what documents to be used as domicile certificate?

Dear Aspirant,

Domicile certificate is issued to by state government to prove that the person having the domicile certificate is a resident of that particular state.

Domicile certificate is a certificate that is issued by the rules and regulations of the state government.Therefore, an applicant is required to provide various documents depending on  the rules and regulations.Generally, the following documents are required for obtaining domicile certificate.

1.proof of residence such as ration card or driving license

2.Age proof such as birth certificate or 10th school certificate

3.two passport size photos

4.proof of identity such as aadhar card,pan card

5.self declaration form

6.duly filled the application form

7.photocopies of all the documents duly attested by government official

8.an affidivait from tahasil or court

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Hi, Hope you are doing well!

A Domicile Certificate is proof of a person’s residentship in a respective state. Also, known as residence certificate, it is a legal document which is issued by the respective state government. Every citizen should have one Domicile Certificate of the state where he has been living from the longest regardless of having multiple homes in the same state. This certificate helps the resident to enjoy fundamental rights of that specific state, where the person has permanent residence. In layman language, a Domicile certificate is proof of your residence in the state you live.

The following are the documents that the applicant requires for obtaining a Domicile Certificate for the respective state.

• ID Proof – Aadhar card, Voter ID, PAN Card, or Passport.
• Minors can get a letter for schools principal.
• Residence Proof – Voter ID, Electricity Bill, Telephone Bill, or Water Bill.
• Proof of staying in the state (years would carry from state to state).
• Affidavit as prescribed in Annexure-I of the domicile certificate form. It should be notarised and on an INR 10 nonjudicial e-stamp paper.
• Passport size colored photo.

Each state has its application procedure that allows the applicant to seek a Domicile Certificate of the respective state.

• You can get the application form from Tahsildar’s office /Sub-Divisional Magistrate/ District Collector’s Office/ Revenue Department or any authorized authority in the State/UT.
• Alternatively, you can apply online for a Domicile certificate.