15-30 days
₹10-50 (varies by state)
Residents living in a state for minimum period (varies by state, usually 3-15 years)
Students seeking admission quotas, government job applicants, or benefit seekers
Go to your state's e-District portal or Tehsil office.
Complete the domicile certificate application with residence details.
Submit proof of continuous residence in the state.
Pay the nominal application fee online.
Officials will verify your residence through local inquiry.
Download the digital certificate or collect from Tehsil office.
To correct errors or update details on your Domicile Certificate, you need to approach the issuing authority — usually the municipal corporation, Tehsil, or relevant government office — with an affidavit and supporting documents.
Go to the official portal or office that issued your Domicile Certificate.
Request the correction/amendment form from the office or download it from the official portal.
Enter the correct information and attach a notarised affidavit stating the change required.
Provide documents substantiating the correction (e.g., school certificate, hospital records).
Submit the form and documents to the relevant authority for review.
Once verified, the updated certificate will be issued and available for collection or download.
Many states now offer digital download of your Domicile Certificate through official portals. You can also access it on DigiLocker — a government platform for storing and sharing digital documents.
Go to your state's e-District portal or https://services.india.gov.in/ to access your Domicile Certificate.
Enter your registration number or log in to find your certificate.
Click the download button to save a digitally signed copy of your certificate.
Alternatively, visit digilocker.gov.in and search for your Domicile Certificate to receive an officially linked digital copy.
You can track the status of your Domicile Certificate application online through your state's e-District or CRS portal using the reference number provided at the time of application.
Go to your state's e-District portal or https://services.india.gov.in/.
Look for the status tracking option on the home page or after logging in.
Enter the application or reference number from your application receipt.
View the current status of your Domicile Certificate. If approved, the download link may also be available here.
Generally valid for lifetime unless you change your permanent residence to another state.
No, you can hold domicile certificate of only one state at a time.
Yes, for state quota seats and to avail state-specific benefits and reservations.
A Residence Certificate proves where you are currently living. A Domicile Certificate proves that a particular state is your permanent, legal home. You can only hold a Domicile Certificate from one state in India.
You typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), address proof, 10th/12th marksheets from schools in that state, and proof of continuous residence in the state for the required period (which varies from 7 to 15 years depending on state laws).
Visit the official government portal to start your application
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