Bonafide Himachali Certificate Apply Process

By shahrukh , 31 July 2025

A Bonafide Himachali Certificate is an official document issued by the Government of Himachal Pradesh, certifying that a person is a permanent resident of Himachal Pradesh. It is required for various purposes such as state government jobs, education quota, and availing Himachal-specific welfare schemes.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for and to obtain the Bonafide Himachali Certificate, the applicant must fall under any of the following categories :-

Born in Himachal Pradesh.
Permanent resident of Himachal Pradesh for at least 20 years.
Parents or grandparents are residents of Himachal Pradesh.
Having a Permanent Home in Himachal Pradesh but living outside HP for occupation.

📄 Documents Required

You will need the following documents:-

Proof of Residence (Any one) :-
- Ration Card
- Electricity Bill
- Water Bill
- Land/ Property Record
- Voter ID
Self-Declaration/ Affidavit
Aadhaar Card.
A letter or Certificate from the Pradhan or Any Local Body Head.
Birth Certificate or School Leaving Certificate (for date and place of birth)
Passport size photograph.
Parent's Bonafide Certificate (if applicable)

🖥️ Bonafide Certificate Application Process

Residents of Himachal Pradesh can apply to obtain their Bonafide Himachali Certification through the following ways :-

🔷 Online Process (via Himachal Online Seva Portal)

Through the Himachal Government's Online Seva Portal, applicants can apply online for their Bonafide Himachali Certificate.
Visit the Portal and Click on Bonafide Himachali Certificate.
Read the instructions coming on screen about the Application for Bonafide Himachali Certificate.
Click on Sign Up.
A registration form will appear in which the applicant will have to enter the Aadhaar Number, Him Parivar ID, Him Member ID or Ration Card and verify it through OTP.
Fill in the personal details after verification.
Now, the applicant will have to log in on the portal with the issued Him Access ID and password.
After Login, Click on "Apply for New Service".
Select the Bonafide Himachali Certificate from the G2C Important Service Section.
A domicile dashboard will appear from which the applicant will have to select "New Application".
A detailed online application form of Himachal Bonafide Certificate will appear in which the applicant will have to fill in the following information :-
- Basis of Bonafide Himachali :-
- Applicant's Personal Details :-
- Father's/ Mother's/ Husband Detail's :-
- Permanent Address Details :-
- Upload Documents (Which can also be fetched from DigiLocker) :-
Applicant will have to pay the government fees of Rs. 55/-.
Click on the submit button to submit the Bonafide Himachali Certificate Application Form of the Himachal Pradesh Government.
Concerned officials will process the received application form. It will take 10 to 15 working days.

🔷 Online Process (via Him Access Portal)

Applicants can also apply for a Bonafide Himachali Certificate through the Himachal Pradesh Government Single Sign On Portal (Him Access Portal)
Him Access Portal also known as Himachal SSO Portal also provides the facility to apply for the Himachal Pradesh Bonafide Resident Certificate.
The process of registration on the is the same as Himachal Online Seva Portal.
After registration log in with your username and password.
From All Services, Select HP eDistrict.
The Himachal SSO Portal will redirect you to on the Online Seva Portal.
From there, the process to apply for the Bonafide Certificate of Himachal Pradesh is the same as mentioned above.

⏱️ Processing Time

The usual processing time of a Bonafide Himachali certificate in Himachal Pradesh is from 10 days to 15 days.

🧾 How to Check Application Status Online

After submitting the bonafide himachali certificate form, it is advisable to check the status of the application regularly to avoid any delays and rejection.
Bonafide Himachali Certificate Application Status can be checked on Online Seva Portal of the Himachal Pradesh Government.
From the Citizen Corner, Select Track Application.
Select Application for Bonafide Himachali Certificate and Enter Application Number.
Himachal Pradesh Bonafide Certificate Application Status will appear if the application number is correct.

🧾 How to Check Application Status through SMS

Applicants can also check their Domicile Status of the Himachal Pradesh Government by sending a simple SMS.
Write HP EDIST <Application No.> and send at any one number :-
- 166
- 51969
- 9223166166.
SMS Charges may be applied as per the applicable rate.

📥 Certificate Download Process

After the application got approved, the applicant can download their Bonafide Himachali Certificate by logging in their account on Himachal Online Seva Portal.
Select Approved/ Rejected Application.
Select the approved one and click on the download certificate.
Applicant will receive a Bonafide Himachali Certificate which is digitally signed.

💰 Application Fee

The following are the fees paid by the applicant to get a Bonafide Himachali Certificate :-
- Government Fees :- Rs. 20/-
- Processing Charges :- Rs. 10/-
- LMK/ CSC Charges Rs. 25/-
- Total Charges :- Rs. 55/-

📢 Grievance Filing Process

If any applicant face any kind of issue regarding obtaining Bonafide Himachali Certificate, then through Himachal Online Seva Portal they then file a grievance.
From the Citizen Corner, Choose Feedback/ Grievance.
Fill the following grievance form by mentioning your problem thoroughly :-
Submit it and the grievance will reach to concerned officers which will be resolved on priority.

🔗 Important Links

📞 Contact & Helpline

Toll Free Number :- 18001808076.
Helpdesk Email :- helpdesk.edistrict.itl@gmail.com.
Officer's Digital Helpline Number :-
- 0177 3525101.
- 0177 2525102.