A domicile certificate, often referred to as a residence certificate. It is an official document that can be used to prove that a person is a resident of a particular State/Union Territory. The certificate is issued by the respective state government/UT administration and allows individuals to use all the utilities provided by the government.
Every Indian citizen from any caste, category or group can apply for this certificate. This article consists all the details regarding documents required, domicile providing authorities, fee charges, processing time and application procedure.
Domicile Certificate – Providing Authorities, Processing time & Application Fee
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. The table given below highlights the state-wise list of concerned providing authorities along with their processing time and application fee charged.
| State | Providing Authority | Processing Time* | Application Fee |
| Andhra Pradesh | Mandal Revenue Officer | 7 days | ₹10 to ₹35 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Tehsildar Officer, Department of District Administration | Not specified | Not specified |
| Assam | Concerned Office of the Circle Officer/Village Administrative Officer (VAO) and Revenue Officer | 14 days | Not specified |
| Bihar | Circle Officer/ Village Administrative Officer (VAO)/ Revenue Inspector | 15 working days | Not specified |
| Chhattisgarh | Sub-Divisional Magistrate/Tehsildar’s office/Revenue Department/District Collector’s Office | 15 days | ₹30 |
| Goa | Deputy Collector/Sub-Divisional Officer | 5 days | Not specified |
| Gujarat | Tehsil/Revenue Office | 15 working days | ₹20 |
| Haryana | SDM of the concerned Subdivision or Deputy Commissioner of the concerned district | 7 working days | ₹30 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Concerned Revenue Officer or Tehsildar | 15 working days | Not specified |
| Jharkhand | Circle Officer or Tehsildar | 15 working days | Not specified |
| Karnataka | Deputy Tehsildar and Tehsildar | 7 days | ₹25 |
| Kerala | Revenue Department Authorities or Tehsildar | 5 to 15 days | Up to ₹28 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Circle Officer/ Village Administrative Office (VAO)/ Revenue Inspector (RI) | 15 working days | Not specified |
| Maharashtra | Tehsildar/ Sub-Divisional Officer/ Additional Collector | 15 days | Not specified |
| Manipur | Circle Officer/ Village Administrative Office (VAO)/ Revenue Inspector (RI) | 15 working days | Not specified |
| Meghalaya | Office of the Deputy Commissioner | 15 working days | Not specified |
| Mizoram | Office of the Deputy Commissioner | 2 to 3 days | ₹30 |
| Nagaland | Office of the Commissioner Nagaland / District Administration / District Magistrate | 10 to 15 days | Not specified |
| Odisha | Tehsildar | 15 days | Not specified |
| Punjab | Tehsildar at Revenue Department Office | 15 working days | Not specified |
| Rajasthan | Respective Tehsil/Block/Revenue Office | 15 days | ₹40 |
| Sikkim | Tehsildar at Revenue Department Office | 15 working days | Not specified |
| Tamil Nadu | Sub-Divisional Magistrate/Tehsildar Office/Revenue Department/District Collector Office | Not specified | ₹60 |
| Telangana | Tehsildar | 7 days (for 1st time) and 15 minutes thereafter | ₹10 |
| Tripura | Sub-Divisional Magistrate | 15 days | Up to ₹5 |
| Uttar Pradesh | District Magistrate Office | 15 days | ₹10 |
| Uttarakhand | Respective Tehsildar or Block Office | 15 working days | Not specified |
| West Bengal | District Magistrate/Additional District Magistrate/ Deputy Magistrate/ Deputy Collector/ SDO/ BDO | 3 working days | No fee required |
| Andaman and Nicobar Islands | Concerned Tehsildar Officer | 10 days | ₹2 |
| Chandigarh | Deputy Commissioner Office | 15 working days | Not specified |
| Dadra and Nagar Haveli | Mamlatdar office/Collector office | 7 days | Not specified |
| Daman and Diu | Mamlatdar office/Collector office | 7 days | Not specified |
| Delhi | Deputy Commissioner/ Sub-District Magistrate/ Sub-Divisional Magistrate | 14 days | Not specified |
| Jammu and Kashmir | Circle Officer/ Village Administrative Officer (VAO)/ Revenue Inspector (RI) | 15 days | Not specified |
| Ladakh | Revenue Department | Not specified | Not specified |
| Lakshadweep | Deputy Collector/ SDO | Not specified | Not specified |
| Puducherry | Registrar/Sub-Registrar/Assistant Sub-Registrar office | Not specified | Not specified |
*The processing time mentioned above is tentative. It may change depending on the providing authority.
#The application fee is subject to change as per the decision of the providing authority.
Domicile Certificate – Key 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. The list of documents required by each state administration may vary. However, the commonly asked documents for getting a domicile certificate include –
1. Identity Proof such as:
- Aadhaar Card
- Voter ID Card
- PAN card
- Passport
- Driving License
- Ration Card
- Any other government-recognized document
2. 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
3. Passport-sized photograph of the applicant
5. Proof of date of birth
- Passport
- Voter ID card
- School leaving certificate
- Birth certificate
6. An affidavit from tehsil or court
How to Get A Domicile Certificate?
The applications for a domicile/resident certificate can be made both online and offline. However, with continuously evolving technology, the process has become simpler as most of the state issuing authorities have switched to the online mode of application. Each state has its respective portal through which the applications can be made online. However, there are still a few states where offline applications are still preferred by the designated authorities.
Online Application
If you are willing to apply for a domicile certificate, you need to refer to the respective state’s portal. It essentially requires you to be a permanent resident of that particular state. The table below provides an insight into the state-wise portal through which you can apply for a domicile certificate online. To proceed with the application, the candidates need to create a login ID on the portal and complete the specified application requirements.
State-Wise Online Application Detail for Income Certificate
| State | Where to apply? |
| Andhra Pradesh | Apply through the MEESEVA app of the Government of Andhra Pradesh |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Apply through Arunachal eServices portal of the Government of Arunachal Pradesh |
| Assam | Apply through e-District services of Assam state portal |
| Bihar | Apply through RTPS portal of Bihar Government |
| Chhattisgarh | Apply through the e-district portal of Chhattisgarh state |
| Goa | Apply through Goa Online portal |
| Gujarat | Apply through the Digital Gujarat portal |
| Haryana | Apply through the e-Disha portal of Haryana |
| Himachal Pradesh | Apply online through Himachal Online Seva (e-District) portal |
| Jharkhand | Apply online through Jharkhand e-District (JharSewa) portal |
| Karnataka | Apply online through the official website of Nadakacheri AJSK. |
| Kerala | Apply online through Akshaya portal of the Government of Kerala. |
| Madhya Pradesh | Apply online through MP e-District portal |
| Maharashtra | Apply online through Aaple Sarkar portal of the Government of Maharashtra |
| Manipur | Apply through the e-District portal of Manipur |
| Meghalaya | Apply through the e-District portal of Meghalaya |
| Mizoram | Apply through the e-District portal of Mizoram |
| Nagaland | Apply through the e-District portal of Nagaland |
| Odisha | Apply through the e-District portal of Odisha |
| Punjab | Apply through the state portal of Punjab |
| Rajasthan | Apply through e-Mitra portal of the Government of Rajasthan |
| Sikkim | Apply through the e-Services portal of Sikkim |
| Tamil Nadu | Apply through the Tamil Nadu e-Sevai center |
| Telangana | Apply through the MeeSeva portal of the Government of Telangana |
| Tripura | Apply through e-District portal of Tripura |
| Uttar Pradesh | Apply through e-Saathi web portal or mobile app |
| Uttarakhand | Apply through the e-District portal of Uttarakhand |
| West Bengal | Apply through West Bengal e-District portal |
| Andaman and Nicobar Islands | Apply through official portal of Andaman & Nicobar Administration |
| Chandigarh | Apply through Sampark portal of Chandigarh |
| Dadra and Nagar Haveli | Apply through the official portal of Dadra and Nagar Haveli Administration |
| Daman and Diu | Apply through the official portal of Daman and Diu Administration |
| Delhi | Apply through e-District portal of Delhi |
| Jammu and Kashmir | Apply through the official portal of Jammu and Kashmir |
| Ladakh | Not applicable |
| Lakshadweep | Not applicable |
| Puducherry | Apply through e-District portal of Puducherry |
While applying online, there is a provision to download the e-certificate as well. The applicants can check the status of the application from the portal and download the e-certificate as it gets verified.
Offline Application
Despite the availability of the online application, the candidates can prefer to apply for a domicile/resident certificate offline through the concerned state administration. The individuals who wish to obtain a domicile certificate offline can apply through one of the following concerned authorities –
- Tehsildar Office
- Revenue Office
- Collector/ Deputy Collector Office
- SDM Office
- District Magistrate Office
- Mamlatdar Office
- Citizen Service Corners (CSC)
- Registrar/ Sub-Registrar Office
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Domicile Certificate – FAQs
Q. Who can apply for a domicile certificate?
An individual who is living or whose parents are permanent residents of a particular state for more than 3 years can apply for a domicile certificate. This duration of residence may vary from state to state.
Q. How can a candidate get a domicile certificate online?
Q. Who can issue a domicile certificate?
A domicile certificate can be issued by the respective state/UT authorities such as Tehsildar, Revenue Office, SDM, Collector Office, Deputy Collector Office, District Magistrate Office, etc.
Q. Where can a domicile certificate be used?
A domicile certificate can be useful for the following purposes –
- Availing benefits of state-implemented scholarship schemes
- Obtain reservation benefits in government jobs or educational institutes under the resident quota
- Availing loans
Q. Can Aadhaar Card be used in place of a domicile certificate?
No, an Aadhaar Card cannot be used as a domicile certificate as it is identity proof and not residence proof.
Q. What is the validity of a domicile certificate?
Generally, a domicile or resident certificate has life-long validity. However, some state authorities have restricted its validity depending on the purpose for which it has been asked for. The minimum validity of a domicile certificate can be 6 months.
Q. What is the application fee charged for a domicile certificate?
The application fees charged for a domicile certificate also varies from state to state. While some states do not charge any fee from the candidates, the other states may charge from ₹2 to ₹60.
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