Official form to request residency and domicile certification from state revenue authorities. Understanding the correct filling procedure, size restrictions for scanned attachments, and submission protocols is vital to ensure your request does not get delayed or rejected by the official portal agents.
Download Official Form
You can download the official blank application form directly from the government portal. Make sure to download the latest version to prevent compliance rejections.
Documents Required
Before filling out the form, collect the following certificates and documents. Make sure you meet the file upload size limitations of the e-District Portal portal to ensure a smooth online upload process:
- Aadhaar Card (Limit: 500KB PDF)
- Proof of continuous residence for last 3-5 years (Electricity/Water Bills - Limit: 500KB PDF)
- Birth Certificate or School Leaving Certificate (Limit: 500KB PDF)
- Applicant photo (Limit: 50KB JPEG)
Step-by-Step Filling Guide
Follow this detailed instructions list to complete each section of the form accurately:
- Select whether applicant is applying as a minor or adult.
- Write your full name, parental names, and current address clearly.
- Provide specific duration of residence in the current state (e.g., 5 years or since birth).
- Fill in education details matching school certificates to establish state residency.
- Add Aadhaar card number and landline/mobile details.
- Affix signature and complete self-declaration verification.
Common Mistakes to Avoid: Do not write over boundaries of the text boxes. Avoid overwriting or using correction fluid on physical forms. Verify that all spelled names match your primary identity card details exactly.
Document Size Requirements for Upload
If you are uploading these documents online, you must compress and resize them to meet the strict limits enforced by the e-District Portal server database:
| Document | Format | Size Limit | Resizing Tool Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applicant Photo | JPEG/JPG | Under 50KB | Resize Photo to 50KB Free → |
| Residence Proof Documents | Under 500KB | Compress PDF to 500KB → | |
| School Leaving Certificate | Under 500KB | Compress PDF to 500KB → |
How to Submit the Form Online
Once you have filled out the application and resized all necessary attachments to fit within the specified guidelines, proceed with the online submission steps:
- Complete physical Domicile Form.
- Obtain address verification documents proving continuous residence.
- Apply online through the respective state's e-District portal.
- Upload ID proof, age proof, and residency certificates.
- Pay the processing fee (varies by state).
- Receive your official Domicile Certificate digitally after SDM verification.
Ensure you note down the generated reference application ID number to monitor updates later.
For state-by-state upload standards and photograph rules, refer to our State Requirements Directory.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can download the Hindi Domicile form from /hi/forms/download/domicile-certificate-form.html or the state e-district platform.
Aadhaar Card, residence proof (bills/rent deed for 3-5 years), school certificate. Keep PDFs under 500KB using our compression site.
Enter the exact number of years you have been living in the state. If since birth, write 'Since Birth' or specify your birth year.
No last date exists. Domicile certificates are lifetime documents in most states, unless address is shifted.
Yes, filled physical forms can be submitted to your local Tehsil office, SDM office, or state Common Service Center (CSC).
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