How to get Residence Certificate in Tamil Nadu?

A residence certificate is an official statement provided to the citizen by the state government confirming the residence of the applicant. A residence 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.

Documents Required for Residence Certificate in Tamil Nadu

The following documents are required for Residence Certificate.

• Photo

• Current Address Proof

• Self-Declaration of Applicant

• Passport

• Driving Licence

• PAN Card

• Passbooks with photographs issued by Bank/Post Office

• Smart Card issued by RGI under NPR

• Health Insurance Smart Card issued under the scheme of Ministry of Labour

• Pension Document with Photograph

• Service Identity Cards with Photograph issued to employees by Central/State Govt

• Officials Identity cards issued to MPs/MLAs/MLCs

• Authenticated Photo Voter Slip issued by the election machinery

Apply Online for Residence Certificate in Tamil Nadu

For applying Residence Certificate online in Tamil Nadu, you need to complete the following tasks.

• Register in the TN eSevai portal

• Register for CAN to access the application form

eSevai Registration

Follow the below steps to register in the eSevai portal.

• Visit TN eSevai portal

• Click on “Citizen Login”

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

• Enter the required details.

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

• Once registered, log in to the website.

• Select “Revenue Department”

• Select “REV-116 Residence Certificate” from the list

• Click on Proceed

An applicant can apply for the Residence Certificate provided he/she is having a unique Citizen Access Number (CAN). If the applicant doesn’t have a unique CAN number, he must register for CAN to access the application form for Residence Certificate.

CAN Registration

Follow the below steps to do CAN registration.

• Click on the ‘Register CAN’ button to apply for CAN Registration.

• Fill up all mandatory details in the form prescribed format.

• Click on Register to submit the form.

• You would be required to generate and verify OTP before submitting the form.

• On successful CAN Registration, the CAN Number will be generated.

Apply online for Residence Certificate in Tamil Nadu

Follow the below steps to apply online for Residence Certificate.

• Enter the CAN number and search for the records.

• If the applicant is having a unique CAN Number his/her record will be shown in the search results.

• Select the record by clicking on the options button against the desired record.

• Click on Proceed.

• Applicant details such as a current address, permanent address and contact details will appear pre-filled in the form. These details are non-editable.

• Enter the address details of the applicant (from 1 to 5 years) in descending chronological order. Total years will be shown at the bottom of the section.

• Attach the documents in prescribed file size and file type.

• After uploading the documents, click on ‘Make Payment’.

• Make the required payment. Acknowledgement receipt will be shown.

• Click on Print Receipt to download/print the receipt.

• After submission (clicking on the Submit button), the application will be saved as a draft.

• You can find draft applications under the Saved Application section and upload documents or make payment as required.

• Submitted applications can be viewed under the Submitted Application section

Check Status of Residence Certificate in Tamil Nadu

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

• Login to TN eSevai portal

• Click on Check Status

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

• Click on Search

Download Residence Certificate in Tamil Nadu

Follow the below steps to download the residence certificate.

• Login to TN eSevai portal

• Click on Check Status.

• Enter Application Number.

• Click on Search.

• Click on the Download Certificate link 

Apply through eSevai centre

Follow the below steps to apply through eSevai centre.

• Visit nearest eSevai centre. You can visit the nearest eSevai centre using this link.

• Let the operator know what kind of service you want to avail. You can see the list of services from here. 

• Submit all the necessary documents and pay the charges (if any). Then collect the receipt after completion of the certificate.

• Results of the application submitted will be tracked and informed from time to time.

All complaints and queries can be registered by sending a mail to tnesevaihelpdesk@tn.gov.in or by calling their toll free number- 1 800 425 1333.

Charges

It will cost you INR 60 to get Residence Certificate.

Time Required for Residence Certificate in Tamil Nadu

It will take up to 15 days from the date of the application to get the Residence Certificate. 

Application Form

Application form for Residence Certificate in Tamil Nadu

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.

1.  TNeGA User Manual