Chandigarh - Apply for Duplicate Residential (Domicile) Certificate

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for duplicate residential certificate, applicant has to approach the SDM office or e-sampark centre.
2. Link for contact: e-Sampark centre contact, SDM South, SDM Central and SDM East.
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 residential certificate.
   

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for a duplicate Residential Certificate, the applicant has to approach the SDM office. Please tap on the following link to find contact details: link.
2. Get the relevant application form from the authorities and fill the form with valid details appropriately.
3. Make sure that you have all the proper documents mentioned in the “Required documents” section below.
4. Submit the form along with the required documents to the authorities.
5. Now collect the acknowledgement slip from the authorities.
6. After the verification process, the applicant will receive a duplicate copy of the domicile certificate in a stipulated period of time.

Apply through Centres:

1. To apply through centres, the applicant has to visit the respective “CSC” centre. 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. It is advised to take the documents in original to the kiosk for scanning purposes.
4. The operator will process the application online.
5. On successful submission, the applicant will receive an application number as acknowledgement.
6. The status, viz. Approval or Rejection if any, will be conveyed to the applicant through an SMS.
7. If verified, the certificate will be hand delivered or sent through post to the address mentioned while applying in a stipulated period of time.

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Required Documents

• Application Form
• Damaged copy of the residential certificate – if available
• Ration card
• Aadhaar card
• Residence proof like gas bill, EB bill, Bank passbook etc
• Driving license
• Age proof like Birth certificate, Life insurance copy
• Photo proof like passport
• If the applicant is less than 18 years of age, then applicant should submit residence certificate of their parents.

Office Locations & Contacts

e-sampark centre,
Chandigarh.
Link for contact: e-Sampark centre contact
Sub Divisional Magistrate Office,
Chandigarh.
Link for contact: SDM South, SDM Central and SDM East.

Eligibility

• Applicant should be the resident of the state for past 3 years.
• Applicant must be the citizen of India.
• Women who lived in another state but married to a man who is a permanent resident of this state can apply for residential certificate.
• Applicant whose residential certificate is lost / damaged can apply for duplicate certificate.

Fees

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Validity

Residential certificate is valid forever.

Documents to Use

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Processing Time

It takes nearly 15 days.

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Instructions

• Do not submit fake documents as a proof to obtain residential certificate.
• A residential certificate can be obtained from only one state.
• Applying for residential certificate in another state is an offence.

Required Information

• Name
• Parent’s Name
• Sex
• Residential details
• Family details
• Occupation

Need for the Document

• Residential certificate is a mandatory document to reside in that particular state from where the certificate is obtained.
• Residential certificate acts as a proof of residence. It confirms that the applicant is the resident of particular state or UT.
• To avail various schemes and concessions from the state government, residential certificate is required.
• To get educational benefits residential certificate is required.

Information which might help

Residential certificate is issued by the following state authorities:

• Tahsildar / Naib Tahsildar
• District Magistrate
• Sub Divisional Magistrate
• Sub Divisional Officer
• Revenue department authorities

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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