What is life certificate, and why it is so much important nowadays? A life certificate is necessary to claim pension in old age. As the digital process is improving, download and submitting a life certificate also become very easy to do from your comfort of home.
Pensioners submit a Life Certificate every year to continue receiving their pension. This certificate, also known as a Digital Life Certificate (DLC), is valid for one year. Previously, people had to visit a bank, post office, or EPFO office to submit this certificate. This caused significant difficulties for the elderly and disabled. Now, the EPFO has made it easier. Pensioners can now generate and submit this certificate from home via mobile.
The EPFO recently shared on social media that face authentication technology has made this process even easier, requiring only a smartphone and an internet connection.
How to download and submit life certificate online
1. First of all download Aadhaar Face RD App and Jeevan Pramaan App in your smartphone.
2. Open Aadhaar Face RD App and get your face scanned.
3. Then open Jeevan Pramaan App and enter your details (like Aadhar number and mobile number) in it.
4. Verify with OTP.
5. After that take your photo with the front camera of the mobile and submit it.
6. Upon submission, you will receive a link to download your digital life certificate. You will also receive a Certificate ID and PPO number. This indicates that your life certificate has been successfully submitted.
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Many banks and post offices also offer this facility to pensioners through their mobile and internet banking apps. It’s important to note that submitting a life certificate every year is essential to receiving your pension. Now, this process has become completely digital and easy, eliminating the need for pensioners to visit offices.
