How to get Address Proof and Identity Proof from Nearest Post Office

 

Are you looking to get an address proof in India. Here is a simple way by which you can get a government approved address proof. Indian Postal Department started issuing a address proof which you can use as address proof.

How to get Address proof from Nearest Post Office:

1. Obtain the form for address proof from your nearest post office by paying Rs. 10/-.
2. After filling up the form submit the form in post office along with a fee of Rs. 240/-.
3. A postman will come to your address to verify the address.
4. After the verification is done you’ll get the address id card.
5. This whole process can take maximum 2 months.

Cost for this card is:

1. Rs. 10/ for Application form
2. Rs. 240/- for a new card.
3. Rs. 140/- for renewal.
4. Rs. 90/- for duplicate.

What is the use of this card:

1. The card serves both as identity proof and address proof.
2. This is valid for 3 years, after which it has to be renewed.
3. Not all post offices issue the card. So you need to find the nearest post office that provides this facility.

You can read the guideline of Post office from

Post Office Guideline

Download application form:

Online Application Form for Address and Identity Proof