How to get Community certificate in Tamil Nadu?

Tamil Nadu 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.

Documents Required for Community Certificate in Tamil Nadu

The following documents are required for a Community Certificate in Tamil Nadu.

• Photo

• Any Address Proof

• Community Certificate of Father or Community Certificate of Mother or Community Certificate of Siblings

• Self-Declaration of Applicant

• DNC (De Notifified Community) Certificate

Register in TN eSevai portal and Generate CAN number

For applying for 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 your registered mobile number to register in the esevai portal.

• Once registered, log in 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 in Tamil Nadu

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

• Specify details of the 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. Acknowledgement 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 a 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 of Community Certificate in Tamil Nadu

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 in Tamil Nadu

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 the Download Certificate link 

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 the 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.

Charges

It will cost you INR 60 to get Community Certificate.

Time Required for Community Certificate in Tamil Nadu

It will take up to 15 days from the date of the application to get the Community Certificate.

Validity of Community Certificate in Tamil Nadu

Community Certificate has lifetime validity.

Application Form Community Certificate in Tamil Nadu

Application form for Community Certificate in Tamil Nadu

How to edit CAN details?

Follow the below steps to edit details of CAN.

• Visit TN eSevai portal

• In the Sign-in section, click on "Citizen Login".

• Enter the login credentials.

• Correctly enter the Captcha Code (Not case sensitive) and click on "Login".

• In the "Services" tab, select "DEPARTMENT WISE" and then click on "Revenue Department".

• Click on "REV-101 Community Certificate". This will open a new browser tab.

• Click on the "Proceed" button.

• In this Search section, look for your CAN using any of the six fields provided.

• Once found, select it by clicking the Radio button. This will auto-fill the "Mobile Number" field at the bottom.

• Click on "Generate OTP" and then enter the OTP that has been sent to your registered phone number. Click on "Confirm OTP" once done.

• Now you will be able to see the "Edit CAN Detail" button. Click it and you will be able to update your CAN details.

References

In creating this guide, we have referred to high-quality, credible sources such as official government orders, user manuals, and relevant materials from government websites.

1.  TNeGA User Manual