The Punjab Government issues a Residence Certificate to certify that a person is a permanent resident of Punjab. It is required for :-
- Admission under state quota.
- State government jobs.
- Scholarships and welfare schemes.
- Proof of residence for legal purposes.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
- Born in Punjab.
- Residing in Punjab for the last 5 years.
- Parents or guardians are permanent residents of Punjab.
- Employed in the Punjab Government or local bodies for a significant period.
- Owns immovable property in Punjab.
- Married to a Person who is a Permanent Resident of Punjab.
📄 Documents Required
- Any One Proof of Identity :-
- Passport
- Voter Identity Card
- Aadhaar Card
- Driving License
- PAN Card
- Government Identity Card
- Student Identity Card
- Bank Account Passbook
- Central Government Health Scheme Card
- Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme
- Pensioner Card
- MGNREGA Job Card
- Any One Proof of Address :-
- Passport
- Bank Account Passbook
- Certificate of Address issued by Central or State Government or PSU
- Latest Telephone/ Electricity/ Water/ Gas Bill in the Name of Applicant
- Registered Rent Deed
- Voter Identity Card
- Aadhaar Card
- Income Tax Assessment Order
- Any One Proof of Date of Birth :-
- PAN Card
- Passport
- Class 10th/ Migration/ School Leaving Certificate
- Service Record or Pay Pension Order
- Voter ID Card
- Aadhaar Card
- Birth Certificate
- Driving License
- Self Declaration cum Verification attested by :-
- Sarpanch
- Patwari
- Head of Department (HOD)
- Municipal Counselor (MC)
- Proof of Place of Birth in Punjab :-
- Birth Certificate
- Passport
- Any other document that justified the resident
- Proof of Immovable Property in Punjab. (Optional)
- School Certificate Copy. (Optional)
- Ration Card.
🧾 Online Application Process
🔷Online Process (via Connect Portal)
Portal: https://connect.punjab.gov.in/
- People who wish to make their Residence/ Domicile Certificate of the Punjab Government can apply through the Connect Punjab Portal.
- Visit the Connect Punjab Portal and Click on "Don't have Account? Register Now.
- A Registration Form will appear in which the applicant will have to fill in the following information :-
- After successful registration, the applicant will have to log in to the portal.
- Applicant has two options to log in, either with a Password or with OTP.
- After login, the portal will ask to do an eKYC. Applicant will have to complete their eKYC with their Aadhaar Number.
- Click on Apply Services once the eKYC is completed.
- Search for Residence or scroll down a little bit and Select "Punjab Residence Certificate" under Department of Personnel and Click on Apply.
- A detailed Application Form of Punjab Domicile/ Residence Certificate will appear in which the applicant will have to fill in the information in the following sections :-
- Beneficiary Details
- Residence Category/ Service Details :-
- Verification Details :-
- Identification Details :-
- Fill in the application form correctly and upload scanned documents.
- Click on Submit Application to submit the form, pay the fee online and note the Application Reference Number.
- Download the acknowledgement receipt for future reference.
- The application will be verified by the concerned officials and the Domicile/ Residence Certificate of the Punjab Government will be generated once approved.
- Punjab Residence Certificate Validity is for a lifetime.
🔷 By Visiting Sewa Kendra
- People of Punjab can also make their Permanent Residence Certificate through the Sewa Kendra.
- Sewa Kendra is like a Common Service Centre (CSC) which is opened by the Punjab Government in every district.
- Visit your nearest Sewa Kendra with your original documents.
- Official present there will fill out the application of the Punjab Domicile Certificate on your behalf.
- Documents will be uploaded after scanning them.
- Take the acknowledgement receipt from the official for future use.
- Through the E-Sewa Portal of the Punjab Government, applicants can also track the application status and can also download the Residence Certificate of Punjab after the approval.
🕒 Processing Time
- The processing time of the Residence Certificate in Punjab is a minimum of 15 Days.
🧾 How to Check Application Status
- After applying for the Residence Certificate, the Applicant can track the status of their application for the residence certificate online on E-Sewa Punjab Portal.
- Visit the E-Sewa Portal and Click on Track Status.
- Enter your Application ID and captcha code and click on the submit button.
- Applicant can also check their Residence Certificate Application Status by their registered mobile number.
- The portal will verify the Application ID and Mobile Number through OTP authentication.
- Keep tracking the application status on a regular basis to avoid any rejection or delays.
📥 Punjab Residence Certificate Download Process
- From E-Sewa Punjab Portal of the Government, applicant can download their Residence Certificate after approval.
- Open the Portal and click on Download Certificate.
- Enter the Application number and click on Send OTP.
- The portal will verify the application number of the applicant by sending OTP to the registered mobile number of the applicant.
- Click on Download after filling in the OTP.
- Punjab Residence Certificate will be downloaded in PDF format after successful verification.
💰 Application Fee
- The following fees will have to be paid by the applicant to obtain a Residence Certificate in Punjab :-
- Application/ Processing Fees :- Rs. 75/-
- Government Fees :- Rs. 10/-
- Total Fees to be Paid :- Rs. 85/-
🔗 Important Links
📞 Contact & Helpline
- Punjab Citizen Service WhatsApp Chatbot :- 9855501076.
- Punjab State Helpline :- 1100.
- Punjab Doorstep Services Enquiry :- 1076.
- Contact Email :- esewa-punjab@punjab.gove.in.
Note: Ensure your details are correct and documents are clearly scanned to avoid delays.
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