Odisha Domicile Certificate

Domicile certificate or the residence certificate, as the name depicts is issued by the Government of Odisha for the person proving to be the resident of the state. Similarly, a person applies for the domicile or the residence certificate, if he or she intends to make the state his/ her permanent residence. This also applies to those applicants who are not currently residing in that place but are sure of it in the future permanently. In this article, we look at the procedure for obtaining an Odisha Domicile Certificate.

Eligibility Criteria

Application for the Odisha Domicile Certificate must conform to the following eligibility criteria:

The individual has been a permanent resident in the village/town of the concerned tahsil or of the state for at least one year continuously.
The applicant produces a copy of Record of Rights (RoR) of the residential plot owned by him, his parents or ancestors.
The woman belonging to another state is also eligible if married to a permanent resident of the applying state.

Documents Required

The following documents should be furnished along with the application.

Copy of ROR
Proof of Identity (Aadhaar Card / Voter ID / PAN Card / Passport etc.)
Proof of Residence (Land agreement with house owner / Bank passbook / Electricity Bill / Telephone Bill)
Proof of Age (Educational certificate / Driving License)
Land passbook
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Processing Time

The competent authority for the issuance of the certificate is the Revenue officer who on the verification of the revenue inspector, grants the certificate within 15 days of the application under normal circumstances.

Service Charges

The certificate issuance incorporates the following charges, which the applicant has to pay along with the application:

The Government fees and User charges	Rs.30.00
Certificate Output Charges	Rs. 10.00
Printing Charges	Rs. 10.00
Service Charges of the kiosk Operator	Rs. 8.00
Scanning Charges	Rs. 5.00
DEGs charges	Rs. 2.00

Validity

The validity of the certificate extends for one year from the date of issuance.

Application Process

Online Process:

Step 1: To apply online for the Odisha Domicile Certificate, visit the official website E- District Odisha. Step 2: From the available links, Click application forms. Step 3: Select Residence certificate from the list of certificates after which the required application form will be displayed.

Odisha-Residence-Certificate-Services Step 4: Fill out the form with essential details, upload the scanned copies of the documents and click Submit after verifying. The application form includes details such as-

Personal details
Parent’s details
Spouse details
Contact details
Permanent address
Submitter details
Present address
Land records details
Plot details
Purpose

Step 5: Print the application slip and make a note of the application number to track the status of the application in future.

Offline Process:

The applicant can visit any E-district centre nearby and can acquire the application form. The required documents are attached along with the application. The copy of the application form is provided below.

Application Status

The status of the application can be tracked online by clicking the link application status on the home page of the official website. Enter the application reference number and click enter.

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Contact Details

The concerns regarding the residence certificate can be directed towards the Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Government of Orissa or to the Office of the Tahsildar of the concerned Tahsil.

Toll-free/contact number For domicile/residence certificate from E District Orissa: – 1800 345 6770/ 155335

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Odisha Domicile Certificate Application Process.

A domicile certificate, also known as a residence certificate, is an official document issued by the Government of Odisha. It serves as proof that the holder is a permanent resident of the state or a particular village/town within the state.

An individual who has been a permanent resident of a village/town in Odisha for at least one year continuously is eligible to apply for the domicile certificate. Additionally, women married to permanent residents of Odisha are also eligible, regardless of their original state of residence.

The required documents include a copy of the Record of Rights (RoR) of the residential plot, proof of identity (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, PAN Card, or Passport), proof of residence (land agreement, bank passbook, utility bills), proof of age (educational certificate or driving license), and a land passbook.

Under normal circumstances, the competent revenue officer will issue the domicile certificate within 15 days of the application's submission, after verifying the details with the revenue inspector.

The fees involved include government fees and user charges (Rs. 30), certificate output charges (Rs. 10), printing charges (Rs. 10), service charges for the kiosk operator (Rs. 8), scanning charges (Rs. 5), and DEGs charges (Rs. 2).

To apply online, visit the official e-District Odisha website, click on "application forms," select "Residence certificate," fill out the form with the required details and documents, and submit the application. You will receive an application number to track the status.

You can track the status of your application online by visiting the e-District Odisha website and clicking on the "application status" link. Enter your application reference number to view the current status.

An Odisha domicile certificate is valid for one year from the date of issuance.

The competent authority for issuing Odisha domicile certificates is the Revenue Officer of the respective district or Tahsil.

Yes, you can visit any nearby e-District center and obtain the application form for an Odisha domicile certificate. Submit the completed form along with the required documents at the center.