How to get One and Same certificate in Kerala?

The one and same certificate is used to declare that two (or more) names pertain to the same person.

If a person uses multiple names in different documents, but without legally changing your name, then he/she has to submit this certificate, to declare that it is only he/she has used all those names (mention all variations of your name accurately in the document).

If One and Same Certificate is required for Outside State Purposes, the certificate will be issued from Taluk(s) Office.

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

Documents Required to get One and Same Certificate in Kerala

Following documents are required to get One and Same Certificate in Kerala.

• Aadhaar Card

• Affidavit

• Any relevant document indicating name

• Election ID Card

• Ration Card

• School Certificate

You can attach pdf documents only. A file size of maximum 100kb per page will be allowed. While scanning use gray scale with maximum 100 dpi. Multiple pages of the same document may be scanned into a single pdf with maximum of 10 pages.

Edistrict Registration

To get One and Same 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".

• 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 One and Same Certificate in Kerala

Follow the below steps to apply online for One and Same Certificate in Kerala.

• Login to Kerala E-District portal.

• Click on "One and Same Certificate".

• Click on "Apply Now".

• Select the eDistrict Register No.

• Select the purpose of the application. (State Purpose/Outside State Purpose)

• Enter the details of applicant.

• Provide the declaration.

• Click on "Save and Forward".

• Upload the required documents.

• Click on Next.

• Make the required payment.

Track Status of One and Same Certificate in Kerala

Follow the below steps to track the status of your One and Same Certificate in Kerala.

• Login to Kerala E-District portal.

• Click on "Certificate Applications".

• 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 One and Same Certificate in Kerala

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

• Login to Kerala E-District portal.

• Click on "Certificate Applications".

• Choose "From Date" and "To Date". Click on "Go".

• Click on One and Same Certificate to download it.

Apply Offline for One and Same Certificate in Kerala

• Visit the Village Office or the nearest Akshaya Centre in your area.

• Fill the One and Same Certificate Application Form.

• Submit the Application along with the supporting documents.

Issuing Authority

• One and Same Certificates are issued from Taluk Offices & Village offices.

Charges for One and Same Certificate in Kerala

If you are obtaining the service from Akshaya Centre, your 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

Time Required for One and Same Certificate in Kerala

• One and Same certificate in Kerala will be issued 5 days from the date of application.

Kerala One and Same Certificate Validity

• One and Same certificate in Kerala will be valid for a specified minimum period.