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Disability Certificate & UDID Card

UDID & Welfare
Issued by: Medical Board
Easy to Doc Guidance & Official Issuance Notice

Easy to Doc is an independent informational and document preparation guide. This certificate is officially issued exclusively by the competent government authority (such as the Revenue Department, Tehsildar, or Municipal Corporation). Easy to Doc helps you verify eligibility, assemble required documents, and prepare supporting declarations before you apply on the official government portal.

1. What is this Certificate?

A Disability Certificate and Unique Disability Identity (UDID) Card is an official legal record issued under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016. Assessed by an authorized Medical Board of a Government District Hospital, it certifies the category and benchmark percentage of disability (minimum 40% for benchmark reservations), providing access to government pensions, assistive equipment, travel concessions, and educational reservations.

2. Who is Eligible?

  • Any Indian citizen with one of the 21 specified disabilities under the RPwD Act 2016 (locomotor, visual, hearing, intellectual, neurological, etc.)
  • Persons with benchmark disability (40% or more disability evaluated by Medical Board) for welfare schemes and reservations
  • Persons seeking renewal of temporary disability certificates

3. Government Authority & Where to Apply

Competent Issuing AuthorityMedical Board / Chief Medical Officer (CMO) / District Civil Surgeon
Department / Administrative AgencyDepartment of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Important Procedure Rule:

The UDID card is accepted across all states and union territories in India, eliminating the need to carry physical hospital medical certificates. Applicants can apply online and attend assessment at their designated District Hospital Medical Board.

State-Specific Variations:

The 21 disabilities recognized under the RPwD Act 2016 are covered nationwide. Assessment dates are scheduled by the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of the applicant's home district hospital.

Official Government Portals & Systems:
National UDID Portal (Swavlamban Card)

Unified national portal to apply for disability certificates, UDID smart cards, and track medical board assessment.

✓ Official Central Portal

4. Official Application Fees & Timeline

Statutory Government Rates

Official Fee Breakdown

UDID Portal Registration & Medical EvaluationFree (₹0)

Official central government service is 100% free of charge.

100% Free
UDID Smart Plastic Card Home DeliveryFree (₹0)

Physical card printed and dispatched via Speed Post by DEPwD free of cost.

Free Delivery

Estimated Processing Timeline

Online Registration on UDID Portal1 to 3 days

Submit personal details, medical history, and book hospital slot.

Medical Board Clinical Assessment15 to 30 days

In-person clinical evaluation by specialist doctors at District Hospital.

Digital e-Certificate & Smart Card Dispatch15 to 30 days

e-Certificate generated online; physical UDID card posted to address.

All registrations, clinical assessments at government hospitals, and UDID smart card dispatches are completely free of charge.

5. Documents Required

3 Document Types
1. Recent Medical Records / Previous Treatment Slipsother
Accepted Proofs
Previous clinical diagnostic reports / surgical summariesAudiometry test / Visual acuity report / IQ test report depending on disability typePrevious state disability certificate (if seeking UDID conversion)
2. Passport Size Photographphoto
Accepted Proofs
Color photograph showing disability clearly where visible (white background)
3. Proof of Identity & Addressidentity
Accepted Proofs
Aadhaar CardVoter IDRation CardBirth Certificate (for minors)

6. Supporting Documents You Need to Prepare

Government certificate applications often require you to attach supporting declarations, affidavits, or undertakings sworn on stamp paper. Easy to Doc helps you prepare these supporting drafts before submitting to the authority:

Disability Self-Declaration & Guardian Undertakingundertaking

Undertaking by applicant or legal guardian verifying personal medical history and absence of prior duplicate UDID.

Draft with Easy to Doc

7. How to Apply (Official Step-by-Step Procedure)

1

Register on Swavlamban Portal

Go to swavlambancard.gov.in, select 'Apply for Disability Certificate & UDID', and fill personal/disability details.

2

Upload Photo, Proofs & Prior Reports

Upload applicant's photograph, signature/thumb impression, Aadhaar card, and medical reports.

3

Attend District Hospital Medical Board

Visit the assigned District Civil Hospital on the scheduled appointment date for evaluation by specialist doctors.

4

Download e-UDID & Receive Smart Card

Download the digitally signed Disability Certificate and receive the permanent laminated UDID card via Speed Post.

8. Common Rejection Mistakes to Avoid

  • •Missing the scheduled Medical Board hospital appointment, requiring fresh booking
  • •Not carrying prior surgical notes, X-rays, or diagnostic test records to the hospital board
  • •Applying on unverified third-party websites instead of the official swavlambancard.gov.in portal

9. Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum disability percentage required for government benefits?

Under the RPwD Act 2016, a minimum of 40% evaluated disability ('Benchmark Disability') is required to qualify for government reservation, travel concessions, and monthly pensions.

Is the UDID Card accepted across all states in India?

Yes, the UDID card is a pan-India central document that eliminates the need for separate state-level certificates or multi-hospital assessments.

Official GuidanceUpdated 2026-08-15

Ready to apply?

Make sure you have gathered all required proofs before visiting the official state or central portal.

Open National UDID PortalCheck Eligibility
Direct submission on government portal
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