Madhya Pradesh Residence Certificate

Residence certificate or domicile certificate is a legal document that certifies a person’s residential status in a particular state. Residence certificate is used to prove that the person who holds the certificate is a resident of the district or state which issues the certificate. 

Madhya Pradesh Residence Certificate

Purposes of Obtaining Residence Certificate

  • To get local preference, residence certificate can be used in many situations
  • Using domicile certificate students can get admission in an educational institution
  • Domicile certificate is also necessary to apply for scholarship schemes
  • To prove a claim, for getting a ration card, it is an important document
  • Residence certificate can be furnished as proof when in need of residence quotas in educational institutions
  • One can use the residence certificate to apply for Government jobs where residents are preferred

Eligibility Criteria

  • Permanent resident of the Madhya Prades state can only apply for a residence certificate
  • Residents of last five years in Madhya Pradesh state are eligible to apply for Domicile Certificate
  • If a woman does not originally belong to Madhya Pradesh but is married to a man who is a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh, then she will be eligible to apply for a residence certificate

Documents Required

  • Ration card
  • Address proof – passport, voter card, ration card, electricity bill, water bill, telephone bill
  • House tax receipt
  • School Certificate – Mark sheet or Transfer certificate
  • Identity Proof
  • The applicant has to produce property details if any property owned by the parents or guardian
  • Application form in the prescribed format
  • Proof of ownership of land or property in Madhya Pradesh

Validity of Residence Certificate- Madhya Pradesh residence certificate or domicile certificate is valid for lifetime. The Government will issue the certificate within 7 days from the date of application.

Government Fee- Rs.30 needs to be paid for applying Residence Certificate in Madhya Pradesh.

Applying through Jan Seva Kendra

Step 1: Visit the nearest Jan Seva Kendra in the area.

Step 2: Get an application form from Jan Seva Kendra and provide the following details:

  • Full Name
  • Father’s or Husband’s Name
  • Date and Place of Birth
  • Permanent Address
  • Self-declaration

Step 3: Submit the application form along with all required documents to Jan Seva Kendra official person.

After verification, residence or domicile certificate will be issued

Applying for Residence through MP e-District Portal Online

tep 1: To apply for domicile certificate, go to the official website of MP e-District Portal.

Step 2: In the Seva Prabandhan, Madhya Pradesh website select citizen login option from the home bar.

Step 3:  In the small window, click on Proceed after reading the information shown.

Step 4: Sthai Niwas Praman Patra (Permanent Residence Certificate) option from the services available in the e-District Portal.

Step 5: To apply for domicile certificate, the applicant has to login to this Portal using the Aadhaar Number.

Step 6: Enter the Aadhaar number; the applicant will get an OTP to the registered mobile number. Provide the OTP for verification purpose.

Step 7: The applicant can now fill the application form, provide the following details for the application:

  • Name
  • Age
  • Gender
  • Father’s or Mother’s Name
  • Permanent Residential Address

Step 8: Upload all relevant documents (refer above) along with the passport-size photograph.

Step 10: Make payment through Debit, Credit Card, e-Wallet or Internet Banking.

Step 11: On successful submission of the application form, an acknowledgement slip will be generated. Note the application number for future reference.

Domicile certificate will be issued within 7 days from date of application.

FAQs

s the Madhya Pradesh Residence Certificate valid for a lifetime?

The validity period of a Madhya Pradesh Residence Certificate may vary depending on the purpose for which it is issued and the discretion of the issuing authority. In some cases, the certificate may have a validity period of a few years and may need to be renewed thereafter.

Can I check the status of my Madhya Pradesh Residence Certificate application online?

Yes, applicants can typically check the status of their Residence Certificate application online through the official portal provided by the Madhya Pradesh government. They may need to enter certain details such as their application number or reference number to track the status.

What should I do if there is an error in my Madhya Pradesh Residence Certificate?

If there is an error in the Residence Certificate, applicants can approach the issuing authority or the designated office where the application was submitted to rectify the mistake. They may be required to provide supporting documents or clarification to facilitate the correction process,

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