Who Issues a Disability Certificate?
Why to Get a Disability Certificate?
A disability certificate enables persons with disabilities to access a wide range of benefits, depending on the type and extent of their disability. Both central and state governments have introduced several schemes for PwD (Persons with Disabilities) candidates, which can only be availed with a valid disability certificate. Listed below are some of the key benefits offered by a PwD certificate:
- Scholarship schemes for students with disabilities
- Income tax concessions
- Concessions on railway fares
- Reservations in government jobs
- Loan facilities for starting a business
- Free travel in state transport system
- Access to assistive devices and prosthetic aids at subsidised rates
- Unemployment allowance for educated persons with disabilities
- Group insurance for government employees with disabilities
- Subsidies for purchasing adapted vehicles, among others
Who Can Apply for a Disability Certificate?
Individuals with 40% or more disability are eligible to apply for a disability certificate, provided their condition falls under the categories specified in the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. According to this act, a PwD (Person with Disability) is an individual with one or more of the disabilities mentioned in the categories below –
1. Physical Disabilities:
- Visual Impairment: Blindness, low-vision
- Locomotor Disability: Leprosy cured person, cerebral palsy, dwarfism, muscular dystrophy, acid attack victims
- Hearing Impairment: Deaf, hard of hearing
- Speech and Language Disability
2. Intellectual Disabilities:
- Specific learning disabilities
- Autism spectrum disorder
3. Mental Behaviour:
- Mental illness
- Chronic Neurological Conditions: Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis
- Blood Disorders: Haemophilia, sickle cell disease, thalassemia
5. Multiple Disabilities:
- More than one of the disabilities specified above
6. Any Other Category:
- As notified by the central government
What is a UDID Card?
The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Government of India, has introduced the initiative of UDID (Unique Disability ID) under its UDID project. This initiative aims to create a holistic system for issuing disability certificates and a universal ID for persons with disabilities (PwD). A UDID card carries the identification and disability details of the PwD candidates. Furthermore, it offers several benefits, including –
- Eliminating the need to carry or maintain multiple documents, as the card captures all essential details
- Serving as a single document for the identification and verification of PwD individuals
UDID App
The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, launched a mobile application for persons with disabilities on February 10, 2025. If you have a UDID card and wish to update your details or download your e-disability card, then the UDID app is very convenient. Currently, the app is available only for Android users and can be downloaded from the Google Play Store.
How to Apply for a Disability Certificate?
With the centralised UDID system, the application for a disability certificate and ID card can be made online. Whether the requirement is for a fresh disability certificate or renewing the existing one, individuals can get it done by following the steps below:
Step 1: Visit the official website of UDID card (swavlambancard.gov.in/)
Step 2: Click on the ‘Apply for UDID’ button to create an account on the UDID web portal.
Step 3: Then, read the instructions on the page and click on the submit button to start the application process.
Step 4: Now you will be asked to provide information on whether this is your first time applying for the UDID or if you are here for some other information. Check the image below for all the options available to you. Select the one that applies to you and then click on Submit.
Step 5: Now the registration form will open, and here you need to fill in the personal details, disability details, employment details (if applicable), identity details, etc.
Step 6: Upload the required documents and click on the submit button.
Step 7: Once registered, you will get the login credentials (enrolment number/UDID number) on your registered mobile number and email ID.
Step 6: Log in using the enrolment number/UDID number and date of birth, and click on ‘Apply online for Disability Certificate’.
Step 7: Upload the required documents and submit the data to the CMO Office/medical authority.
Step 8: The CMO office/medical authority verifies the data and assigns the concerned specialist(s) for assessment.
Step 9: The specialist doctor will assess the disability of the candidates and give his/her opinion.
Step 10: The case is then reviewed by the medical board, and a disability percentage is assigned.
Step 11: The disability certificate and UDID are generated by the CMO Office, after which the UDID card will be dispatched to the disabled person.
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Documents Required for Disability Certificate Application
While applying for a disability certificate online through the UDID portal, individuals need to upload scanned copies of certain supporting documents. These include:
- A recent coloured photograph of the applicant
- Signature/thumbprint of the applicant (optional)
- Address proof (Driving License, Aadhaar Card, Ration Card, Domicile Certificate, Voter ID, etc.)
- Identity proof (Aadhaar Card, Driving License, PAN Card, Ration Card, Voter ID, etc.)
- Income proof
- Caste certificate (applicable for SC/ST/OBC candidates only)
- Existing disability certificate (applicable to individuals who already possess one issued by a competent authority)
Disability Certificate Application Tracking
It typically takes around nine days to generate a candidate’s disability certificate. However, in unforeseen circumstances, the process may take a little longer. In such cases, there is no need to panic and simply check the status of your application for the disability certificate. Below, we have provided the steps to help you track the application status online. You can use your mobile or PC to follow these instructions.
Step 1: Visit the official website of UDID (swavlambancard.gov.in/) and click on the ‘Track Your Application’ button.
Step 2: Now, enter one of the following numbers to access your account: UDID Number, Mobile Number, Enrollment Number, or Aadhaar Number. Then click on the submit button to view your status.
Key Points to Know
1. If your application is not approved by the medical officer, then it will show your application status as not verified. Refer to the image below to know more.
2. If your application is approved, then it will show the status as submitted. The image below is an example of a successfully submitted application status.
Download Disability Certificate/UDID Card
Those who have applied for the UDID card can download it from the UDID’s official website or through the UDID app. Keep in mind that it will be available only after your request is approved and the card has been issued. You can follow the steps below to get the disability certificate.
Step 1: Go to the UDID website (swavlambancard.gov.in/) or download the UDID app.
Step 2: Click on the PwD Login button as shown in the picture below if you are using the website. For a mobile app, simply open the app and click on the login button.
Step 3: Now, enter your enrollment number or the UDID number, date of birth, and the captcha in the given fields. Finally, click on the login button.
Step 4: Click on the download button near your virtual ID card to get the PDF version of the UDID card. Check the image below for a demo of the UDID card.
Disability Certificate Validity
The validity of a disability certificate varies based on the type of disability. The medical authority issuing the PwD certificate clearly specifies the period for which the certificate remains valid. In cases of permanent disability, the certificate is valid for life. However, for temporary disabilities, the certificate/ID card is valid for a period of five years. It must be renewed every five years, subject to a medical examination of the individual.
Disability Certificate Contact Details
If you have any queries related to the disability certificate application or its validity, you can send your queries by filling out the query form on the UDID website. To fill out the form, simply go to the website > click on contact us > fill out the feedback/query form. Refer to the image below for more information.
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Contact Details of UDID
| Particulars | Details |
| Address | Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Room No. 517, B-II Block, Antyodaya Bhawan, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003 (India) |
| Phone Number | 91-11-2436 5019 |
| Email Address | disability-udid@gov.in |
A person with disability can also reach the UDID’s state-wise coordinator for help. The details are added in the table below.
UDID State Representative Contact Details
| State | Contact Person Name | Designation | Mobile | |
| Andaman And Nicobar Islands | Ambika Paul | State Coordinator | 9679516594 | anscudid@gmail.com |
| Andhra Pradesh | K Manoj Keerthi Sarar | State Coordinator | 8106725835 | udidapsc@gmail.com |
| Assam | Nilotpal Kalita | State Coordinator | 7002777933 | udid.assam@gmail.com |
| Chandigarh | Mr. Hitesh Chaudhry | State Coordinator | 9872407731 | socialwelfarechd@rediffmail.com |
| Chhattisgarh | Shraddhagobrele | State Coordinator | 9839252388 | udidsc.cg@gmail.com |
| Delhi | Rachna Bhardwaj | State Coordinator | 9999255100 | udidgnctd@gmail.com |
| Goa | Gauresh Nagvekar | State Coordinator | 9325193655 | statecoordinatorgoa@gmail.com |
| Gujarat | Mohit Koyani | State Coordinator | 9428860212 | udid-support@gujarat.gov.in |
| Himachal Pradesh | Suraj Bhan | State Coordinator | 9650348348 | udidhp@gmail.com |
| Jammu And Kashmir | Vishal Koul | State Coordinator | 9149461414 | officecpwdjk@gmail.com |
| Jharkhand | Sunita Kujur | State Coordinator | 7050756064 | sunitakujur01@gmail.com |
| Karnataka | Aishwarya S | State Coordinator | 8073810718 | udidkarnataka@gmail.com |
| Kerala | Savitha V.Raj | State Coordinator | 7356660056 | keralaudid@gmail.com |
| Madhya Pradesh | Mahendra Tyagi | State Coordinator | 9200545637 | mahendra.tyagi@mp.gov.in |
| Maharashtra | Gautami Aher | State Coordinator | 8459338208 | udidcoordinatormaharashtra@gmail.com |
| Manipur | Oinam James Singh | State Coordinator | 7738738316 | udidscmanipur@gmail.com |
| Meghalaya | Shri Dylan R J Syiem | State Coordinator | 8415927160 | udidmeghalaya@gmail.com |
| Odisha | Sonia Behera | State Coordinator | 7008187340 | js.ssepd@gmail.com |
| Puducherry | R Mahalakshmi | State Coordinator | 9655920565 | udidcoordinatorpuducherry@gmail.com |
| Punjab | Manpreet Singh | State Coordinator | 9914030855 | dddwcd8@gmail.com |
| Rajasthan | Samiksha Jain | State Coordinator | 9782624407 | udid.dsap@rajasthan.gov.in |
| Tamil Nadu | S. Kasthuri | State Coordinator | 9080277225 | udidcmo@gmail.com |
| Telangana | Dr. A Rajasekhar Babu | State Coordinator | 8374833039 | wdscudid@gmail.com |
| The Dadra And Nagar Haveli And Daman And Diu | Vyomesh Bharat Contractor | State Coordinator | 9726654402 | sotsp-daman-dd@nic.in |
| Tripura | Sriparna Deb | State Coordinator | 8787893570 | scudidtripura@gmail.com |
| West Bengal | Dr. Subrata Ray | State Coordinator | 9123352540 | jtdhs.disability.wb@gmail.com |
FAQs
Is Disability Certificate valid all over India?
Yes, the Disability Certificate is valid across India as proof for Persons with Disabilities.
Is Disability Certificate compulsory?
Yes, all States and Union Territories are required to issue disability certificates only through the UDID portal.
What is a UDID card?
The Unique ID for Persons with Disabilities (UDID) enables individuals with disabilities to access benefits and facilities under various government schemes.
How to make a disability certificate?
To obtain a disability certificate, register on the official UDID website and complete the application process.
How do I download my disability certificate online?
Log in to your account on the UDID website or mobile app to download your disability certificate.