Domicile / Residence Certificate
Proof that you have lived in a state for a required number of years
Information last verified: September 2026 · Always verify on the official portal before payment.
Real government fee
Rs. 10-100 depending on state.
How many days
15-30 days.
Who can apply
Anyone who has lived continuously in a state for 3+ years (varies by state).
Best time to apply
Apply well before your child's college admissions (state-quota seats need this).
Documents you need
- Aadhaar
- Ration card (family)
- Voter ID / Electricity bill (address proof for 3+ years)
- School leaving certificate mentioning residence
- Affidavit on Rs. 10 stamp paper
Important warnings
- • Required for state-quota seats in college / medical / engineering admissions.
- • Never claim domicile from more than one state — considered fraud.
Was this helpful?
Step by step
- 1
Open your state's e-district portal.
- 2
Register with mobile OTP.
- 3
Choose 'Domicile / Residence Certificate'.
- 4
Fill name, father's name, address, years of residence.
- 5
Upload documents.
- 6
Pay fee.
- 7
Tehsildar verifies with local records.
- 8
Download digitally-signed certificate in 15-30 days.
domicile certificate kaise banayeniwas praman patra kaise banayeresidence certificate online applydomicile certificate fees state wise
+ 12 more searches
how to apply domicile certificate india online step by stepdomicile certificate documents required 2026adhivas dakhla online applyresidence certificate for college admissiondomicile certificate for government jobstate quota admission domicilehow to get residence certificate for jee neete district portal domicile certificatetehsildar domicile certificatedigital domicile certificate downloaddomicile validity yearshow to get residence certificate as an nri
Was this helpful?
Frequently Asked Questions
Domicile certificate kaise banwaye online? / How to apply for domicile / residence certificate online?
Open your state's e-district portal (each state has its own). Register with mobile OTP, choose 'Domicile / Residence Certificate', fill your name, father's name, address and years of residence, upload documents and pay Rs. 10–100 (varies by state). The Tehsildar verifies with local records and issues a digitally-signed certificate in 15–30 days.
Domicile certificate ke liye kaunse documents chahiye? / What documents are needed for domicile?
Aadhaar, family ration card, address proof for 3+ years (voter ID / electricity bills / rent agreement / property papers), school leaving certificate mentioning your residence, and a sworn affidavit on Rs. 10 stamp paper declaring years of residence.
Domicile certificate kitne saal tak valid hota hai? / How long is a domicile certificate valid?
A digitally-signed domicile certificate is typically a LIFETIME document — it doesn't expire. But many colleges / recruiters require a 'recent' certificate (issued within the last 1–3 years). Reissue is easy on the state e-district portal.
Domicile aur residence certificate mein kya farak hai? / Difference between domicile and residence certificate?
Most Indian states use these terms interchangeably ('adhivas dakhla', 'nivas praman patra', 'residence certificate'). Some states issue two separate certificates — a shorter 'residence certificate' for current stay proof and a stronger 'domicile certificate' for state quota. Check your state's e-district portal for the exact terminology.
Domicile certificate college admission ke liye kab chahiye? / When is domicile needed for admissions?
Mandatory for STATE-QUOTA seats in medical (NEET), engineering (state CETs), and law/other professional courses. Also needed for state government jobs (state PSC, police bharti). Apply well before the admission cycle — some states take 30+ days.
Ek se zyada state ka domicile ho sakta hai kya? / Can I hold domicile from more than one state?
NO. Legally, a person can be a domicile of only ONE state at a time in India. Claiming domicile from multiple states is fraud and can lead to cancellation of admission / employment, plus legal action. Choose ONE state as per continuous residence.