Domicile Certificate Jammu and Kashmir: How To Apply Online, Download, Documents Required, Validity, Status Check

A domicile certificate is a legal document used as proof by a person that he/she belongs to a respective place. A J&K domicile certificate certifies that a person is a resident of Jammu and Kashmir state. The circle officer, Village Administrative Officer (VAO) or revenue inspector issues the domicile certificate in Jammu and Kashmir. 

Domicile certificate eligibility in Jammu and Kashmir

• A person who has resided for fifteen years in the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir and their children.
• A person who has studied for seven years and appeared in class 10th or 12th exam in an educational institution situated in the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
• A person registered as a migrant by the Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner (Migrants) in Jammu and Kashmir and their children.
• Children of Central Government officials, officials of Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) and autonomous bodies of the Central Government, All India Services officers, Public Sector banks, officials of Central Universities, recognised research institutes of the Central Government or officials of statutory bodies who have served in Jammu and Kashmir for ten years.
• Children of residents of Jammu and Kashmir who reside outside Jammu and Kashmir due to employment, business, other professional or vocational reasons. 

How to apply for a domicile certificate in Jammu and Kashmir?

Eligible persons can apply for a domicile certificate to the competent authority in Form ‘A’, either electronically online or physically.

How to get a domicile certificate online in Jammu and Kashmir?

• Visit the Jammu and Kashmir Official Portal.
• Click the ‘Services’ tab and select the ‘Online’ option.
• Register on the ‘Jammu and Kashmir e-Services Platform’ by clicking the ‘Citizen Registration’ link. 
• Fill the ‘Citizen Registration Form’ by entering personal and login details. A user ID and password will be generated. 
• After registration, log in to the ‘Jammu and Kashmir e-Services Platform’ by entering the login ID and password.
• Click the ‘e-Services’ tab in the left side menu.
• Under the list of departments, select the ‘General Administration Dept’ and click the ‘Application for Domicile Certificate’ option.
• Fill out the domicile certificate application, upload the required documents and submit it.
• The application ID will be provided, which can be used to track the application status.

How to get a domicile certificate offline in Jammu and Kashmir?

Eligible persons can apply offline for the Jammu and Kashmir domicile certificate by visiting the village administrative office, circle office or the revenue office. They need to get the domicile certificate application from the office, fill out the application form and submit it with the required documents. The respective officer will provide the application ID.

Documents required for domicile certificate in Jammu and Kashmir

• Aadhaar card
• Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) of self or parents
• Birth certificate
• Proof of identity of self or parents
• Proof of residence
• Certificate of education verified by the district Chief Education Officer (CEO)
• Certificate of registration as a migrant (In case of migrants)

How to check domicile certificate status online in Jammu and Kashmir?

• Login to the Jammu and Kashmir e-Services Platform.
• Click on ‘Check Status’.
• Enter the application ID and click ‘Submit’.
• The status of the domicile certificate application will be displayed.

How many days are required to get a domicile certificate in Jammu and Kashmir?

It requires around 15 days to get a domicile certificate in Jammu and Kashmir.

Jammu and Kashmir domicile certificate download

• Login to the Jammu and Kashmir e-Services Platform.
• Click the ‘e-Services’ tab in the left side menu.
• Under the list of departments, select the ‘General Administration Dept’ and click the ‘Download’ option.
• Enter the application ID and click ‘Submit’.

Domicile certificate validity in Jammu and Kashmir

The domicile certificate in Jammu and Kashmir is valid for five years; thus, it should be renewed every five years.

Is a domicile certificate compulsory in Jammu and Kashmir?

A domicile certificate is compulsory in Jammu and Kashmir in the following situations:

• To get a state job in the seat reserved for candidates belonging to J&K state.
• To get admission or scholarship in seats reserved for J&K state candidates in state educational institutions.
• To process various important documents and state government scheme benefits.