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How to get Community Certificate in Kerala? [2023]

By Tesz Support Staff | Updated on June 20, 2023

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Name of the Service	Community Certificate in Kerala
Department	Revenue Department
Beneficiaries	Citizen of Kerala
Online Application Link	Click Here
Application Type	Online/Offline
FAQs	Click Here

Community certificate is an official statement provided to the citizen by the state government confirming his/her caste and community.

A Community Certificate is the proof of one’s belonging to a particular caste and community, especially in case one belongs to any of the ‘Scheduled Castes’, ‘Scheduled Tribe’ and the Backward Class as specified in the Indian Constitution.

If Community Certificate is required for outside State Purposes, the certificate will be issued from Taluk(s) Office.

If Community Certificate is required for State Purposes, the certificate will be issued from Village(s) Office.

Documents Required for Community Certificate in Kerala [Edit] [Edit]

Following are the supporting documents required for the service:

Affidavit
Any relevant document certifying caste
Caste Certificate
Conversion Certificate from concerned authority
Gazette Notification
Ration Card
School Certificate
Other documents as necessitated:
- For children of mixed caste marriages caste certificate of either of the parents
- Migrant Persons born and bought up in another District/ Taluk, report from that District/ Taluk.
- For people born and bought up in other states, a certificate from the respective place.
- If Converted: Relevant gazette advertisement
- For Conversions: Shudhi certificate by authorized authorities
- For SIUC: Certificate from Bishop
- Adopted Children: Proof of Caste of father and adoption

Edistrict Registration [Edit] [Edit]

To get Community Certificate online, you need to register in the Kerala E-district portal.

Follow the below steps to register in Edistrict portal.

Visit Kerala E-District portal.
Click on "Create Account".

Kerala Edistrict Registration Create Account

Enter the basic details about the applicant such as name, address, aadhaar number etc.
Provide the login and password details.
Applicant has to validate their Aadhaar number to complete the registration in E-district portal.

Apply Online for Community Certificate in Kerala [Edit] [Edit]

Follow the below steps to apply online for Community Certificate in Kerala.

Login to Kerala E-District portal.
Click on "Community Certificate".

Apply online for community certificate

Click on "Apply Now".
Select the eDistrict Register No.

edistrict portal Apply online community certificate

Select the purpose of the application. (State Purpose/Outside State Purpose)
Enter the details about community along with the details about the applicant and their parents.
Provide the declaration.
Click on "Save and Forward".
Upload the required documents.
Click on Next.
Make the required payment.

Track Status of Community Certificate in Kerala [Edit] [Edit]

Follow the below steps to track the status of your Community Certificate in Kerala.

Login to Kerala E-District portal.
Click on "Certificate Applications".

Edistrict Kerala Community Certificate Track Status

Choose "From Date" and "To Date". Click on "Go".
Now you can see the list of all your requests.
Click on the certificate request to view the status of the request.

Download Community Certificate in Kerala [Edit] [Edit]

If your application is approved, you will get an SMS informing that your Community certificate is issued. Follow the below steps to download the Community Certificate in Kerala.

Login to Kerala E-District portal.
Click on "Certificate Applications".

Choose "From Date" and "To Date". Click on "Go".
Click on Community Certificate to download it.

Apply Offline for Community Certificate in Kerala [Edit] [Edit]

Visit the Village Office or the nearest Akshaya Centre in your area.
Fill the Community Certificate Application Form
Submit the Application along with the supporting documents.

Issuing Authority [Edit] [Edit]

Tahsildar issues the Community Certificate in Kerala.

Time Required for Community Certificate in Kerala [Edit] [Edit]

Community certificate in Kerala will be issued 7 days from the date of application.

Charges [Edit] [Edit]

If you are obtaining the service from Akshaya Centre, charges will be

General Category- Rs 25 through Akshaya and Rs. 15 through E-district Portal
BPL card- Rs 15 through Akshaya and Rs. 15 through E-district Portal

Validity of Community Certificate in Kerala [Edit] [Edit]

Community certificate will be valid for 3 year.

Application Forms [Edit] [Edit]

Community Certificate Application Form - Malayalam

FAQs

What are some common queries related to Community Certificate Kerala?
You can find a list of common Community Certificate Kerala queries and their answer in the link below.
Community Certificate Kerala queries and its answers

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