Tamil Nadu: Income, Caste & Domicile Certificates
Official portal: TN e-Sevai · Land records: TN Patta / Chitta
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In Tamil Nadu, certificates issued by the state government — income, caste or community, domicile or residence, ration card and marriage certificates — are applied for on the official TN e-Sevai portal (tnesevai.tn.gov.in). Land records are on TN Patta / Chitta (eservices.tn.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 | TN e-Sevai (tnesevai.tn.gov.in) |
| Caste / Community Certificate | TN e-Sevai (tnesevai.tn.gov.in) |
| Domicile / Residence Certificate | TN e-Sevai (tnesevai.tn.gov.in) |
| Ration Card (state PDS) | TN e-Sevai (tnesevai.tn.gov.in) |
| Land Records (RoR / Khatauni) | TN Patta / Chitta (eservices.tn.gov.in) |
| Marriage Certificate | TN e-Sevai (tnesevai.tn.gov.in) |
How applying online generally works
- Open the official portal: TN e-Sevai (tnesevai.tn.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 Tamil Nadu government; the portal is the authority. You can also apply at a local service centre (CSC or the state's citizen service counter).
Related
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
- Karnataka
- Kerala
- Ladakh
- Lakshadweep
- Madhya Pradesh
- Maharashtra
- Manipur
- Meghalaya
- Mizoram
- Nagaland
- Odisha
- Puducherry
- Punjab
- Rajasthan
- Sikkim
- Telangana
- Tripura
- Uttar Pradesh
- Uttarakhand
- West Bengal
Frequently asked questions
How do I apply for an income certificate in Tamil Nadu?
Apply online on TN e-Sevai (tnesevai.tn.gov.in), the official Tamil Nadu 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 Tamil Nadu?
On the official TN e-Sevai (tnesevai.tn.gov.in) portal.
How do I get a domicile or residence certificate in Tamil Nadu?
Through the official TN e-Sevai (tnesevai.tn.gov.in) portal, which lists the form and documents needed.
How do I check land records in Tamil Nadu?
Land records for Tamil Nadu are on the official TN Patta / Chitta (eservices.tn.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 TN e-Sevai and TN Patta / Chitta sites; last re-checked 27 October 2026.