How to change Address in RC book

RC book, also known as Registration Certificate, is an important document that certifies the registration of a vehicle with the Regional Transport Office (RTO) in Kerala. The RC book contains information such as the vehicle’s registration number, engine number, chassis number, owner’s name and address, and other details. If you have moved to a new address in Kerala, it is important to update the address on your RC book to avoid any legal issues or inconvenience. The good news is that you can now change the address on your RC book online in Kerala. Let’s check how to do it.

  1. Visit the Kerala Motor Vehicles Department website: The first step is to visit the official website of the Kerala Motor Vehicles Department at https://keralamvd.gov.in/.
  2. Click on the “RC Address Change” link: On the homepage of the website, you will find a link for “RC Address Change.” Click on this link to start the process.
  3. Enter your details: On the next page, you will be asked to enter your vehicle registration number and chassis number. After enter your details, choose the “Get details” option.
  4. Verify your details: The website will now display the details of your vehicle, including the current address on your RC book. Verify that the details are correct.
  5. Enter your new address: In the next step, you will be asked to enter your new address. Make sure to enter the correct address and click on the “Submit” button.
  6. Upload supporting documents: You will now need to upload supporting documents to verify your new address. You can upload documents such as your Aadhaar card, passport, driving license, voter ID, etc. Make sure about the documents should be legal.
  7. Pay the fee: Once you have uploaded the documents, you will need to pay the fee for the address change. The fee amount may vary depending on the type of vehicle and the RTO’s rules. You can pay the fee using online payment modes such as credit card, debit card, net banking, or UPI.
  8. Submit the application: After paying the fee, click on the “Submit” button to complete the application process. You will get an acknowledgement receipt with also a reference number.
  9. Track the status: You can track the status of your application using the reference number on the Kerala Motor Vehicles Department website.
  10. Receive the updated RC book: Once the application is processed, the updated RC book with your new address will be sent to your registered address by post.