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 In Person

1. To apply for senior citizen certificate the applicant can approach the following respective office link and link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. 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.
9. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
10. If all the details are found correct, authorities will provide a certificate.
11. This certificate is to ensure the candidate is senior citizen.
12. This certificate is one of the documents to get card/coupon/government pension card for senior citizen etc.
13. This entire process can be completed within 15 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Apply through CSC

1. To Apply for Senior Citizen Certificate, the applicant has to visit the respective “CSC” centre/E Seva. Please tap on the following link to locate the centre according to the respective district: link.
2. Make sure to have the documents that are listed under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
3. An application form can be obtained through the kiosk operator upon visiting the centre.
4. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary information in the application form.
5. Submit the application form with “Required Documents” to the office. It is advised to take the documents in original to the kiosk for scanning purposes.
6. The operator will process the application online.
7. On successful submission, the applicant will receive an application number as acknowledgement. The applicant will also get a transaction number as a text message on their registered mobile number.
8. Pay the fee as given in the “Fees” section of this page and collect the receipt.
9. An ”SMS” triggered update on application status will be sent to the applicant’s mobile. Please keep track of the notification.
10. Upon the satisfaction of the authorities, the complaint will be registered.

• Two photographs of the applicant.
• Aadhaar card
• ID card of the applicant
• Residential Proof
• Pan card ( For Monthly Pension above Rs.15,000 per month)
• Birth certificate / document to prove the age
• Application in writting

Greater Chennai corporation
Ripon Building, Chennai-600003.
Phone no: 9445467074 / 044-25619300 / 044-25384438 / 044-25619555 / 044-25303600
Email id: mayor@chennaicorporation.gov.in
Contact: link

Directorate of Municipal Administration,
75, Urban Administrative Building,
Santhome High Road,
MRC Nagar, Raja Annamalaipuram,
Chennai – 600028.
Phone no: 044-29864447, 044-29864453
Email id: cma.tncma@nic.in
Contact: link

Link for contact: Municipal Administration AND Head Quarters

• Person of age 60 years and above.
• Must be a citizen of India and resident of Tamil Nadu.

• The applicant has to pay no fee or the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Senior Citizen certificate is valid for rest of life.

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• This entire process can be completed within 15 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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You may get your "Senior Citizen Certificate" from the concerned Tehsildar in your area.

Following is 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. The senior citizen certificate will allow the holder to receive numerous benefits like discounts in Railways, Flights and other benefits from the government.

It is advisable to go to the Tehsildar's Office between 9:00am to 5:00pm.

• The senior citizen certificate can also use for a government benefits and schemes, healthcare subsidies, travel concessions, etc.

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