(--muted); font-size:16px;\">Enter your ad text<\/li>\r\n      <li style=\"color:var(--muted); font-size:16px;\">Select newspaper and edition<\/li>\r\n      <li style=\"color:var(--muted); font-size:16px;\">Choose publication date<\/li>\r\n      <li style=\"color:var(--muted); font-size:16px;\">Make payment online<\/li>\r\n      <li style=\"color:var(--muted); font-size:16px;\">Receive PDF confirmation within 24\u201348 hours after publication<\/li>\r\n    <\/ol>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"tip-box\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> Most PSKs accept the PDF copy provided by online portals. However, some may still require the original newspaper cutting. Always confirm this with your specific PSK before relying solely on the digital copy.<\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- SECTION 7 -->\r\n  <h2 id=\"proof\">What to Keep as Proof After Publishing<\/h2>\r\n  <p>After your ad is published, store all supporting documents safely. These will be required at the time of your passport reissue application and should ideally be retained for 1\u20132 years after the new passport is issued.<\/p>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"step-box\">\r\n    <ul>\r\n      <li><strong>Original newspaper cutting<\/strong> or official PDF copy \u2014 with publication date clearly visible<\/li>\r\n      <li><strong>Booking confirmation email<\/strong> from the portal<\/li>\r\n      <li><strong>Payment receipt<\/strong><\/li>\r\n      <li><strong>Copy of FIR or NC complaint<\/strong> \u2014 stamped and dated<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"tip-box\"><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Newspaper print fades over time. Laminating the cutting helps preserve it. Always keep a digital scan as a backup.<\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- SECTION 8: STEP BY STEP -->\r\n  <h2 id=\"step-by-step\">How to Publish a Lost Passport Advertisement \u2013 Step by Step<\/h2>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"steps-list\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"step-item\">\r\n      <div class=\"step-num\">1<\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"step-content\">\r\n        <h3>File FIR or NC Complaint at Your Nearest Police Station<\/h3>\r\n        <p>In most cities, passport loss is recorded as a Non-Cognizable (NC) complaint. Collect the written receipt with the complaint number, date, and police station name \u2014 this number is required in your newspaper advertisement and passport reissue application.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"step-item\">\r\n      <div class=\"step-num\">2<\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"step-content\">\r\n        <h3>Select One English and One Regional Newspaper<\/h3>\r\n        <p>Choose two newspapers \u2014 one English daily and one regional language paper from your home state or the place where your passport was issued. Ensure both have good circulation and are accepted by your PSK. Avoid very low-circulation papers, as your application may be questioned later.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"step-item\">\r\n      <div class=\"step-num\">3<\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"step-content\">\r\n        <h3>Draft Your Advertisement with All Required Details<\/h3>\r\n        <p>Include your full name (exactly as in the passport), passport number, issuing authority, validity date, FIR\/NC number with police station name and date, and current address. Keep it within 30\u201335 words \u2014 classified ads are charged by word count.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"step-item\">\r\n      <div class=\"step-num\">4<\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"step-content\">\r\n        <h3>Book the Ad Online or Through a Newspaper Office<\/h3>\r\n        <p>Use portals like ReleaseMyAd or BookMyAd for convenience. Enter the ad text, select newspaper editions, choose a publication date, and pay. Double-check your passport number and FIR number before confirming.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"step-item\">\r\n      <div class=\"step-num\">5<\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"step-content\">\r\n        <h3>Choose a Weekday for Lower Cost<\/h3>\r\n        <p>Ad rates are higher on weekends, especially Sundays. Tuesday to Thursday editions are usually the cheapest and are processed faster in many cases.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"step-item\">\r\n      <div class=\"step-num\">6<\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"step-content\">\r\n        <h3>Collect the Published Ad Proof<\/h3>\r\n        <p>If booked online, you will receive a PDF by email within 24\u201348 hours. If booked offline, buy the newspaper and keep the original page. Ensure the publication date and newspaper name are clearly visible. Confirm with your PSK in advance whether they require the original cutting.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"step-item\">\r\n      <div class=\"step-num\">7<\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"step-content\">\r\n        <h3>Attach All Documents to Your Passport Reissue Application<\/h3>\r\n        <p>Include the newspaper ad proof alongside your FIR\/NC copy, identity proof, address proof, and reissue application form. Keep documents properly arranged to avoid delays during submission.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"step-item\">\r\n      <div class=\"step-num\">8<\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"step-content\">\r\n        <h3>Keep Copies of Everything for Your Records<\/h3>\r\n        <p>Before submitting, take photocopies or digital copies of all documents \u2014 ad, FIR receipt, booking confirmation, and payment receipt. Store them until your new passport is issued and verified, and ideally for at least 1\u20132 years after.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- SECTION 9: FAQs -->\r\n  <section class=\"faq-section\" id=\"faqs\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\">\r\n    <h2>10 FAQs on Lost Passport Ad in Newspaper<\/h2>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n      <div class=\"faq-q\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\">\r\n        <span class=\"num\">Q1<\/span>\r\n        <span itemprop=\"name\">What is the process after FIR registration?<\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"arrow\">\u25be<\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"faq-a\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n        <p itemprop=\"text\">After getting the FIR number, draft your ad including that number, publish it in both newspapers, and attach the proof to your passport application.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n      <div class=\"faq-q\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\">\r\n        <span class=\"num\">Q2<\/span>\r\n        <span itemprop=\"name\">How to reduce cost?<\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"arrow\">\u25be<\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"faq-a\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n        <p itemprop=\"text\">Use classified ads, limit word count, choose weekday editions, and select regional newspapers for lower pricing.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n      <div class=\"faq-q\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\">\r\n        <span class=\"num\">Q3<\/span>\r\n        <span itemprop=\"name\"> What documents are required?<\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"arrow\">\u25be<\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"faq-a\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n        <p itemprop=\"text\">You need the ad cutting, FIR copy, identity proof, old passport copy (if available), and the reissue application form.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n      <div class=\"faq-q\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\">\r\n        <span class=\"num\">Q4<\/span>\r\n        <span itemprop=\"name\"> Cost in Kerala newspapers?<\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"arrow\">\u25be<\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"faq-a\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n        <p itemprop=\"text\">Malayala Manorama and similar papers usually charge between \u20b9500\u2013\u20b9900 for a standard classified ad.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n      <div class=\"faq-q\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\">\r\n        <span class=\"num\">Q5<\/span>\r\n        <span itemprop=\"name\"> Can I book ads online?\r\n<\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"arrow\">\u25be<\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"faq-a\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n        <p itemprop=\"text\">Yes, and it is faster. Most PSKs accept PDF proof provided by online portals<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n      <div class=\"faq-q\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\">\r\n        <span class=\"num\">Q6<\/span>\r\n        <span itemprop=\"name\"> What should the format include?<\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"arrow\">\u25be<\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"faq-a\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n        <p itemprop=\"text\">It must include your full name, passport number, issuing authority, validity date, FIR number, and address.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n      <div class=\"faq-q\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\">\r\n        <span class=\"num\">Q7<\/span>\r\n        <span itemprop=\"name\"> Are two newspapers required?<\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"arrow\">\u25be<\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"faq-a\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n        <p itemprop=\"text\">In most cases, yes. One English and one regional paper is the standard requirement.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n      <div class=\"faq-q\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\">\r\n        <span class=\"num\">Q8<\/span>\r\n        <span itemprop=\"name\"> How long should I keep the cutting?<\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"arrow\">\u25be<\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"faq-a\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n        <p itemprop=\"text\">At least until your passport is reissued. Keeping it for 1\u20132 years is recommended.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n      <div class=\"faq-q\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\">\r\n        <span class=\"num\">Q9<\/span>\r\n        <span itemprop=\"name\">Is FIR compulsory?<\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"arrow\">\u25be<\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"faq-a\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n        <p itemprop=\"text\">Yes, in most cases. Always file it before publishing the advertisement.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n      <div class=\"faq-q\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\">\r\n        <span class=\"num\">Q10<\/span>\r\n        <span itemprop=\"name\">Common mistakes?<\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"arrow\">\u25be<\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"faq-a\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n        <p itemprop=\"text\">Publishing the ad before FIR, choosing the wrong newspaper, overspending on display ads, and not keeping proper proof documents.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<script>\r\n  function toggleFaq(el) {\r\n    const item = el.closest('.faq-item');\r\n    const isOpen = item.classList.contains('open');\r\n    document.querySelectorAll('.faq-item').forEach(i => i.classList.remove('open'));\r\n    if (!isOpen) item.classList.add('open');\r\n  }\r\n<\/script>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover how to place Bangalore public notice ads easily. 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