Karnataka: Income, Caste & Domicile Certificates
Official portal: Seva Sindhu · Land records: Bhoomi
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In Karnataka, certificates issued by the state government — income, caste or community, domicile or residence, ration card and marriage certificates — are applied for on the official Seva Sindhu portal (sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in). Land records are on Bhoomi (landrecords.karnataka.gov.in). Each service on the portal shows its own form, required documents, fee (if any) and timeline.
| Certificate / record | Official place to apply |
|---|---|
| Income Certificate | Seva Sindhu (sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in) |
| Caste / Community Certificate | Seva Sindhu (sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in) |
| Domicile / Residence Certificate | Seva Sindhu (sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in) |
| Ration Card (state PDS) | Seva Sindhu (sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in) |
| Land Records (RoR / Khatauni) | Bhoomi (landrecords.karnataka.gov.in) |
| Marriage Certificate | Seva Sindhu (sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in) |
How applying online generally works
- Open the official portal: Seva Sindhu (sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in). Use only this official address.
- Register or log in, usually with your mobile number.
- Choose the certificate you need from the list of services.
- Fill in the form and upload the documents the portal asks for.
- Pay the fee, if the portal shows one, and note your application number.
- Track the application on the portal and download or collect the certificate when it is issued.
Steps, documents and fees differ by service and are set by the Karnataka government; the portal is the authority. You can also apply at a local service centre (CSC or the state's citizen service counter).
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Certificates in other states
- Andaman & Nicobar
- Andhra Pradesh
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Assam
- Bihar
- Chandigarh
- Chhattisgarh
- Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
- Delhi
- Goa
- Gujarat
- Haryana
- Himachal Pradesh
- Jammu & Kashmir
- Jharkhand
- Kerala
- Ladakh
- Lakshadweep
- Madhya Pradesh
- Maharashtra
- Manipur
- Meghalaya
- Mizoram
- Nagaland
- Odisha
- Puducherry
- Punjab
- Rajasthan
- Sikkim
- Tamil Nadu
- Telangana
- Tripura
- Uttar Pradesh
- Uttarakhand
- West Bengal
Frequently asked questions
How do I apply for an income certificate in Karnataka?
Apply online on Seva Sindhu (sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in), the official Karnataka government services portal. Choose the income certificate service, fill in the form and upload the documents it asks for.
Where can I apply for a caste certificate in Karnataka?
On the official Seva Sindhu (sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in) portal.
How do I get a domicile or residence certificate in Karnataka?
Through the official Seva Sindhu (sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in) portal, which lists the form and documents needed.
How do I check land records in Karnataka?
Land records for Karnataka are on the official Bhoomi (landrecords.karnataka.gov.in) portal.
Do I need an agent?
No. You can apply yourself on the official portal or at a government service centre. Never share an OTP or pay anyone who calls you about an application.
Links are to the official Seva Sindhu and Bhoomi sites; last re-checked 27 October 2026.