Apply through Phone Call

• You can apply by calling "14567" which is a National Helpline for the Elders and they should be able to facilitate you to get a Senior Citizen Certifiate or Identity Card.
  
  

Apply Online

1. To Apply for Senior Citizen Certificate, the applicant has to make their application online via the following link – link
2. The applicant has to enter login name and password and captcha then click “Login”
3. If the applicant is a new user, then click “Signup for Citizens and create an account then login.
4. The applicant must select the service “Senior Citizen Identity Card.”
5. Next the applicant must fill in application form with all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
6. Then the applicant has to upload all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
7. Review and submit the application.
8. Then applicant must pay the prescribed fee if requested.
9. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
10. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
11. The authority will assess the application, once the applicant meets all the requirements the authority will issue the license.
12. This entire process can be completed within 10 – 15 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.
    
    

Apply In-Person

1. Applicant must visit the deputy commissioner office/sampark centres to apply for Senior citizen certificate with the documents specified under required documents session. Link for e-Sampark centre : e-Sampark centre contact
2. Please go to the respective office. Submit the completed application obtained from office or can be downloaded from the link here: senior citizen certificate
3. Authorities will accept the application after checking the attached documents and details.
4. This application will be verified by the respective authorities.
5. After successful completion, Certificate will be delivered to the applicant through postal or in person as per the applicable norms.
6. The whole process of issuing the Senior Citizen Certificate will take 10 working days.

• Application form. Link for form: senior citizen certificate
• Two photographs of the applicant.
• Aadhaar card
• ID card of the applicant (Pension book/ School certificate/ Identity Card issued by competent authority OR Bank passbook with photo)
• Residential Proof(Ration cards/Valid Passport/Voter ID card)
• Pan card ( For Monthly Pension above Rs.15,000 per month)
• Birth certificate / document to prove the age
• Residence certificate issued by Competent Authority for the said period as required.

Municipal Corporation Chandigarh
Additional Deluxe Building, New Jan Marg,
Sector 17, Chandigarh - 160017,
India
Ph : +91-172-2541002, 0172-2541003
Contact Link: Municipal contacts and e-Sampark centre contact
e-Sampark details:
Email: sampark.epayment@gmail.com
Helpline Number: 1800-180-1725(9 AM - 6 PM)

• Applicant should be citizen of India.
• Applicant should be above the age of 60

• Authorities will provide fee details while applying in person.

Senior Citizen certificate is valid for rest of life.

• Application form. Link for form: senior citizen certificate

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10 working days

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Get the senior citizen certificate from the concerned circle officer or DC office.

Following are the required information to apply for the senior citizen certificate

• Age of the applicant
• Ration card details

• The Government of India provides facilities for citizens above the age of 60 years. In order to avail those facilities one has to get the certificate.
• The senior citizen certificate will allow the holder to receive numerous benefits like discounts in Railways, Flights and other benefits from the government.

• Without cross signature(half on paper and half on photograph) and signature on undertaking, the application will be rejected
• One has to produce the card to prove the authorities whenever asked for. So, this card must be carried always.

NOTE : It is a punishable offense to try with fraudulent documents to get a Senior citizen certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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