How to get a Destitute Widow Certificate In Tamil Nadu?

The Widow, whose total monthly income from all the sources is not more than 4,000 including any other family pension or any other are eligible to apply for this Destitute Widow Scheme. The following are the norms for applicants to avail this service,

• Applicant must be Domicile of TamilNadu

• Applicant must be widow and age must be more than 18 years

Documents Required for Destitute Widow Certificate in Tamil Nadu

Following are the documents required for the Destitute Widow Certificate in Tamil Nadu.

• Applicant Photo

• Smart or Ration Card

• Death Certificate of husband

• Legal Heir Certificate

• Aadhar Card

• Income Certificate

• Self Declaration of the Applicant

• Address proof ( Optional)

Apply Online for Destitute Widow Certificate in Tamil Nadu

For applying Destitute Widow Certificate online in Tamil Nadu, you need to complete the following tasks.

• Register in the TN eSevai portal

• Register for CAN to access the application form

TNeSevai Registration

Follow the below steps to register in the eSevai portal.

• Visit TN eSevai portal

• Click on “Citizen Login”

• If you are a new user, click on "New User"

• Enter the required details.

• You will receive an OTP in your registered mobile number to register in the esevai portal.

• Once registered, log into the website.

• Select “Revenue Department”

• Select “REV-123 Destitute Widow Certificate in Tamil Nadu” from the list.

• Click on "Proceed"

What is CAN?

CAN is Citizen Access Number required to avail all e-Sevai services offered by various departments through TNeGA.

An applicant can apply for the Destitute Widow Certificate provided he/she is having a unique Citizen Access Number (CAN). If the applicant doesn’t have a unique CAN number, he must register for CAN to access the application form for the Destitute Widow Certificate in Tamil Nadu.

How to register for CAN?

Follow the below steps to do CAN registration.

• Click on the "Register CAN" button to apply for CAN Registration.

• Fill up all mandatory details in the form prescribed format.

• Click on Register to submit the form.

• You would be required to generate and verify OTP before submitting the form.

• On successful CAN Registration, the CAN Number will be generated.

How can I get a Destitute Widow Certificate in Tamil Nadu?

Follow the below steps to apply online for the Destitute Widow Certificate in Tamil Nadu.

• Enter the CAN number and search for the records.

• If the applicant is having a unique CAN Number his/her record will be shown in the search results.

• Select the record by clicking on the option button against the desired record.

• Click on "Proceed"

• Applicant details will appear pre-filled in the form. These details are non-editable.

• Enter Applicant Education Qualification has to fill here.

• Applicant’s current address details, permanent address details, and contact details will appear pre-filled in the form. These details are non-editable.

• Enter Applicant Present Annual Income details (if applicable)

• Click on  “Add”

• Enter Husband’s parent and Applicant’s Parent details under the “parent and children Details” section

• Click on “Add”

• Enter the details of children(if applicable)

• Click on “Add”

• Enter “Details of Late Husband” of Applicant

• Click on “Submit”

• Verify the data you entered

• Click “Submit’ to proceed with the submission of the documents

• Attach the documents in prescribed file size and file type.

• After uploading the documents, click on "Make Payment".

• Make the required payment. Acknowledgement receipt will be shown.

• Click on Print Receipt to download/print the receipt.

• After submission (clicking on the Submit button), the application will be saved as a draft.

• You can find draft applications under the Saved Application section and upload documents or make payment as required.

• Submitted applications can be viewed under the Submitted Application section.

E Sevai Application Status

Follow the below steps to check the status of the application.

• Login to TN eSevai portal

• Click on "Check Status"

• Enter Application number / Transaction Number to track the status of the application.

• Click on "Search"

Download Tamil Nadu Destitute Widow Certificate

Follow the below steps to download the Destitute Widow Certificate in Tamil Nadu.

• Login to TN eSevai portal

• Click on "Check Status"

• Enter "Application Number"

• Click on "Search"

• Click on the Download Certificate link

Apply through eSevai centre

Follow the below steps to apply through the eSevai centre.

• Visit nearest eSevai centre. You can visit the nearest eSevai centre using this link.

• Let the operator know what kind of service you want to avail. You can see the list of services from here. 

• Submit all the necessary documents and pay the charges (if any). Then collect the receipt after completion of the certificate.

• Results of the application submitted will be tracked and informed from time to time.

All complaints and queries can be registered by sending a mail to tnesevaihelpdesk@tn.gov.in or by calling their toll free number- 1 800 425 1333.

Charges

It will cost you INR 60 to get a Destitute Widow Certificate in Tamil Nadu.

How to edit CAN details?

Follow the below steps to edit details of CAN.

• Visit TN eSevai portal

• In the Sign-in section, click on "Citizen Login".

• Enter the login credentials.

• Correctly enter the Captcha Code (Not case sensitive) and click on "Login".

• In the "Services" tab, select "DEPARTMENT WISE" and then click on "Revenue Department".

• Click on "REV-123 Destitute Widow Certificate in Tamil Nadu". This will open a new browser tab.

• Click on the "Proceed" button.

• In this Search section, look for your CAN using any of the six fields provided.

• Once found, select it by clicking the Radio button. This will auto-fill the "Mobile Number" field at the bottom.

• Click on "Generate OTP" and then enter the OTP that has been sent to your registered phone number. Click on "Confirm OTP" once done.

• Now you will be able to see the "Edit CAN Detail" button. Click it and you will be able to update your CAN details.