Meghalaya - Apply for Local Certificate

ProcedureEdit

Apply In-Person

Applicant must visit the “OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER“authorities to apply in person with the documents specified under required documents session. Please use this link for contact details: District List click on the name of the district and click the link provided for reaching respective district portal to get DC contact details.
Please go to the respective office. Submit the completed application obtained from office or can be downloaded from the link below: Application
Authorities after checking the attached documents and details submitted will make entries and provide you record number for reference.
This application will be verified by the respective authorities as per DC instruction.
There will be a ground level verification and scrutiny of the documents and details provided.
Once the verification is over, these officials will submit their report to the respective DC to decide and issue the certificate to the applicant.
Applicant will get the certificate in 15 days after due verification.

Note: Apart from the mentioned required documents, applicant has to provide any additional information/document as asked by the respective authorities while applying. Fee requirement is also to be paid as authorities quote. Applicant may be asked to prove his stay in the state for a particular period(10 years/15 years etc).

Apply Online - Meghalaya Apply for Local Certificate Online with Images

Use the following link to reach online portal. Link: eDistrict Meghalaya
In the given page, please select “signin/register/forget password” option to get the login page.
If you are a new user, use the “Don't have an account? Register HERE” option to register and then login.
Registered user can fill the page prompts and hit log in to login.
Once login, user gets list of services page. Here select Apply for the residential certificate service option under apply for services option as provided on the left part of the screen to reach the next page.
Fill out the online application form with required details.
Upload the scanned copies of the relevant documents.
Complete payment gateway and acknowledgement sessions to apply online.
An acknowledgement slip will be generated on successful submission of the application form. Note the application number for future reference.
This application will be processed by the respective department as per how it will be processed in person.
Applicant will get notification about the status on his registered mobile number provided while applying.
Applicant shall use the online portal to know the status by providing application number and to print the processed certificate.

Apply Through CSC Centre

To Apply Local Certificate, the applicant has to approach respective “CSC” centre link
- NOTE: The applicant has to select state, district and block name from the drop-down menu, or the applicant has to click on their respective district to find nearby centres.
Please visit the centre and consult with the centre operator for your requirement.
If the operator issues an application form, then collect it and pay the requisite fee. Please complete the application form.
Now, submit the completed application along with the required documents as per the “Required Documents” section of this page. It is advised to take the documents in original to the kiosk for scanning purposes.
The operator will process the application online. On successful submission, the applicant will receive an application number as acknowledgement. The applicant will also get a transaction number as a text message on their registered mobile number.
Applicant has to make necessary payment as centre operator quotes and don’t forget to take the receipt.
This application will be forwarded to the respective department for further processing.
”SMS” triggered update on application status will be sent to the applicant’s mobile. Please keep track of the notification.
The submitted application will be processed by the department. A designated authority (supply officer) will verify the submitted documents and inspect the area of the applicant to clarify the applicant’s details.
Based on the outcome of the above-mentioned steps and other internal processing, the designated issuing authority will decide on the issuance of the family card.
The status, viz. Approval or Rejection will be conveyed to the applicant through an “SMS” or applicable norms.
If approved, the ration card will be hand delivered or sent through post to the address mentioned while applying or issued as per the applicable norms within 60 days or as per the timeline advised.

Required DocumentsEdit

Application form. Link for form: Application
Identity proof.
Self declaration from the applicant.
Residential Proof: Residential Certificate issued by Local administration office/ Aadhar card / Passport / Driving License / Ration Card / Govt. Id card / Defence ID Card / PAN Card.
Age proof (birth certificate / school certificate)
Income Proof: Salary certificate, Income proof from competent authority, income tax return acknowledgement.
Applicant passport size photograph.
2 different Gazette Officers certification (as per requirement)
Education records duly signed
Aadhaar card
Land revenue receipt (in case of farmer if available).
Affix stamp as advised by authorities if required.

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Deputy Commissioner.

Office of the Deputy Commissioner,
Shillong, Pincode : 793001
Phone : 0364-2224003,
Fax : 0364-2223394
E-Mail : [email protected].
Link for contact: Web Portal and District List click on the name of the district and click the link provided for reaching the respective district portal to get DC contact details.

EligibilityEdit

The following are the eligibility criteria to obtain a local certificate from the State Government:
- Any person who is a resident of the state.
- Women not initially belonging to the state, but married to a permanent resident of the state.

FeesEdit

Authorities will provide fee details.
During online payment fee details will be displayed

ValidityEdit

The validity period of this certificate has been enhanced to life long as per GO (provided the individual residence is not changed)

Documents to UseEdit

Application

Sample DocumentsEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

15 working days

InstructionsEdit

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e.g. The state office holds birth records since January 1908.

Required InformationEdit

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e.g.
1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.

Need for the DocumentEdit

A Domicile/Residence Certificate is generally issued to prove that the person bearing the Certificate is a Domicile/Resident of the State/UT by which the Certificate is being issued. This Certificate is required as proof of residence to avail Domicile/Resident Quotas in educational institutions and in the Government Service, as also in case of jobs where local residents are preferred.
This certificate is used for many other purpose including Passport, Visa etc.;,

Information which might helpEdit

This certificate can be used for several years.
Fill the application details correctly without any mistake.

NOTE : It is a punishable offense to try with fraudulent documents to get a Domicile certificate

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