{"id":77,"date":"2026-03-26T10:07:24","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T10:07:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/public-noticeads.com\/blog\/?p=77"},"modified":"2026-03-27T11:45:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T11:45:05","slug":"yoursite-com-free-press-journal-lost-document-public-notice-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/public-noticeads.com\/blog\/yoursite-com-free-press-journal-lost-document-public-notice-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Lost Document Public Notice Ad in Free Press Journal: 2025 Guide &#038; Formats"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"77\" class=\"elementor elementor-77\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed0861b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ed0861b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aab09e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"aab09e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<main>\r\n  <!-- INTRO SECTION (adapted) -->\r\n  <section>\r\n    <p class=\"drop-cap\">\r\n      The publication of a lost document public notice in Free Press Journal typically takes 1\u20132 working days and costs \u20b9400\u2013\u20b91,500 as a classified text notice. On top of this, you must have a notarised affidavit, a police complaint acknowledgement (for most documents), and a typed notice in the specific format that the issuing authority \u2014 be it passport office, RTO, bank or housing society \u2014 accepts.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n    <p>This manual provides ready-to-use templates for lost passport, RC book, housing society share certificate, educational certificates and other common documents \u2014 along with precise Free Press Journal booking procedures, charges, and format requirements.<\/p>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- WHY PUBLISH SECTION -->\r\n  <section>\r\n    <h2>Why You Must Publish a Newspaper Notice for a Lost Document<\/h2>\r\n    <p>A newspaper public notice for a lost document serves three legal purposes:<\/p>\r\n    <ul class=\"std\">\r\n      <li><strong>Establishes public record<\/strong> \u2014 that the document is lost and no longer in your possession, protecting you from liability if misused.<\/li>\r\n      <li><strong>Required by issuing authorities<\/strong> \u2014 passport offices, RTOs, banks, housing societies, and government departments demand proof of newspaper publication before reissuing a document.<\/li>\r\n      <li><strong>Supports your affidavit<\/strong> \u2014 the newspaper notice corroborates the sworn affidavit you submit to the authority, strengthening your reissuance application.<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n    <p>In Maharashtra, the standard rule for most documents is: <strong>police complaint + notarised affidavit + newspaper notice<\/strong> in one English daily (and usually one Marathi daily). Free Press Journal (English) and Navshakti (Marathi) \u2014 both from the same group \u2014 are a trusted combination.<\/p>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- Documents Requiring Notice Table -->\r\n  <section>\r\n   <h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">\r\n  Documents That Require a \r\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/public-noticeads.com\/free-press-journal-public-notice-ad.php\"\r\n     rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\r\n     target=\"_blank\"\r\n     class=\"text-amber-600 underline\">\r\n    Public Notice\r\n  <\/a> \r\n   in Free Press Journal\r\n<\/h2>\r\n    <div class=\"table-wrap\">\r\n      <table>\r\n        <thead>\r\n          <tr><th>Document Lost<\/th><th>Newspaper Notice Required?<\/th><th>Authority Requiring It<\/th><\/tr>\r\n        <\/thead>\r\n        <tbody>\r\n          <tr><td>Passport<\/td><td>Yes \u2014 English + Marathi<\/td><td>Passport Seva Kendra \/ RPO Mumbai<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><td>RC Book (Vehicle Registration)<\/td><td>Yes \u2014 English daily minimum<\/td><td>RTO Maharashtra<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><td>Housing Society Share Certificate<\/td><td>Yes \u2014 English + Marathi recommended<\/td><td>Housing Society \/ Registrar of Cooperative Societies<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><td>PAN Card<\/td><td>No \u2014 not required by NSDL\/UTI<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><td>Driving Licence<\/td><td>Recommended \u2014 not always mandatory<\/td><td>RTO Maharashtra<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><td>Educational Certificates<\/td><td>Yes \u2014 required by issuing institution<\/td><td>University \/ Board<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><td>Bank Passbook \/ Cheque Book<\/td><td>Recommended<\/td><td>Bank's branch manager<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><td>Property Documents (Title Deed, Sale Deed)<\/td><td>Yes \u2014 strongly recommended<\/td><td>Advocate \/ Registrar<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><td>Company Share Certificate<\/td><td>Yes \u2014 mandatory<\/td><td>Company \/ Registrar<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <\/tbody>\r\n      <\/table>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- RATES TABLE -->\r\n  <section>\r\n      \r\n   <h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">\r\n  Free Press Journal \u2014 \r\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/public-noticeads.com\/document-lost-notice-ads.php\"\r\n     rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\r\n     target=\"_blank\"\r\n     class=\"text-amber-600 underline\">\r\n    Lost Document Notice Rates\r\n  <\/a> \r\n  (2025 Indicative)\r\n<\/h2>\r\n    <div class=\"table-wrap\">\r\n      <table>\r\n        <thead><tr><th>Format<\/th><th>Rate<\/th><th>Estimated Cost<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\r\n        <tbody>\r\n          <tr><td>Classified Text (per word)<\/td><td>\u20b918\u2013\u20b935\/word<\/td><td>\u20b9400\u2013\u20b9900 (25\u201330 word notice)<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><td>Classified Display (per sq. cm)<\/td><td>\u20b9450\u2013\u20b9900\/sq. cm<\/td><td>\u20b92,250\u2013\u20b94,500 (5 sq. cm)<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><td>Navshakti Classified Text<\/td><td>\u20b915\u2013\u20b928\/word<\/td><td>\u20b9300\u2013\u20b9700<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><td><strong>Combined FPJ + Navshakti Package<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>\u20b9800\u2013\u20b92,000 (typical lost doc notice)<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <\/tbody>\r\n      <\/table>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"alert-warn\">\r\n      <strong>\ud83d\udca1 Tip:<\/strong> Classified text is sufficient for all lost document notices. Display format is not required and adds unnecessary cost unless a specific authority requests it.\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- STEP BY STEP BEFORE PUBLISHING -->\r\n  <section>\r\n    <h2>What to Do Before Publishing \u2014 Step-by-Step<\/h2>\r\n    <div style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:1rem;\">\r\n      <div style=\"display:flex;gap:0.75rem;align-items:flex-start;\"><span class=\"step-number\">1<\/span><span><strong>File a Police Complaint<\/strong> \u2014 Report the lost document at the nearest police station (NCR \/ FIR). Obtain acknowledgement; required for passport, RC book, property documents.<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <div style=\"display:flex;gap:0.75rem;align-items:flex-start;\"><span class=\"step-number\">2<\/span><span><strong>Execute a Notarised Affidavit<\/strong> \u2014 On stamp paper (\u20b9100 or \u20b9200) stating full details, circumstances of loss, and declaration that document is not pledged\/sold.<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <div style=\"display:flex;gap:0.75rem;align-items:flex-start;\"><span class=\"step-number\">3<\/span><span><strong>Publish the Newspaper Notice<\/strong> \u2014 Use templates below. Obtain tear sheet (original newspaper page) and publication certificate from Free Press Journal.<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <div style=\"display:flex;gap:0.75rem;align-items:flex-start;\"><span class=\"step-number\">4<\/span><span><strong>Submit to Issuing Authority<\/strong> \u2014 Affidavit + police complaint acknowledgement + newspaper tear sheet + application + fee.<\/span><\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- READY-TO-USE TEMPLATES SECTION -->\r\n  <section>\r\n    <h2>Ready-to-Use Notice Templates (Free Press Journal)<\/h2>\r\n    \r\n    <h3>Template 1 \u2014 Lost Passport Notice<\/h3>\r\n    <div class=\"alert-ok\">\r\n      <strong>For:<\/strong> Passport Seva Kendra \/ RPO Mumbai | <strong>Required fields:<\/strong> Passport number, issuing authority, NCR number.\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <pre style=\"background:#f1f5f9; padding:1rem; border-radius:0.75rem; overflow-x:auto; font-size:0.85rem;\">\r\nLOST NOTICE\r\nI, [Full Name as on Passport], residing at [Complete Address], hereby declare that my Indian Passport bearing No. [Passport Number] issued by [RPO Mumbai \/ other] on [Date of Issue], valid till [Expiry Date], has been lost \/ misplaced. I have lodged a complaint with [Police Station Name] vide NCR No. [Number] dated [Date]. Finder is requested to return the same to the above address. I shall not be responsible for any misuse.\r\n[Full Name] [Date]\r\n    <\/pre>\r\n    \r\n    <h3>Template 2 \u2014 Lost RC Book Notice<\/h3>\r\n    <div class=\"alert-ok\">\r\n      <strong>For:<\/strong> RTO Maharashtra | <strong>Must include:<\/strong> Engine number & chassis number.\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <pre style=\"background:#f1f5f9; padding:1rem; border-radius:0.75rem; overflow-x:auto;\">\r\nLOST NOTICE\r\nI, [Full Name], residing at [Address], hereby declare that Registration Certificate (RC Book) of vehicle bearing Reg. No. [MH-XX-XX-XXXX], Engine No. [Engine Number], Chassis No. [Chassis Number] has been lost. FIR\/NCR No. [Number] dated [Date] lodged at [Police Station]. Finder to return to above address or nearest RTO.\r\n[Full Name] [Date]\r\n    <\/pre>\r\n\r\n    <h3>Template 3 \u2014 Lost Housing Society Share Certificate Notice<\/h3>\r\n    <div class=\"alert-warn\">\r\n      <strong>15-day objection window mandatory<\/strong> as per Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act.\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <pre style=\"background:#f1f5f9; padding:1rem; border-radius:0.75rem; overflow-x:auto;\">\r\n<h3 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/public-noticeads.com\/document-lost-notice-ads.php\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-amber-600 underline\">PUBLIC NOTICE \u2014  LOST SHARE CERTIFICATE<\/a>\r\n<\/h3>I, [Full Name], member of [Society Name], Reg. No. [Society Reg No.], situated at [Address], declare that my Share Certificate No. [Certificate No.] consisting of [Number] shares of \u20b9[Face Value] each, distinctive Nos. [From] to [To], has been lost. NCR No. [Number] dated [Date] at [Police Station]. I request the Managing Committee to issue duplicate. Any claim\/objection may contact Secretary within 15 days from publication.\r\n[Full Name] [Address] [Contact] [Date]\r\n    <\/pre>\r\n<h3 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Template 4 \u2014 \r\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/public-noticeads.com\/document-lost-notice-ads.php\"\r\n     rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\r\n     target=\"_blank\"\r\n     class=\"text-amber-600 underline\">\r\n      Lost Educational Certificate (Board\/University) <\/a>\r\n<\/h3>\r\n    <pre style=\"background:#f1f5f9; padding:1rem; border-radius:0.75rem; overflow-x:auto;\">\r\nLOST NOTICE\r\nI, [Full Name], son\/daughter of [Father's Name], residing at [Address], declare that my [SSC Mark Sheet \/ Degree Certificate] bearing Roll No. [Number] issued by [Institution\/University] in year [Year] has been lost. NCR No. [Number] dated [Date] at [Police Station]. Finder to return. Not responsible for misuse.\r\n[Full Name] [Date]\r\n    <\/pre>\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Template 5 \u2014 \r\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/public-noticeads.com\/document-lost-notice-ads.php\"\r\n     rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\r\n     target=\"_blank\"\r\n     class=\"text-amber-600 underline\">\r\n      Lost Bank Passbook \/ Cheque Book Notice <\/a>\r\n<\/h3>\r\n    <div class=\"alert-err\">\r\n      <strong>30-day objection window critical<\/strong> for legal validity.\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <pre style=\"background:#f1f5f9; padding:1rem; border-radius:0.75rem; overflow-x:auto;\">\r\nPUBLIC NOTICE\r\nI, [Full Name], residing at [Address], give public notice that original [Sale Deed \/ Title Deed] dated [Date] in respect of property bearing [Flat No.\/CTS No., Building, Address], registered with Sub-Registrar [Office] vide Registration No. [Number] dated [Reg. Date] has been lost. FIR\/NCR No. [Number] dated [Date] at [Police Station]. Any person having claim over document\/property shall contact undersigned within 30 days.\r\n[Full Name] [Address] [Contact] [Date]\r\n    <\/pre>\r\n    \r\n    <h3 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Template 6 \u2014 \r\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/public-noticeads.com\/document-lost-notice-ads.php\"\r\n     rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\r\n     target=\"_blank\"\r\n     class=\"text-amber-600 underline\">\r\n      Lost Property Document Notice (Title Deed \/ Sale Deed)\r\n  <\/a>\r\n<\/h3>\r\n<div class=\"alert-err\">\r\n  <strong>For use in:<\/strong> Free Press Journal (English) + Navshakti (Marathi) | <strong>Required by:<\/strong> Advocate recommendation before approaching Registrar or Court<br>\r\n  <strong>30-day objection window critical<\/strong> for legal validity.\r\n<\/div>\r\n<pre style=\"background:#f1f5f9; padding:1rem; border-radius:0.75rem; overflow-x:auto; white-space:pre-wrap; word-break:break-word;\">\r\nPUBLIC NOTICE\r\nI, [Full Name], residing at [Complete Address], hereby give public notice that the original [Document Type, e.g., Sale Deed \/ Title Deed \/ Conveyance Deed] dated [Date of Document], executed between [Seller Name] and [Buyer Name \/ Self], in respect of the property bearing [Property Description \u2014 Flat No. \/ Survey No. \/ CTS No., Building Name, Society Name, Address], registered with the Sub-Registrar of [Sub-Registrar Office Name] vide Registration No. [Registration Number] dated [Date of Registration], has been lost \/ misplaced.\r\nFIR \/ NCR No. [Number] dated [Date] has been lodged at [Police Station Name]. Any person having any claim over the above property or the above document is hereby called upon to contact the undersigned within 30 (thirty) days from the date of this notice. Failing to do so, the undersigned shall proceed with the matter as if no claim exists.\r\n[Full Name] [Address] [Contact Number] [Date]\r\n<\/pre>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- Navshakti & Translation -->\r\n  <section>\r\n    <h2>Navshakti Marathi Templates & Translation Tips<\/h2>\r\n    <p>If dual publication (English + Marathi) is required:<\/p>\r\n    <ul class=\"std\">\r\n      <li>Do not use Google Translate \u2014 legal terminology must be precise.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Book translation\/typesetting via FPJ\/Navshakti agency (\u20b9500\u2013\u20b91,000 extra).<\/li>\r\n      <li>Provide English notice as source; agency will return a joint proof.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Ensure both versions contain identical information.<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n    <div class=\"alert-ok\">\r\n      <strong>Combined booking advantage:<\/strong> Many platforms offer FPJ + Navshakti packages at discounted rates, including translation assistance.\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- HOW TO BOOK STEP-BY-STEP -->\r\n  <section>\r\n    <h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">\r\n  How to Book a \r\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/public-noticeads.com\/document-lost-notice-ads.php\"\r\n     rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\r\n     target=\"_blank\"\r\n     class=\"text-amber-600 underline\">\r\n    Lost Document Notice\r\n  <\/a> \r\n  in Free Press Journal \u2014 Step by Step\r\n<\/h2>\r\n    <h3>Online Booking (Fastest for Individuals)<\/h3>\r\n    <ul class=\"std\">\r\n      <li>Visit Free Press Journal classified ad booking portal \u2192 select \u201cPublic Notice\u201d or \u201cLost & Found\u201d.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Insert notice text (use templates above).<\/li>\r\n      <li>Select publication: FPJ and\/or Navshakti if dual language needed.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Choose publication date (allow 1\u20132 working days for classified text).<\/li>\r\n      <li>Upload scanned affidavit\/ police complaint if required.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Pay online (UPI, card, net banking).<\/li>\r\n      <li>After publication, collect tear sheet and publication certificate.<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n    <h3>Walk-In Booking (Same-Day Urgent)<\/h3>\r\n    <ul class=\"std\">\r\n      <li>Visit FPJ advertisement department, Mumbai (before 11 AM for next-day pub).<\/li>\r\n      <li>Carry printed notice text, affidavit copy, police complaint, ID proof.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Collect original tear sheet 1\u20132 days after publication.<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n    <h3>Via DAVP-Empanelled Agency (Advocates \/ Bulk)<\/h3>\r\n    <ul class=\"std\"><li>Submit multiple notices at once; service fee \u20b9500\u2013\u20b91,500 per notice.<\/li><\/ul>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- Format Rules Table -->\r\n  <section>\r\n    <h2>Format Rules: What Issuing Authorities Check<\/h2>\r\n    <div class=\"table-wrap\">\r\n      <table>\r\n        <thead><tr><th>Authority<\/th><th>Must Include in Notice<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\r\n        <tbody>\r\n          <tr><td>Passport Seva Kendra \/ RPO<\/td><td>Passport number, issuing authority, issue\/expiry date, NCR number<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><td>RTO Maharashtra<\/td><td>Vehicle registration, engine number, chassis number, NCR number<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><td>Housing Society \/ RCS<\/td><td>Share certificate number, share nos., society reg. number, 15-day objection window<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><td>University \/ Board<\/td><td>Roll number \/ enrolment number, year of passing, institution name<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><td>Bank<\/td><td>Account number, branch name, instrument description<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><td>Property \/ Registrar<\/td><td>Document type, registration number, property description, 30-day window<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <\/tbody>\r\n      <\/table>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- Common Mistakes -->\r\n  <section>\r\n    <h2>Common Mistakes That Force Re-Publication<\/h2>\r\n    <ul class=\"std\">\r\n      <li>Missing document-specific identifiers (passport number, engine\/chassis number, share certificate number).<\/li>\r\n      <li>No objection period in share certificate or property notices.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Only English publication when Marathi is required (passport, society matters).<\/li>\r\n      <li>Name mismatch between lost document and ID proof.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Missing police complaint reference number in notice text.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Using costly display format when classified text suffices.<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- Complete Checklist -->\r\n  <section>\r\n    <h2>Complete Document Checklist for Reissuance After Publishing<\/h2>\r\n    <ul class=\"std\">\r\n        <li>Original tear sheet from Free Press Journal (and Navshakti if applicable)<\/li>\r\n        <li>Publication certificate from the newspaper<\/li>\r\n        <li>Original notarised affidavit on stamp paper<\/li>\r\n        <li>Police complaint acknowledgement \/ NCR copy<\/li>\r\n        <li>Identity proof & address proof<\/li>\r\n        <li>Prescribed application form for the specific document<\/li>\r\n        <li>Applicable reissuance fee and 2 passport-size photos (if needed)<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n<\/section>\r\n  <!-- Quick Reference Cost Summary -->\r\n  <section>\r\n    <h2>Quick Reference \u2014 Cost Summary by Document Type<\/h2>\r\n    <div class=\"table-wrap\">\r\n      <table>\r\n        <thead><tr><th>Document<\/th><th>Newspapers<\/th><th>Format<\/th><th>Estimated Total Cost<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\r\n        <tbody>\r\n          <tr><td>Lost Passport<\/td><td>FPJ + Navshakti<\/td><td>Classified text<\/td><td>\u20b92,000\u2013\u20b95,000<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><td>Lost RC Book<\/td><td>FPJ<\/td><td>Classified text<\/td><td>\u20b91,800\u2013\u20b93,500<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><td>Lost Share Certificate<\/td><td>FPJ + Navshakti<\/td><td>Classified text<\/td><td>\u20b94,500\u2013\u20b99,000<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><td>Lost Educational Certificate<\/td><td>FPJ<\/td><td>Classified text<\/td><td>\u20b91,500\u2013\u20b93,000<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><td>Lost Bank Passbook \/ Cheque Book<\/td><td>FPJ<\/td><td>Classified text<\/td><td>\u20b91,400\u2013\u20b92,800<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><td>Lost Property Document<\/td><td>FPJ + Navshakti<\/td><td>Classified text<\/td><td>\u20b95,000\u2013\u20b99,700<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <\/tbody>\r\n      <\/table>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <p class=\"alert-warn\">All estimates are indicative for 2024\u20132025. Confirm current rates at time of booking.<\/p>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- FAQ Section -->\r\n  <section>\r\n    <h2>Frequently Asked Questions \u2014 Lost Document Notices<\/h2>\r\n    <div>\r\n      <details><summary>Is one newspaper notice enough, or do I need two newspapers?<\/summary><div class=\"faq-body\"> In case of most of the personal documents (passport, RC book, educational certificate) one English newspaper is enough. To house society share certificates and property documents in Maharashtra, it is always advisable to publish using English (Free Press Journal) and Marathi (Navshakti) language and even necessary in most cases as prescribed by the society or registrar.\r\n<\/div><\/details>\r\n      \r\n      <details><summary>Does the Free Press Journal provide a publication certificate?<\/summary><div class=\"faq-body\">Yes. The date of publication is confirmed by a publication certificate (an affidavit signed by the authorised signatory of the newspaper) issued by Free Press Journal. Ask at the moment of booking, it is given automatically at some counters, only on request at others.\r\n<\/div><\/details>\r\n      <details><summary>How many days after publishing can I submit to the authority?<\/summary><div class=\"faq-body\">In the case of passport and RC book: submit after you have the tear sheet -no such thing as mandatory waiting. Wait 15 days after publication (the objection window) in the case of housing society share certificates. In the case of property documents: wait 30 days.\r\n      <\/div><\/details>\r\n      <details><summary>What if I lose the tear sheet itself? <\/summary><div class=\"faq-body\">The archive department of the Contact Free Press Journal. The vast majority of newspapers keep a publication record over a period of years and are capable of providing a certified copy of the page. Most authorities accept this to be similar to the original tear sheet.\r\n<\/details>\r\n      <details><summary>Can the notice be published online (digital edition) only?<\/summary><div class=\"faq-body\">No. Legally and officially, the publication in the print edition is necessary. 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