How to Change Address in RC Book

Here is the list of documents required for address change in the RC book:

• Form 33 (To submit an application for the change of address in the RC book)
• New address proof
• Registration certificate of the vehicle
• Pollution Under Control (PUC)certificate
• Valid two-wheeler insurance plan
• No Objection Certificate(NOC) issued by the bank or financier (in case the two-wheeler is placed as collateral in debt)
• Attested copy of the PAN Card or Form No. 60 and Form No. 61 (whichever of these is applicable)
• Receipt of smart card fee
• Engine and chassis pencil impression
• Signature identification of the owner

[Note: The documents that are required for change of address in the RC book might be different from one state to another. Therefore, check the Parivahan website to know more about the documents required in your case. ]

The aspects of registration of the vehicle, including the address change in your RC book, are undertaken by the RTO or the Regional Transport Office. You can select from the offline and online modes of services at your convenience. However, the process for the services might vary from one state to another. In general, to change the address in the RC book, you are required to submit certain documents and forms.

Once you have all the documents that you need, you can follow the below steps for the RC book address change.

Here are the steps that you need to follow for the address change in the RC book online:

1. Go to the Parivahan website.
2. In case you are a new user, you have to click on ‘register’.
3. Now, log in with your ‘User ID’ and your ‘Password’.
4. Enter the security code.
5. Click on ‘submit’.
6. Check ‘online services’. From the menu choose ‘vehicle-related services’.
7. Now, enter the details of your state and the RTO.
8. Tap on ‘proceed’.
9. Provide the details of your ‘vehicle registration number’. Also, add the last five digits of the ‘chassis number’ of your vehicle.
10. Tap on ‘verify’.
11. Click on ‘generate OTP’ and the OTP will be sent to the mobile number that you have registered.
12. Enter the OTP that has been provided.
13. Now. click on ‘change of address in the RC’.
14. Fill out all the details and information needed and upload all necessary documents.
15. In the ‘book appointment’ option, enter the details of your application number and book a suitable appointment slot.
16. Go to the ‘fee details’ section and pay the necessary charges.

Once you are done with all the steps, generate a printout of the application as well as the payment receipt. Now, go to the nearest RTO with the application form, required documents, and fee receipt. The authorities at the RTO will accept the form, verify all the documents that you have submitted, and then proceed with the address change in the RC book.

These are the steps of online address change in the RC book. You can also opt for the offline process.

In case you wish to opt for the offline process for the address change in the RC book, you can visit the nearest RTO. Here are the steps that you need to follow:

1. Get form 33 and other required forms for the change of address in the RC book. You can also visit the Parivahan website and download all the forms that you need to submit.
2. Ensure that you are carrying all the necessary original documents required for the address change.
3. At the respective RTO, submit all the forms and fees.
4. The RTO authorities will ask you for all the required documents to verify and proceed with the address change process.

[Note: The process for change of address in the RC book might be different from one state to another. Therefore, check the RTO website to know more about the steps that you need to take.]

The address change fee in the RC is dependent on the vehicle type that you own. A service charge will also be levied over and above the fee. Here are the charges that you need to pay.

[Note: In case there is a delay in the submission of the NOC (No Objection Certificate), there will be an increase in the fee. For motorcycles, a delay fee of ₹300/month is required, whereas, for other types of vehicles, the delay charges are ₹500/month.]

Thus, you can undertake the change in the address in the RC book online and offline. To initiate the process for an address change, it is essential that you have all the documents. The change of address in your RC book can take anywhere between 15 to 30 days.

In the meantime, you can know the status of your application, by visiting the Parivahan website. You need to add the application number, and the verification number on the screen, and click on submit option to check the status.
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