How to get Community Certificate in Kerala?

Community certificate is an official statement provided to the citizen by the state government confirming his/her caste and community.

If Community Certificate is required for outside State Purposes, the certificate will be issued from Taluk(s) Office.

If Community Certificate is required for State Purposes, the certificate will be issued from Village(s) Office.

Documents Required to get Community Certificate in Kerala

Following are the supporting documents required for the service:

• Affidavit

• Any relevant document certifying caste

• Caste Certificate

• Conversion Certificate from concerned authority

• Gazette Notification

• Ration Card

• School Certificate

• Other documents as necessitated:

  • For children of mixed caste marriages caste certificate of either of the parents

  • Migrant Persons born and bought up in another District/ Taluk, report from that District/ Taluk.

  • For people born and bought up in other states, a certificate from the respective place.

  • If Converted: Relevant gazette advertisement 

  • For Conversions: Shudhi certificate by authorized authorities  

  • For SIUC: Certificate from Bishop

  • Adopted Children: Proof of Caste of father and adoption

Edistrict Registration

To get Community Certificate online, you need to register in the Kerala E-district portal. 

Follow the below steps to register in Edistrict portal.

• Visit Kerala E-District portal.

• Click on "Create Account".

• Enter the basic details about the applicant such as name, address, aadhaar number etc.

• Provide the login and password details.

• Applicant has to validate their Aadhaar number to complete the registration in  E-district portal.

How to Apply Online for Community Certificate in Kerala?

Follow the below steps to apply online for Community Certificate in Kerala.

• Login to Kerala E-District portal.

• Click on "Community Certificate".

• Click on "Apply Now".

• Select the eDistrict Register No.

• Select the purpose of the application. (State Purpose/Outside State Purpose)

• Enter the details about community along with the details about the applicant and their parents.

• Provide the declaration.

• Click on "Save and Forward".

• Upload the required documents.

• Click on Next.

• Make the required payment.

Track Status of Community Certificate in Kerala

Follow the below steps to track the status of your Community Certificate in Kerala.

• Login to Kerala E-District portal.

• Click on "Certificate Applications".

• Choose "From Date" and "To Date". Click on "Go".

• Now you can see the list of all your requests.

• Click on the certificate request to view the status of the request.

Download Community Certificate in Kerala

If your application is approved, you will get an SMS informing that your Community certificate is issued. Follow the below steps to download the Community Certificate in Kerala. 

• Login to Kerala E-District portal.

• Click on "Certificate Applications".

• Choose "From Date" and "To Date". Click on "Go".

• Click on Community Certificate to download it.

How to Apply Offline for Community Certificate in Kerala

• Visit the Village Office or the nearest Akshaya Centre in your area.

• Fill the Community Certificate Application Form

• Submit the Application along with the supporting documents.

Issuing Authority

• Tahsildar issues the Community Certificate in Kerala.

Time Required to get Community Certificate in Kerala

• Community certificate in Kerala will be issued 7 days from the date of application.

Charges

If you are obtaining the service from Akshaya Centre, charges will be

• General Category- Rs 25 through Akshaya and Rs. 15 through E-district Portal

• BPL card- Rs 15 through Akshaya and Rs. 15 through E-district Portal

Validity of Community Certificate in Kerala

• Community certificate will be valid for 3 year.

Application Forms

• Community Certificate Application Form - Malayalam

References

In creating this guide, we have referred to high-quality, credible sources such as official government orders, user manuals, and relevant materials from government websites.

1.  Kerala E-District portal