Changing houses cannot be done without a planned strategy. We've got your back covered by curating a list of documents where your address needs to be changed once you shift. Whilst we only mentioned what we reckon are the must do's, remember to update the address change with your employer, school or university, utility bills, print subscriptions, online shopping accounts, clubs and other organizations as well.

Banks

Updating the address varies from bank to bank, while the public banks function in an archaic fashion and involve 'requests and letters', private banks are snappy and quicker in furnishing such requests.

Download the address change form from the website and fill the changed details. Attach valid address proof documents and send it through courier or post to the nearest branch, after printing.

You may also visit your local branch, fill the application form available at the branch and carry original documents for verification. (Recommended for public banks)

Some private banks, like the HDFC bank, also offer you with the option of completing the entire process via net banking where you can upload all the documents after scanning.

If you have a locker in your bank, you will have to open a new one because transferring is not available.

Insurance

You may write a letter to the insurance company for address change which must include the policy number and the reason for changing the address. The letter needs to be submitted along with a valid address proof and a photocopy of the policy. You may also phone or email your insurer along with the required details.

Investments

For mutual funds, one needs to update the know-your-customer (KYC) document. The specified form can be obtained from the Association of Mutual Funds in India, mutual fund dealers and the Central Depository Services Ltd.'s (CDSL) website.

Post office products such as small savings scheme can be transferred by submitting a transfer form available at the post office.

PAN Card

You can apply for changes in PAN data by submitting PAN change request form, which is available on the National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL) website. Upon submitting the form with required details, you will receive a form with a 16-digit Acknowledgement Number. Print this form.

Send this form to the NSDL office in Pune along with the self-attested documents and an enclosed cheque or demand draft in an envelope titled 'Application for PAN CHANGE REQUEST - Acknowledgment Number.'

Passport

To change your address in the passport you need to fill up form-II and submit it along with a valid proof of your residential address at passport office closer to your new home.

Aadhaar Card

Change in address on the Aadhaar card can be done online. Visit the modify address section under Aadhaar's Self Service Update Portal (SSUP). After entering the new address details, upload the scanned copy of the new address proof. Select the BPO service provider that will verify your details and submit the form. The BPO service provider inspects the details and forwards your request to UIDAI. It then generates an Update Request number (URN), which can track your updated Aadhar card.

Election Card

Transferring your address in your voter ID card can be done by submitting Form 8A with a proof of your current address to the Election Officer in your constituency. This process can be initiated both online as well as offline.

Your name will be moved from your old constituency's electoral roll to the new one, retaining all other details, and a new voter card will be issued to you. You can also wait until there is a Voter's ID Camp set near your new home prior to the next elections.

Driving License

Changing your address on the driving license is done by writing an application to the RTO. The application should be submitted in person, with the new address proof and fee for making the changes. The updated driving licence will be sent to your residential address via post within 30 days after the application is made. In case a change of address is applied for in a different state, an NOC will be mandatory.