Revenue Department · Telangana

Residence Certificate

నివాస ధృవీకరణ పత్రంTelugu search name · translation not yet reviewed

Official certificate confirming local residential status in Telangana for education, employment, and passport applications.

Verification requiredLast verified: 12 September 2026

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Residence Certificate is issued by the Revenue Department to certify that an individual has been residing at a specific address in Telangana. It is widely required for school/college admissions, state quota jobs, ration card inclusion, and government verification.

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    Photocopy
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    Duly filled MeeSeva Income Certificate application form with signature.

    Completed MeeSeva Residence Certificate application form.

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    Aadhaar card of the applicant or parent/head of family.

    Copy of Aadhaar Card reflecting current address.

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  • Check if this applies: Required for students claiming residence based on years of study in Telangana.

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    Study certificates from 1st to 7th class or SSC bonafide.

    Study certificates from 1st to 7th class or SSC bonafide.

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  • Check if this applies: Required if study certificates are not available or applicant is non-student.

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    Recent power bill or municipal property tax receipt.

    Recent power bill or municipal property tax receipt.

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A completed checklist does not confirm eligibility or guarantee acceptance.

Who can apply?

Individuals residing in Telangana continuously or holding local property/school education records in the state.

Local Residence

Applicant must reside at the specified address in Telangana.

Application steps

  1. 1

    Submit Application

    Submit form with Aadhaar and address proof at MeeSeva center.

  2. 2

    Verification & Issuance

    Verification by VRO and approval by Tahsildar.

Check the official source

Last verified: 12 September 2026

Official MeeSeva Source - Residence Certificatetg.meeseva.gov.in

Source accessed: 12 September 2026

Official Telangana MeeSeva documentation and guidelines for Residence Certificate.

https://tg.meeseva.gov.in

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