How to get Local Resident Certificate in Jharkhand?

Written By Manya Khare   | Reviewed By Tesz Editorial Contributors | Updated on October 04, 2023



A residence certificate is proof of permanent residence of a citizen in a village or town or ward. Residence Certificate is required as proof of residence to avail residence / Resident Quotas in educational institutions and in Government Service.

Eligibility Criteria to get Local Resident Certificate in Jharkhand

Eligibility criteria for the local resident certificate in Jharkhand are,

  • Any person who is a resident of Jharkhand.

  • Women not initially belonging to Jharkhand, but married to a permanent resident of Jharkhand.

Documents Required to Apply for Local Resident Certificate in Jharkhand

Following documents are required to get a local resident certificate in Jharkhand.

  • Residential Proof.

  • Self Declaration by Self or Parents (In Case of Minors).

  • Letter of pledge.

  • Documents in evidence of claim for Local Resident.

  • Enclosure for Tatkal (Apply for Tatkal Application only).

How to Register on Jharsewa Website?

To apply for local resident certificate, you need to first register on the Jharsewa website.

Follow the below steps to register on Jharsewa website.

jharsewa register

  • Enter your mobile number and email id to register on the website.

jharsewa register application

  • You will receive an OTP on your mobile number and email id.
  • Enter the OTP received on your mobile number and email id to the text box.

  • You have now successfully registered on the Jharsewa website.

How to Apply Online for Local Resident Certificate in Jharkhand?

Follow the below steps to apply online for Local Resident Certificate in Jharkhand.

  • Click on View all available services.

  • Search for ‘Local Resident Certificate’.

jharkhand local resident certificate

  • Select “Issue of Local Resident Certificate”.

  • An application for local resident certificate will open on your screen.

jharkhand local resident certificate application

  • Fill in the details carefully.

  • Click on Submit. 
  • Attach the required documents.

  • Make the required payment.

  • You will get an Application Reference Number for tracking the status of the certificate.

How to Apply Offline for Local Resident Certificate in Jharkhand?

Follow the below steps to apply offline for Residence  Certificate in Jharkhand.

  • Visit any of the Centres

    • CSC(Pragya Kendra).

    • Jan Suvidha Kendra.

    • Govt. Approved Private Kiosk.

  • Fill the Application Form.

  • Submit the required documents.

How to Track Status of Local Resident Certificate in Jharkhand?

Follow the below steps to track the status of the local Resident Certificate in Jharkhand.

jharkhand local resident certificate application status

  • Click on 'Track Application Status'.  

  • Enter the Application Reference Number.

  • Click on Get Data to know the status of the application. 

Processing Time

Processing time for Residence Certificate in Jharkhand will take 15 working days.

Application Form

Application Form for residence certificate in Jharkhand.

References

In creating this guide, we have referred to high-quality, credible sources such as official government orders, user manuals, and relevant materials from government websites.

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