Digital Life Certificate: If you are a pensioner, it is mandatory to submit a life certificate every year. This serves to confirm that the pensioner is alive, ensuring the continued receipt of pension benefits. Previously, the process required visiting a bank or a relevant office in person; however, you can now submit your life certificate digitally from the comfort of your home.
Pensioners can generate a digital life certificate using the ‘Jeevan Pramaan’ app, face authentication, or the ‘UMANG’ app. Alternatively, the process can be done by visiting a post office, a Common Service Centre (CSC), a bank, or other designated centres. Let’s explore the methods for submitting a life certificate.
Generate a Digital Life Certificate from Home
If you own a smartphone, you can generate a digital life certificate from home using face authentication.
To achieve this, first download the ‘UMANG’ app, the ‘Jeevan Pramaan Face’ app, and the ‘Aadhaar Face RD’ app.
Open the ‘Jeevan Pramaan’ app and enter the required information.
Next, complete the face authentication process using your mobile phone’s camera.
Once the verification is successful, your digital life certificate will be generated.
You will then receive a certificate ID, which can be used to check the status of your life certificate.
Please note that this process requires a mobile number linked to your Aadhaar.
How to Obtain a Life Certificate via the Post Office?
If a pensioner is unable to use a mobile phone, they can avail of the doorstep service provided by the India Post Payments Bank.
Contact your nearest post office to arrange an appointment; they will assist you in generating your digital life certificate. This service is available free of charge.
Submit Your Life Certificate at a Bank or Common Service Centre (CSC).
If you are unable to complete the process online, you can submit your life certificate by visiting a nearby bank branch, post office, or Common Service Centre (CSC). Additionally, you may inquire about this facility at your pension office or the EPFO (Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation). You will need to provide your Aadhaar and pension details. You can submit your life certificate using biometric authentication.
What are the dates for submitting the life certificate?
For regular government pensioners, the timeframe for submitting a life certificate is determined by age. Pensioners aged 80 years or older can submit their life certificate starting from 1 October. Pensioners under the age of 80 can submit theirs between November 1st and November 30th.
The final deadline for submission is November 30th.
If a pensioner fails to submit their life certificate on time, their pension may be stopped. Therefore, it is advisable to complete this process in a timely manner.