Goa Residence Certificate Application Process

By shahrukh , 19 September 2025

The Goa Residence Certificate is a prominent proof of residence and identity for residents of the state. With the availability of both online and offline application processes, it has become easier for citizens to apply and obtain this document without much hassle. Applicants must ensure that they provide correct details and valid documents to avoid delays in processing.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Residence Certificate by the Goa Government will be issued to only those applicants who fulfill any one of the following eligibility criteria :

The applicant should be a Resident of Goa for a minimum of 15 years.
Applicant Parents should be a Permanent residents of Goa.
Woman Applicant married to a Permanent Resident of Goa.

📄 Documents Required

In order to apply for a residence certificate, one must possess the following documents:

Birth Certificate.
Old Copy of Residence Certificate. (If Any)
School Leaving or Bonafide Certificate or any Educational Qualification Certificate.
Any one identity proof :-
- Voter ID Card.
- PAN Card.
- Driving License.
- Passport Copy.
- Aadhaar Card.
Marriage Certificate. (For Woman Applicant)
LPG Connection Documents. (If you have Rented Accommodation)
NOC from the House Owner. (If you have Rented Accommodation)
Self Declaration.
Passport Size Photo.

🖥️ How to Apply for a Goa Residence Certificate

Residence Certificate in Goa can be obtained through by applying online on the Goa Online District Portal and by applying offline at the Mamlatdar Office.

🔷 Through the Goa Online District Portal

People of Goa can apply for their Residence Certificate online through the Goa Online District Portal.
Online District Portal is a single platform through which individuals can apply to avail the multiple services of the Goa Government.
Open the Goa Online District Portal and Click on Register.
Enter your Email ID and Mobile Number which will be verified through OTP authentication.
Choose your password and click on register.
Applicant will then have to log in on the portal with the Username/ Email and Password. Login can also be done through Mobile Numbe,r subject to OTP verification.
Once logged in, choose citizen services from services tab.
A new screen will appear from which applicant will have to click on Issuance of Residence Certificate from Panchayat section.
An instruction window will appear, read the procedure to apply, documents required, designated officials and click on Proceed to Apply.
A detailed online application form of the Goa Government's Residence/ Domicile Certificate will appear in which applicant will have to first fill the purspose of obtaining the certificate.
Fill Personal Details of the Applicant.
Add Residence Address Details by clicking on Add New.
The applicant will have to fill in the following details in the Residence Address Details.
Fill in other details such as Voter ID No., Constituency, Ration Card Number, Property Owned and Identity Proof Details.
Check all the filled information and click on Save & Proceed to Document Upload.
Upload all the required documents on the portal.
Pay the Goa Residence Certificate Application Fees calculated by the portal.
Portal will generate the acknowledgement Email and SMS after final submission of the application form.
Note down the acknowledgement number for application status and downloading the residence certificate.
An intimation will be sent to the applicant to pay the certificate fees once the application is approved.
Panchayat will issue the Residence Certificate and it will be made available inthe applicant's inbox for download.

🔷 Through the Mamlatdar Office

Goa Residents can also apply for a Residence Certificate through an Offline Application Form.
Offline Application Form of the Goa Residence Certificate is available from the Panchayat/ Mamlatdar Officer.
Collect the Application Form and fill it carefully.
Attach all the required documents with the application form.
Submit the Residence Certificate Application Form along with all the documents to the same Mamlatdar/ Panchayat Office with the desired application fees.
Officials will verify the received application form and documents.
Residence Certificate will be issued to the applicant after verification.

⏱️ Processing Time

The average processing time to issue a Residence Certificate by the Goa Government is 2 days.

🧾 How to Check Application Status Online

After applying for the Goa Government Residence Certificate, applicant can track their status online.
Open the Goa Online District Portal and select Track Status from the Tracking Tab.
A new window will appear in which the applicant will have to select the Department Name as Panchayat, Services as Issuance of Residence Certificate, and enter the Acknowledgement Number and click on search.
The current Application Status of the Goa Residence Certificate will appear in front of the screen.

📥 Certificate Verification/ Download Process

Goa Residence Certificate can be downloaded in the inbox section of the dashboard of the applicant after logging in Goa Online District Portal.
And, the Residence Certificate of the Goa Government can be verified through the Certificate Number.
Select Department Name, Service Name, Taluka Name and enter the Residence Certificate Number and click on search.
The validated credential of the Certificate will appear on the screen.

💰 Application Fees

The minimum application fees to obtain a Residence Certificate from the Goa Government is Rs. 50/-, however, it may vary slightly and rightly calculated only when you are filling the form.

🔗 Important Links

📞 Contact & Helpline

Contact your respective Panchayat in case any help is required regarding the Residence Certificate of the Goa Government.