How to get Nativity certificate in Kerala?

A nativity certificate is an official statement provided to the citizen by the state government certifying the Indian origin of an applicant who is or whose relations such as parents/grandparents etc lived in that particular state.  

It is used for availing quotas at the educational level, for applying for Government jobs, permitting students to apply for scholarship schemes, etc. 

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

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

Certificate required for Defence Purpose issued from District(s)

Documents Required for Nativity Certificate in Kerala

Following documents are required to get Nativity Certificate in Kerala.

• Affidavit

• Birth Certificate

• Ration Card

• School Certificate

• School Certificate of parents

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 Nativity 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 Nativity Certificate in Kerala

Follow the below steps to apply online for Nativity Certificate.

• Login to the Kerala E-District portal.

• Click on "Nativity Certificate".

• Click on "Apply Now".

• Select the eDistrict Register No.

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

• Enter the nativity details of the applicant and the parents.

• Provide the declaration.

• Click on "Save and Forward".

• Upload the required documents.

• Click on Next.

• Make the required payment.

Track Status of Nativity Certificate in Kerala

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

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

• Login to Kerala E-District portal.

• Click on "Certificate Applications".

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

• Click on Nativity Certificate to download it.

Apply Offline for Nativity certificate in Kerala

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

• Fill out the Nativity Certificate Application Form.

• Submit the Application along with the supporting documents.

Issuing Authority

• Tahsildar issues the Nativity Certificate in Kerala.

Time Required for Nativity certificate in Kerala

• A nativity certificate will be issued 5 days from the date of application.

Charges

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

Application Forms

Nativity Certificate Application Form in Kerala