A Residence Self-Declaration Letter (रहिवासी स्वयंघोषणापत्र) is one of the most commonly required identity documents across Maharashtra. It serves as proof of address when an applicant does not have a formal address proof such as Aadhaar, electricity bill, ration card, or rent agreement, or when the existing address proof shows a different address from where the person currently resides. The format is governed by the Maharashtra Government Resolution dated 13 February 2019 under the Right to Public Services Act, making this self-declaration valid for many government applications.

This declaration covers two types of residence — Permanent (कायम) for citizens who own or have long-term residence at the declared address, and Temporary (तात्पुरता) for those staying at the address for a limited time such as students in hostel accommodations, professionals on temporary postings, or migrant workers. The choice affects how the receiving authority processes the document.

The need for a Residence Declaration arises in countless practical situations. Domicile certificate applications at tahsildar offices, school and college admissions where address proof is required, government job applications and exam form submissions, scholarship applications by students whose Aadhaar shows a different address, voter ID address change requests, ration card additions, and various welfare scheme applications all require this document. CSC operators and VLE centres process dozens of these declarations daily for villagers and clients.

Our Residence Declaration Letter tool generates the exact official format used by Maharashtra Government offices. The format follows the structure mandated by the Government Resolution including the reference number, title, applicant details, address with taluka and district, residence type (permanent or temporary), occupation, photo placement, signature section, and date and place. Both Marathi and English versions are supported with a single click language toggle.

Fill in the form fields on the left and the preview updates live on the right. The official Tiro Devanagari Marathi font is used for proper Devanagari rendering. You can optionally upload and crop a passport-size photo. Download as a print-ready A4 PDF for printing, signing, and submitting at any government office, school, college, or CSC centre.

The tool is completely free with no watermark on the output. All processing happens in your browser — your personal information never leaves your device.

Generating a Residence Self-Declaration takes about a minute. Here is the complete process.

Step 1: Choose Language
Click Marathi or English at the top right. Marathi is required for Maharashtra Government offices. English is useful for central government applications, defence services, college admissions through CET, and any non-Marathi authority.

Step 2: Fill Applicant Information
Enter the applicant title (श्री., कु., श्रीम.), full name, parent or husband name with appropriate title, relation (son, daughter, or wife), age, occupation, and Aadhaar number if available.

Step 3: Fill Address Details
Enter the complete residence address, taluka, and district. This is the address you are declaring as your residence — it may differ from the address shown on your Aadhaar or other documents.

Step 4: Choose Residence Type
Select Permanent (कायम) if you own the property or have long-term residence at the address. Select Temporary (तात्पुरता) for short-term residence such as student hostel, rented PG, professional posting, or migrant work address. The receiving authority may apply different verification standards based on this choice.

Step 5: Set Date and Place
Enter the date of declaration and the place where the document is being signed.

Step 6: Upload Photo (Optional)
Click Upload Photo to add a passport-size photo. The crop tool lets you adjust zoom and rotation for a clean fit in the photo box.

Step 7: Review the Live Preview
Verify all details — names, address, taluka, district, residence type, and date — are correct.

Step 8: Download PDF
Click PDF Download to generate the print-ready A4 file. Print on standard A4 paper, sign in the designated signature area, and submit at the relevant office or portal.

When applying for a domicile certificate at the tahsildar office, the residence declaration must show at least 15 years of continuous residence in Maharashtra. The address declared should match the residence period claimed in the domicile application form.

For school and college admissions, address proof requirements vary by institution. For CET admissions and central university applications, the residence declaration may need to be submitted along with parent residence proof. Check the institution requirements before submitting.

For Permanent residence, the declared address should ideally match other documents like ration card, property tax receipt, or electricity bill. Mismatched permanent addresses across documents can cause verification issues.

For Temporary residence — common among students, IT professionals, and migrant workers — clearly mention the temporary nature in the form. The Temporary option in the dropdown is specifically for these cases. Some institutions accept temporary declarations only with a no-objection from the property owner.

When submitting along with other documents, keep the residence declaration on top so the verifying officer sees it first. This speeds up processing in busy offices.

For voter ID address change, this declaration is one of the documents accepted by the Election Commission online portal. Upload it along with a current address utility bill for fastest processing.

Always sign in blue or black ink only. Many government offices reject declarations with pencil or other coloured ink signatures.