India - Change Owner of Lost, Stolen, Damaged SIM Card

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Change the Owner of a Lost, Stolen, or Damaged SIM Card, the applicant has to approach the nearby mobile service providers or customer care service of a phone shop.
2. The applicant has to block the SIM card through a toll-free number or by visiting their nearest service centre.
3. To block, follow the instruction given by the service person.
4. After blocking the SIM, request a new SIM card with the same mobile number.
5. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the servicer.
6. Also, the applicant has to submit all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
7. After verification of the documents, the new SIM card will be activated with his/her name as the owner.
8. This entire process can be completed within 1 - 2 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Proof of identity (birth certificate, PAN card, Aadhar card, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)

Office Locations & Contacts

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Eligibility

• Any SIM card holder who has lost or Stolen, or Damaged SIM Card is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the servicer.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 1 - 2 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

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e.g.
1. Date of Birth.
2. City or Country of Birth.

Need for the Document

• Change Owner of Lost, Stolen, or Damaged SIM Card in India is a process that enables mobile phone users to transfer the ownership of their SIM card to themselves if their original SIM card has been lost, stolen, or damaged.
• It is essential to report the loss or theft of the SIM card immediately to his/her service provider to avoid any misuse of your number.

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Benefits:

• Prevents unauthorized usage
• Avoids legal complications
• Allows to access mobile services

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

• Changing the owner of a lost, stolen, or damaged SIM card in India can help protect his/her personal information, prevent unauthorized usage, and avoid legal complications, among other benefits.