{"id":17851,"date":"2025-09-30T12:20:36","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T06:50:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.devikapuram.com\/?p=17851"},"modified":"2026-04-04T17:52:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T12:22:39","slug":"apply-residence-certificate-online","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.devikapuram.com\/?p=17851","title":{"rendered":"How to Apply for Residence Certificate Online Easily!!"},"content":{"rendered":"

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]Service Code:<\/strong>\u00a0REV-116 |\u00a0Department Charges:<\/strong>\u00a0\u20b90 |\u00a0Service Charge:<\/strong>\u00a0\u20b960<\/p>\n

Purpose:<\/strong>
\nThe Residence Certificate is an official document that certifies a person\u2019s ordinary residence in Tamil Nadu. It is required for:
\n– School\/college admissions
\n– Government job applications
\n– Scholarship applications and education benefits
\n– Proof of local residence for legal or official purposes
\n– Accessing government schemes based on residence<\/p>\n

Required Documents:<\/strong>
\n– Recent passport-size photo (Max 50 KB)
\n– Current Address Proof (any one):
\n– Passport \/ Driving Licence \/ PAN Card
\n– Voter ID \/ NPR Document
\n– Smart Card (Central\/State Govt. issued)
\n– Health Insurance Card with photo
\n– Official Identity Card
\n– Self-Declaration Form (download from portal)<\/p>\n

Special Requirements:<\/strong>
\n– Applicant must have a valid Citizen Access Number (CAN)
\n– Must provide address details for the past 1\u20135 years (most recent first)
\n– Certificate validates ordinary residence in the specified area
\n– All addresses must be verifiable with documents<\/p>\n

Application Process:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Get CAN (Citizen Access Number)<\/strong>
\n–\u00a0Visit:<\/strong>\u00a0https:\/\/tnedistrict.tn.gov.in<\/strong>
\n– Register using Aadhaar & OTP to get your permanent CAN<\/p>\n

2. Apply for Residence Certificate<\/strong>
\n– Log in with your CAN
\n–\u00a0Go to:<\/strong>\u00a0Services\u00a0– Revenue Department\u00a0– REV-116 Residence Certificate<\/p>\n

3. Fill Application Form<\/strong>
\n– Personal details auto-filled from CAN
\n– Enter address history (Revenue Village, Street, House No., Pincode, Dates)
\n– System calculates total years of residence<\/p>\n

4. Upload Documents<\/strong>
\n– Attach Photo, Address Proof, Self-Declaration in correct size\/format<\/p>\n

5. Pay Online<\/strong>
\n– Pay the service charge of \u20b960<\/p>\n

6. Download Acknowledgement<\/strong>
\n– Save or print receipt for future tracking<\/p>\n

Alternative Method (CSC Centre \u2013 Recommended):<\/strong>
\n– Visit nearest eSevai \/ CSC Centre
\n– Operators assist with CAN registration, address entry, document scanning, and payment
\n– Pay the same \u20b960 service charge<\/p>\n

After Application:<\/strong>
\n– Track status using Application Number under \u2018Check Status\u2019
\n– Application verified by VAO\/Revenue authorities
\n– Download your digitally signed Residence Certificate after approval
\n– Certificate contains QR code & digital signature for online verification<\/p>\n

Important Notes:<\/strong>
\n– Enter address history in proper chronological order
\n– Uploaded documents must be clear, current, and valid
\n–\u00a0Photo limit:<\/strong>\u00a050 KB | Document limit: 200 KB
\n–\u00a0<sFormats accepted: PDF, JPEG, JPG
\n– Applications can be saved as draft and completed later
\n– Certificate is digitally signed and does not require a physical signature<\/s<\/strong><\/p>\n

Apply Online:<\/strong>\u00a0https:\/\/tnedistrict.tn.gov.in<\/strong>
\nFor Assistance:<\/strong>\u00a0Visit nearest eSevai \/ CSC Centre<\/p>\n

This guide is based on the Tamil Nadu e-District User Manual (REV-116). Government of Tamil Nadu, 2016.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Service Code:\u00a0REV-116 |\u00a0Department Charges:\u00a0\u20b90 |\u00a0Service Charge:\u00a0\u20b960 Purpose: The Residence Certificate is an official document that certifies a person\u2019s ordinary residence in Tamil Nadu. It is required for: – School\/college admissions – Government job applications – Scholarship applications and education benefits – Proof of local residence for legal or official purposes – Accessing government schemes based […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":17852,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"Service Code:<\/strong>\u00a0REV-116 |\u00a0Department Charges:<\/strong>\u00a0\u20b90 |\u00a0Service Charge:<\/strong>\u00a0\u20b960\r\n\r\nPurpose:<\/strong>\r\nThe Residence Certificate is an official document that certifies a person\u2019s ordinary residence in Tamil Nadu. It is required for:\r\n- School\/college admissions\r\n- Government job applications\r\n- Scholarship applications and education benefits\r\n- Proof of local residence for legal or official purposes\r\n- Accessing government schemes based on residence\r\n\r\nRequired Documents:<\/strong>\r\n- Recent passport-size photo (Max 50 KB)\r\n- Current Address Proof (any one):\r\n- Passport \/ Driving Licence \/ PAN Card\r\n- Voter ID \/ NPR Document\r\n- Smart Card (Central\/State Govt. issued)\r\n- Health Insurance Card with photo\r\n- Official Identity Card\r\n- Self-Declaration Form (download from portal)\r\n\r\nSpecial Requirements:<\/strong>\r\n- Applicant must have a valid Citizen Access Number (CAN)\r\n- Must provide address details for the past 1\u20135 years (most recent first)\r\n- Certificate validates ordinary residence in the specified area\r\n- All addresses must be verifiable with documents\r\n\r\nApplication Process:<\/strong>\r\n\r\n1. Get CAN (Citizen Access Number)<\/strong>\r\n-\u00a0Visit:<\/strong>\u00a0https:\/\/tnedistrict.tn.gov.in<\/strong>\r\n- Register using Aadhaar & OTP to get your permanent CAN\r\n\r\n2. Apply for Residence Certificate<\/strong>\r\n- Log in with your CAN\r\n-\u00a0Go to:<\/strong>\u00a0Services\u00a0- Revenue Department\u00a0- REV-116 Residence Certificate\r\n\r\n3. Fill Application Form<\/strong>\r\n- Personal details auto-filled from CAN\r\n- Enter address history (Revenue Village, Street, House No., Pincode, Dates)\r\n- System calculates total years of residence\r\n\r\n4. Upload Documents<\/strong>\r\n- Attach Photo, Address Proof, Self-Declaration in correct size\/format\r\n\r\n5. Pay Online<\/strong>\r\n- Pay the service charge of \u20b960\r\n\r\n6. Download Acknowledgement<\/strong>\r\n- Save or print receipt for future tracking\r\n\r\nAlternative Method (CSC Centre \u2013 Recommended):<\/strong>\r\n- Visit nearest eSevai \/ CSC Centre\r\n- Operators assist with CAN registration, address entry, document scanning, and payment\r\n- Pay the same \u20b960 service charge\r\n\r\nAfter Application:<\/strong>\r\n- Track status using Application Number under \u2018Check Status\u2019\r\n- Application verified by VAO\/Revenue authorities\r\n- Download your digitally signed Residence Certificate after approval\r\n- Certificate contains QR code & digital signature for online verification\r\n\r\nImportant Notes:<\/strong>\r\n- Enter address history in proper chronological order\r\n- Uploaded documents must be clear, current, and valid\r\n-\u00a0Photo limit:<\/strong>\u00a050 KB | Document limit: 200 KB\r\n-\u00a0<sFormats accepted: PDF, JPEG, JPG\r\n- Applications can be saved as draft and completed later\r\n- Certificate is digitally signed and does not require a physical signature<\/s<\/strong>\r\n\r\nApply Online:<\/strong>\u00a0https:\/\/tnedistrict.tn.gov.in<\/strong>\r\nFor Assistance:<\/strong>\u00a0Visit nearest eSevai \/ CSC Centre\r\n\r\nThis guide is based on the Tamil Nadu e-District User Manual (REV-116). 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