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- Apply for a Fresh PassportChecklist for a first Indian passport: address and birth proof, minor declarations, Normal vs Tatkaal, 36 or 60 pages, and 2026 fees from ₹2,500.All IndiaNormal: 2 to 4 weeks from the appointment. Tatkaal: 1 to 3 working days from the appointment
- Apply for a New PAN CardGet a new PAN: free instant e-PAN with Aadhaar OTP, or Form 93 via Protean or UTIITSL for ₹72 to ₹1,017. Documents, steps and delivery times explained.All IndiaInstant e-PAN: usually minutes. Protean/UTIITSL: e-PAN in a few days, printed card in about 2 to 3 weeks
- Apply for a New Ration CardApply for a Karnataka ration card (BPL/PHH, Antyodaya or APL) through Ahara: Aadhaar-based biometrics, eligibility rules, ₹50 fee and doorstep delivery by post.KarnatakaAbout 15 days to a few months after field verification (BPL cards often take longer)
- Get a Birth CertificateRegister a birth and get the certificate: free within 21 days, late fees after that, magistrate order for old births. Documents, steps and timelines.All IndiaUsually 7 to 15 days after reporting; longer for delayed registration
- Get a Learner's LicenceApply for a learner's licence on Sarathi: age rules, Form 1/1A/2, ID and address proof, ₹150 fee plus ₹50 test fee, online or RTO test, valid 6 months.All IndiaSame day if you pass the online test; a few days to 2 weeks if your state needs an RTO slot
- Get a Permanent Driving LicenceGet a permanent driving licence 30 days to 6 months after your learner's licence: Form 4, driving test, ₹300 test fee plus ₹200 licence fee, smart card by post.All IndiaTest slot in 1 to 4 weeks; the card usually arrives 1 to 3 weeks after you pass
- Get an Income CertificateApply for a Karnataka income certificate through Nadakacheri online or at a centre: Aadhaar, ration card, income proof, about ₹15 fee, up to 21 days.KarnatakaInstant if your record already exists in e-Kshana; otherwise up to 21 days
- Register a Property Sale DeedRegister a sale deed in Karnataka on Kaveri 2.0: e-Khata or RTC, EC, IDs, 5% stamp duty plus cess and surcharge, 2% registration fee, slot and biometrics.KarnatakaOnline approval within about 1 working day; the office visit takes under an hour
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- Aadhaar not seeded or verified on UANAll India · Instant to 3 days depending on UIDAI online verification
- Apply for a Fresh PassportAll India · Normal: 2 to 4 weeks from the appointment. Tatkaal: 1 to 3 working days from the appointment
- Apply for a New PAN CardAll India · Instant e-PAN: usually minutes. Protean/UTIITSL: e-PAN in a few days, printed card in about 2 to 3 weeks
- Apply for a New Ration CardKarnataka · About 15 days to a few months after field verification (BPL cards often take longer)
- Change Address in Vehicle RCAll India · Usually 1 to 3 weeks after the RTO accepts the application
- Change Surname or Correct Name Spelling in IndiaAll India · Gazette: 15–30 working days. ID updates: 1–4 weeks each.
- Change Your Name After Marriage in IndiaAll India · Varies: Aadhaar update 2–7 days; PAN 2–3 weeks; Passport 2–4 weeks from appointment
- Claim rejected: not eligible (service period / pension)All India · Instant rule determination
- Date of exit not marked in EPFO: how to fixAll India · Instant online self-marking (available 2 months after your employer's last PF deposit)
- Employer has not approved KYC: what to doAll India · 3 to 15 days depending on employer response or EPFO grievance escalation
- Get a Birth CertificateAll India · Usually 7 to 15 days after reporting; longer for delayed registration
- Get a Caste or Caste-cum-Income CertificateKarnataka · Instant if an e-Kshana record exists; otherwise up to 21 days
- Get a Death CertificateAll India · Usually 7 to 15 days after reporting; longer for delayed registration
- Get a Duplicate RC (Lost or Damaged)All India · Usually 1 to 3 weeks after the RTO accepts the application
- Get a Learner's LicenceAll India · Same day if you pass the online test; a few days to 2 weeks if your state needs an RTO slot
- Get a Permanent Driving LicenceAll India · Test slot in 1 to 4 weeks; the card usually arrives 1 to 3 weeks after you pass
- Get a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)All India · Same day if police verification is already clear; otherwise about 1 to 3 weeks after the appointment
- Get an Income CertificateKarnataka · Instant if your record already exists in e-Kshana; otherwise up to 21 days
- Joint declaration for corrections in EPFOAll India · 7 to 30 days depending on online vs physical submission
- Link PAN with AadhaarAll India · Fee shows on the portal in 4 to 5 working days; an inoperative PAN becomes operative within about 30 days of linking
- Multiple member IDs: how to merge accountsAll India · 7 to 20 working days after employer attestation
- PAN not verified: higher TDS on PF withdrawalAll India · 1 to 3 working days for Income Tax API verification
- PF claim rejected: date of birth mismatchAll India · 7 to 30 days depending on whether DOB difference is under or over 3 years
- PF claim rejected: father's or husband's name mismatchAll India · 10 to 30 days via Joint Declaration submission
- PF claim rejected: name mismatch (UAN vs Aadhaar)All India · 7 to 30 days depending on online vs Joint Declaration verification
- Place a Newspaper Advertisement for Name ChangeAll India · 1 to 3 days after submitting the ad to the newspaper
- Publish Name Change in the Government GazetteAll India · 15 to 30 working days after document verification
- Register a Property Sale DeedKarnataka · Online approval within about 1 working day; the office visit takes under an hour
- Register as a Voter and Get a Voter ID (EPIC)All India · Usually about 3 to 6 weeks to be added to the roll; the EPIC card follows by post
- Register Your MarriageKarnataka · Same day for Hindu Marriage Act; at least 30 days after notice under the Special Marriage Act
- Remove Hypothecation (Bank Loan) from RCAll India · Usually 1 to 3 weeks after the RTO accepts the application
- Renew a Driving LicenceAll India · About 1 to 3 weeks for the new card; often no RTO visit for private licences
- Renew or Re-issue a PassportAll India · Normal: 2 to 4 weeks from the appointment. Tatkaal: 1 to 3 working days from the appointment. Lost passports can take longer
- Transfer Vehicle Ownership (RC Transfer)All India · Usually 1 to 4 weeks after the RTO accepts the application; varies by state
- UAN KYC: invalid bank details or IFSCAll India · 3 to 7 working days for digital bank verification
- UAN not activated or mobile not linkedAll India · Instant online activation
- Update Address in AadhaarAll India · Usually a few days, up to 30 days; head-of-family requests wait for approval first
- Update Name in Employer and Service Records After Name ChangeAll India · HR records: 1 to 7 days. EPF/UAN: 15 to 30 days after employer submission.
- Update Name on Aadhaar Card After Name ChangeAll India · 2 to 7 working days after submission
- Update Name on Bank Account After Name ChangeAll India · 7 to 15 working days
- Update Name on Driving Licence After Name ChangeAll India · 7 to 30 working days after submission at the RTO
- Update Name on Insurance Policies After Name ChangeAll India · 7 to 21 working days (varies by insurer)
- Update Name on PAN Card After Name ChangeAll India · e-PAN: 2 to 5 working days. Physical card: 2 to 3 weeks.
- Update Name on Passport After Name ChangeAll India · Normal: 2 to 4 weeks from appointment. Tatkaal: 1 to 3 working days from appointment.
- Update Name on Voter ID After Name ChangeAll India · 30 to 60 days
- Withdraw Your EPF OnlineAll India · Often 3 to 7 days for auto-settled claims; up to 20 days otherwise
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