Status Check, Procedures, Facilities

Organization : Revenue Department
Service Name : Apply For Domicile Certificate
State/UT: Delhi

Website : https://edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in/in/en/Home/Index.html
Apply Online : https://edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in/in/en/Home/Index.html
Application Form : https://www.statusin.in/uploads/8986-Domicile.pdf
Application Status : http://esla.delhi.gov.in/

Domicile Certificate:

This certificate establishes the place of residence of an individual

Related : Nationality Certificate Application & Status Online Delhi Department of Revenue : www.statusin.in/8991.html

Where and for what purpose is it needed?:
A number of educational institutions reserve seats depending on the domicile status of the applicant. Similarly, benefits are also available in a number of cases of recruitment giving preference to local candidates. This certificate is needed to avail such benefits. This certificate may also be required by institutions giving loan as a proof of place of residence. Some organisations/institutions have different modalities for e.g. different fee structure for NRIs (Non Resident Indians) and require this certificate for checking purposes.

Where do I have to go and during which hours?:
To the office of Sub-Divisional Magistrate in whose jurisdiction you reside, during 9.30 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. on any working day. Click Here to obtain the contact address of the SDM in whose jurisdiction in your colony lies.

What documents are required ?:
** Application form duly attested by Class-I Gazetted Officer of Delhi Govt./Central Govt.
** Voter-I-Card/Ration card – As proof of present residence.
** Affidavit in prescribed format.
** Proof of continuous stay in Delhi for the last 3 years, such as Education certificate, Electricity bill, House tax, Water bill etc.
** Proff of date of birth. (Date of birth certificate issued by MCD or 10th class certificate)

Important :
All documents needs to be attested by Gazetted Officer.

What is application fee ?:
NO FEE Required.

Where to apply ?:
You can approach to the SDM of your area or you can also approach to the concerned O/o the Deputy Commissioner during 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM on any working day.

You can also APPLY ONLINE.

What will be the criteria used while deciding my case?:
After receiving the complete application, a draft order is sent to the attesting authority for verification. After receiving the positive verification report and after the confirmation of Class I Gezetted post of the attesting authority, Domicile Certificate is issued to the applicant.

What is the Response time ?:
Certificates are issued in 21 days.

Application Status :
You may also check up the status of your case through the above link from time to time . You may also use IVRS by dialing 23392339 / 23392340 or through SMS at 9868231002.

About Us :
The districts correspond to the Police Districts. Each district is headed by a Deputy Commissioner, who has under him an Additional District Magistrate, Sub Divisional Magistrates, Tehsildars and Sub-Registrar.

The District Administration carries out diverse variety of functions including magisterial matters, revenue courts, issue of various statutory documents, registration of property, conduct of elections, relief & rehabilitations, land acquisition and various other areas which are too numerous to be numerated. The District Administration in Delhi is the de-facto enforcement department for all kinds of Government Policies and exercises supervisory powers over numerous other functionaries of the Government.

At the apex of revenue hierarchy is the Divisional Commissioner who is also the District Magistrate of Delhi and Inspector General of Registration. He is also designated as Secretary (Revenue) and Collector under various Revenue Acts.