How to apply and track status for a Guardianship Certificate in Odisha?

A guardian is someone who has been designated to take care of another person or his belongings. He or she takes on the responsibility of looking after and defending the person for whom they have been named guardian. The guardian makes all legal decisions regarding the ward's person and property. 

The reason for caring for someone else can be that they are still a minor or under the age of 18. It can also be used to describe the guardianship of a person who is unable to care for himself or his property due to physical or mental impairments. A guardian makes decisions on the minor's behalf to safeguard the minor's interests and possessions. The certificate of proof for the above-mentioned is a Guardianship Certificate.

Documents Required for Guardianship Certificate in Odisha

• Birth certificate (if minor)
• Certificate in support of disability (if applicable)
• Legal heir certificate
• EPIC/ Aadhaar card
• Documentary Evidence in Support of receipt of Pension, Family Pension, retirement/ Death Gratuity etc of the deceased

When you want to apply for a Guardianship Certificate in Odisha, you need to create an account in the district portal.

How to do the e-District Registration?

1. Visit the e-District Odisha website.
2. Click on the "Register yourself" option.
3. Fill in the necessary details like name, email-id, and mobile no.
4. Set your password for login.
5. Now click on the Save button.
6. The user will receive an OTP on the registered mobile number and email id.
7. Enter the mobile and email OTP on the text box and click on the submit button.
8. Once it is successful your login account is created.

How to apply Online for a Guardianship Certificate in Odisha

1. Login to the e-District Odisha website.
2. Click on “Services”.
3. Click on the application for the Guardianship Certificate.
4. Fill out the application form.
5. Verify the data.
6. Attach the required documents.
7. Submit the application form.
8. An acknowledgment slip will be generated after successful submission and delivered to your inbox. The registered mobile phone will receive an SMS containing the application reference number.

How to apply Offline for Guardianship Certificate in Odisha

1. Go to Jan Seva Kendra or the nearest Tahsildar Office or Common Service Centre (CSC)
2. Take an Guardianship Certificate Form and Fill it out.
3. Submit it at the nearest Jan Seva Kendra or Tahsildar Office or Common Service Centre (CSC).

How to Verify, Track the Status and Download the Guardianship Certificate in Odisha

After the application is issued or rejected, the applicant will receive an SMS. To download the Guardianship Certificate, follow the instructions below.

1. Visit the e-District Odisha website.
2. Click on “Check Your Application Status”.
3. Enter the Application Reference Number to track the status of the application.
4. If it's ready, you can download the Income Certificate.

FAQs of Guardianship Certificate in Odisha

The resident Certificate will be issued within 45 days of the date of application.

The guardianship Certificate shall be permanent unless modified or canceled by the Competent Authority.

Fees and charges for Resident Certificate in Odisha

• Service Charges of the kiosk Operator: Rs.8.00
• Printing Charges: Rs.10.00
• Scanning Charges: Rs.5.00
• Certificate Output Charges: Rs.10.00
• DeGS charges: Rs.2.00
• The Government fees and User charges: Rs.30.00