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Tamil Nadu - Change Address in Ration Card

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ProcedureEdit

Through Online - Add Member

  1. Please use the following link : link
  2. In the new screen please use the “To change the address” option on the right part of the screen under “ELECTRONIC CARD RELATED SERVICES”.
  3. A new screen prompts user to sign in using the mobile number attached to the family card. Please follow the prompts as appropriate (entering the captcha) and finally click “Register it” button,
  4. User will get OTP in their mobile.
  5. please enter this OTP at prompted space and click “Submit” button.
  6. A new screen will be provided. Here respective details for Change of address will be listed. If the page shows different data please select service type from the drop down menu(Change of address).
  7. Please enter the details prompted for address change as appropriate. Select the set of documents to be included. Upload required documents.
  8. Please select the check box for “I accept terms….” Option and click the “Submit” button to apply online.
  9. Applicant gets acknowledgement for the submitted application. Keep it safe for future reference.
  10. This application gets processed by the respective department.
  11. Applicant gets notification over mobile and please follow as per the notification to get the card.
  12. Applicant shall check the online status using the acknowledgement receive.



Apply In-Person

  1. Ration Card holder shall approach their respective ration shop of their area or or Assistant Commissioner (AC) /Taluk Supply Officers (TSO)as applicable.
  2. Link for contact: link AND link for district Select district option from the left part of the screen. In the given page please select the name of the district to reach respective district page. Here select the hyperlink for respective portal. In the district portal please select “DIRECTORY > PUBLIC UTILITIES >Municipalities “ or “DIRECTORY > Contact Directory” or “ABOUT DISTRICT > ADMINISTRATIVE SETUP > Revenue Administration” option for contact details.

In case the applicant moves into new residence within the jurisdiction of the same Fair Price Shop, the change of address can be recorded in the ration card as per the procedure below.

  1. Please go to the respective office.
  2. Applicant shall obtain the form from the respective office (please pay for the form if required) Or a written/electronically typed application on A4 plain sheet as advised shall be used Or use the following link to download the form.
  3. Please submit the completed application along with required documents to the respective authority.
  4. Authorities after checking the submitted application along with attached documents will make entries and provide you record number for reference.
  5. Keep it safe for future reference.
  6. This application will be processed further to issue the ration card with updated address as per notified period.



In case the applicant moves into new residence outside the jurisdiction of the same Fair Price Shop, the change of address can be recorded in the ration card as per the procedure below.

  1. Once these documents are submitted as per the address above, a deletion slip will be issued. Applicant shall use this slip to get the card deleted from the A-Register or appropriate register and get a deletion slip signed by the respective salesman or authority.
  2. Hand over the deletion slip with the family card to the respective office and get an acknowledgement slip
  3. The changes are thereafter carried out in the family card. Applicant can come and collect the updated ration card on the day stipulated.



Apply online

  1. To Change Address in Ration Card, the applicant has to visit the following link:Link
  2. Ensure that your mobile number is linked to the ration card in Tamil Nadu.
  3. Go to the login tab and sign in.
  4. Find the dialog box on the homepage "Smart Card Related Services"
  5. A list of option will open up, choose "Change of Address" from the given options.
  6. Now make the required changes.


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Required DocumentsEdit

  • Application form.
  • Original ration card
  • Photo Identity / Election Identity Card / PAN / Driving license / Passport
  • Proof of residence
  • Aadhaar Card
  • Self declaration (as applicable)


Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Department.:
Commissioner, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Department,
Ezhilagam 4th Floor, Chepauk, Chennai - 5.
Telephone No :28592255
Fax : 040-23318456

Link for contact : Contact Info


EligibilityEdit

  • A valid ration card holder who changed their residence.
  • The applicant and his/her family must be Indian citizens and should be resident of the state.
  • The applicant or his family members must not possess any family card in any State in India (If they had one, it has to be withdrawn).
  • The applicant and members of the family must be close relatives.
  • New born above 5 years
  • Addition of member name after marriage

FeesEdit

  • Fee information can be obtained directly from the department office while applying.


ValidityEdit

  • Validity remains same
  • Usually Family identity card is valid for lifetime and will be renewed in 5 years or based on announcement.

Documents to UseEdit

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Sample DocumentsEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

If your application is fair and complete, the processing time will be 2 – 4 week’s time

Related VideosEdit

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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InstructionsEdit

Please provide other instructions related to the certificate/documents.
e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.

Required InformationEdit

Following are the required information to apply..

  • Applicant details.
  • additional members or persons name to be removed
  • Date of Birth and age.
  • Address details.
  • Occupation and designation of office held any
  • Signature/thumb impression.


Need for the DocumentEdit

  • For implementation of the Targeted Public Distribution System(TPDS), Ration Card is being issued to all the heads of families, with details about family members included in the card. Based on their economic condition, people can buy goods like food grains, sugar and kerosene with the help of their ration cards.
  • Citizens holding ration card should apply for change of address as and when their place of residence is changed to make use of the ration card as a vital proof of residence.
  • Ration card is essential to apply for passport, PAN card or a domicile certificate or to even get the name registered for electoral rolls to get a Voter ID.

Information which might helpEdit

  • The eligible sections of the society are provided with food grains and other items at highly subsidized rates.
  • In different state the Ration card is categorized as per classification fixed by government.


Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External LinksEdit

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OthersEdit

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