Procedure for Obtaining a Domicile Certificate: Chhattisgarh

Concerned Authority

Tehsil Office

Procedure

An application form to obtain the domicile certificate has to be filled by the applicant, other than which an oath form is also required to be filled by the candidate, which is to be deposited after taking oath in front of a Notary. Although no specified time for the issuance of the certificate has been provided, the process is usually completed within a week's time.

Necessary documents/papers

• School education certificate is to be attached (class 5th, 8th, 10th, or 12th) as a proof of duration of stay.
• A format duly filled and signed by the village Patwari is also to be submitted along with these forms, in the prescribed format.

Eligibility

• Person born in Chhattisgarh
• Either the person/parents living in Chhattisgarh since 15 yrs
• Either of the parent serving/retired state/central govt. employee in any of the districts of Chhattisgarh
• Either the person/parents having immovable property, industry, agriculture, any other kind of business since past 5 yrs in Chhattisgarh
• Person should have studied in Chhattisgarh for atleast 3 yrs
• Person should have cleared one of the following examinations in Chhattisgarh:
  • Higher education
  • VIII standard
  • IV, V class exams

Fee

No fee is required for obtaining a domicile certificate, More information and relevant forms can be downloaded from http://www.chhattisgarh.nic.in (PDF file that opens in a new window)