Tamil Nadu e-Sevai Digital Certificates and Patta Chitta Guide
Updated 2026 TNeGA Citizen Guide

Tamil Nadu e-Sevai Online Services & Certificate Checklist

Never pay middleman fees or face application rejections. Check exact official fees, statutory delivery timelines, and interactive document checklists for Patta, EC, Legal Heir, Income, and Community certificates.

First Time Applying? You Need a CAN Number

Citizen Access Number links your Aadhaar to all 150+ TNeGA services. Created once, valid for life.

Open tnesevai.tn.gov.in
REV-401Revenue and Disaster Management Department

Patta & Chitta Transfer (பட்டா மாறுதல்)

Transfer land ownership records into buyer's name following property purchase, inheritance, or gift deed registration.

Official Govt Fee₹60 (Non-subdivision) / ₹460 (With sub-division & survey fee)
Statutory Timeline (SLA)15 to 30 Working Days
Authorized Web PortalAnyTime Anywhere e-Services / e-Sevai

Required Documents Checklist (தேவையான ஆவணங்கள்)

Tick the boxes as you arrange each document. Never submit without all items.

Step-by-Step Online Application Workflow

1

Visit eservices.tn.gov.in and click 'Apply Patta Transfer (Online)'.

2

Select District, Taluk, Village, and enter Survey / Sub-division Number.

3

Upload PDF copies of Registered Deed, EC, and Identity proofs (file size under 2MB each).

4

Pay application fee of ₹60 (without subdivision) or ₹460 (with survey subdivision) via UPI or Netbanking.

5

VAO and Field Surveyor conduct field inspection, after which Tahsildar digitally issues the new Patta.

Rejection Prevention Advice:

Common rejection reasons: Incomplete prior title documents, discrepancy in survey number or boundary extent, or pending civil court suit.

Verify all uploaded files are below 2MB in PDF/JPEG format.Apply on Official Govt Portal
REG-ECRegistration Department (TNREGINET)

Encumbrance Certificate (EC / வில்லங்கச் சான்றிதழ்)

Provides chronological record of all registered property transactions, loans, mortgages, or attachments for up to 50+ years.

REV-103Revenue and Disaster Management Department

Income Certificate (வருமானச் சான்றிதழ்)

Certifies total annual family income from all sources; mandatory for scholarships, fee waivers, and welfare entitlements.

REV-101Revenue and Disaster Management Department

Community / Caste Certificate (சாதிச் சான்றிதழ்)

Mandatory statutory proof of social category required for school/college admissions, competitive exams (TNPSC/UPSC), and job reservations.

REV-102Revenue and Disaster Management Department

Nativity & Residence Certificate (இருப்பிட சான்றிதழ்)

Proves continuous residence in Tamil Nadu; mandatory for state-quota medical (NEET) and engineering (TNEA) counselling admissions.

REV-104Revenue and Disaster Management Department

First Graduate Certificate (முதல் பட்டதாரி சான்றிதழ்)

Waives annual tuition fee up to ₹25,000 to ₹75,000 in professional degree courses (Engineering, Medical, Agri) for first-generation graduates.

PDS-CARDCivil Supplies and Consumer Protection Department

Smart Ration Card Services (TNPDS குடும்ப அட்டை)

Apply for new Smart Ration Card, add child's name, remove married member, or update address & gas cylinder count.

TNeGA Master Guide

How to Register CAN Number (Citizen Access Number) on e-Sevai

A Citizen Access Number (CAN) is a 13-digit unique identifier created by the Revenue Department. Once registered, you do not need to re-enter your family particulars for each certificate.

1Visit Citizen Portal

Go to tnesevai.tn.gov.in and click 'Citizen Login'. Register with your mobile number to create your user account.

2Link Aadhaar & OTP

Click 'Register CAN'. Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number, Father's name, Date of birth, and verify with Aadhaar OTP.

3Get 13-Digit CAN

Your 13-digit CAN number is generated immediately and SMSed. Use this CAN to apply for all 150+ government services.