Passport & identity · Official form listing

Residence Certificate · REV-116

Find the published residence certificate service and confirm the current application route with its department.

Tamil Nadu · Tamil Nadu e-Sevai / Revenue

Before you start

Official service listing. Confirm current availability, charges and case-specific requirements; listing does not establish overseas eligibility or remote completion. Linked 2016 operator manual is guidance, not a blank form; complete 21-page extracted manual; substantive workflow pages 5–19. A residence certificate does not decide income-tax residency.
Check the issuing authority’s current instructions and supporting documents.
Submit through the official route; NRIdisha does not accept applications.

Sign in and select Revenue → Residence Certificate.
Find or register the applicant's CAN; the manual shows OTP verification.
Complete address history and upload requested files.
Confirm payment, retain the acknowledgement, and check status using the application number.
Download the signed certificate after approval.

Documents to prepare

Examples in the older official catalogue; confirm what is accepted now: Photograph
Examples in the older official catalogue; confirm what is accepted now: Current address evidence
Examples in the older official catalogue; confirm what is accepted now: Applicant declaration
Examples in the older official catalogue; confirm what is accepted now: Identity evidence listed by the catalogue, such as passport or driving licence

Check the live application for the documents accepted in your case.

Source & review details

Document content reviewed · 2026-10-23

Some sources retain older forms. Confirm the version accepted by your office before signing or paying.

Choosing a form is a preparation step. The issuing authority decides whether it applies to your case.