How to get community certificate in Tamil Nadu?

For applying Community Certificate online in Tamil Nadu, you need to complete the following tasks.

• Register in the TN eSevai portal

• Register for CAN to access the application form

eSevai Registration

Follow the below steps to register in the eSevai portal.

• Visit TN eSevai portal

• Click on “Citizen Login”

• If you are a new user, click on "New User"

• Enter the required details.

• You will receive an OTP in registered mobile number to register in the esevai portal.

• Once registered, login to the website.

• Select “Revenue Department”

• Select “REV-101 Community Certificate” from the list

• Click on Proceed

An applicant can apply for the Community Certificate provided he/she is having a unique Citizen Access Number (CAN) . If the applicant doesn’t have a unique CAN number, he must register for CAN to access the application form for Community Certificate.

CAN Registration

Follow the below steps to do CAN registration.

• Click on the ‘Register CAN’ button to apply for CAN Registration.

• Fill up all mandatory details in the form prescribed format.

• Click on Register to submit the form.

• You would be required to generate and verify OTP before submitting the form.

• On successful CAN Registration, the CAN Number will be generated.

Apply online for Community Certificate

Follow the below steps to apply online for Community Certificate.

• Enter the CAN number and search for the records.

• If the applicant is having a unique CAN Number his/her record will be shown in the search results.

• Select the record by clicking on the option button against the desired record.

• Click on Proceed.

• Applicant details such as current address, permanent address and contact details will appear pre-filled in the form. These details are non-editable.

• Specify details of applicant’s family members.

• Specify community certificate form details and click on Submit to proceed further.

• Attach the documents in prescribed file size and file type.

• After uploading the documents, click on ‘Make Payment’.

• Make the required payment. Acknowledgment receipt will be shown.

• Click on Print Receipt to download/print the receipt.

• After submission (clicking on the Submit button), the application will be saved as draft.

• You can find draft applications under the Saved Application section and upload documents or make payment as required.

• Submitted applications can be viewed under the Submitted Application section

Check Status

Follow the below steps to check the status of the application.

• Login to TN eSevai portal

• Click on Check Status

• Enter Application number / Transaction Number to track the status of the application.

• Click on Search

Download Community Certificate

Follow the below steps to download the community certificate.

• Login to TN eSevai portal

• Click on Check Status.

• Enter Application Number.

• Click on Search.

• Click on Download Certificate link 

You can alsa apply through eSevai centre.

Follow the below steps to apply through eSevai centre.

• Visit nearest eSevai centre. You can visit the nearest eSevai centre using this link.

• Let the operator know what kind of service you want to avail. You can see the list of services from here. 

• Submit all the necessary documents and pay the charges (if any). Then collect the receipt after completion of certificate.

• Results of the application submitted will be tracked and informed from time to time.

All complaints and queries can be registered by sending a mail to tnesevaihelpdesk@tn.gov.in or by calling their toll free number- 1 800 425 1333.