Himachal Pradesh - Obtain a Domicile or Residence Certificate

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Procedure

Apply In-Person

1. Applicant must visit the panchayat/revenue department authorities or thasildhar or naib thasidhar to apply in person with the documents specified under required documents session. Link for contact: Contact Details of ULBs
2. Please go to the respective office. Submit the completed application obtained from office or can be downloaded from the link below: Application formplease download the page number 8 for application “FORM G”.
3. Authorities after checking the attached documents and details submitted will make entries and provide you record number for reference.
4. This application will be verified by the circle officer / Village Administrative Officer (VAO) and Revenue Inspector (RI). They will check the parivar register to see the listing for the said applicant.
5. There will be a ground level verification and scrutiny of the documents and details provided.
6. Once the verification is over, these officials will submit their report to the respective authority/thasildhar /naib thasildhar to decide and issue the Certificate to the applicant.
7. 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 - Himachal Pradesh Obtain a Domicile or Residence Certificate Online with Images

1. Use the following link to reach online portal. Link: link
2. Please select Bonafide Himachal Certificate tab provided under important services to get the new page.
3. Here, use the guest/new user option to fill the prompts and proceed.
4. If registered, please provide the user id and password and other prompts and finally hit submit to initiate the process.
5. Please follow the page prompts and hit respective tabs to apply online.

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. An application form can be obtained through the kiosk operator upon visiting the centre.
4. It is advised to take the documents in original to the kiosk for scanning purposes.
5. The operator will process the application online.
6. On successful submission, the applicant will receive an application number as acknowledgement.
7. Pay the fee as given in the “Fees” section of this page and collect the receipt.
8. After the application form is processed, an enquiry officer will make a thorough verification regarding the documents submitted along with the form.
9. Collect the acknowledgment slip after submitting the form.
10. Use the acknowledgment slip to get the certificate in a stipulated period of time.

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Required Documents

• Application form. Link for form: Application.please download the page number 8 for application “FORM G”.
• 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)
• 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 & Contacts

Urban Development Department
Palika Bhavan, Talland, Shimla - 171002,
Himachal Pradesh, India
Ph : +91 0177-2626518
FAX: 0177-2626518
e-mail: [email protected]
Contact Link: Contact Details of ULBs

Eligibility

• 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.

Fees

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

Validity

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

Documents to Use

• Application form. Link for form: Application.please download the page number 8 for application “FORM G”.

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Processing Time

15 working days

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Instructions

Concerned Department
The Bonafide Himachali Certificate shall be issued by the competent revenue officer (Tehsildar/ Sub Division Officer (Civil) of the area) in Form-G. Therefore, you may apply to the SDM (SDO-Civil ) or to the Tehsildar of your area.

Note:
Domicile Certificate can be made only in one State/UT. Obtaining Domicile Certificate from more than one State/UT is an offence.

Required Information

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

Need for the Document

• 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 help

• 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

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

• To avail of the resident quota reservation in educational institutes
• To avail of the resident quota reservation in Government Services
• Wherever the proof of residence in the state is needed

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