# Change of Registered Office — Procedural Map
A change in the place of the registered office may or may not involve alteration of the memorandum, depending on the type of change.
## Four Scenarios at a Glance
| Scenario | Resolution Required | Filing / Approval | Alters MOA? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within the same city | Board Resolution | Notice to ROC within 30 days | No |
| Within a State — from one city to another | Special Resolution | Notice to ROC within 30 days | No |
| Within a State but from one ROC's jurisdiction to another | Special Resolution | Permission of Regional Director | No (per situation clause but procedural impact) |
| From one State to another | Special Resolution | Approval of Central Government | YES — alters Memorandum (Situation Clause) — Sections 13(4), 13(5), Section 46 |
## Timelines (in days) — State-to-State Change
- RD / Company / ROC stages: 30 / 60 / 30
- Subsequent stage: 60 / 30 / 05 / Company
- Final result: Fresh Certificate of Incorporation issued (this certificate is conclusive evidence).
## Why It Matters
Only a change of registered office from one State to another triggers an actual alteration of the memorandum's situation clause. Other changes are operational and require only the relevant resolution and ROC notice (or RD permission for inter-ROC moves within a State).