How to get things done
Plain-language explanations of the services people queue for — what to bring, where to apply, how long it takes — each linked to the official portal where the real application happens.
Certificates & IDs
Income Certificate
Needed for scholarships, fee reimbursement, ration cards and many welfare schemes. Issued by the Tahsildar after verification by the Village Revenue Officer.
Caste (Community) Certificate
Integrated caste certificate for SC / ST / BC categories, required for reservations in education and employment.
Residence (Nativity) Certificate
Proof of residence in Andhra Pradesh for admissions, local-candidate status and government jobs.
Birth & Death Certificates
Registered by the local municipality or panchayat; hospital births are usually registered automatically within 21 days.
Aadhaar Enrolment & Update
New enrolment, address and mobile updates at Aadhaar Seva Kendras, post offices and select banks.
Voter ID (EPIC)
New voter registration, corrections and address shifts through the Voters' Services Portal.
Passport
Apply online and attend an appointment at Passport Seva Kendras in Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Tirupati and Post Office PSKs across the state.
Land & Property
Land Records (Mee Bhoomi)
View Adangal / Pahani, 1B (RoR) records, survey numbers and village maps online; apply for certified copies and check land mutation status.
Property Registration & Encumbrance Certificate
Book a slot for registration of sale deeds, check market value, and download Encumbrance Certificates (EC) online.
Transport
Driving Licence & Vehicle Services
Learner's licence, driving licence, renewal, vehicle registration, transfer of ownership and fitness — mostly online through Parivahan and the AP Transport portal.
APSRTC Bus Booking
Book APSRTC buses across the state and to neighbouring states; check schedules, bus passes and the women's free-travel scheme rules.
Free Bus Travel for Women (Stree Shakti)
Free travel for women residents on designated APSRTC services within the state on production of ID. Check the eligible service types and rules on the APSRTC site.
Welfare Schemes
Ration Card (Rice Card)
New rice cards, member additions/deletions and address changes are handled at the Grama-Ward Sachivalayam; ration is drawn at FP shops through e-PoS.
Social Security Pensions (NTR Bharosa)
Monthly pensions for old age, widows, persons with disabilities, weavers and others, delivered at the doorstep through the Sachivalayam system. Scheme names and amounts change with governments — verify on the official portal.
Farmer Support (Annadata Sukhibhava & PM-Kisan)
Annual investment support to farmers combining the state scheme with PM-Kisan, plus crop insurance, e-crop booking and input subsidies through Rythu Seva Kendras. Verify current amounts on official portals.
Free LPG Cylinders (Deepam 2.0)
Free LPG refills each year for eligible households; the subsidy is credited after delivery. Verify eligibility and the number of cylinders on the official portal.
Utilities & Taxes
Electricity Bill & New Connection
Pay bills, register complaints and apply for new connections with the discom serving your district.
Property & Water Tax (Urban)
Pay municipal property tax, water charges and apply for building permissions and trade licences online for all urban local bodies.
Education
School Education & Talliki Vandanam
Government school admissions, the annual student-support transfer to mothers (Talliki Vandanam), mid-day meals and textbook information. Scheme names and amounts change — verify on the official portal.
Fee Reimbursement & Scholarships (Jnanabhumi)
Post-matric scholarships, fee reimbursement and hostel maintenance for eligible students in intermediate, degree and professional courses.