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How to apply for birth certificate — online + offline (2026)
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e) or municipal office (after 21 days, with delay fee + affidavit).) }} ====== How to apply for birth ... 21 days: late registration with affidavit + delay fee** (Rs 2 to Rs 25 escalating). The Civil Registrat... idavit on Rs 10 stamp paper + parent's ID + delay fee. Form 1 + delayed-registration affidavit. - **F... 0 with 24-hour turnaround. ===== Where to apply, fee, and timeline ===== * **Online portal:** [[http
How to apply for caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC)
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es accept applications via Lok Seva Kendra. * **Fee:** **Free** under RTI/RTPS in most states · Some charge Rs 30–50 statio... trict / RTPS portal** (https://edistrict.gov.in). Fee: **Free** under RTI/RTPS in most states · Some charge Rs 30–50 statio... ation queue.. If delayed beyond timeline, file an RTI — most cases clear within 15 days. * **Start y... certificate|Required documents]] * **If stuck — RTI Drafter:** [[:citizen-rti-playbook|File an RTI in
How to apply for ration card online (NFSA) — state portal guide (2026)
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aka — ahara.kar.nic.in. Full list on our [[:state-rti-portals-directory|state portals directory]]. - ... rprint + dispenses ration. ===== Where to apply, fee, and timeline ===== * **Online portal:** [[http... uk. Some states have CSC-based application. * **Fee:** **Free** under NFSA. Some states charge Rs 5–25 stationery fee for the physical card. * **Timeline:** **Statut
How to apply for driving licence — Learner + Permanent (2026)
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OTP %%eKYC%% saves uploading 3 docs. - **Pay LL fee** — Rs 200 + state-specific service charges (Rs 5... or Driving Licence → use LL number. - **Pay PDL fee + book RTO slot** — Fee Rs 200 + Rs 200 smart card + Rs 50 each for category endorsement. Book test sl... mediately on RTO approval. ===== Where to apply, fee, and timeline ===== * **Online portal:** [[http
How to apply for death certificate online + offline (2026)
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21 days: late registration with affidavit + delay fee**. CRS portal at crsorgi.gov.in for online applic... amp paper + delay reason + ID of deceased + delay fee Rs 5–25. - **Verification by Registrar** — Fiel... 4-hour tatkaal for Rs 200. ===== Where to apply, fee, and timeline ===== * **Online portal:** [[http... urial ground in some states (Mumbai, Pune). * **Fee:** **Within 21 days: Free** · **22 days–1 year: R
How to apply for domicile certificate — state-wise guide (2026)
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time validity (no expiry). ===== Where to apply, fee, and timeline ===== * **Online portal:** [[http... ffice, SDM office, CSC, or Lok Seva Kendra. * **Fee:** **Free** in 12 states · **Rs 25–50** in 20 sta... ==== * **School leaving certificate missing** — RTI to school for record copy. If school closed, RTI to District Education Officer (DEO). * **Native vil
How to apply for income certificate — state-wise guide (2026)
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rict. Required for EWS reservation, scholarships, fee waivers. Free or Rs 25–30.) }} ====== How to app... (Rs 8 lakh/year ceiling)**, scholarships, school fee waivers, and many welfare schemes. Application vi... year (few states like UP). ===== Where to apply, fee, and timeline ===== * **Online portal:** [[http... cept via Lok Seva Kendra / Jan Seva Kendra. * **Fee:** **Free** in 18 states · **Rs 25–30** in 14 sta
How to apply for MGNREGA job card — 100 days work guarantee (2026)
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ll deep-dive — MGNREGA job card: 15-day rule, BDO RTI for refusals]] </WRAP> {{ :social:auto:how-to-a... interest on delayed wages. ===== Where to apply, fee, and timeline ===== * **Online portal:** [[http... ck Development Office (BDO) for grievances. * **Fee:** **Free** at every stage · **Wage: state-notifi... A §3. File complaint at Block Programme Officer + RTI. * **Work demand denied / delayed** — unemploym
How to apply for scholarship via NSP
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via DBT to Aadhaar-linked bank account. No agent fee — fully free. </WRAP> ===== Who can apply (eligi... * — Caste cert, income cert, previous mark sheet, fee receipt, current admission proof, Aadhaar. - **... . Use same Application ID. ===== Where to apply, fee, and timeline ===== * **Online portal:** [[http... . Schools/colleges have Verifier role only. * **Fee:** **Free** at every stage. Beware agents chargin
How to apply for Voter ID (EPIC) online — Form 6 guide (2026)
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15–30 days post-approval. ===== Where to apply, fee, and timeline ===== * **Online portal:** [[http... booths in panchayats / mohalla committees. * **Fee:** **Free** — no fee at any stage. Beware of agents charging. * **Timeline:** **~30 days end-to-end:... dd new. * **Application stuck >30 days** — file RTI to ERO + DEO citing R.P. Act §22. Use our [[:rti-
How to apply for Indian passport online — step-by-step (2026)
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ingle Document for %%PoA%% + %%PoDOB%%. - **Pay fee online** — Normal Rs 1,500 (36-page) / Rs 2,000 (... neProject%%/statusTracker. ===== Where to apply, fee, and timeline ===== * **Online portal:** [[http... t head offices in tier-2 and tier-3 cities. * **Fee:** **Normal:** ₹1,500 (36-page) / ₹2,000 (60-page... me city. * **Police verification stuck** — file RTI to local SHO + DCP citing Passport Act §6 timelin
How to apply for PMAY housing subsidy — Urban + Rural (2026)
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ll Aadhaar + family income + employment proof. No fee. - **PMAY-U: Apply via bank/HFC** — When taking... amin). e-Receipt for both. ===== Where to apply, fee, and timeline ===== * **Online portal:** [[http... : Block Development Office, Gram Panchayat. * **Fee:** **Free application** · **CLSS subsidy: 3-6.5% ... cular on CLSS. * **Instalments delayed** — file RTI to BDO + DRDA citing PMAY-G Operational Guideline
How to apply for Police Verification Certificate
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proof (utility bill / rent agreement). - **Pay fee** — Rs 50-500 by state + purpose. Visa PCC usuall... document) for foreign use. ===== Where to apply, fee, and timeline ===== * **Online portal:** [[http... HQ, Passport Seva Kendra (passport-linked). * **Fee:** **Passport-linked: Free** · **Standalone Emplo... SSP / ACB. PCC verification is duty of police; no fee outside official. * **Apostille for visa — sepa
How to apply for Trade Licence (Municipal) — 2026 guide
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corporation portal (e.g., MCD, BMC, BBMP). Annual fee Rs 500-5,000 by trade type. 7-30 days. Renewable.... **Application via municipal corporation portal**. Fee varies Rs 500-5,000/year by trade type + location... BIS / pollution NOC (specific trades). - **Pay fee online** — Rs 500-5,000/year by trade category + ... = penalty + re-inspection. ===== Where to apply, fee, and timeline ===== * **Online portal:** [[http
How to apply for new Aadhaar card — step-by-step (2026, UIDAI)
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uivalent to physical card. ===== Where to apply, fee, and timeline ===== * **Online portal:** [[http... ks. Use the centre locator at uidai.gov.in. * **Fee:** **Free** for first enrolment. Biometric update... a resident. If denied, file complaint at 1947 or RTI. * **Slow generation (>30 days)** — file RTI to UIDAI Regional Office; cite Aadhaar Act §7. ===== I
How to apply for Ayushman Bharat health card (PM-JAY) — 2026
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How to apply for marriage certificate (Hindu/Special Marriage Act)
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How to apply for PAN card online — Form 49A guide (2026)
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How to apply for PM-KISAN — Rs 6,000/year scheme (2026)
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How to apply for property mutation — title transfer (2026)
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How to apply for Shop & Establishment Registration — Gumasta (2026)
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How to apply for FSSAI licence / registration — Food Business (2026)
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How to apply for GST registration — turnover thresholds + steps (2026)
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How to apply for Udyam Registration (MSME) — 2026 guide
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How to apply for e-Shram card — unorganised worker registration (2026)
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How to apply — 25 step-by-step guides for India government services
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