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.
  
  

• 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 form : Link for form

• Person of age 60 years and above
• Must be a citizen of India

Explain the fees structure which is required for obtaining the certificate/document.

Senior Citizen certificate is valid for rest of life

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Applicant will receive Senior citizen card after the application is approved and his documents were verified In 15 working days

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

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e.g.
1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.

• 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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