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Citizen Action Pathway
Estimated Total Time: 15 to 30 Days

Updating Your Residential Address Across Primary Records

When moving to a new house or state, updating your government identity documents in the correct order is critical. Because most government portals require Aadhaar as proof of address for subsequent services, updating Aadhaar first eliminates documentation bottlenecks.

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Step 1Mandatory
5 to 7 Days

Update Address on Aadhaar (myAadhaar)

Begin with Aadhaar. Upload a valid Proof of Address (such as registered rent agreement, electricity bill, or bank passbook) on the myAadhaar portal.

What should I do first? (Prerequisites): Ensure your mobile number is linked to Aadhaar to receive authentication OTPs.
uidai.gov.in
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Step 2Mandatory
15 to 20 Days

Update Electoral Roll / Voter Card (Form 8 on Voters' Portal)

Once your Aadhaar is updated, submit Form 8 on the ECI Voters' Service Portal to shift your constituency and update your EPIC address.

What should I do first? (Prerequisites): Have your updated Aadhaar ready as valid Proof of Ordinary Residence.
voters.eci.gov.in
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Step 3Mandatory
7 to 14 Days

Update Address in Driving Licence & Vehicle RC (Sarathi & Vahan)

Apply for 'Change of Address in DL' on Sarathi Parivahan and 'Change of Address in RC' on Vahan Parivahan using your updated Aadhaar e-KYC.

What should I do first? (Prerequisites): State RTO transfer may require an NOC if moving across states.
parivahan.gov.in
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Step 4Mandatory
1 to 2 Days

Update Bank Account KYC & Income Tax Profile

Update your address on the Income Tax e-Filing portal via Aadhaar OTP, and complete online Re-KYC with your bank branches.

What should I do first? (Prerequisites): Banks accept updated Aadhaar as an Valid Document (OVD) for Re-KYC.
incometax.gov.in
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Process Integrity

All steps in this pathway must be completed on verified government portals. No fees are charged for using this guide.