How to Apply Residential Certificate Online 

A Residential Certificate (also known as Residence Certificate or Domicile Certificate) is an official document issued by the state government to prove that a person is a resident of a particular state, district, or village. It is required for education, scholarships, government jobs, caste/income certificates, and welfare schemes.

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 Step 1: Visit Your State Government Portal

Open your state’s e-District / Citizen Services portal.

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  Step 2: Register or Login

• New users must register using mobile number / Aadhaar

• Existing users can log in using User ID & password

• Verify OTP sent to your registered mobile number.

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 Step 3: Select Services

• Click on Menu

• Select Services

• Click on Certificates

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 Step 4: Select “Local Residential(Domicile) Certificate” Service

• Click on Local Residential(Domicile) Certificate.

• One page will show for information which documents is required and  acceptance criteria 

• Click on Accept

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 Step 5: Fill the Application Form

Enter the required details:

• Applicant’s Basic Information Tab

• Present Address of Applicant Tab

• Applicant Place of Birth Tab

• Particulars of Stay in Last 15 Years Tab

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 Step 6: Upload Required Documents

Upload clear scanned copies or photos of:

• Aadhaar Card

• Address proof (Voter ID / Ration Card / Electricity Bill)

• Passport size photograph

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 Step 7: Pay Application Fee (If Required)

• Some states charge a small application fee

• Payment can be made via UPI / Debit Card / Net Banking

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 Step 8: Submit Application & Note Acknowledgement Number

• Review the form carefully

• Click on Submit

• Save or note the Application Number for application tracking.

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