Archive · 25 Dec 2025
Kerala Introduces Permanent Nativity Cards
The Kerala government has decided to create a new ID card called a nativity card.
This card will have a photo and will help people prove that they live in Kerala.
The Chief Minister, Pinarayi Vijayan, announced this decision.
The card will be issued by local officials called Tahsildars.
The government wants to make sure people have a legal document to show they are residents of the state.
This is to help people who have trouble proving they live in India or are permanent residents.
The card will be permanent and can be used for a lifetime, unlike the current nativity certificates that need to be obtained repeatedly.
Kerala government introduces permanent photo-affixed nativity cards to replace nativity certificates.
The decision was announced by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan at a press conference in Thiruvananthapuram.
The Revenue Department is tasked with preparing a draft law to give legal effect to the nativity card.
Tahsildars will be responsible for issuing the nativity card.
The card aims to address concerns related to citizenship checks and provide an authentic document for state government services and other needs.
- Who
- Kerala government, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Revenue Minister K Rajan
- What
- Introduction of permanent photo-affixed nativity cards replacing nativity certificates
- When
- Wednesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Why
- To address concerns related to citizenship checks, provide a legal document for proving residency, and streamline access to government services
Government
Citizens
Purpose of Nativity Cards
Government
The government aims to provide a legal document to prove residency and citizenship, addressing concerns related to citizenship checks and ensuring access to state services.
Citizens
Citizens will have a permanent, legally recognized document to prove their identity and residency, eliminating the need for repeated nativity certificates.
- State
- Kerala
- Government Department
- Revenue Department
- Responsible Officer
- Tahsildar
- Document Type
- Nativity Card
- Purpose
- Prove residency and citizenship
- Announcement Date
- Wednesday
- Location of Announcement
- Thiruvananthapuram
- Legal Status
- To be given legal sanctity through legislation
