Lost document ad in newspaper

अख़बार में दस्तावेज़ गुम का विज्ञापन कैसे दें

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हिंदी

मैं, [आपका नाम], पुत्र/पुत्री [पिता / पति का नाम], निवासी [पता], का [गुम दस्तावेज़ और नंबर] [कहाँ गुम हुआ] गुम हो गया है। यदि किसी सज्जन को मिले तो कृपया ऊपर दिए पते पर लौटाएँ।

English

I, [Your name], S/o / D/o [Father's / husband's name], R/o [Address], have lost my [Lost document and number] [Where it was lost]. If found, kindly return it to the above address.

Steps

  1. 1 File a police report Report the loss at the police station or on your state police website and keep the copy.
  2. 2 Publish the ad Most offices accept one newspaper. Some ask for one Hindi and one English paper; check with the office that will issue the duplicate.
  3. 3 Keep the printed copy You will attach the newspaper cutting to the duplicate application.
  4. 4 Apply for a duplicate Submit the police report, newspaper cutting and an affidavit if asked.

Documents

  • Police report / FIR copy
  • Photocopy of the lost document, if you have one
  • ID proof

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Questions

Which newspaper should I use?

Use a paper published in the city where the document was lost or issued. The issuing office may name a specific paper; follow that.

Do I need a police report first?

Usually yes. Most offices ask for the police report together with the newspaper cutting.