The Domicile Certificate in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu is issued by the Mamlatdar through the official SUGAM portal at sugam.dddgov.in. The government fee is Nil - completely free. Timeline is 7 working days. The official checklist PDF is directly available at sugam.dddgov.in/documents/domicile_v2.pdf. The primary documents are attested copies of School Leaving Certificate, Birth Certificate, Ration Card, and Photo Identity Card. A Service Certificate from the employer (on official letter pad) is required for employed applicants. If none of these documents are available, an original Report from the Talati regarding residence is accepted - the Talati being the village-level revenue officer unique to this UT's administrative tradition. The 1st Appellate Authority is the Dy. Collector and the 2nd Appellate is the Collector. For Daman: sugam.dddgov.in/mamlatdar-daman. For Diu: sugam.dddgov.in/mamlatdar-diu.
- SUGAM Portal: sugam.dddgov.in
- Apply Domicile Certificate: sugam.dddgov.in/Domicile-Certificate
- Login / Registration: sugam.dddgov.in/login
- Domicile Checklist PDF: sugam.dddgov.in/domicile-checklist
- Mamlatdar Daman: sugam.dddgov.in/mamlatdar-daman
- Mamlatdar Diu: sugam.dddgov.in/mamlatdar-diu
- Collector Daman: sugam.dddgov.in/collector-daman
- Collector Diu: sugam.dddgov.in/collector-diu
- All Services: sugam.dddgov.in/services
- Certificate Verification: sugam.dddgov.in/sugamverify
- Grievance: sugam.dddgov.in/grievance
- Daman District: daman.nic.in
- DNH & DD Administration: ddd.gov.in
Official Service Details from SUGAM Portal
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Certificate Name | Domicile Certificate |
| Issuing Authority | Mamlatdar |
| Timeline | 7 Working Days |
| Fee | Nil (Free) |
| 1st Appellate Authority | Dy. Collector |
| 2nd Appellate Authority | Collector |
| Portal | sugam.dddgov.in (Revenue Dept - NIC developed - © 2026) |
| Checklist PDF | sugam.dddgov.in/documents/domicile_v2.pdf |
| Portal Stage Listed As | Pre-Admission |
| Use Cases | School/University/College admissions, Residential address proof for loan applications |
| Validity | Lifetime (per Government Order, provided individual's residence is not changed) |
| UT Formation | 26 January 2020 (merger of DNH + Daman and Diu) |
Three Certificates from Mamlatdar on SUGAM
Beyond the Domicile Certificate, the Mamlatdar on SUGAM issues three related residence and identity certificates:
- Domicile Certificate: For educational admissions and loan applications. Documents covered in this article.
- Mamlatdar Residence Certificate: A separate certificate specifically proving residence, issued by the Mamlatdar on the basis of Ration Card, Electoral Roll, EPIC, and Affidavit.
- Panchayat Residence Certificate: Issued by the Gram Panchayat for rural area residents in Dadra and Nagar Haveli.
For admission-related purposes (school, college, university), apply for the Domicile Certificate from the Mamlatdar on SUGAM. For simply proving your address, the Mamlatdar Residence Certificate may suffice.
What is the Talati and the Talati Report
The Talati is the village-level revenue officer in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu - similar to the Patwari in other states. The Talati maintains village-level land and residence records. If an applicant cannot produce any of the standard documents (School Leaving Certificate, Birth Certificate, Ration Card, Photo Identity Card, or Employer's Service Certificate), the official SUGAM checklist states: "If none of these available, Original Report from Talati regarding Residence." This Talati Report is an official document and is the last resort option - accepted by the Mamlatdar as proof of residence when standard documents are unavailable.
Eligibility for DNH & DD Domicile Certificate
- Any permanent resident of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu UT
- Any person who has resided in DNH/Daman/Diu for a period of more than 10 years
- Students who have continuously studied for at least 3 years (Class 8th to Class 10th) in any recognized school of the UT
- Government and Bank employees whose headquarters (posting location) is in DNH/Daman/Diu
- Women not originally from the UT but married to a permanent resident of DNH/Daman/Diu
- Note: The Domicile Certificate of grandfather, grandmother, uncle, or aunty is not considered as Parent's Domicile Certificate for eligibility purposes
Documents Required
The following documents are required - all copies must be attested. The complete checklist is available at sugam.dddgov.in/domicile-checklist:
- Attested copy of School Leaving Certificate
- Attested copy of Birth Certificate
- Attested copy of Ration Card
- Service Certificate from Employer on Government/Company Official Letter Pad (for employed applicants)
- Attested copy of Photo Identity Card (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, or Passport)
- Original Report from Talati regarding Residence - only if none of the above documents are available
Additional documents that may be required based on category:
- Parents' Domicile Certificate (if applying as dependent child)
- Dependence Certificate issued by Mamlatdar - if father or mother is not alive and applicant is claiming guardianship
- For married women from outside UT: Marriage Certificate + husband's Domicile Certificate
How to Apply Online at SUGAM
- Go to sugam.dddgov.in/login. If new, click Register and create an account.
- After login, click All Services at sugam.dddgov.in/services or go directly to Mamlatdar services.
- For Daman residents: visit sugam.dddgov.in/mamlatdar-daman and click Domicile Certificate.
- For Diu residents: visit sugam.dddgov.in/mamlatdar-diu and click Domicile Certificate.
- Or apply directly at sugam.dddgov.in/Domicile-Certificate.
- Fill the online application form with your personal and residential details.
- Upload all required documents. Download the checklist from sugam.dddgov.in/domicile-checklist before uploading.
- No fee is required. Submit the application.
- An Application Reference Number is generated. Track status from sugam.dddgov.in/dashboard.
- Download the certificate once approved by the Mamlatdar.
- Verify at sugam.dddgov.in/sugamverify - Certificate/Form Copy/Notice Copy Verification.
How to Apply at Mamlatdar Office
- Visit the Mamlatdar office of your district: Mamlatdar Daman, Mamlatdar Diu, or Mamlatdar DNH (Silvassa).
- Collect the Domicile Certificate application form or download the checklist from sugam.dddgov.in/documents/domicile_v2.pdf.
- Attach all required attested documents.
- Submit at the Mamlatdar revenue counter. Collect the acknowledgement with reference number.
- Ground-level verification and scrutiny is done by field officials before report is submitted to the Mamlatdar.
- Certificate is issued in 7 working days after due verification.
Grievance and Appellate
- Online Grievance: sugam.dddgov.in/grievance - Queries and Grievance Handling
- 1st Appellate Authority: Dy. Collector (Daman or Diu)
- 2nd Appellate Authority: Collector (Daman or Diu)
- Information Wizard: sugam.dddgov.in/information-wizard - for guidance on which service to apply for
Official Links
- SUGAM Portal - sugam.dddgov.in
- Login / Register - sugam.dddgov.in
- Apply Domicile Certificate - sugam.dddgov.in
- Domicile Certificate Checklist PDF - sugam.dddgov.in
- Mamlatdar Daman - sugam.dddgov.in
- Mamlatdar Diu - sugam.dddgov.in
- Collector Daman - sugam.dddgov.in
- Collector Diu - sugam.dddgov.in
- All Services - sugam.dddgov.in
- Certificate Verification - sugam.dddgov.in
- Grievance - sugam.dddgov.in
- Information Wizard - sugam.dddgov.in
- DNH & DD Administration - ddd.gov.in
- Daman District - daman.nic.in
Related articles:
Domicile Certificate in India - Complete Guide
Dadra Nagar Haveli Daman Diu Ration Card
DNH & DD Income Certificate Guide
Disclaimer: Always verify latest details at sugam.dddgov.in before applying.
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