How to get Guardianship Certificate in Odisha?

A guardian is a person who is appointed to look after another person or his property. He or she assumes the care and protection of the person for whom he/she is appointed the guardian. The guardian takes all legal decisions on behalf of the person and the property of the ward. The occasion for taking care of another person may be his minority that is, a person who has not completed 18 years of age. It can also refer to the guardianship of a person who because of physical and mental deficiencies is unable to take care of himself or his property. A guardian takes decisions on behalf of the minor for protecting the interests of the minor and his property. The certificate of proof for the above mentioned is a Guardianship Certificate.

Documents Required for Guardianship Certificate in Odisha

Anyone or more of the following documents can be uploaded. 

• Birth certificate(if minor)

• Certificate in support of disability(if applicable)

• Legal heir certificate

• EPIC/ Aadhaar card

• Documentary Evidence in Support of receipt of Pension, Family Pension, retirement/ Death Gratuity etc of the deceased

e-District Registration

The e-District portal involves integrated and seamless delivery of citizen services by district administration through automation of workflow, back end digitization, integration and process redesigning across participating sections/departments for providing services most efficiently to the citizens.

Follow the below steps to register in the e-District Odisha portal.

• Visit the e-District Odisha website.

• Click on the "Register yourself" option.

• Fill in the necessary details like name, email-id and mobile no.

• Set your password for login.

• Now click on the Save button.

• The user will receive an OTP on the registered mobile number and email id.

• Enter the mobile and email OTP on the text box and click on the submit button.

• Once it is successful your login account is created.

Apply Online for Guardianship Certificate in Odisha

Follow the below steps to apply online for a Guardianship Certificate.

• Login to e-District Odisha website.

• Click on “Services”.

• Click on the application for a Guardianship Certificate.

• Fill out the application form.

• Verify the data.

• Attach the required documents.

• Submit the application form.

• On successful submission, an acknowledgement slip will be generated which will be available in your inbox. SMS containing Application Reference Number will be sent to the registered mobile number.

Apply Offline for Guardianship Certificate in Odisha

Follow the below steps to apply offline for a Guardianship Certificate in Odisha.

• Fill out the Guardianship Certificate Application Form.

• Submit it at the nearest Tahsildar Office or Common Service Centre (CSC).

Track Status of Guardianship Certificate in Odisha

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

• Visit e-District Odisha website.

• Click on “Check Your Application Status”.

• Enter the  Application Reference Number to track the status of the application.

Download Guardianship Certificate in Odisha

An SMS will be sent to the applicant after the issue /rejection of the application. Follow the below steps to download Guardianship Certificate.

• Visit e-District Odisha website.

• Click on “Check Your Application Status”.

• Enter the Application Reference Number to download the Guardianship Certificate.

Verify Guardianship Certificate in Odisha

Follow the below steps to verify your Guardianship Certificate.

• Visit e-District Odisha website.

• Click on “Verify your Certificate”.

• Applicants can verify the certificate after entering the Application Reference Number.

Time Required to get Guardianship Certificate in Odisha

Guardianship Certificate will be issued within 45 days from the date of application.

Fees

The fee structure for obtaining a Guardianship Certificate in Odisha is given below:

• Service Charges of the kiosk Operator: Rs.8.00

• Printing Charges: Rs.10.00

• Scanning Charges: Rs.5.00

• Certificate Output Charges: Rs.10.00

• DeGS charges: Rs.2.00

• The Government fees and User charges: Rs.30.00

Validity of Guardianship Certificate in Odisha

Guardianship Certificate shall be permanent unless modified or cancelled by the Competent Authority.