Domicile Certificate Process in Uttarakhand

A Domicile Certificate issued by a Government certifies that a person is a permanent resident of Uttarakhand. It is issued by the Revenue Department of the Government of Uttarakhand and is required mainly for the following things :-

• Government jobs under state quota
• Admissions to state educational institutions
• Scholarships and welfare schemes
• Buying agricultural land
• Proof of nativity/residence

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To apply for a Domicile Certificate in Uttarakhand, the applicant must meet at least one of the following conditions :-

• A person should be born in Uttarakhand.
• A person should be a Resident of Uttarakhand for at least 15 years.
• Parents hold permanent residence or a government job in Uttarakhand
• A Person is married to a permanent resident of Uttarakhand

📑 Documents Required

The following documents will be required at the time of applying for Domicile Certificate of Uttarakhand Government :-

Note: All documents should be scanned and in PDF format, and uploaded online. Alternatively, they can be submitted as photocopies offline, accompanied by originals for verification.

💻 How to Apply for Domicile Certificate in Uttarakhand

Applicant can apply for Domicile Certificate of Uttarakhand through e-Services Apuni Sarkar Portal and by visiting the nearest CSC Centre with all the documents.

🌐 Option 1: Online Application (Recommended)

Portal: https://eservices.uk.gov.in

• Visit the portal https://eservices.uk.gov.in
• This portal is called as e-Services Apuni Sarkar.
  
• Click on Sign Up.
  
• You have to fill in the following details in the User Registration Form :-
  
• Click on submit button after filling all the details correctly.
• The portal will send a PIN on the registered mobile number of the Applicant.
• Log in with User ID (Email or Mobile Number) and enter the received PIN in the Password field.
  
• Click on the Services Tab and select the Revenue Department.
  
• Select the Domicile Certificate from the Revenue Department.
  
• Enter the mobile number and verify it through OTP authentication.
  
• Upload Applicant Photo and Mandatory Documents as shown below :-
  
• If you have any optional and supporting document as shown below then upload it and click on submit button.
  
• Now, the detailed Online Application Form of Uttarakhand Domicile Certificate will appear in which the following information will have to be filled by the you :-
  • General Information :-
    
  • Contact Information :-
    
  • Ancestral Information :-
    
  • Other Information :-
    
• Check the filled details once and submit the Online Application Form.
• Initially, the Domicile Certificate Online Application is submitted to the SDM Office which will be further forwarded to the Patwari for verification.
• Patwari of that particular area in which applicant is currently residing will verify the documents and submit its report.
• Thereafter, Tahsildar will gave its approval and further forward it to SDM Office.
• SDM Office will generate the Domicile Certificate in the name of the Applicant after giving final approval.
• The minimum processing time of the certificate is 15 days and the charges are around Rs. 40.
• It is hereby reiterated that all the documents uploaded on the portal should be in PDF format and the size of the file should be below 2 MB.

✅ After approval, the certificate can be downloaded from the portal.

🏢 Option 2: Through the CSC Centre

• Applicant can also apply to get their Domicile Certificate of Uttarakhand by visiting the nearest CSC Centre.
• Tell the agent present there that you have to apply for the Domicile Certificate of the Uttarakhand Government.
• Give all the mandatory documents to the agent of the CSC Centre.
• He will fill out the online application form on behalf of the applicant, scan all the documents and upload all the documents on the portal.
• Acknowledgement Slip will be provided to the applicant after successful submission of the Domicile Certificate Application Form.
• There is no cap on charges charged by CSC Centre, so always ask before applying.
• Generally, the CSC Centre charged Rs. 100/- to Rs. 500/- for a Domicile Certificate.
• It is advisable to keep track on the application and if possible, then meet the Patwari once to clear all the objections if any.
• Always upload the scanned copy of original documents. Do not upload the scanned copy of photostate/ xerox documents.
• Uttarakhand Domicile Certificate can be downloaded from Apuni Sarkar Portal by entering your Mobile Number.
• Applicant can Find their Nearest CSC Here.

🔍 Application Status Check

• It is advisable to check your Domicile Certificate Application Status from time to time to avoid any rejection.
• Uttarakhand Domicile Certificate Application Status can be checked by logging in or directly with the help of the Application Number.
• Open the Apuni Sarkar Portal and Click on Know Application Status.
  
• Enter your Application Number and Click on Search. Portal will show the Domicile Certificate Application Status of Uttarakhand Government.
  

📥Domicile Certificate Download Process

• Uttarakhand Government is now issuing Digitally Signed Domicile Certificates.
• There is no need to collect it from government office neither government sent the domicile certificate at applicant's home.
• Applicant can easily download their Uttarakhand Government's Domicile Certificate through their registered mobile number.
• Visit the e-Services Apuni Sarkar Portal and select Download Certificates.
  
• Select Revenue Department and choose Domicile Certificate and enter your registered mobile number.
  
• List of the all the certificates will appear, select Domicile Certificate and Download it.

✏️Domicile Certificate Correction Process

• Applicant can also make corrections in their Domicile Certificate, yes you heard it right.
• Uttarakhand Government has now given the facility online through which any applicant can correct the mistake in their Domicile Certificate.
• Just Login on the Apuni Sarkar Portal with your username and password and select Certificate Correction from the menu.
  
• Choose Revenue Department from department list and Domicile Certificate from service list and Enter your Application Number.
  
• A Domicile Certificate issued by the Uttarakhand Government will appear, select it and open.
• Enter the details which you want to correct and submit the form.
• After some time, the domicile certificate of the applicant will be corrected.

⏱️ Processing Time

• 7 to 15 working days (May vary based on document verification or workload at the Tehsil office)

💰 Application Fee

📜 Validity

• Domicile Certificate in Uttarakhand has Permanent validity unless revoked for misrepresentation.
• Certificate Holder can use it for multiple purposes like in job, education, schemes, land, etc.

🔗 Important Links

• Uttarakhand eDistrict Apuni Sarkar Portal.
• Uttarakhand Revenue Department.
• CSC Locator.

ℹ️ Helpline / Support

• 📞 Apuni Sarkar Uttarakhand Helpdesk :- Dial 1905 and Choose 4.
• 📧 Apuni Sarkar Uttarakhand Email :- e-helpdesk@uk.gov.in.