How to get Residence Certificate in Bihar?
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A Residence certificate is an official statement provided to the citizen by the state government confirming the residence of the applicant. A Domicile/Residence Certificate is generally issued to prove that the person bearing the Certificate is a Domicile/Resident of the State/UT by which the Certificate is being issued.
Residence Certificate can be made only in one State/UT. Obtaining Domicile Certificate from more than one State/UT is an offence.
This Certificate is required as proof of residence to avail Domicile/Resident Quotas in educational institutions and the Government Service, as also in case of jobs where residents are preferred.
Eligibility Criteria to Apply for Residence Certificate in Bihar
A resident of Bihar can apply for Residence Certificate.
Documents Required to Apply for Residence Certificate in Bihar
Following documents are required to apply for an Residence certificate in Bihar:
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Aadhar Card/ Voter Id
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Applicant’s photograph
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Self Declaration
To apply for Residence Certificate in Bihar, you need to first register on the RTPS e-Services Online portal.
How to register for the RTPS e-Services Online?
Follow the below steps to register for the RTPS e-Services Online:
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Visit the RTPS Service Portal
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Click on ‘Register Yourself’ under Citizen Services.
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Click on ‘Sign up for MeriPehchaan’
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Fill in the required details.
- Click on ‘Register’.
How to Apply Online for Residence Certificate in Bihar?
Follow the below steps to apply for Residence Certificate in Bihar.
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Visit the RTPS Service Portal
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Click on ‘Login’.
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A pop up will appear on your screen, click on ‘Proceed to login’
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You can login using your username and password or through phone number.
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Select an option to send the OTP on phone number or email.
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Enter the OTP and Login.
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Once logged in to the Service Plus, click on ‘Apply for services’.
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Select ‘View all services’.
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In the Service Group, select ‘Bihar State Service.’
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Select Bihar ServicePlus Production.
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You will be directed to a new window.
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Click on ‘View all services’ under ‘Apply for Service’.
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From the search bar, search ‘Residence Certificate’.
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You can see 3 options for Residence certificate as shown below.
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Select the one as per your requirement. For this guide, we are choosing “Issuance of Residence Certificate at RO level”
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An application will open on your screen.
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Fill in all the required details.
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Upload the required document.
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Select the regional office.
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Click on ‘Submit’.
How to Track Status of Residence Certificate in Bihar?
Follow the below steps to track your application status online:
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Visit the RTPS Service Portal
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Click on the option "Citizen Section"
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Click on "Track Application Status" available on Homepage.
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You can track your application either through reference number or application details.
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Enter the word verification.
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Click on Submit to track the status of Residence Certificate in Bihar.
How to Download the Residence Certificate in Bihar from the RTPS Portal?
Follow the below steps to download Residence Certificate in Bihar from the RTPS Portal:
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Visit the RTPS Service Portal
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Click on "Download Certificate" available on Homepage.
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Enter the Application Reference Number and Applicant Name.
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Click on "Download Certificate" to download the Residence Certificate in Bihar.
You can also download the certificate through the following channels.
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Download link in SMS
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Attachment in Email
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DigiLocker
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SevicePlus Inbox
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Kiosk / CSC / Public Service Centre (RTPS Counter) etc.
Validity of Residence Certificate In Bihar
The validity of a Permanent Residence Certificate is for a lifetime.
The validity of a Temporary Residence Certificate is for one year from the date of issue of the certificate.
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.
FAQs
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