How to get Rural Area Certificate in Himachal Pradesh?

A Rural Area certificate is issued to the applicant if the resident address of the applicant comes under the area which is beyond Municipal Limits as notified by Government of Himachal Pradesh such area is rural area. 

Eligibility Criteria for Rural Area Certificate in Himachal Pradesh

The applicant must be a resident of Himachal Pradesh.

Documents Required for Rural Area Certificate in Himachal Pradesh

Residence Proof

How to Register on Himachal Pradesh e-District?

Follow the below steps to register on Himachal Pradesh e-District.

• Visit Himachal Pradesh e-district portal.

• Click on ‘Citizen Services’.

• Click on ‘New Registration’.

• A New User Registration form will open on your screen.

• Fill all the details carefully.

• If required, upload an id proof as well as a profile photo.

• Click on ‘Register’. 

How to Apply for Rural Area Certificate Online in Himachal Pradesh?

Follow the below steps to apply for Rural Area Certificate online in Himachal Pradesh.

• Visit Himachal Pradesh e-district portal.

• Click on ‘Citizen Services’.

• Login using your user id and password.

• Enter the captcha and click on submit.

• Click on ‘Apply for New Service’.

• Select ‘Rural Area Certificate’.

• Click on ‘New Application’.

• An application form will open on your screen.

• Fill the application form carefully.

• Upload the required documents.

• Make the required payment.

• You will receive a confirmation message on your registered mobile number along with the reference number.

How to Track Rural Area Certificate Online in Himachal Pradesh?

Follow the below steps to track Rural Area Certificate online in Himachal Pradesh.

• Visit Himachal Pradesh e-district portal.

• Click on ‘Track Application’.

• You can track the application in two ways.

• Search by Application Number

• Advance Search

• To Search by Application number, select the service name and application number.

• For Advance Search, select the service name, date of application, applicant name and mobile number.

• Click on Search.

How to Track Application Status of Rural Area Certificate by SMS in Himachal Pradesh?

You can also track application status through SMS in Himachal Pradesh. 

Send “HP EDIST ” at 166 or 51969 or 9223166166

In case of 9223166166, Pull SMS will be charged as per the rental or special-pack plan of the subscriber.

How to Verify Rural Area Certificate in Himachal Pradesh?

Follow the below steps to verify Rural Area Certificate in Himachal Pradesh.

• Visit Himachal Pradesh e-district portal.

• Click on ‘Verify Certificate’.

• Select the service name.

• Enter the application number or certificate number.

• Enter the captcha.

• Click on ‘Search’.

Application Fees for Rural Area Certificate in Himachal Pradesh

Application government fee for Rural Area Certificate is Rs.7

Processing fee for Rural Area Certificate is Rs. 10

LMK/SUGAM User Charges (if applicable) Rs. 10

References

While crafting this guide, we have consulted reliable and authoritative sources, including official government directives, user manuals, and pertinent content sourced from government websites.

• Himachal Pradesh e-district portal

• Rural Area Certificate