How to Obtain a Domicile Certificate: Tamil Nadu

Introduction

• Nativity means a place by virtue of one's birth.
• Residence denotes a place where a person is staying regularly.
• These certificates are normally issued for getting admission in schools and in seeking jobs.
• Nativity Certificate is issued subject to the applicant proving continuous residence for five years or more.
• Residence certificate is issued if one lives in a place for more than one year.

Eligibility

The parents/guardians of the applicant or the applicants themselves should have permanently resided continuously for a period of five years or more in Tamil Nadu.

Necessary Documents

• Permanently residing for a period of five years should be supported by documentary evidence.
• The Family Ration Card, Electoral Roll, documents like Sale Deed, Tax Receipt, etc., relating to the property owned by either of the parents or by the applicant, are required.
• The Transfer Certificate issued by the School authorities where the applicant had studied last can also be used to prove whether the applicant was in the state for five years.

Enquiry will be made in the nieghbourhood to ascertain the facts regarding continuous residence.

Department Concerned

The Taluk Office under the Revenue Department