Transfer of POST OFFICE RDA

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Querist : Anonymous

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19 June 2011 If one wants to transfer the Post office RDA from one city to another , then what is the procedure and documents required????????

U S Sharma

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19 June 2011 visit the post office where the RDA is maintained, they will issue necessary instructions through their controlling head post office to the target head post office.

Querist : Anonymous

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20 June 2011 Cant the transfer be done directly from the target post office???????

Aashok Kumar Sharma online

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02 August 2025 For transferring a **Post Office Recurring Deposit Account (RDA)** from one city to another, here’s how it usually works:

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### Standard procedure:

1. **Visit the existing post office** where the RDA is currently maintained.
2. Submit a **written request/application** for transfer of the RDA to the new post office (in the new city).
3. The existing post office **sends the transfer request** through their controlling head post office to the new post office.
4. The new post office **issues a fresh RDA account number** for your recurring deposit, and the balance is transferred there.
5. You will be notified when the transfer is complete.

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### Documents usually required:

* Original **RDA passbook** or account details.
* Valid **proof of identity** (Aadhar, PAN, Passport, etc.).
* Valid **proof of new address** in the target city.
* Transfer application/request letter.

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### Can you do the transfer directly from the target post office?

* Generally, **no**. The transfer must be initiated at the existing post office where the account is held.
* This is to ensure proper verification and processing, as the original office holds your deposit records.

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If you want, I can help you draft the transfer request letter. Would you like that?

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