This is a reference format, not legal advice. Minimum residence period, accepted proof, and even whether it's called "domicile" or "residence/nativity" all vary by state. Confirm the current requirement with your Tehsildar/Revenue office before relying on this format.
When You Need This
Applying for a state-quota college seat, a state government job, or a scholarship that requires proof you've been a resident of that state for a minimum period - most revenue authorities require a written application with a sworn declaration of continuous residence before issuing one.
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Confirm the minimum residence period and accepted proof with your specific Tehsildar/Revenue office - this varies by state.
Buy stamp paper if required, and sign it (in front of a Notary Public if notarization is required there).
Attach school records showing years of study in the state, ration card/voter ID history, or a parent's domicile certificate.
Submit at the Tehsil/Revenue office, or through your state's e-District portal if they offer online applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
When applying for a state-quota college seat, a state government job, or a scholarship that requires proof you've been a resident of that state for a minimum period - most revenue authorities require a written application with a sworn declaration of continuous residence before issuing one.
This varies by state and by the specific benefit's rules - commonly a continuous residence of several years (often 3, 5, 10, or 15 depending on the state and scheme) is required. Check the specific admission/job notification's domicile requirement before applying, since it's set by whoever is asking for the certificate, not by this format.
Commonly asked for - school leaving certificates showing years of study in the state, ration card or voter ID history, property documents, or a parent's domicile certificate. The exact accepted proof list varies significantly by state; check your Tehsildar/Revenue office or state e-District portal for the current list.
In most states these terms are used interchangeably for the same certificate, but a few states treat "domicile" and "nativity/residence" as separate certificates with different criteria. Check what the specific notification you're applying against actually asks for by name.
This varies by state and office - commonly Rs. 10-100 non-judicial stamp paper, and some offices accept a plain self-declaration instead. Confirm with your specific Tehsildar/Revenue office before submitting.