Apply for Domicile Certificate
What is Domicile Certificate?
A domicile certificate, often referred to as a residence certificate is an official document that can be used to prove that a person is a resident of a particular State/Union Territory. Issued by the respective state government/UT administration, this piece of paper allows individuals to peacefully reside in their respective states thereby allowing them to use all the utilities provided by the government. Individuals from any caste, category or group can apply for this certificate.It is important to note that a woman who gets married to a person who is a permanent resident of a particular state automatically becomes eligible to submit an application for a domicile certificate for the same state. A domicile certificate also plays a crucial role in availing benefits of the scholarship schemes implemented by the state governments.
Domicile Certificate – Providing Authorities
A domicile certificate is generally issued by the designated authorities of the State and Union Territories. It can be the Revenue Department Officer, Tehsildar Officer, District Magistrate, SDO, SDM or Circle Officer. Each state and UT has its concerned issuing authority for the domicile certificate. The table given below highlights the state-wise list of concerned providing authorities along with their processing time and application fee charged.
Documents Required
While applying for a domicile certificate, the candidates need to support their application with certain documents related to their identity, address and age.
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Identity Proof such as
• Aadhaar Card
• Voter ID Card
• PAN card
• Passport
• Driving License
• Ration Card
• Any other government recognized document - Passport-sized photograph of the applicant
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Proof of date of birth
• Passport
• Voter ID card
• School leaving certificate
• Birth certificate
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Residence Proof (to prove the applicant’s continuous stay for 3 years) such as
• Aadhaar Card
• Bank Passbook
• Voter ID Card
• Electricity Bill
• Passport
• Telephone bill (postpaid or landline)
• Ration Card
• Rent Agreement
• Driving License
• Any other government recognized document - Self-declaration form along with the application form
- An affidavit from tehsil or court
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
• Availing benefits of state implemented scholarship schemes
• Obtain reservation benefits in government jobs or educational institutes under resident quota
• Availing loans
