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Government services guide

The government services people need most often: where and how to apply.

Ration card (smart card)

Apply for a new card, add or remove a family member, or change your address.

Apply online on the Public Distribution System website. Helpline: 1967.

tnpds.gov.in →

Patta, chitta and land records

View and verify patta and chitta details for your land, or apply for a patta transfer.

Look it up on the Revenue Department e-services site using district, taluk, village and survey number.

eservices.tn.gov.in →

Community, income and nativity certificates

Certificates needed for school and college admission, scholarships and government schemes.

Apply on the e-Sevai website or at your nearest e-Sevai centre.

tnesevai.tn.gov.in →

Birth and death certificates

Download a registered birth or death certificate.

Available from the Tamil Nadu civil registration website.

crstn.org →

Aadhaar

New enrolment, address or mobile number update, and e-Aadhaar download.

On the UIDAI website or at an Aadhaar service centre. Helpline: 1947.

uidai.gov.in →

Voter ID

Add your name to the electoral roll, correct it, or change your address.

On the Election Commission's voter services portal. Helpline: 1950.

voters.eci.gov.in →

Electricity bill and complaints

Pay your electricity bill, check planned shutdowns and register complaints.

On the Tamil Nadu electricity board website.

tnebltd.gov.in →

Property registration and encumbrance certificate

View an encumbrance certificate (EC), check guideline values and book a registration slot.

On the Registration Department website.

tnreginet.gov.in →

PM-Kisan

Income support scheme for farmers: registration and instalment status.

On the PM-Kisan website or at the agriculture office.

pmkisan.gov.in →

Driving licence and vehicle registration

Learner's licence, licence renewal and vehicle details.

On the Parivahan website.

parivahan.gov.in →

Chief Minister's helpline

Register a grievance about any government service.

Call 1100 or register on the website.

cmhelpline.tnega.org →

This is general guidance only. Confirm the documents and fees required on the official website or at the office.