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Domicile Certificate | Application Process, Documents To be Submitted, Sample and Issue of Domicile Certificate

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Domicile Certificate: In India, a domicile certificate is an official document provided by the state government that recognizes the residence of a citizen. Usually, the Revenue Department Officer will issue a domicile certificate, but this can vary between states. The following article will focus on the process and requirements that are needed to obtain a domicile certificate in the state of Karnataka.

Domicile certificate is an important document and it provides the holder with some privileges which are provided by the respective state government. Some of these benefits include reserved quotas in educational institutions, as well as access to special scholarships. The certificate also entitles individuals to receive preference for government services; and lastly, it is important to prove the residential status of an individual in a particular state. Currently, the only way to apply for a domicile certificate in the state of Karnataka is to download an application form and submit the filled up copy to the Revenue Department. We shall elaborate on the exact  steps below:

Minimum Eligibility Criteria: The applicant should be a permanent resident of Karnataka for at least 6 years from a given date.

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Application Process for Domicile Certificate

Download the below form and fill up all details carefully. Do cross-check before submission as any inconsistencies may hamper the application process:

Application Form for Domicile Certificate

From,

_____________

_____________
_____________

To,

The Tehsildar & Taluk Executive Magistrate / Relevant Authority

Bangalore

Subject: Domicile Certificate Application

Sir/ Madam,

I, the undersigned ____, resident of ______ request your kind consideration and action,

I am a permanent resident of the state of Karnataka, residing at ____ since __(By birth or year of moving)____.

I have completed my education at ____ and my father was educated at  _______ and he is currently working as a  ______ at  ______.

This certificate is required for  _______ purposes only.

I kindly request you to acknowledge at the earliest.

Thank you

Place:

Date:

Sign of Application

Domicile Certificate Format

The candidate also has to answer a questionnaire, however, this may vary from region to region. Following is a sample questionnaire used to gather more information from the applicant.

Domicile Questionnaire
  • What is your full name and address?
  • Where and when were you born?
  • Where did you receive your education?’
  • Have you been to your native place? IF so, how many times have you visited and for how long. IF not, then why?
  • Are you married? IF yes, has your spouse been to their native place and for how long on each occasion?
  • How many children do you have? IF yes, where are they and what are they doing? Where have they been educated
  • Do your spouse and you have any property in your former native place or elsewhere in Karnataka? If so, please provide description and value

Questions

  • Where was your father born?
  • What is/ was his occupation?
  • Where did your father receive his education?
  • Where is his home/ permanent residence at the time of your birth?
  • Where was he when you turned 18

Question

  • Was your father ever in the state of Karnataka?
  • In what capacity did your father come to work in Karnataka
  • Has your father left Karnataka and IF yes, for how many times?
  • Is your father currently living? If yes, where is he currently and what is he doing?
  • If your father has expired, did he retire before death and how long was he in the state of Karnataka?
  • Does your father or mother have any immovable property in Karnataka? If yes, what is the description, where and how much is it worth?
  • Do you have any siblings? IF yes, where are they and what are they doing currently? Where were they educated? IF any of your siblings have expired, where did the death occur and what were their occupations?
  • Have you ever claimed to be a native of any other state other than Karnataka? (Regardless of purpose)

Question

  • Why do you require a domicile certificate?
  • Which religion do you belong to?
  • Do you belong to:
  • SC
  • ST
  • OBC
  • If “YES” to question “c”, then answer the following:
  • Did you apply for a domicile certificate any time prior to this? If yes, where and when?

If the applicant answers the questionnaire and fulfills certain criteria set by the government, they will be issued a domicile certificate.

Domicile Certificate Sample

The following is a sample domicile certificate provided to the applicant by the relevant authorities.

Certificate of Age, Nationality, Domicile, Etc.,

(Issues by the relevant authorities in the State of Karnataka)

It Is Hereby Certified That

Shri/ Smt. _____________ was born on ______ at ________ in the STATE of Karnataka an within the territory of India:

  • that he/she is a CITIZEN OF INDIA
  • that he/she is domiciled in Karnataka by reasons of: (Add if required)
  • that he/she belongs to the community that belongs to SC, ST or OBC

Proof Of Particulars Submitted

  • The answers are given by the applicant in the prescribed questionnaire
  • Matriculation/ Birth/ Baptism certificate issued by ______
  • Affidavit
  • Declaration of ____
  • Other Proof – (if any)

Dated at ___ this _____day of _____

No:Taluka Executive Magistrate/Relevant Authority, Bangalore
Banglore
Dated:

 

Important Documents to Submit for Application Process

The following copies of documents must be attached when sending the application form:

  • Residential proof
  • Voter ID
  • Ration Card
  • House Tax receipt
  • Birth Certificate
  • Details of property owned by the applicant’s parents
  • Also note that if the applicant is under the age of 18, then the domicile of the father is compulsory

Issue of Domicile Certificate

If the applicant submits their duly filled application form without any errors and attaches the prescribed documents, then their domicile certificate will be issued in 7-10 days.

FAQ’s on Domicile Certificate

Question 1.
What is a domicile certificate?

Answer:
A domicile certificate is a legal document provided by the state government that recognizes the residence of a citizen.

Question 2.
What is the minimum eligibility criteria to apply for a domicile certificate in Karnataka?

Answer:
The applicant should be a permanent resident of Karnataka for a minimum of 6 years from a given date.

Question 3.
How to apply for a domicile certificate?

Answer:
Applicants will have to download the application form given above and submit it to their respective region’s Revenue department. They must fill all the relevant details and attach the copies of their prescribed documents. The applicant will also have to answer a questionnaire that is provided along with the application.

Question 4.
How long will it take for the certificate to be issued?

Answer:
It usually takes between 7 to 10 days for the applicant to receive their domicile certificate in the state of Karnataka.