What is the validity of West Bengal Residential Certificate?

Permanent residential certificate has lifetime validity unless domicile changes.

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West Bengal Domicile / Residential Certificate Online — e-District

मूल निवास प्रमाण पत्र ऑनलाइन (डोमिसाइल) — पश्चिम बंगाल ई-डिस्ट्रिक्ट

Official procedure to apply for Residential Certificate in West Bengal via e-District portal.

Apply on Official Portal

Application Fee

Free of charge (Rs 0)

Processing Time

15 working days

Mode

Both

Validity / Renewal

Lifetime / State Rules

Required Documents Checklist

Aadhaar Card, residential proof for 10 years, educational certificate in WB, residential proof from local councillor/pradhan

Eligibility Criteria

Continuous residence in West Bengal for at least 10 years

Source Verification & Official Disclaimer

Digital Dwara aggregates information strictly from official government portals and gazette notifications. Application processing times and fee structures are governed by state public service guarantee acts.

Official Source: https://edistrict.wb.gov.in