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Certificates

Step-by-step guides to the government processes people actually need: FIRs, income tax returns, RTI applications, PAN, passport and more.

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Guide topic

Ministry or Department

Certificates Online (Jeevan Pramaan app/portal) or assisted at bank/CSC/post office

How to Apply for Jeevan Pramaan (Digital Life Certificate) for Pensioners: Step by Step Process

You submit your annual life certificate digitally through the Jeevan Pramaan portal or app (jeevanpramaan.gov.in) using Aadhaar-based biometric authentication, avoiding the need to visit…

Takes
A few minutes once authentication succeeds; annual renewal required
Costs
Free
Authority
Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Certificates Online (Parivahan portal)

How to Apply for a Learner’s Licence: Step by Step Process

You apply for a learner’s licence online through the Parivahan portal (parivahan.gov.in) or your state’s transport department. A learner’s licence is mandatory before applying…

Takes
Same day if test is passed; valid for 6 months
Costs
Approximately Rs 150-200 (varies by state)
Authority
State Transport Department / Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
Certificates Online appointment/mutation portal, offline at Sub-Registrar/Tehsildar office

How to Apply for Property Registration and Land Mutation: Step by Step Process

You register a property purchase at the local Sub-Registrar office (often with online appointment booking via your state’s registration portal), followed by mutation (updating…

Takes
Registration same day; mutation 15-45 days
Costs
Stamp duty 3-8% and registration fee ~1% of property value (varies by state)
Authority
State Registration and Revenue Department
Certificates Online

How to Link Aadhaar with PAN: Step by Step Process

You link your Aadhaar with PAN online through the Income Tax e-filing portal (incometax.gov.in). Linking is mandatory for filing income tax returns and keeping…

Takes
A few days to a few weeks after payment and request
Costs
Rs 1,000 late fee (linking window has passed)
Authority
Income Tax Department, Central Board of Direct Taxes
Certificates Online appointment booking, offline registration at Sub-Registrar office

How to Register a Marriage in India: Step by Step Process

You register your marriage under the Hindu Marriage Act or the Special Marriage Act at the local Sub-Registrar/Marriage Registrar office, either online through your…

Takes
Same day after appointment; 30 days notice under Special Marriage Act
Costs
Rs 100-200 approximately (varies by state and act)
Authority
State Sub-Registrar / Ministry of Home Affairs
Certificates Online (state e-District portal) or offline at Tehsildar office

How to Apply for an Income Certificate: Step by Step Process

You apply for an income certificate through your state’s e-District portal or at the local Tehsildar/Revenue office. The certificate confirms your annual family income…

Takes
7-15 days, up to 3-4 weeks with field verification
Costs
Rs 10-50 (varies by state)
Authority
State Revenue Department
Certificates Online (state e-District portal) or offline at Tehsildar/SDM office

How to Apply for a Caste Certificate: Step by Step Process

You apply for a caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC) through your state’s e-District or Revenue Department portal, or at the local Tehsildar/SDM office. The certificate is…

Takes
15-30 days, longer if field verification is needed
Costs
Rs 10-50 (varies by state)
Authority
State Revenue Department / Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Certificates Online (CRS portal) or offline at municipal/panchayat office

How to Get a Death Certificate in India: Step by Step Process

You register a death and obtain the certificate through the Civil Registration System (CRS) portal or your local municipal corporation/Gram Panchayat within 21 days…

Takes
Same day to a few weeks depending on registration timing
Costs
Free within 21 days; nominal late fee thereafter
Authority
Office of the Registrar General of India, Ministry of Home Affairs
Certificates Online (CRS portal) or offline at municipal/panchayat office

How to Get a Birth Certificate in India: Step by Step Process

You apply for a birth certificate through the Civil Registration System (CRS) portal (crsorgi.gov.in) or your local municipal corporation/Gram Panchayat office where the birth…

Takes
Same day to a few weeks depending on registration timing
Costs
Free within 21 days; nominal late fee thereafter
Authority
Office of the Registrar General of India, Ministry of Home Affairs
Certificates Online (state PDS portal) or offline at local office

How to Apply for a Ration Card in India: Step by Step Process

You apply for a ration card through your state’s Public Distribution System (PDS) portal or at your local Food and Civil Supplies office. A…

Takes
2-4 weeks after document verification
Costs
Free to Rs 45 depending on state
Authority
State Food and Civil Supplies Department / Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution