Gujarat Domicile Certificate Application Process

By shahrukh , 9 August 2025

A Gujarat domicile (residence) certificate proves you are a resident of Gujarat. It's commonly required for state-quota seats (e.g., professional courses), government jobs, welfare schemes, scholarships, and certain state benefits..

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Gujarat Government will issue Domicile Certificate to only those applicants who meet the below mentioned eligibility criteria set by the government :-

Applicant born in Gujarat and residing in the State for 10 years.
Women married to a Domicile Resident of Gujarat.
If an Applicant is in a Gujarat Government's permanent service.

📄 Documents Required

The following documents will be required at the time of applying for the Domicile Certificate (Niwas Praman Patra) of the Madhya Pradesh Government :-

Any One Residence Proof :-
- Ration Card.
- Electricity Bill.
- Telephone Bill.
- Election/ Voter Identity Card.
- Passport.
- Bank Passbook.
- Post Office Account Passbook.
- Driving License.
- Government issued Photo Identity Card.
- Latest Water Bill.
Any One Identity Proof :-
- Voter ID/ Election Card.
- PAN Card.
- Passport.
- Aadhaar Card.
- Driving License.
- Government Identity Card.
- Any Government Document with Applicants Photo.
- Educational Institution Photo ID Card.
Other Documents Needed :-
- Parent's Job/ Business Proof.
- Talati Certificate.
- NOC from Police Station.
- Birth Certificate. (For Domicile by Birth)
- Character Certificate.
- Affidavit.
- Residence Proof for last 10 years.
- Panchnamu.

🖥 How to Apply for MP Domicile Certificate

Through the below mentioned way, the applicant can apply and get Domicile Certificate from Gujarat Government :-

🔷 Online Process through Digital Gujarat Portal

Resident of Gujarat who are interest to make their Domicile Certificate can apply for it Online through Digital Gujarat Portal.
It is a dedicated portal through which beneficiary cana avail the multiple services of Government of Gujarat.
A registration is must need on this portal to apply for services.
Visit the Portal. and Click on Register.
Enter mobile number, email, and choose password as shown below :-
After successful registration, Login again on the portal with Mobile Number or Email ID and Password.
Applicant will have to complete their citizen profile after login.
Click on Request a New Service after completing the citizen profile.
Search for Domicile Certificate and Click on Apply.
Fill all the asked details in the Online Domicile Certificate Application Form of Gujarat Government.
Upload all the required documents on the portal in PDF format.
Pay the nominal application fees and submit the online application form.
Respective Officials will verify the submitted Domicile Certificate Application Form and uploaded documents.
After verification, the digitally signed Domicile Certificate of Gujarat will be issued to applicant.

🔷 Through CSC Centre/ JanSeva Kendra

Applicants can also apply for Domicile Certificate in Gujarat through Common/ Citizen Service Centers. (CSCs)
CSCs is also known by other name which is Jan Seva Kendra.
Visit your nearest Jan Seva Kendra/ CSC with all your documents.
The agent present there will fill the Application Form of Domicile Certificate of Gujarat Govt on behalf of applicant.
Scanned copy of all the documents will also uploaded by the agent on the portal.
Applicant will have to pay the nominal fees to the CSC/ Jan Seva Kendra Operator.
An acknowledgement receipt will be provided by the operator to the applicant for future reference.
Within 10 to 15 days, applicant will receive the domicile certificate of Gujarat.

⏱️ Processing Time

The usual processing time of Domicile Certificate in Gujarat is 10 to 15 working days.

🧾 Check Application Status Online

Applicant can check their Gujarat Government's Domicile Certificate Application Status after login in their account on Digital Gujarat Portal.
Open the Portal, Login and click on Track Application Status.
Enter the Application Number and click on search.
The current status of Gujarat Domicile Certificate Application will appear on the screen of the applicant.

📥 Certificate Download Process

After the government approved the application of applicant's Domicile Certificate, it can be download by visiting your profile.
Open the Digital Gujarat Portal, Login with Mobile Number/ Email or Password.
Click on My Services and select the applied service of Domicile Certificate of Gujarat.
After that click on Download Certificate, and a Gujarat Government's Digitally Signed Domicile Certificate will downloaded.

💰 Application Fee

Applicant will have to pay the nominal fees at the time of applying for Domicile Certificate (Resident Certificate) of Gujarat.
Generally, the application fees will vary from Rs. 20/- to Rs. 100/-.