Master List: All Government Documents in India

Whether you are applying for a passport, buying a property, or checking your tax status, knowing exactly which document you need is half the battle. This comprehensively categorized all documents list in India helps you find the exact government form, ID, or certificate required for your specific needs.

Why use this Master Documents List?

Navigating Indian bureaucracy can be confusing. Many documents have overlapping purposes (like PoI - Proof of Identity vs PoA - Proof of Address), and some are known by multiple names (like TC vs SLC). Below, we have organized the complete Sarkari documents list by category to help you easily locate the official guide, download links, and application procedures.

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Business & Corporate

Company registrations, trade licenses, MSME

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Certificates

Birth, marriage, and other legal certificates

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Adoption Certificate / Adoption Deed

Legal certificate for child adoption

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Birth Certificate (Janam Praman Patra)

Civil Registration System (CRS) birth registration, 21-day rule, child name addition & DigiLocker PDF download

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Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC & Central Format)

SC/ST lifetime validity, Central OBC Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) rules, DoPT format & e-District apply steps

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Central OBC Certificate (Non-Creamy Layer / OBC-NCL)

NCBC Central List, DoPT โ‚น8L parental income rule (salary/agri excluded), 27% quota & central format download

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Character Certificate & Police Verification (Charitra Praman Patra / PCC)

State CCTNS police verification portal, Gazetted Officer / school format, government job joining & PDF download

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Death Certificate

Civil Registration System (CRS) death registration, 21-day rules, delayed registration & online PDF download

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Divorce Certificate / Divorce Decree

Legal document certifying dissolution of marriage

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Domicile Certificate (Niwas Praman Patra)

State domicile / residence certificate rules, 85% NEET state quota eligibility & e-District apply steps

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EWS Certificate (Economically Weaker Section Income & Asset Certificate)

103rd Constitutional Amendment 10% quota, DoPT โ‚น8L income & asset criteria, Tehsildar portal & 1-year validity

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Heirship Certificate

Certificate identifying legal heirs for pension/benefits

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Income Certificate

Income certificate validity rules, state e-District online application, renewal, and required documents

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Legal Heir Certificate (Surviving Member / Warisan Praman Patra)

Tehsildar / SDM revenue portal, Surviving Member Certificate, family pension claims & Succession distinction

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Marriage Certificate (Vivah Praman Patra)

Hindu Marriage Act (HMA) vs Special Marriage Act (SMA), 30-day notice rules, e-District appointment & PDF download

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Minority Certificate

Certificate for religious minority communities

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Residence Certificate

Proof of residence in a state (different from domicile)

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SC Certificate (Scheduled Caste Certificate - State & Central Format)

Article 341 Constitution Order 1950, 15% reservation, lifetime validity, e-District portal & DigiLocker download

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Single Girl Child Certificate

Certificate for families with only one girl child

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Solvency Certificate

Certificate of financial soundness

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ST Certificate (Scheduled Tribe Certificate - State & Central Format)

Article 342 Constitution Order 1950, 7.5% reservation, lifetime validity, e-District portal & central format download

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Succession Certificate (Warisan / Uttaradhikar Praman Patra)

Indian Succession Act 1925 Section 370, Civil Court petition, bank securities transfer & Legal Heir distinction

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Widow Certificate (Vidhwa Praman Patra)

Widow certificate apply online, required documents, pension scheme benefits, and state-wise e-District guide

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Civil & Welfare Schemes

BPL card, welfare schemes, and civil welfare documents

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Education

Academic certificates, marksheets, and educational documents

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10th & 12th Board Marksheet, Passing & Migration Certificate

DigiLocker NAD instant download, CBSE DADS duplicate portal, state boards verification & passing certificate

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Apprenticeship / Skill Certificates

Certificates for vocational training and apprenticeships

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Bonafide Certificate (Study Certificate)

Bonafide certificate format for school/college students, scholarship application, and online download

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Consolidated Marksheet (CMM)

Consolidated Marks Memo (CMM) full form, meaning, degree vs provisional difference, and online download

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Course Completion Certificate

Certificate for completing training/course

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Degree Certificate & Provisional Degree (University Convocation Degree)

DigiLocker NAD digital download, Provisional vs Convocation degree, duplicate degree application & MEA e-Sanad apostille

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Entrance Exam Documents Guide

Guide to admit cards and scorecards for competitive exams

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Gap Certificate / Gap Year Affidavit (Affidavit for Education Gap)

Legal sworn affidavit format, non-judicial stamp paper notarization, NEET/JEE admissions & employment gap explanation

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Migration Certificate (Board & University Migration)

DigiLocker CBSE digital migration, University inter-state transfer, TC vs Migration distinction & instant PDF download

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Provisional Certificate

Temporary certificate until original degree is issued

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Scholarship Certificates & Applications

Guide to government scholarships and certificates

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Transfer Certificate (TC)

School and college transfer certificate (TC) meaning, rules, and application guide

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Employment & Social Security

EPFO, ESIC, labour cards, and employment documents

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Finance & Tax

Financial documents and tax-related papers

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Advance Tax Challan / Payment Receipt

Receipt for advance tax payment

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Bank Passbook

Bank passbook print, mPassbook download, update rules, and verification guide

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Cancelled Cheque

How to make a cancelled cheque, signature rules, scanned upload formats, and reuse guidelines

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Challan 280

Form for paying Advance Tax, Self-Assessment Tax, or Regular Assessment Tax online

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Form 16 (Salary TDS Certificate - Part A & Part B)

Section 203 Income Tax Act, TRACES portal download, Part A/B salary breakdown, ITR filing & Form 26AS cross-check

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GST Registration

Goods and Services Tax registration for businesses

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GST Returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B)

Guide to filing GST returns

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Import Export Code (IEC)

10-digit code for import/export businesses

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Income Tax Return (ITR e-Filing & Forms ITR-1 to ITR-4)

ITR-1 Sahaj vs ITR-2/ITR-4 Sugam, e-Filing portal, July 31 deadline, Section 234F penalties & ITR-V download

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NPS Tier I & II (National Pension System)

Market-linked, voluntary retirement savings scheme for Indian citizens

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NSC / KVP (Post Office Certificates)

Fixed income investment schemes offered by India Post

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PAN Card (Permanent Account Number)

Income Tax PAN card apply online, Instant free e-PAN, Section 139AA Aadhaar linking & reprint

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Professional Tax Registration

State tax registration for professionals and employees

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Public Provident Fund (PPF)

Tax-free, long-term savings scheme backed by Government of India

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Shops & Establishment License

Mandatory license for commercial establishments

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TAN Registration (Tax Deduction Account Number)

10-digit number for TDS/TCS deduction

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Tax Audit Report (Form 3CA/3CB)

Chartered Accountant's audit report for tax purposes

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TDS Certificate (Form 16A)

Certificate for TDS deducted on non-salary income

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Udyam / MSME Registration

Registration for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises

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Health & Welfare

Health insurance, health ID, and welfare schemes

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ABHA Card (Ayushman Bharat Health Account / Health ID)

14-digit ABHA ID, ABDM digital health records, Scan & Share OPD registration & instant PDF download

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Ayushman Bharat Card (PM-JAY)

โ‚น5 Lakh cashless health cover per family, Senior Citizen 70+ card, eligibility check & online PDF download

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Blood Group Certificate & Report

How to get a verified blood group certificate for school, college admission, and driving licence

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CGHS Card (Central Government Health Scheme Plastic Card)

CGHS Unified Portal, myCGHS 2.0 app, 9-digit Ben ID, Wellness Centre OPD & cashless private hospital hospitalization

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COVID Vaccination Certificate

Official proof of COVID-19 vaccination

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Disability Certificate & UDID Card (Divyangjan Swavlamban Card)

Unique Disability ID (UDID) portal, 21 RPwD Act disabilities, Medical Board CMO assessment & online PDF download

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E-Shram Card (National Database of Unorganized Workers)

12-digit UAN card for unorganized workers, โ‚น2 Lakh PMSBY insurance, registration & online PDF download

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ECHS 64KB Smart Card (Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme)

64KB Smart Card portal, cashless polyclinic & empanelled hospital treatment, annual dependent validation & temporary slip download

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Maternity Benefit / Janani Suraksha

Financial assistance for pregnant women

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Medical Fitness Certificate

Certificate of physical and mental fitness

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Mental Health Certificate

Certificate of mental fitness from psychiatrist

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Pension Certificate & PPO (Pension Payment Order)

PPO number search, EPFO / SPARSH defence pension, Jeevan Pramaan face authentication & Digital Life Certificate (DLC)

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Identity Documents

Essential identity proofs for Indian citizens

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Property & Housing

Property documents, tax receipts, and housing records

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Supporting Documents

Utility bills, rent agreements, and other supporting documents

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Affidavit Formats & Guide

Guide to creating affidavits for various purposes

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Document Attestation Guide

Guide for getting documents attested/verified

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Document Correction Guide

Guide to correcting errors in government documents

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No Objection Certificate (NOC - Vehicle, Job, Property & Bank Loan Guide)

RTO Form 28 vehicle transfer, Government employee exam NOC, Society property NOC & Bank loan closure certificate

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Passport Size Photo Specifications

Official guidelines for passport-size photographs

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Photo & Signature Guidelines (DigiLocker Sync)

DigiLocker photo sync from Aadhaar, standard photo/signature upload sizes, and PAN/Passport specifications

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POI/POA/DOB Accepted Documents

List of valid documents for identity, address, and age proof

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Rent Receipt Format (HRA Tax Exemption, Landlord PAN & Revenue Stamp Rules)

Section 10(13A) HRA claim, landlord PAN rule (>โ‚น1L/yr), โ‚น1 revenue stamp on cash >โ‚น5,000 & Form 12BB generator

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Self-Declaration Forms

Guide to self-declaration and undertaking forms

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Signature Specimen Guide

Guidelines for consistent signature on documents

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Thumb Impression Legal Guide

Male Left Thumb vs Female Right Thumb rules, legal validity under Indian law, stamp paper & deed guidelines

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Utility Bills (Electricity/Water/Gas)

Guide to obtaining utility bills for address proof

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Transport & Vehicle

Driving license, vehicle registration, and transport documents

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