How to get Domicile Certificate in Karnataka?

A domicile certificate or residence certificate is an official statement provided to the citizen by the state government confirming the residence of the applicant. The domicile certificate proves that the person is staying in a particular place for such a long time. And the individual is the permanent resident of that particular place or state.

Domicile Certificate or Residence Certificate can be made only in one State/UT. Obtaining Domicile Certificate from more than one State/UT is an offence.

Documents Required for Domicile Certificate in Karnataka [Edit] [Edit]

Following documents are required for Domicile Certificate or Residence Certificate in Karnataka.

• Address Proof: Any 1 of Passport / Water Bill / Ration Card / Aadhaar Card / Voter ID Card / Telephone Bill / Driving License / Electricity Bill / Property Tax Receipt / Extracts of 7/12 and 8 A/ Rent Receipt

• Identity Proof: Any 1 of PAN Card / Passport / RSBY Card / Aadhaar Card / Voter ID Card / MNREGA Job Card / Driving License / Photo of Applicant / Identity card issued by Govt or Semi Govt organisations

• Age Proof (In Case of Minor): Any 1 of  Birth Certificate / School Leaving Certificate / Extract from primary school entry

• Other Documents (if required) : Any 1 of Water Bill,Ration Card/ Rent Receipt/ Voter List Fee/ Telephone Bill/ Electricity Bill/ Marriage certificate/ Property Tax Receipt/ Property Registration Fee/ Residence Proof of Husband/ Extracts of 7/12 and 8 A/ Rent Receipt

• Self Declaration from the applicant

Eligibility Criteria for Domicile Certificate in Karnataka [Edit] [Edit]

The applicant should have been a permanent resident in the state of Karnataka for the last six years.

How to apply online for Residence/Domicile Certificate in Karnataka? [Edit] [Edit]

You can apply online for a Domicile certificate or Residence Certificate in Karnataka through 2 websites.

1. Nadakacheri

2. Seva Sindhu

We will discuss the process to apply online for Domicile Certificate in Karnataka through these two platforms here.

How to apply online for Residence/Domicile Certificate in Karnataka through the Nadakacheri website? [Edit] [Edit]

Follow the below steps to obtain Domicile Certificate in Karnataka through the Nadakacheri website.

• Go to Nadakacheri's home page and click on “Online Application”. 

• Choose "Apply Online" from the drop-down menu.

• Enter the Mobile number.

• Click on "Get OTP" to receive OTP on your mobile number.

• Click on ‘New Request’.

• Choose Residence/Domicile Certificate and then it will prompt whether you require a certificate in English or Kannada.

• Enter user details. All the fields shown in Red are compulsory.

• Select the mode of delivery, as Nadakacheri or Registered Post

• And upload the required documents for the Income certificate. Red colour labels indicate compulsory fields and the remaining fields are optional but need to be produced for the easy and fast process of applications. And then click on ‘Save’ to save or ‘Cancel’ for cancellation.

• Click on the ‘Save’ button, then will generate ACK no, and the user will receive the same ACK no to his mobile.

• Click the ‘OK’ button, then click on the ‘Online Payment’ button to pay the application fees. Then will show the following message as below. Click ‘OK’ to proceed or ‘Cancel’ to cancel the payment.

• On the bill payment page, choose the card payment: Credit Cards, Internet Banking, Debit Cards, Select the Card Type, and click on ‘Make Payment’.

• Provide required details then click on ‘Make Payment’.

• The application will be accepted only after successful online payment of application fees. After successful payment, ACK no. will appear in concerned Nadakacheri’s for further process of application. And final certificate will be obtained from the concerned Nadakacheri centre.

How to apply online for Residence/Domicile Certificate in Karnataka through the Seva Sindhu portal? [Edit] [Edit]

Follow the below steps to obtain Domicile certificate online in Karnataka.

• Go to Seva Sindhu portal

• Click on “Department services”.

• Search "Domicile Certificate".

• Click on Domicile Certificate.

• Click on "Apply Online".

• If you are a new user you can register in the Seva Sindhu portal. If you are an existing user, log in with your mobile number.

• Click on “GET OTP”

• Choose the language of the certificate- English or Kannada.

• Enter user details.

• Click on the "I agree" checkbox and fill the Captcha code as given and submit.

• Attach the required documents and save them.

• Saved Documents will be displayed.

• Click on e-sign and proceed.

• The E-Sign page will be displayed. Fill Aadhaar number to get OTP and proceed to payment.

• Click on make payment and proceed.

• After Payment is Successful, Sakala acknowledgement will be generated

Track Status of Domicile Certificate in Karnataka through Nadakacheri website [Edit] [Edit]

Follow the below steps to track the status of the Domicile or Residence certificates in Karnataka.

• Visit Nadakacheri website.

• Click on "Online Application".

• Click on"Application Status".

• Enter the Application type and Application number.

• Click on "Get Status" to know the status of your application.

Track Status of Domicile/Residence Certificate in Karnataka through Seva Sindhu portal [Edit] [Edit]

Follow the below steps to track the status of the Domicile or Residence certificate in Karnataka through the Seva Sindhu portal.

• Visit Seva Sindhu portal.

• Click on "Track your Application Status"

• Enter the Application Number

• Status of Application will be displayed.

Download Domicile/Residence Certificate in Karnataka [Edit] [Edit]

Follow the below steps to download Domicile/Residence Certificate in Karnataka.

• Go to Nadakacheri's home page.

• Click on “Online Application”. 

• Click on "Apply Online".

• Login by entering the mobile number.

• Under Print tab, select Print option to download your Domicile/Residence Certificate by entering acknowledgment number

Time Required for Domicile Certificate in Karnataka [Edit] [Edit]

It will take 14 working days to obtain Domicile Certificate, once the application is submitted.

Fees Required for Domicile Certificate in Karnataka [Edit] [Edit]

You need to pay INR 40 to get a Domicile Certificate in Karnataka.

Application Forms [Edit] [Edit]

Domicile Application Form Kannada

Domicile Application Form English

References [Edit] [Edit]

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. List Of Online Services Delivered Through Nadakacheri
2. Nadakacheri User Manual