How to get Senior Citizen Certificate in Gujarat?

The Senior Citizen Card issued by the Social Welfare Department provides a generally recognized proof of age to elders so as to facilitate their access to concessions, discounts or priority services offered by Government departments, public companies, private and commercial establishments.

Documents Required to get Senior Citizen Certificate in Gujarat

The documents required to obtain a Senior Citizen Certificate in Gujarat are provided below.

Residence Proof Attachment (Any One)

• Ration Card

• True Copy of Electricity Bill.

• True Copy of Telephone Bill.

• True Copy of Election Card.

• True Copy of Passport

• First Page Of Bank PassBook/Cancelled Cheque

• Post Office Account Statement/Passbook

• Driving License

• Government Photo ID cards/ service photo identity card issued by PSU

• Water bill (not older than 3 months)

Identity Proof Attachment (Any One)

• True Copy of Election Card.

• True Copy Income Tax PAN Card.

• True Copy of Passport

• Driving License

• Government Photo ID cards/ service photo identity card issued by PSU

• Water bill (not older than 3 months)

• Photo ID issued by Recognized Educational Institution

Age Proof (Any One)

• True Copy of Birth Certificate

• True Copy of School Leaving Certificate

• True Copy Income Tax PAN Card.

• True Copy of Passport

• Civil Surgon Certificate

• Driving License

Proof Needed In Service Attachment

• P.P.O. Copy

• Affidavit attached with the application.

• Certificate of Talati.

Digital Gujarat Registration

Digital Gujarat is an initiative taken by the Government of Gujarat for citizens to help them avail benefits of government services online. Citizens can register and submit their application form online and track the status of their application through Digital Gujarat website. Senior Citizen Certificate can be applied through the Digital Gujarat website.

For this, you need to first register on Digital Gujarat website.

Follow the below steps to register in the Digital Gujarat Website.

• Visit Digital Gujarat Website.

• Click on "Register".

• You will be redirected to the registration form page.

• Fill in the necessary details like name, email-id and mobile no.

• Set your password for login.

• Now click on the Save button.

• You will receive an OTP in your registered mobile number.

• Enter the OTP on the text box and click on the confirm button.

• Click on My Profile.

• Upload a photo of maximum size 1 MB in jpg or jpeg format.

• Enter the personal, current and permanent address information.

• Click on Update Profile.

Apply Online for Senior Citizen Certificate in Gujarat

Follow the below steps to apply online for Senior Citizen Certificate in Gujarat.

• Login to Digital Gujarat website.

• Click on Services.

• Click on Citizen Services.

• Click on the application for "Senior Citizen Certificate". If you have not seen the application, you can search for it as well.

• List of supportive documents required to apply for the service will be provided below.

• To apply for the service click on the “Continue To Service” button.

• The next screen will show your service ”Request ID” and “Application No.”

• Click on “Continue” button.

• Enter the required details and upload the required documents.

• After that select the checkbox for declaration and click on “Submit” button.

• After successful submission of your application, you can take the print of your application form and proceed further with the online payment.

• The citizen will get an SMS for the status of his/her application.

• On completing the application process, user can use the application number to get the certificate by using the download issued document option.

Track Status of Senior Citizen Certificate in Gujarat

The citizen will get an SMS for the status of his/her application for Senior Citizen Certificate in Gujarat.

Download Senior Citizen Certificate in Gujarat

Citizens can select the mode of delivery of service from the following at the time of application:

• Scanned document via e-Mail

• Original document via Post

• Citizen can collect the document from ATVT/JSK/ e-Gram 

Apply Offline for Senior Citizen Certificate in Gujarat

Follow the below steps to apply offline for Senior Citizen Certificate in Gujarat.

• Fill the Senior Citizen Certificate Application Form.

• Submit it at nearest Tahsildar Office or Jana Seva Kendra

Time Required to get Senior Citizen Certificate in Gujarat

The applicant will get the certificate in 7 to 10 days after due verification.

Fees

You need to pay INR 20 to get Senior Citizen Certificate in Gujarat.

Application Forms

Senior Citizen Certificate