Apply for your Domicile Certificate (Vas Praman Patra / Rehvashat Praman Patra) in Gujarat 2026 online at digitalgujarat.gov.in. Proves Gujarat residency — required for all scholarships, jobs, and government schemes. Issued by Mamlatdar.
The Domicile Certificate (Vas Praman Patra) is proof that you are a permanent resident of Gujarat. It is required for all scholarship applications on the Digital Gujarat portal, admission to state government colleges and professional institutes, Gujarat state government job applications, and welfare scheme eligibility. Without a valid domicile certificate, scholarship applications are rejected regardless of other eligibility.
How to apply Domicile Certificate online? Apply online at digitalgujarat.gov.in → Citizen Services → Domicile Certificate (Vas Praman Patra). Residency requirement: you or your parents must have resided in Gujarat for at least 15 years. Issued by Mamlatdar. Valid 3 years. Documents: Aadhaar, address proof, school leaving certificate (if applicable). Processing: 7–14 working days.
Click Citizen Services → select the certificate category → click Apply for the relevant certificate.
3
Fill in the form and upload documents
Complete all fields accurately. Upload required documents in PDF or JPG format, each under 200 KB. Ensure all details match your Aadhaar card exactly.
4
Submit and track
Submit and note your Application Reference Number. Log in to check status at any time. Once approved (7–14 days), download your digitally signed certificate — also available in DigiLocker.
Common Issues & Solutions
If your application is rejected or stuck: (1) Check the rejection reason on your dashboard, (2) Correct the issue — wrong document, expired certificate, or name mismatch with Aadhaar, (3) Reapply. For unresolved issues, call 1800-233-5500 or submit a grievance at digitalgujarat.gov.in/Grievance.
Yes, registration and most services on the Digital Gujarat Portal are free. Some services may have a nominal government fee (e.g., stamp duty for certain certificates). The portal never charges for account creation or application submission.
Revenue certificates (income, caste, domicile, NCL, EWS) typically take 7–14 working days. Track your application at digitalgujarat.gov.in → My Services → Status column. If stuck beyond 20 days, contact the Mamlatdar office or call 1800-233-5500.
Official helpline: 1800-233-5500 (Toll-Free) · Monday–Friday · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Online grievance: digitalgujarat.gov.in/Grievance. Email: scholarships-dg@gujarat.gov.in (for scholarship queries).
To be eligible for a Domicile Certificate (Vas Praman Patra) in Gujarat, you or your parents must have been permanent residents of Gujarat for a minimum of 15 years. Students born in Gujarat to Gujarat-domiciled parents are automatically eligible. Address proof such as voter ID, Aadhaar, ration card, or utility bills showing the Gujarat address over this period must be submitted.
The Domicile Certificate (Vas Praman Patra) issued in Gujarat is typically valid for 3 years. After expiry, you must apply for renewal at digitalgujarat.gov.in. For scholarship applications, check whether the portal requires a certificate issued within the last 3 years or any specific validity window. Renewal requires the same documents as a fresh application.