How to apply for new Family Ration Card in Tamil Nadu?

Written By Gautham Krishna   | Updated on March 03, 2022




The ration card is one of the most important documents in India. The following is a step-by-step guide to help you to apply for a new family card in Tamil Nadu.

TNeSevai Registration

 Follow the below steps to register in the eSevai portal.

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

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  • Enter the required details.

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

Apply for a New Family Card in Tamil Nadu

After TN eSevai registration, follow the below steps to apply for a new family card in Tamil Nadu.

  • Login to TN eSevai portal.

  • Click on "Services"

  • Click on Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection department"

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  • Click on “PDS-501 Apply For New Family Card”

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  • Enter mandatory details in both English and Tamil

  • Attach the photo

  • If the applicant has an existing ration card, Enter the “Card No”, and attach the ration card document.

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  • Add Family Members details with DOB, Gender, and Aadhaar Number on the “Details of family members” field

  • Click on “Save Member”  If any details are found incorrect, there is an option to either “Edit” or “Delete”)

  • Select “Type of Card” on the “Card option”

  • Select “Proof of Residence”, and Attach Residence Proof document.

  • If "Gas Connection" is available, Click on the Checkbox

  • Enter the Details, If you have two connections you need to fill in both the connection details.

  • Accept the Terms and Conditions.

  • Click on “Submit”

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  • After Submitting the request, if the transaction is confirmed success message will be received with the “Print Receipt” button to download the receipt.

Track New Family Card Application Status

Follow the below steps to check the status of the new family card application.

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

  • Click on "Fetch"

Charges

It will cost you INR 60 to Apply for a New Family Card.

FAQs

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