AP Residence Certificate 2026: Tahsildar Issuance Restored
The Government of Andhra Pradesh has taken an important decision regarding Residence Certificates. Through G.O.Ms.No.592, Revenue (Ser-II) Department, dated 16 September 2026, the Government has restored the issuance of Residence Certificates by Tahsildars with immediate effect.
The decision is significant for citizens who require residence proof for purposes such as employment, education and electoral-roll-related requirements.
What Has Changed?
Earlier, through G.O.RT.No.581 dated 20 June 2015, the Government had discontinued the issuance of Residence Certificates by Tahsildars and indicated that documents such as Aadhaar Cards or Ration Cards could be used as proof of residence.
Now, the Andhra Pradesh Government has repealed G.O.RT.No.581 with immediate effect. As a result, the earlier system of issuing Residence Certificates through Tahsildars has been restored.
Residence Certificate Issued by Tahsildar
Under the new orders, citizens can submit applications for a Residence Certificate to the concerned Tahsildar.
Applicants can submit any supporting documents available with them along with the application.
What if Supporting Documents Are Not Available?
An important provision in the new Government Order is that even if an applicant does not submit supporting documents, the Tahsildar can establish the applicant’s residence through a local enquiry.
This provides an alternative route for applicants who may not have readily available residence documents.
Why Is the Residence Certificate Being Restored?
According to the Government Order, it has come to the notice of the Government that citizens need Residence Certificates for several purposes, including:
- Employment
- Education
- Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls
- Other requirements where residence proof is necessary
The Government considered proposals from the Chief Commissioner of Land Administration (CCLA) and the Special Chief Secretary before issuing the orders.
Residence Certificate for Aadhaar-Related Requirements
The Government Order also refers to a request from the SGSW Department for a digitally signed, machine-readable QR Code-enabled Residence Certificate as a Proof of Identity document for Aadhaar enrolment and updation, particularly in relation to PVTG households.
AP Residence Certificate 2026 – Application Process
Based on the provisions stated in G.O.Ms.No.592:
- The citizen can approach the concerned Tahsildar.
- Submit an application for the Residence Certificate.
- Provide available supporting documents, if any.
- If no supporting document is submitted, the Tahsildar may verify residence through local enquiry.
- The Residence Certificate can then be issued according to the prescribed format and applicable procedure.
Important Points
Particular Details Department Revenue (Ser-II) Department Government Order G.O.Ms.No.592 Date 16 September 2026 Subject Re-introduction of Issuance of Residence Certificates Issuing Authority Tahsildar Supporting Documents Any supporting documents Without Documents Residence may be confirmed through local enquiry Previous Order Repealed G.O.RT.No.581 dated 20.06.2015 Implementation With immediate effect
The CCLA has been directed to communicate the orders to all District Collectors and ensure immediate implementation.
Who Can Benefit?
The restored Residence Certificate facility may be relevant to citizens who need official residence proof for purposes such as:
Job applications | Education | Aadhaar-related requirements | Electoral-roll requirements | Other official purposes
The exact supporting documents and local application procedures may depend on the instructions implemented by the concerned revenue authorities.
AP Residence Certificate 2026 – Latest Update
The key takeaway from G.O.Ms.No.592 dated 16.09.2026 is that the Andhra Pradesh Government has re-introduced Residence Certificate issuance through Tahsildars. Citizens can approach the concerned Tahsildar and submit supporting documents; where documents are not available, residence can be verified through local enquiry.
The Government Order also includes an annexure containing the format of the Residence Certificate.
Source
Government of Andhra Pradesh – Revenue (Ser-II) Department, G.O.Ms.No.592, dated 16.09.2026.
Note: This article is prepared from the uploaded Government Order. Any subsequent departmental instructions regarding application forms, fees, online services or required documents should be followed when issued.