How do I apply for a nativity certificate in Tamil Nadu?

Apply online at the TN e-Sevai portal under Revenue Department. Log in with your CAN, select the Nativity Certificate service, upload birth proof, ID, address proof and parents' documents, pay the fee (about Rs 60) and submit. After verification it is issued in a few weeks. You can also apply at an e-Sevai centre.

Who is eligible for a nativity certificate?

Anyone who has resided in Tamil Nadu for five or more years, or who was born in Tamil Nadu, or whose parents were residents of the state at the time of birth, is eligible for a nativity certificate.

What is a nativity certificate used for?

It certifies your native place and long-term residence in Tamil Nadu. It is used for education admissions, government job applications, scholarships, and some state welfare and housing schemes, especially when domicile has to be proved.

What is the fee for a nativity certificate?

The e-Sevai fee for a nativity certificate is about Rs 60, payable online. Processing usually takes a few weeks depending on the volume of applications in your area.

Nativity Certificate Tamil Nadu 2026 — Apply Online (e-Sevai), Documents & Fee

Updated for 2026 · For Tamil Nadu residents. Confirm current rules on the official e-Sevai portal.

Quick answer: A nativity certificate proves you're a native of / long-term resident of Tamil Nadu (usually 5+ years' residence). It's used for education admissions, government jobs, scholarships and some schemes, especially when domicile must be proved. Apply at the e-Sevai portal (Revenue Department) with your CAN, upload birth/ID/address proof and parents' documents, pay about ₹60, and it's issued in a few weeks.

Key takeaways

Proves Tamil Nadu domicile / native status (typically 5+ years' residence).
Used for admissions, government jobs, scholarships, schemes.
Apply on e-Sevai (Revenue Dept) with a CAN, or at a centre.
Fee about ₹60; issued in a few weeks after verification.
Documents: birth proof, ID, address proof, parents' documents.

What a nativity certificate is for

A nativity certificate certifies your native place and long-term residence in Tamil Nadu. It's often asked for when you need to prove domicile — for example when applying to an educational institution, a government post, a scholarship, or state welfare and housing schemes. It's especially relevant for students or applicants whose records (like schooling) are partly outside the state.

Who is eligible

You have resided in Tamil Nadu for 5 or more years, or
You were born in Tamil Nadu, or
Your parents were residents of Tamil Nadu at the time of your birth.

Documents you need

Birth proof (birth certificate / school TC)
Identity proof (Aadhaar or government photo ID)
Address proof (ration card / Aadhaar)
Parents' documents establishing residence
Passport-size photographs

How to apply online — step by step

Go to tnesevai.tn.gov.in and log in with your CAN (register once if needed).
Open Services → Revenue Department and select the Nativity Certificate service.
Fill your details and upload the documents above.
Pay the fee (about ₹60) online and submit; save the application number.
After verification the certificate is issued — usually within a few weeks — and can be downloaded.

You can also apply at any e-Sevai / CSC centre.

Common mistakes

Weak residence proof — the 5-year residence must be clearly documented (parents' records help).
Name/address mismatches across documents.
Leaving it late — it takes a few weeks, so apply well before an admission or job deadline.

Related Tamil Nadu certificate guides

See our guides on the Income Certificate, Community Certificate, First Graduate Certificate and Legal Heir (Varisu) Certificate.

Frequently asked questions

How do I apply?

Online at e-Sevai (Revenue Dept) with your CAN, or at a centre, with birth/ID/address proof and parents' documents.

Who is eligible?

Anyone with 5+ years' residence in TN, born in TN, or whose parents were residents at your birth.

What's it used for?

Proving domicile for admissions, jobs, scholarships and some schemes.

What's the fee?

About ₹60, paid online.

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Disclaimer: Informational guide, updated 2026. e-Sevai procedures, fees and eligibility are set by the Government of Tamil Nadu and can change — confirm at tnesevai.tn.gov.in.