Nativity Certificate Tamil Nadu

Nativity certificate is a government document which is issued by the State Governments to certify that the individual has been residing in a particular location for five or more years. This certificate is issued in every state in India and is used to get admission in schools and for employment purposes. The Special Tahsildar issues the nativity certificate in Tamil Nadu. In this article, we look at the procedure for obtaining the Nativity Certificate in Tamil Nadu.

Eligibility

To obtain a nativity certificate, the individual has to be:

A resident of Tamil Nadu.
In possession of a proof that substantiates the residence for five or more years.

Documents Required

An individual has to submit any one of the following documents to apply for the certificate:

Ration Card
Driving License
PAN Card
Passport
Voters ID Card
Aadhar Card

Procedure to Apply for Nativity Certificate

To apply for a nativity certificate, follow the steps given below: Step 1: Visit a Tahsildar's Office The applicant has to get the application form from a Sub-Divisional Magistrate or Tehsildar’s office or Revenue Department or District Collector’s Office, or any other authority. Step 2: Apply for the certificate The applicant has to carry the required documents to apply for the certificate. Step 3: Enter the details Once receiving the application form, the following details have to be entered.

Name of the applicant
Father's/Husband's name
Gender
Residential Address
Ration Card Number along with a copy
Copy of School Leaving Certificate
Details of immovable property belonging to parents in Tamil Nadu
Date of application
Signature of the Applicant

Step 4: Submission of the form On completing the form, it has to be submitted to the Authorized Officer. The applicant has to furnish other documents for verification if asked by the respective officer. The applicant can receive the certificate within 2-3 weeks from the date of submission of the form. Once received, the certificate is valid for a lifetime.