Tamil Nadu - Apply for Duplicate Caste Certificate

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for duplicate caste certificate, applicant has to approach the Tehsildar at the tehsildar office.
2. Link for contact: contact link.
3. Get the relevant application form from the authorities and fill the form with valid details appropriately.
4. Make sure that you have all the proper documents mentioned in the “Required documents” section below.
5. Submit the form along with the required documents to the authorities.
6. Now collect the acknowledgment slip from the authorities.
7. After the verification process, applicant shall receive the duplicate copy of caste certificate.
   
   

Apply through CSC

1. To Apply for Duplicate Caste Certificate, the applicant has to visit the respective “CSC” centre/E Seva. Please tap on the following link to locate the centre according to the respective district: link.
2. Make sure to have the documents that are listed under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
3. An application form can be obtained through the kiosk operator upon visiting the centre.
4. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary information in the application form.
5. Submit the application form with “Required Documents” to the office. It is advised to take the documents in original to the kiosk for scanning purposes.
6. The operator will process the application online.
7. 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.
8. Pay the fee as given in the “Fees” section of this page and collect the receipt.
9. An ”SMS” triggered update on application status will be sent to the applicant’s mobile. Please keep track of the notification.
10. Upon the satisfaction of the authorities, the complaint will be registered.

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Required Documents

• Application Form
• Damaged copy of the caste certificate – if available
• Copy of the Community certificate (Caste Certificate)
• Ration card
• Aadhaar card
• Self declaration
• Passport size photo

Office Locations & Contacts

Head Quarters Deputy Tahsildar,:
Chennai,
Tamil Nadu.
Link for contact: contact link

Eligibility

• Applicant should be the resident of Tamil Nadu.
• Applicant must be the citizen of India.
• Applicant whose caste certificate is lost / damaged can apply for duplicate certificate.

Fees

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Validity

Caste certificate is valid forever.

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Processing Time

Processing time depends on the authorities verification period.

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Instructions

• Visit the tehsildhar office of your taluk to obtain the duplicate copy of the caste certificate.
• While applying for fresh caste certificate applicant should provide additional proof that he/she belongs to one particular caste.
  
  

Required Information

• Name
• Parent’s Name
• Sex
• Residential details
• Caste details

Need for the Document

• Caste certificate is a mandatory document during the admission process in educational institutions.
• Caste certificate is required to avail scholarships and financial assistance for the students who fall under specific caste.
• To avail various government based schemes and to get government jobs under reserved categories.
• To get government subsidies, caste certificate is required.

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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External Links

Issue of SC and ST certificate guidelines

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