Domicile Certificate Process in Uttar Pradesh – Complete Guide

By shahrukh , 28 July 2025

📘 Introduction

A Domicile Certificate (also known as a Residence Certificate) is an official document issued by the State Government to confirm that a person resides in a particular state or union territory. In Uttar Pradesh (UP), this certificate is essential for availing various state-specific benefits such as :-

Reservation in educational institutions
Government job applications under state quota
State welfare schemes
Land or property-related benefits
Local electoral rolls, etc.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Born in Uttar Pradesh with ancestral residence in the state.
Continuous residence in Uttar Pradesh for the last 3 years.
Parents/ Guardians are permanent residents of Uttar Pradesh.
Government employee posted and residing in Uttar Pradesh.
A person married with the permanent resident of Uttar Pradesh.

📑 Required Documents

Self Declaration.
Ration Card.
Latest Electricity Bill.
Voter Identity Card.
Education related Documents (If Any)
Recent Photo.
Aadhaar Card.

🧾 Application Process

Option 1: Online Application via eDistrict UP Portal

Applicant can now make their Domicile Certificate (अधिवास स्‍थान/ निवास प्रमाण पत्र) of Uttar Pradesh Government by just sitting at home online.
Uttar Pradesh Government has a dedicated portal through which applicant can apply and generate their Domicile Certificate.
Visit https://edistrict.up.gov.in
Click on Login and Select Citizen Login (eSathi)
Portal will redirect you to on eSathi Portal of Uttar Pradesh Government.
Click on New User Registration. (नवीन उपयोगकर्ता पंजीकरण)
Enter the below mentioned details in the registration form.
Portal will send a PIN on the registered mobile number of the user.
Login with the help of Login ID and PIN on the portal.
Change the PIN and set your own password.
After Login, Select Domicile Certificate/ Niwas Praman Patra.
Fill your Aadhaar Card Number which will be verified by the portal through OTP.
Family ID is mandatorily required to apply for Uttar Pradesh Government's Domicile Certificate.
Fill the personal and contact details in the application form.
Attach all the required documents.
Applicant will have to pay a nominal service fees of Rs. 15/-.
Application Number will be generated by the portal through which applicant can trace their application.
After the approval from Tehsildar Office, Download the Domicile Certificate.

Option 2: Through CSC Centre

Applicant can also apply for UP Domicile Certificate by visiting their nearest CSC Centre.
Locate your nearest CSC Centre. (Common Service Centre)
Visit the centre with your all documents.
CSC Centre agent will fill the domicile certificate form on behalf of applicant and upload all the relevant documents after scanning it.
An acknowledgement receipt will be provided by the CSC Centre agent to the applicant for future reference.
Pay the fees to the agent and wait for approval.

📌 Important Points

Carry original documents for verification
Check certificate details for accuracy
Keep a scanned PDF for future use
Some schemes may require renewal if older than 3 years

📥 How to Check Application Status

Application Status of Domicile Certificate of UP can be check on eDistrict Portal.
Open the eDistrict UP Portal and Click on "Application Status".
Enter the Application Number and Click on Search to view status of your Domicile Certificate.

📥 How to Download the Domicile Certificate

Login on the eSathi UP Portal with your Login ID and Password.
Click on Nistarit Aavedan. (निस्तारित आवेदन)
List of Applications will appear which was submitted by the applicant.
Choose the Domicile Certificate, Click on View Certificate and Download it.

⏱️ Processing Time

The usual processing time to issue domicile certificate in Uttar Pradesh is 15– to 20 working days.

💰 Application Fee

If you fill the Domicile Certificate form by yourself on eSathi UP Portal then the application fees is Rs. 15/-.
But if you apply for Uttar Pradesh Government's Domicile Certificate through CSC Centre/ eDistrict Centres then the minimum application fees is Rs. 30/-.