Certificates
Community, income, nativity, and legal-heir certificates
Key Certificates & Public Services
Official guidelines for issuing authority, government fees, required supporting documents, and service delivery timelines.
Community Certificate
Tahsildar / Zonal Deputy Tahsildar
- Applicant passport photo
- Smart Family Ration Card
- Aadhaar Card
- Parents community certificate or School TC
- Signed Self-Declaration form
Income Certificate
Tahsildar / Zonal Deputy Tahsildar
- Applicant photo
- Smart Ration Card
- Aadhaar Card
- Salary slip / Employer certificate or Income declaration
- PAN Card (if available)
Nativity / Residence Certificate
Tahsildar
- Applicant photo
- Ration Card / Electricity EB bill
- Aadhaar Card / Voter ID
- School TC or proof of continuous residence in Tamil Nadu for 5+ years
Legal Heir Certificate
Tahsildar
- Official Death Certificate of the deceased
- Aadhaar of the deceased
- Aadhaar and identity proofs of all legal heirs
- Ration Card copy
- Notarized Legal Heir Affidavit / Self Declaration
First Graduate Certificate
Tahsildar
- 10th & 12th Marksheets / School TC
- Joint family declaration that no one in the family holds a degree
- School TC of parents and siblings
- Family Ration Card and Aadhaar cards
Destitute Widow Certificate
Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO) / Tahsildar
- Husband death certificate
- Family Ration Card and Aadhaar card
- Income proof (annual income within ₹72,000)
- Self-declaration of non-remarriage
How to Apply in 5 Simple Steps (Step-by-Step Guide)
Citizen application workflow for applying online via tnesevai.tn.gov.in or at local government e-Sevai centres.
- 1Step 1
Prepare and Scan Supporting Documents
Gather your Aadhaar, Smart Ration card, passport photo, School TC, and parent proofs. Keep scanned copies ready in PDF/JPEG format under 200 KB.
- 2Step 2
Register 13-Digit CAN (Citizen Access Number)
Register for a one-time 13-digit CAN number on tnesevai.tn.gov.in by entering your Aadhaar, name, and address details. CAN is mandatory for revenue services.
- 3Step 3
Submit Application & Pay Government Fee
Select the required certificate on the portal, upload supporting files, and pay the nominal ₹60 government fee to obtain your application tracking number.
- 4Step 4
VAO & Revenue Inspector Verification
Your application is routed to the local Village Administrative Officer (VAO) and Revenue Inspector (RI) for field inquiry before forwarding to the Tahsildar.
- 5Step 5
Download Digitally Signed QR Certificate
Once the Tahsildar approves, an SMS notification is sent. Download the digitally signed, QR-code verified certificate directly from the e-Sevai portal.
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Frequently Asked Questions & Citizen Guides (FAQs)
What is a CAN Number and is it mandatory for certificates?
CAN (Citizen Access Number) is a unique 13-digit citizen profile generated by TNeGA. Registering a CAN number is mandatory for all Tamil Nadu revenue certificate applications.
How can I check the status of my certificate application online?
Visit tnesevai.tn.gov.in, navigate to "Check Status", enter your Application / Acknowledgement Number, and track the real-time processing stage.
What should I do if my certificate application is rejected?
Check the specific rejection remarks provided by the Tahsildar. You can re-apply with corrected documents at e-Sevai or appeal to the Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO) within 30 days.
How do I verify the digital signature on a downloaded certificate?
Scan the embedded QR code using any smartphone to verify authenticity directly on the Tamil Nadu Government portal, or open the PDF in Adobe Acrobat to see the green checkmark digital signature.
Does a Community Certificate have an expiry date?
No. Community certificates do not have an expiry date; they are permanent documents valid for a lifetime under Tamil Nadu Government rules.
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