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Address  proof card issued by India Post

Many  working people often shift their houses. For them, it is difficult to produce an  address proof issued by Government with latest address. Our India Post (Post  Office) has come up with a solution.  

Now  you can get an address proof along with your photo from India post. Since the ID  proof is issued by India post which is a Central Government organization, it is  similar to other ID cards like Driving license, Voters ID etc. It can be used  for opening bank accounts, for getting telephone and gas connections  etc.  

The  total cost for getting this ID card is Rs.250/ (Rs.10 for application and  Rs.240/- processing fee).
Do inform everybody. This is very useful.
For  more details enquire in the nearest post office.

Source URL: http://www.tamilnadupost.nic.in/psvc/adproof.htm

1. Currently this service is available only in Chennai city (upto Tambaram)
2. Only people who have a valid Indian citizenship can avail of this service
3. Applicants should have completed 18 years of age in order to avail this service.
   1. Issuing Authority: Head Postmaster
   2. Verifying Authority: Public Relations Inspector
4. Validity of the card: Three years from the date of issue or change of address (whichever occurs earlier)
5. Tariff of the card:
   1. Application Fee: INR 10
   2. Card Fee: INR 240
6. Availability: Any head post office in Chennai City should be able to help you with the request.