Lakshadweep Domicile & Nativity Certificate: Apply Online, Resident ID Card & BDO Guide

Lakshadweep's Revenue Department offers two residence-related certificates through the National Government Service Portal at serviceonline.gov.in: the Domicile/Residential Certificate and the Nativity Certificate. A third related document - the Resident ID Card - is also available on the same portal. The Revenue Department of Lakshadweep is headquartered at Kavaratti and headed by the Additional District Magistrate (ADM). On each of the 9 inhabited islands, a Deputy Collector or Block Development Officer (BDO) is posted in the Revenue Sub-Division to handle certificate issuance. A key advantage for applicants: no registration is required to apply for the Domicile/Residential Certificate or the Nativity Certificate on serviceonline.gov.in. Both are G2C (Government to Citizen) services available to individuals directly. The ADM office is at Collectorate, Revenue Bhavan, Kavaratti 682 555. Contact: 04896-262384, 04896-263440, [email protected].

• National Government Service Portal: serviceonline.gov.in
• Lakshadweep Revenue Services: lakshadweep.gov.in/revenue-services
• Revenue Department: lakshadweep.gov.in/revenue-department
• Lakshadweep Administration: lakshadweep.gov.in
• Entry Permit Portal: epermit.utl.gov.in
• ADM Collectorate: Revenue Bhavan, Kavaratti 682 555
• ADM Phone: 04896-262384 / 04896-263440
• ADM Email: [email protected]

Three Certificates Available on serviceonline.gov.in for Lakshadweep

Domicile/Residential Certificate vs Nativity Certificate

Both are under the Revenue Department on serviceonline.gov.in. The difference is subtle but important:

• Domicile/Residential Certificate: Certifies permanent residential status in Lakshadweep. Used for government service applications, scheme eligibility, and educational admissions. Those who have settled in Lakshadweep through government employment, marriage, or long-term residence qualify.
• Nativity Certificate: Certifies that the person is a native of Lakshadweep - born in the islands, with family roots here. Used specifically where nativity (origin) rather than just residence needs to be proved - such as certain central government reservation categories and specific scholarship schemes for Lakshadweep natives.

Revenue Department Structure and BDOs on Each Island

The Revenue Department of Lakshadweep is responsible for issuing all certificates. Its structure is unique to these islands:

• ADM (Additional District Magistrate) heads the entire Revenue Department from Kavaratti
• A Deputy Collector or BDO (Block Development Officer) is posted at the Revenue Sub-Division on each of the 9 inhabited islands
• The department handles: land records, statutory certificates, land permissions, land laws, disaster management, and Entry Permits
• The 9 inhabited islands each have their own BDO for local certificate needs: Kavaratti, Agatti, Amini, Androth, Bitra, Chetlat, Kadmat, Kalpeni, and Minicoy

No Registration Required - How to Apply on serviceonline.gov.in

Both the Domicile/Residential Certificate and Nativity Certificate on serviceonline.gov.in state: "Applicants need not register to apply for this service." This means you can apply directly without creating an account:

1. Go to serviceonline.gov.in.
2. Select Lakshadweep as the state/UT. Navigate to Revenue Department services.
3. Click Domicile/Residential Certificate or Nativity Certificate as needed.
4. Click Apply. Since no registration is required, you can proceed directly to the application form.
5. Fill in the application form with your personal details, residential address, and purpose.
6. Upload required documents: identity proof (Aadhaar or Resident ID Card), residence proof, and any supporting documents.
7. Submit. An Application Reference Number is generated. Note it.
8. Track status using the Reference Number on serviceonline.gov.in.
9. Download the certificate once issued by the BDO or ADM.

How to Apply at BDO Office on Your Island

1. Visit the Revenue Sub-Division office / BDO office on your island during office hours.
2. For Kavaratti island: Collectorate, Revenue Bhavan, Kavaratti 682 555. Phone: 04896-262384.
3. For other islands: visit the BDO office on your island (Agatti, Amini, Androth, Bitra, Chetlat, Kadmat, Kalpeni, or Minicoy).
4. Collect the application form for Domicile/Residential Certificate or Nativity Certificate.
5. Fill the form with all required details and attach supporting documents.
6. Submit at the BDO office counter. Collect acknowledgement with reference number.
7. The BDO or Deputy Collector processes and issues the certificate.

Entry Permit for Lakshadweep

Lakshadweep is a restricted area. Non-residents require an Entry Permit to visit or work in the islands. The Entry Permit is a separate process from Domicile/Residential Certificate - it is applied at epermit.utl.gov.in. Permanent residents of Lakshadweep who hold Domicile/Residential Certificate or Nativity Certificate do not require a separate Entry Permit for residing in the islands.

Full List of Revenue Services on serviceonline.gov.in for Lakshadweep

• ST (Scheduled Tribe) Certificate
• Domicile/ Residential Certificate
• Nativity Certificate
• Dependency Certificate
• Income Certificate (Individual)
• Income Certificate (Family)
• Marriage Certificate
• Certificate of Person known in Different Names
• Trade License
• Resident ID Card
• Land Diversion Certificate

Official Links

• National Government Service Portal - serviceonline.gov.in
• Revenue Services - lakshadweep.gov.in
• Revenue Department - lakshadweep.gov.in
• Lakshadweep Administration - lakshadweep.gov.in
• Entry Permit Portal - epermit.utl.gov.in

ADM Collectorate: 04896-262384 / 04896-263440 | [email protected]

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Disclaimer: Always verify latest details at serviceonline.gov.in and lakshadweep.gov.in before applying.