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Chhattisgarh Residence Certificate
Chhattisgarh Residence Certificate

Chhattisgarh calls its permanent residence certificate either a Residence Certificate or Domicile Certificate - both names are used across different districts on official .cg.gov.in and .nic.in government websites. The fee is Rs. 30 and the delivery timeline is 15 days from application. Apply at edistrict.cgstate.gov.in or sewasetu.cgstate.gov.in - both are official CG government portals managed by CHIPS (Chhattisgarh Infotech Promotion Society), Raipur. Offline applications go through Lok Seva Kendras located at Tahsil offices and Collectorate offices across all districts. Three unique documents in Chhattisgarh that no other state requires: a Patwari and Sarpanch/Parshad report (field verification by village-level officers), the current year's B-1 form (land record), and an Autobiography (self-written residence history). SMS notifications are sent at every stage of processing.

Key Details

Detail Information
Certificate Names Used Residence Certificate (most districts) / Domicile Certificate (some districts)
Fee Rs. 30
Timeline 15 days from application
Online Portals edistrict.cgstate.gov.in and sewasetu.cgstate.gov.in
Managed By CHIPS - Chhattisgarh Infotech Promotion Society
Offline Centre Lok Seva Kendra (at Tahsil/Collectorate offices)
SMS Notification Yes - at every step of processing
Certificate Collection From Seva Setu Kendra (hard copy) or download online
CHIPS Address 3rd Floor, State Data Centre Building, Opp. New Circuit House, Civil Lines, Raipur - 492001
CHIPS Phone 0771-2533350
CHIPS Email [email protected]

Eligibility - Four Conditions (Any One Required)

To qualify as a local resident of Chhattisgarh, a person must satisfy any one of these four primary conditions:

  • Condition 1 - Born in Chhattisgarh: The person was born in the state of Chhattisgarh (or in the areas of undivided Madhya Pradesh that now form Chhattisgarh)
  • Condition 2 - 15 Years Continuous Stay: The person, any of the parents, or the legal guardian (if parents are not alive) has a continuous stay in Chhattisgarh for at least 15 years
  • Condition 3 - Government Employee: Any parent is a State Government or Central Government servant working in Chhattisgarh, or is retired from such service
  • Condition 4 - Property in CG for 5 Years: The person or parents have been in possession of any real estate, industry, or business in the state for the past five years

In addition to satisfying one of the above four conditions, the applicant must also fulfil at least one educational condition:

  • Received education for at least 3 years from educational institutions in Chhattisgarh (or undivided MP areas now in CG), or
  • Passed Higher Secondary Examination or Class VIII Examination from a CG state educational institution, or
  • Passed the relevant examination (graduation for higher posts, intermediate/Higher Secondary for government service, Class VIII for lower qualifications, Class V for all other cases)

Special categories that qualify as local residents: children and spouses of IAS officers recruited in Chhattisgarh, children and spouses of CG state government officials, and children/spouses of constitutional or statutory rank appointees in Chhattisgarh.

Three Unique Documents in Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh requires three documents not found in most other states to make domicile certificate:

  • Patwari and Sarpanch/Parshad Report: A joint report from the village Patwari (land revenue officer) and the Sarpanch (gram panchayat head) or Parshad (ward councillor in urban areas) certifying that the applicant is a genuine resident of the area. This is the ground-level field verification report.
  • B-1 Form (Current Year): B-1 is the Khasra/Khatauni land record document in Chhattisgarh showing land ownership details. The current year's B-1 is required - an old B-1 is not accepted.
  • Autobiography: A self-written brief history of the applicant's residence in Chhattisgarh. This is a personal declaration in the applicant's own words about where they have lived, for how long, and other relevant details.

Complete Documents Required

The following documents are required:

  • Report of Patwari and Sarpanch/ Parshad
  • Academic/Education Certificate (Class 5th, 8th, or Graduation result) - or Self-Declaration/Affidavit if the applicant is illiterate
  • Current year B-1 form
  • Autobiography (self-written residence history)
  • Identity Proof: Voter's ID Card, Aadhaar Card, or Ration Card
  • For government servants: Attested copy of Service Book from the department + Service Certificate issued by Department
  • For government servants from a different district: No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the competent authority for residence/domicile in the district
  • Marriage Certificate (for married women applying based on spouse's residence)
  • Birth Certificate (for applicants applying based on birth in Chhattisgarh)

What is Lok Seva Kendra

Lok Seva Kendras are Chhattisgarh's citizen service delivery centres located at Tahsil offices, Collectorate offices, and Block offices across all districts.

  • Jashpur Lok Seva Kendra: Tahsil Office, Jashpur PIN 496331 | Phone: 9540613360 / 9407968994 | [email protected]
  • Surajpur Lok Seva Kendra: Collectorate, Surajpur PIN 497229
  • Mahasamund Lok Seva Kendra: Tehsil Office Main Road, Mahasamund PIN 493445

The official description from durg.gov.in states: "eDistrict Chhattisgarh intend to provide Government services to citizens through Citizen Service Centers (CSC), VLEs and Lok Sewa Kendras situated at Collectorate/Tehsil/Block/Urban Local bodies for minimizing effort and time to provide prompt and effective services to the public."

How to Apply Online

  1. Go to edistrict.cgstate.gov.in or sewasetu.cgstate.gov.in. Both portals are official and both handle Residence Certificate (serviceId=7).
  2. Click Login. If new, register with your personal details.
  3. After login, go to Certificate Services and click Residence Certificate (or Domicile Certificate depending on which is listed).
  4. Read the document checklist on the instruction page and click Proceed.
  5. Fill in the application form with personal details, eligibility basis, and address details.
  6. Upload all required documents: Patwari-Sarpanch report, B-1 current year, academic certificates, autobiography, identity proof.
  7. Pay Rs. 30 online through the payment gateway.
  8. Submit. An Application Reference Number is generated. Save it.
  9. You will receive SMS at every step of processing. Track status using the Application Status option on the portal.
  10. Once issued, download the certificate online or collect the hard copy from your nearest Seva Setu Kendra.

How to Apply at Lok Seva Kendra / CSC

  1. Visit your nearest Lok Seva Kendra at the Tahsil or Collectorate office of your district
  2. Carry all required documents - Patwari-Sarpanch report, B-1 form, academic certificate, autobiography, identity proof
  3. The operator applies on edistrict.cgstate.gov.in on your behalf
  4. Pay Rs. 30 fee at the counter
  5. Collect acknowledgement with Application Reference Number
  6. Receive SMS at each processing stage. Collect hard copy from Seva Setu Kendra once issued

Official Links

CHIPS Raipur: 0771-2533350 | [email protected]
Jashpur Lok Seva Kendra: 9540613360 | [email protected]

Related articles:
Chhattisgarh Income Certificate - Sewa Setu Guide
Chhattisgarh Ration Card Apply Guide
Domicile Certificate in India - Complete Guide

Disclaimer: Always verify latest details at edistrict.cgstate.gov.in before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Both names are used. Most districts use "Residence Certificate" on their official .cg.gov.in and .nic.in websites. Some districts like Surajpur call it "Domicile Certificate." Both refer to the same document under the same eDistrict portal at edistrict.cgstate.gov.in. The serviceId=7 covers this service on sewasetu.cgstate.gov.in.

B-1 is the Khasra/Khatauni land record document in Chhattisgarh - an official land register entry showing ownership. The current year's B-1 form is required. It is obtained from the Patwari (village land revenue officer). B-1 of a previous year is not accepted - it must be the current financial year's B-1.

The Autobiography in Chhattisgarh's residence certificate process is a self-written personal statement about the applicant's history of residence in the state - where they were born, where they have lived, for how long, and their connection to Chhattisgarh. It is required alongside the Patwari-Sarpanch report as a personal declaration of residence facts.

Any one of four conditions: born in CG, 15 years continuous stay by self/parents/guardian, parents are state/central govt servants in CG, or 5 years property ownership in CG. Additionally, at least one educational condition must also be fulfilled.

Fee is Rs. 30. Certificate is delivered within 15 days of application. Both are listed on official jashpur.nic.in and surajpur.nic.in district websites.

CHIPS stands for Chhattisgarh Infotech Promotion Society - the government agency that manages the eDistrict portal at edistrict.cgstate.gov.in and Sewa Setu at sewasetu.cgstate.gov.in. CHIPS office is at 3rd Floor, State Data Centre Building, Opp. New Circuit House, Civil Lines, Raipur 492001. Phone: 0771-2533350.

The Patwari and Sarpanch (or Parshad in urban areas) report is a joint field verification document. The Patwari is the village-level land revenue officer. The Sarpanch is the Gram Panchayat head. Both visit the applicant's residence, verify the stay, and issue a joint report certifying the person as a genuine resident. Visit your Gram Panchayat office and local Patwari office to request this report before submitting the application.

A No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the competent authority for residence/domicile in the district where you are applying. This is specifically listed for government servants from a different district on the official surajpur.nic.in domicile certificate page.

Lok Seva Kendras are Chhattisgarh's official service delivery kiosks at Tahsil offices, Collectorate offices, and Block offices across all districts. They submit residence certificate applications on edistrict.cgstate.gov.in on behalf of citizens. Hard copies of issued certificates are collected from Seva Setu Kendras.

Yes. SMS notifications are sent at every step of processing - from submission to verification to final issuance. This is stated on the official sarangarh-bilaigarh.cg.gov.in district website.

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