How to get Destitute Certificate in Kerala?

Destitute certificate is a significant document for applying / claiming for any relaxations under Government of Kerala, if one is a destitute.

Following are classified as destitute in Kerala.

• The residents of a state, who is residing there for a continuous period from not more than two years immediately preceding the date of application, who does not have a first order relative (father, mother, son) of or above the age of 20 years.

• A woman whose husband is dead yet, not re-married and have no source of any income or having a nominal pension/income of Rs. 300 only and those who have no relative of or above age of 20 years.

• A child / unmarried woman whose parents are dead and does not have any first relations (father, mother, son) who is of or above the age of 20 years.

• A woman whose husband is missing for more than 7 years can be deemed as a widow.

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

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

Documents Required to get Destitute Certificate in Kerala

Following documents are required to get Destitute Certificate in Kerala.

• Aadhaar Card

• Affidavit

• Election ID Card

• ID Proof

• Ration Card

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 Destitute 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 Destitute Certificate in Kerala

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

• Login to Kerala E-District portal.

• Click on "Destitute Certificate".

• Click on "Apply Now".

• Select the eDistrict Register No.

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

• Provide the declaration.

• Click on "Save and Forward".

• Upload the required documents.

• Click on Next.

• Make the required payment.

Track Status of Destitute Certificate in Kerala

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

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

• Login to Kerala E-District portal.

• Click on "Certificate Applications".

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

• Click on Destitute Certificate to download it.

Apply Offline for Destitute Certificate in Kerala

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

• Fill the Destitute Certificate Application Form.

• Submit the Application along with the supporting documents.

Issuing Authority

• Destitute Certificates are issued from Taluk Offices & Village offices.

Charges for Destitute 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

Time Required for Destitute Certificate in Kerala

• Destitute certificate in Kerala will be issued 5 days from the date of application.

Kerala Destitute Certificate Validity

• Destitute certificate in Kerala will be valid for 3 years.