Domicile Certificate in Bihar

Process to Apply for a Domicile Certificate in Bihar

Offline

The procedure that must be followed to apply for a domicile certificate offline is mentioned below:

1. Visit the Revenue Officer Inspector or the Circle Officer, Village Administrative Officer (VAO) to collect the application form.
2. Submit the application form with the necessary documents.
3. Pay the processing fee. The application form and fee must be paid at Right to Public Service (RTPS) counters.
4. Once the verification process is completed, a reference number will be provided.

Online

The procedure that must be followed to apply for a domicile certificate online is mentioned below:

1. Visit https://serviceonline.bihar.gov.in/.
2. Select ‘Apply Online’.
3. Click on 'RTPS Services'
4. Click on ‘General Administration Department’.
5. Select ‘Issuance of Residence Certificate’.
6. Choose ‘Block Level’.
7. Next, the ‘Application Form for issuance of Residence Certificate from Revenue Officer Level’must be filled out.
8. Select ‘Proceed’.
9. Preview the application form and select ‘Submit’.
10. A reference number will be provided.

Is it Mandatory to get a Domicile Certificate in Bihar?

In order to avail the benefits of several government scheme, a domicile certificate is necessary. A domicile certificate is mandatory for the below-mentioned individuals:

1. Individuals who wish to get jobs under the state quota.
2. Individuals who wish to avail benefits of several government schemes in the state.
3. Individuals who get admission to educational institutions and universities under the state quota.
4. Individuals who wish to apply for state scholarships.

Process to Check Domicile Certificate Status

The process to check the status of the domicile certificate is mentioned below:

1. Visit https://serviceonline.bihar.gov.in/.
2. Select ‘Citizen Section’.
3. Select ‘Track Application Status’.
4. Choose ‘Through OTP/Application Details’ or ‘Through Application Reference Number’.
5. Enter the OTP or reference number.
6. The details of the applications and captcha code must be entered.
7. Choose ‘Submit’.
8. The domicile certificate status will be displayed.

Process to Download Domicile Certificate in Bihar

The procedure that must be followed to download the domicile certificate is mentioned below:

1. Visit https://serviceonline.bihar.gov.in/.
2. Select ‘Citizen Section’.
3. Select ‘Download Certificate’.

1. Enter the name and application reference number.
2. Select ‘Download Certificate’ to complete the process.

Documents Required for Domicile Certificate in Bihar

The list of documents that must be submitted when you apply for the domicile certificate are mentioned below:

1. Proof of identity such as driving license, passport, PAN Card, Voter ID, Ration Card, or Aadhaar Card.

1. Proof of address such as rental agreement, electricity bill, or telephone bill.
2. The municipal head must provide an affidavit.
3. Self-declaration statement.

Any other documents that are requested must be submitted as well.