The state government or union territory administration issues a domicile certificate to confirm an individual’s permanent residency in a state or union territory in India. Also known as a residence certificate, this official document proves a person’s permanent residence in a specific state or union territory of India. The Tamil Nadu government provides this document to establish a person’s permanent residency in the state. You can apply for a domicile certificate online or by visiting a Tahsildar’s office.
What is it used for?
- Students need a domicile certificate for admission to schools and colleges, scholarships, and government jobs.
- Legal authorities and government agencies require a domicile certificate for legal proceedings and access to government
schemes. - It can be used as proof of residency in state-level privileges.
To get a domicile certificate in Tamil Nadu, you can apply offline at a Revenue Department office. You can also apply online through the e-Sevai Services for Citizen portal.
- Go to the e-Sevai Services for Citizen portal
- Apply for the domicile certificate online
Online application
- Go to the Tamil Nadu eSevai website
- Click User Login
- Click New User, Sign Up Here
- Fill out the online registration form
- Enter the OTP sent to your mobile number and email ID
- Log in with your username, password, and Captcha code
- Select Revenue Department and then Residence Certificate
- Enter your contact number, name, CAN number, and other details
- Upload the required documents
- Pay the fees and submit
- Download the acknowledgment receipt
Documents required
- Aadhaar card
- Voter card
- PAN card
- Passport
- Driving license
- Ration card
- Birth certificate
- House tax receipt
- Address proof and Identity proof.
Application process
- The application process for a domicile certificate varies from State to State.
- In some states, you can apply online.
- In other states, you can visit a municipality, Common Service Centre (CSC), or District Magistrate Office.
- You may need to submit the application form along with the required documents and pay the fees.
