Easy to Doc is an independent informational and document preparation guide. This certificate is officially issued exclusively by the competent government authority (such as the Revenue Department, Tehsildar, or Municipal Corporation). Easy to Doc helps you verify eligibility, assemble required documents, and prepare supporting declarations before you apply on the official government portal.
A Domicile or Permanent Residence Certificate (PRC) is an official document issued by state authorities (Tehsildar / Sub-Divisional Magistrate) certifying that a person has been residing permanently in a particular state or union territory. It is mandatory for availing state quota reservations in NEET/JEE counselling, state university admissions, government recruitments, and local housing schemes.
Every state sets specific minimum continuous residency criteria (typically 3 to 15 years, or continuous schooling from classes 6 to 12). An individual cannot hold active domicile certificates from more than one state simultaneously.
Continuous stay requirement: Maharashtra (15 years), UP (3+ years continuous or born in state), Karnataka (7+ years of schooling for CET quota), Rajasthan (10 years).
Official portal submission fee.
Online PortalAssisted filing fee with biometric verification receipt.
Verification of electricity bills, school records, or property ownership deeds.
Verification of local physical stay and neighbor inquiry if required.
Digital signature and certificate generation.
Domicile certificates have lifetime validity as long as the applicant remains a permanent resident of that state.
Government certificate applications often require you to attach supporting declarations, affidavits, or undertakings sworn on stamp paper. Easy to Doc helps you prepare these supporting drafts before submitting to the authority:
Notarized affidavit declaring length of continuous residency in the state and affirming no dual domicile.
Undertaking by parents confirming child's local residence and educational history for state quota.
Confirm whether your stay meets your state's residency criteria (e.g. 5, 10, or 15 continuous years).
Fill the domicile application on your state's ServicePlus or e-District website and upload school/property proofs.
The local revenue inspector conducts physical verification of your residential address.
Download the digitally signed certificate with unique state certificate number for admissions and job forms.
No. A person can have only one domicile state at any given time. Holding dual domicile certificates is punishable under Indian law and can lead to permanent debarment from medical/engineering admissions.
No, a Domicile Certificate typically has lifelong validity unless the holder permanently shifts domicile to another state or surrenders it.
Make sure you have gathered all required proofs before visiting the official state or central portal.