Update your address or RTO jurisdiction in your Registration Certificate when you relocate.
Jurisdiction
India — State-level (Regional Transport Office of the vehicle's current registration jurisdiction, and the new RTO if jurisdiction transfer is involved)
Who applies
Any vehicle owner who has changed their residential address (within the same RTO jurisdiction or to a new RTO within the same state) and needs to update the address on the RC; or an owner relocating to a different RTO jurisdiction within the same state who needs to transfer the vehicle's registration to the new RTO.
Typical time
7–21 working days for the updated RC to be issued; inter-jurisdiction transfers within the same state may take up to 30 days.
Fee
₹150–₹300 for address change (varies by state and vehicle type); additional fee for inter-RTO transfer within the same state (approx. ₹200–₹500). No road tax differential for transfers within the same state.
| # | Document | Type needed | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Form 33 — Application for Change of Address/Transfer of Location of a Motor Vehicle | Download / Print | Mandatory application form for updating the address or transferring RTO jurisdiction within the same state; available on the Vahan portal or at the RTO. |
| 2 | Original Registration Certificate (RC) | Original | The existing RC to be endorsed with the new address or surrendered for a new smart-card RC. |
| 3 | New Proof of Address (Aadhaar / Voter ID / Passport / Utility Bill with new address) | Self-attested Copy | To establish the owner's new address in the new RTO's jurisdiction. |
| 4 | Valid Motor Insurance Certificate | Original | Proof of current motor insurance; mandatory for all vehicle-related RTO applications. |
| 5 | PUC Certificate (Pollution Under Control) | Original | Valid emission compliance certificate; mandatory for all vehicle-related RTO applications. |
| 6 | Proof of Identity of Owner (Aadhaar / PAN / Passport) | Self-attested Copy | To verify the identity of the vehicle owner. |
| 7 | No Objection Certificate from Financier (Bank/NBFC) — if hypothecation exists(optional)Required only if the vehicle has an active hypothecation entry on the RC. | Original | Bank's permission for inter-RTO transfer of the vehicle to a new jurisdiction within the same state. |
| 8 | Road Tax Clearance Certificate(optional)Required only if there are outstanding road tax dues. | Original | Proof that all road tax dues up to the date of transfer have been paid. |
Original documents: Carry originals only for in-person visits — do not hand them over permanently unless explicitly required.
Visit vahan.parivahan.gov.in and log in. Select 'Citizen Services' → 'Vehicle Registration' → 'Change of Address'. Enter the vehicle registration number and fill in Form 33 with the new address details.
Upload scanned copies of the new address proof, identity proof, insurance certificate, and PUC certificate. If the vehicle has a hypothecation and is being transferred to a new RTO, upload the bank NOC as well.
Pay the applicable fee online through the Vahan portal. Retain the payment receipt.
For transfers to a new RTO jurisdiction within the same state, visit the new RTO with all original documents. A Motor Vehicle Inspector may inspect the vehicle's chassis/engine number. Submit the original RC.
For a simple address change within the same RTO jurisdiction, some RTOs handle it purely online; others require a counter visit for document verification. Check the specific RTO's process.
The new smart-card RC reflecting the updated address (and new RTO code, if transferred) is dispatched by India Post Speed Post to the new address within 7–21 working days. The digital RC in DigiLocker is also updated.
Regional Transport Office (RTO)
Document verification, approval of address change / jurisdiction transfer
Reviews Form 33 and supporting documents, updates the Vahan database with the new address, and authorises issuance of the updated RC.
Regional Transport Office (RTO)
Vehicle inspection for inter-RTO transfers
Physically verifies the vehicle's chassis and engine number match the RC details during inter-RTO transfers.
Online Form 33 submission, fee payment, document upload, and RC status tracking for address change and RTO transfer.
Vehicle details lookup, RTO locator, fee schedule, and outstanding challan verification.
The updated RC with the new address is reflected in the owner's DigiLocker account after processing.
Form 33 covers only address changes or RTO transfers within the same state. If you have relocated to a different state, you need an NOC from the current state RTO (Process 048) and then re-register in the new state. Using Form 33 for inter-state cases will result in rejection.
Many vehicle owners forget to update their address with the insurance company after an RC address change. This can create complications during claims — particularly for garage-linked or location-specific policies. Update your insurance company's records after the RTO update.
When transferring to a new RTO within the same state, the vehicle retains its original registration number. Only on a full inter-state transfer (after NOC and re-registration) does the vehicle get a new state-code registration number.
If your vehicle has an active loan, the bank has a charge on the RC. Some banks require you to notify them of any change in vehicle location or jurisdiction. Failure to get their NOC for an inter-RTO transfer can result in rejection of the Form 33 application.
The Vahan system checks for outstanding e-challans linked to the vehicle registration number. Pending challans may block the address change application. Check and pay all challans on the Parivahan portal before initiating the Form 33 process.