How to get Domicile Certificate in Thiruvananthapuram?

A domicile certificate is an official statement provided to the citizen by the state government confirming the residence of the applicant. A Domicile/Residence Certificate is generally issued to prove that the person bearing the Certificate is a Domicile/Resident of the State/UT by which the Certificate is being issued. 

Domicile Certificate can be made only in one State/UT. Obtaining Domicile Certificate from more than one State/UT is an offence.

This Certificate is required as proof of residence to avail Domicile/Resident Quotas in educational institutions and the Government Service, as also in case of jobs where residents are preferred.

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

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

Documents Required for Domicile Certificate in Thiruvananthapuram

Following documents are required to get Domicile certificate in Thiruvananthapuram.

• Aadhaar Card

• Affidavit

• Birth Certificate

• Election ID Card

• ID Proof

• Ration Card

• School Certificate of parents

Edistrict Registration

To get Domicile 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 Domicile Certificate in Thiruvananthapuram

Follow the below steps to apply online for Domicile Certificate in Thiruvananthapuram.

• Login to Kerala E-District portal.

• Click on "Domicile Certificate".

• Choose the Edistrict Register No. of the person for whom the application is required.

• Provide the declaration.

• Click on "Save and Forward".

• Upload the required documents.

• Click on Next.

• Make the required payment.

Track Status of Domicile Certificate in Thiruvananthapuram

Follow the below steps to track the status of your Domicile Certificate in Thiruvananthapuram.

• 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 Domicile Certificate in Thiruvananthapuram

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

• Login to Kerala E-District portal.

• Click on "Certificate Applications".

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

• Click on Domicile Certificate to download it.

Apply Offline for Domicile Certificate in Thiruvananthapuram

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

• Fill out the Domicile Certificate Application Form.

• Submit the Application along with the supporting documents.

Issuing Authority

• Tahsildar issues the Domicile Certificate in Thiruvananthapuram.

Time Required for Domicile Certificate in Thiruvananthapuram

• Domicile certificate will be issued 7 days from the date of application.

Charges

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

• Genaral 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

Application Forms

Domicile Certificate Application Form in Kerala