Bonafide Himachali Certificate Apply Process

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

• Himachal Online Seva Portal.
• Him Access Portal.

📞 Contact & Helpline

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