Apply Online for State Domicile & Residence Certificate (निवास प्रमाण पत्र)
Select your home state or UT to access the official government portal, check processing timelines, and follow the step-by-step application workflow.
Educational Quotas (85% State Seats)
Secures reservation eligibility under the 85% state quota in NEET, engineering admissions, government colleges, and regional scholarship programs.
State Government Job Recruitment
Serves as mandatory proof of residence for state civil services, police recruitment, teaching jobs, and localized employment preferences.
State Welfare Schemes & Subsidies
Unlocks access to state housing schemes, local agricultural grants, ration card issuance, and resident-specific financial aid.
Official Identity Verification
Acts as authoritative proof that an individual resides continuously in a specific Indian state or territory for legal and administrative purposes.
Required Mandatory Documents
- Identity Proof (Identity Verification / Voter ID / Passport)
- Address Proof (Ration Card / Electricity Bill / Water Bill)
- Proof of Birth (Birth Certificate / School Leaving Certificate)
- Self-Declaration Form / Affidavit with Passport Photo
Eligibility Rules & Online Verification
Applicants must generally reside in the respective state continuously for 3 to 15 years (varying by state policy). Issued certificates contain a unique application reference number and QR code for instant online authenticity verification across official state portals.