How to get Dependency Certificate in Kerala?

Dependency certificate is a certificate that shows that one is a dependent of someone else with whom he/she has a relation. One may need to produce this certificate in several cases like availing family pension and other benefits.

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

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

Documents Required for Dependency Certificate in Kerala

Following documents are required to get Dependency Certificate in Kerala.

• Aadhaar Card

• Affidavit

• Death Certificate

• Declaration by the Applicant

• Election ID Card

• Land tax receipt

• Ration Card

• School Certificate

You can attach pdf documents only. A file size of maximum 100kb per page will be allowed. While scanning use gray scale with maximum 100 dpi. Multiple pages of the same document may be scanned into a single pdf with maximum of 10 pages.

Edistrict Registration

To get Dependency 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.

Apply Online for Dependency Certificate in Kerala

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

• Login to Kerala E-District portal.

• Click on "Dependency 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 the Dependency of applicant.

• Provide the declaration.

• Click on "Save and Forward".

• Upload the required documents.

• Click on Next.

• Make the required payment.

Track Status of Dependency Certificate in Kerala

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

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

• Login to Kerala E-District portal.

• Click on "Certificate Applications".

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

• Click on Dependency Certificate to download it.

Apply Offline for Dependency Certificate in Kerala

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

• Fill the Dependency Certificate Application Form. 

• Submit the Application along with the supporting documents.

Issuing Authority

• Tahsildar issues the Dependency Certificate in Kerala.

Time Required for Dependency Certificate in Kerala

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

Charges for Dependency Certificate in Kerala

If you are obtaining the service from Akshaya Centre, your 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

Kerala Dependency Certificate Validity

• Dependency certificate in Kerala will be for a specified minimum period.