How do apply for Residence Certificate in Punjab?
How to apply for Domicile Certificate in Punjab?
Domicile Certificate / Residence Certificate Process
Punjab domicile certificate is also known as a residence certificate. Punjab Domicile Certificate is used to prove that an individual belongs to a particular state. By having this residence certificate, we can get many benefits from the government and educational institutions. We have summarized some of its benefits below.
Benefits of Domicile / Residence Certificate
- A few Punjab government-related services can be availed by the resident certificate holders and a resident reservation quota can be availed.
- You can use the reservation quota available in educational institutions through the Domicile certificate.
- It can be used as residence proof of the particular state (Punjab).
- It can be used as residence proof to apply for state government jobs to prove that the individual belongs to a particular state.
Documents Required to Apply for Domicile Certificate in Punjab
- Birth Proof (Place of birth in Punjab) – Government Issued Birth Certificate / Copy of Passport / Sarpanch, Nambardar, or MC Verified Proof.
- Self-Declaration Proof
- Proof of Property in Punjab (Sale Deed / Title Deed / Farad Copy)
- Passport Size Photograph
- School Certificate
- Other Proofs (Copy of Ration Card, Driving License, Aadhaar Card, Passport, or Voters Id)
Domicile Certificate / Residence Certificate Online Application Procedure
Now Punjab Government has made it very easy to apply for a Domicile certificate online. Applying this online will make our work easier and save our time. We can apply this through computer or mobile. We have clearly given how to get a Domicile certificate online. The details are as follows
Step 1: Please visit Government Web Portal Digital Punjab (connect.punjab.gov.in) to apply for a domicile certificate/residence certificate.
Step 2: Click “Apply Services” under Citizen Corner on the left-hand side of the page.
Step 3: Type “Residence Certificate” in the filter service under Citizen Services.
Step 4: On the next page click “View” proceed.
Step 5: On the next page, you can read the instructions to apply, related documents, application/processing fee details, government fee details, and how to apply details.
Step 6: Select “Login to Apply”. Log in with your user Id and password if you have already created an account with the Digital Punjab web portal or create a new account with Digital Punjab to proceed.
Step 7: You will be redirected to the application page once you log in to your account. You have to fill in the below mentioned details in the application.
Details of the person filing the application form
1. Name
2. Address
3. Relation with the Beneficiary
Personal data of the beneficiary
4. Name of the applicant
5. Gender of the applicant
6. Date of Birth
7. Birth Place
8. Name of the father
9. Name of the mother
10. Residence address
11. Marital Status
12. Email Id
13. Voter ID details
14. Aadhaar Number
15. You have to mention the period of residence at which the applicant wants to get the residence certificate.
16. Verification certificate number
17. Verification Authority details
18. Verification Certificate Issued date
19. Designation of verification certificate issuing person
20. Occupation
21. Residence category (Born in Punjab, Hold Immovable Property, Resident for minimum 5 years)
Step 8: Fill in all the necessary details in the application form and attach the supportive documents to prove your residence in Punjab.
Step 9: Recheck all the filled-in details and click “Submit” to submit your application.
Step 10: You will be redirected to the payment page to make the necessary payment. You can pay the processing fee through debit cards, credit cards, net banking, and through the UPI payment method.
Step 11: Make payment and confirm it through the OTP sent to your mobile number.
Step 12: You will be receiving an acknowledged receipt with the application reference number and payment paid details for your reference. Please take a printout or save it on your computer to know the application status.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How much is the processing fee to apply for a domicile/residence certificate in Punjab?
You have the application processing fee of Rs.75 and the Government fee of Rs.10 as mentioned in the digital Punjab web portal.
How many days does it take to process my application?
The certificate will be issued within seven days if all the provided documents are correct.
How can I pay the processing fee online?
Processing fees and government fees can be paid through credit, debit cards, net banking, and UPI payment methods.
What is the validity of the domicile/residence certificate?
A domicile/Residence certificate is valid for a lifetime.
Is the Aadhaar card mandatory for the application process?
An aadhaar card is required to apply for a domicile/residence certificate.
Can I check the status of my application?
The current status of the application can be checked using the application reference id in the acknowledgment receipt.
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