Updated for 2026 · For Tamil Nadu residents applying for a revenue certificate by its e-Sevai form code.
- REV-101 Community · REV-102 Nativity · REV-103 Income · REV-104 First Graduate.
- Apply online with your CAN — there's no blank PDF to fill by hand.
- You download the finished certificate (signed PDF) after approval.
- A downloaded copy is a valid original.
- Prefer help? An e-Sevai centre can submit the same REV form for you.
The revenue certificate form codes
| Code | Certificate | Common use |
|---|---|---|
| REV-101 | Community Certificate | Reservation, admissions, jobs |
| REV-102 | Nativity Certificate | Proof of TN nativity for admissions/jobs |
| REV-103 | Income Certificate | Scholarships, fee concessions, schemes |
| REV-104 | First Graduate Certificate | First-graduate fee concession |
| REV-105 | Deserted Woman Certificate | Welfare eligibility |
| REV-106 | Agricultural Income Certificate | Agri-linked purposes |
| REV-108 | Unemployment Certificate | Unemployment-linked schemes |
| REV-109 | Widow Certificate | Widow pension / welfare |
Most people searching for a "form download" or a REV code want the certificate, not a blank sheet to fill with a pen. Tamil Nadu's process is online: you complete the form on the e-Sevai portal, and what you download at the end is the finished, digitally signed certificate. There is no need to print a blank PDF, fill it and scan it back. Knowing this saves a wasted trip to a browsing centre for a form that doesn't exist in the way you expected.
How to apply by REV code — step by step
- Identify your code from the table above — e.g. REV-104 for first graduate.
- Log in to the e-Sevai portal with your CAN.
- Open Revenue Department and select the REV service.
- Fill the online form and upload the required documents.
- Pay the fee, submit, and note the application number.
- After verification, download the signed certificate from your CAN account.
Which documents each REV certificate needs
| Certificate | Key documents |
|---|---|
| REV-103 Income | Aadhaar, ration card, income proof (salary slip / employer letter) |
| REV-101 Community | Aadhaar, ration card, parent's/family community certificate, school records |
| REV-104 First Graduate | Aadhaar, proof no family member graduated before, admission proof |
| REV-102 Nativity | Aadhaar, residence proof, school records showing TN study |
Why the REV code matters when you apply
Selecting the correct REV code is the difference between a smooth application and a rejected one. Each code routes your request to the right verification path — an income application (REV-103) triggers a VAO income enquiry, while a first-graduate application (REV-104) checks that no family member graduated before you. Choose the wrong code and you'll be asked for documents that don't fit, or the application will be returned. If you're unsure which certificate you actually need, our guides on the income certificate, community certificate, first graduate certificate and nativity certificate explain the purpose of each.
Downloading the finished certificate
Once your status shows approved, log in with your CAN, open the application, and download the digitally signed PDF. Because it carries a digital signature, that download is a valid original — you can print it for admissions, jobs or scheme applications without visiting an office. If you lose the copy, log back in and download it again. To track where your application stands before it's ready, see our guide to checking e-Sevai certificate status.
Online yourself, or through an e-Sevai centre?
You have two ways to submit any REV form, and it's worth choosing deliberately:
| Route | Best when | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Online yourself (with your CAN) | You're comfortable online and want full control and the lowest cost | You must upload clear documents and pay online |
| e-Sevai centre operator | You'd rather someone experienced fill it, or you don't have a CAN yet | Small service charge; keep the acknowledgement they give you |
Tamil Nadu has thousands of e-Sevai / Common Service Centres, so a centre is rarely far away. If you use one, the operator submits the same REV application under the same system — the only difference is who types it in. Either way, insist on the printed acknowledgement with the application number, because that number is how you track the application and later download the certificate.
The mistakes that get a REV application returned
- Wrong REV code — applying under the wrong certificate for what you actually need.
- Name/date mismatch with Aadhaar — the commonest silent cause.
- Unclear uploads — a cropped or blurred document is treated as missing.
- Wrong taluk — applying outside the jurisdiction of your address.
- Weak proof — e.g. no family community certificate for REV-101, or no income proof for REV-103.
Avoiding these five is 90% of a clean approval. Each certificate guide linked below lists the exact documents that certificate's verification looks for.
Related Tamil Nadu guides
See the e-Sevai services list, CAN registration, the income certificate form & documents, and community certificate form & documents.
Frequently asked questions
What is REV-104?
The First Graduate Certificate code. Apply under Revenue Department, fill the form, upload documents, then download the signed certificate.
What are the REV codes?
REV-101 Community, REV-102 Nativity, REV-103 Income, REV-104 First Graduate (plus REV-105/106/108/109 and others).
Where do I download the certificate?
From your CAN account after approval — it's a digitally signed PDF and a valid original.
Do I need a CAN?
Yes, to apply online for any REV service.
Can a centre apply for me?
Yes — an e-Sevai centre can submit the same REV form with your documents.
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Disclaimer: Informational guide, updated 2026. This is not official government communication. REV form codes, documents and the online process are set by the Government of Tamil Nadu and can change — confirm at tnesevai.tn.gov.in.