I studied in Maharashtra from Class 1 to 12. Is my school leaving certificate enough proof?

Yes — a school leaving certificate from a Maharashtra school is the strongest and most commonly accepted proof of long-term residence. It covers years of schooling in one document.

My old ration card has my parents' names but not mine. Can I still use it?

Yes — an old ration card showing your family's Maharashtra address supports your application even if your name was added later. Include it as supplementary evidence alongside other documents.

I was born outside Maharashtra. What is the minimum proof I need to show?

You need documents proving 15 continuous years of Maharashtra residence. School records, voter ID, old ration cards, or rent agreements covering those years together are sufficient. The more years you can document, the stronger your case.

Documents Required for Domicile Certificate in Maharashtra

In Simple Words: The most important documents for a Domicile Certificate are proof that you have lived in Maharashtra for 15+ years. Your Aadhaar alone is not enough — you need older documents that show long-term residence. This checklist tells you exactly what to gather based on your situation.

Mandatory Documents (Everyone)

Document	Purpose
Aadhaar Card	Identity + current address proof
Ration Card	Family residence proof
Self-declaration about years of residence	Signed statement

Proof of 15 Years Residence in Maharashtra

This is the most important part. You need documents that prove continuous residence for at least 15 years. Provide as many as possible:

School Leaving Certificate / SSC Marksheet — shows you studied in Maharashtra (most commonly accepted)
Voter ID — shows Maharashtra as your registered address
Old Ration Card — showing Maharashtra address from many years ago
Property documents — if your family owns property in Maharashtra
Rent receipts — if you have been renting, old receipts showing continuous stay
Birth certificate — if you were born in Maharashtra
Father’s Domicile Certificate — if your father has one, it strongly supports your application

For Students

If you are a student applying for college state quota:

Your school records (SSC/HSC) showing Maharashtra school are the strongest proof
Include admission letter or college ID showing current Maharashtra address

For People Born Outside Maharashtra

If you were born in another state but have lived in Maharashtra for 15+ years:

Gather the oldest available Maharashtra address documents
School records from Maharashtra schools are the strongest proof
If parents have Maharashtra domicile, include their certificate

Document Upload Requirements

Format: PDF preferred (JPG also accepted)
Size: Under 500KB per file
Quality: Clear, fully readable, no cut-off edges

Important: Name Consistency

All documents must show the same name as on your Aadhaar. Any spelling differences need a correction affidavit.

Quick Checklist

Aadhaar card — scanned copy
Ration card — scanned copy
School leaving certificate or SSC marksheet
Voter ID (if available)
Any old address document showing 15+ years in Maharashtra
Father’s domicile certificate (if available)
All names match Aadhaar exactly

Requirements may vary slightly by taluka. Check the Aaple Sarkar portal for the latest document list when applying.

Documents Required for Domicile Certificate in Maharashtra – Full Checklist