How to get Rural Area Certificate in Punjab?

A Rural Area certificate in Punjab is issued to the applicant if the resident address of the applicant comes under the area which is beyond municipal limits.

Documents Required for Rural Area Certificate

Following documents are required for rural area certificates.

• Proof of Identity of Beneficiary

• Proof of Address of Beneficiary

• Self-Declaration cum verification leaf By Sarpanch/Nambardar and Panchayat Secretary

• Voter ID Card (In case of minor: voter id card of any of parents to be filled, In case of demise of parents, guardian voter id to be provided)

• Proof of Identity and Proof of Address of Applicant *(In case the applicant is other than beneficiary)

• Applicant Photo

• Applicant's Signature

How to Register on Punjab Connect Portal?

Follow the below steps to register on Punjab connect portal.

• Visit Punjab Connect Portal. 

• Click on ‘Citizen Login’.

• Click on ‘Don’t have an account? Register Now’

• A registration form will open on your screen.

• Fill the required details like name, email, mobile number.

• Select your gender.

• Enter a password.

• Tick the checkbox.

• Click on ‘Register’.

• An OTP will be sent on the entered mobile number. Enter the OTP.

• An OTP will be sent on the entered email address. Enter theOTP.

• Click on ‘Validate’.

How to Apply Online for Rural Area Certificate in Punjab?

Follow the below steps to apply online for Rural Area Certificate in Punjab.

• Visit Punjab Connect Portal. 

• Click on ‘Citizen Login’.

• Select the option by which you want to login.

• Login by password

• Login by OTP

• Select ‘Services’ under ‘Apply’.

• Click on ‘Apply Online Service’.

• You can search for the Rural Area Certificate in the search bar.

• Click on ‘Apply’ next to ‘Rural Area Certificate’.

• An application form will open on your screen for Rural Area Certificate.

• Fill the form carefully.

• Preview the application.

• Upload the required documents.

• Pay the required application fees.

• Click on "Submit".

• After submitting your application, you may receive an acknowledgment or reference number. Note it down for future reference.

How to Apply through Sewa Kendra for Rural Area Certificate in Punjab?

Follow the below steps to apply for Rural Area Certificate through Sewa Kendra.

• Visit the nearest Sewa Kendra in Punjab.

• Fill out the application form for Rural Area Certificate.

• Visit the Sewa Kendra with the application form and required documents.

How to Find Sewa Kendra in Punjab?

Follow the below steps to find sewa kendra in Punjab.

• Visit Punjab Connect Portal.

• Click on ‘Sewa Kendra’.

• Click on ‘Find Sewa Kendra’

• Choose your district.

• Select the sewa kendra in your district.

• You can find the address of the sewa kendra in your district.

How to Track Application Status of Rural Area Certificate in Punjab?

Follow the below steps to track application status of Rural Area Certificate in Punjab.

• Visit Punjab Connect Portal.

• Click on ‘Track Services’.

• Click on ‘Track Citizen Services’.

• Enter your application ID.

• Enter the captcha.

• Click on ‘Submit’.

How to Verify Rural Area Certificate on Punjab Connect Portal?

Follow the below steps to verify Rural Area Certificate on Punjab Connect Portal.

• Visit Punjab Connect Portal.

• Click on ‘Verify Certificate’.

• Enter the document serial number.

• Enter the captcha.

• Click on ‘Search’.

Application Fee for Rural Area Certificate in Punjab

Application/Processing Fee for Rural Area Certificate in Punjab is Rs. 75.00

Government Fee for Rural Area Certificate in Punjab is Rs. 60.00

Time Required to get Rural Area Certificate in Punjab

Time required to get Rural Area Certificate in Punjab is 7 Days

References

While crafting this guide, we have consulted reliable and authoritative sources, including official government directives, user manuals, and pertinent content sourced from government websites.

• Punjab Connect Portal

• Punjab e-district List of Documents

• Rural Area Certificate