What is domicile certificate

A person is said to have a domicile in a country in which he/she is considered to have his/her permanent home. A person cannot have more than one domicile. Domicile plays an important role in the writing of Will, intestate succession, and succession planning. The Indian Succession Act, 1925, provides that succession to immovable property in India is to be regulated by the law of India whenever a person has domiciled in India during his/her time of passing away. 

A domicile certificate is issued to prove that the person having the certificate resides in that particular state. Residents of Rajasthan state must obtain a domicile certificate Rajasthan to prove their residence in Rajasthan. It is mandatory to avail of quotas in educational institutions and state government services. Rajasthan domicile certificate, also known as a bonafide certificate, can be obtained from the respective block, Tahsildar or revenue offices.

what is domicile certificate

Domicile

Domicile is the country in which a person has a permanent residence. In terms of domicile, the residence does not relate to the physical aspect of maintaining a house or residence. It more so relates to the intention of a person to remain at a place forever unless circumstances should occur to change his/her intentions. Hence, maintenance of a residence or home does not serve to establish domicile, though it could add credence. For instance, if an Indian person moved to the USA temporarily on an H1B visa for employment purposes, his/her domicile would continue to be India, as the permanent residence of the person is still India.

Domicile by Birth

Domicile by birth or origin is the domicile of a person which he/she acquires at birth from parents. The domicile of birth or origin is involuntary and continues to be the domicile of the person until the person chooses to create a permanent residence elsewhere. Most persons retain domicile by birth as their domicile, even long after moving abroad for job or education purposes.

Domicile by Choice

A person can take on a domicile by choice by taking up fixed residence in a country different from the domicile of birth. If an Indian national move to the USA temporarily on an H1B visa, then obtains citizenship or Green Card to stay in the USA indefinitely with no intention of returning to India, then it could be said that he/she has adopted a new domicile by choice. The person requires to prove his/her intention by acts or declaration for changing domicile. Hence, a forced residence abroad as a political refugee, fugitive or for any other reason does not require to change the domicile of the person, unless it is followed by voluntary adoption of the new domicile.

Domicile in India

Any person can acquire domicile in India by making a declaration in writing of his/her desire to acquire a domicile in India, provided he/she has been a resident of India for at least one year prior to making of the declaration.

Domicile Certificate

The State Governments issue the domicile certificate to prove that a person is a resident of a certain State. The procedure for obtaining domicile certificate varies from State to State as follows:

FAQs

What is a domicile certificate?

A domicile certificate is an official document that certifies a person’s residential status in a particular state or union territory within a country. It is typically issued by the local government authorities.

Why is a domicile certificate required?

Domicile certificates are often required for various purposes such as education, employment, and other government-related services. They serve as proof of a person’s residence in a specific region.

Who is eligible to obtain a domicile certificate?

Generally, individuals who have been residing in a particular state or union territory for a specified period, as defined by local regulations, are eligible to apply for a domicile certificate.

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