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	#The applicant will get the senior citizen card by post.		#The applicant will get the senior citizen card by post.
	#The processing time for this procedure is within 21 days.<br><br>		#The processing time for this procedure is within 21 days.
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			'''Apply through CSC: '''<br>
			#To apply for Senior Citizen Certificate, the applicant has to approach the nearest CSC : [https://locator.csccloud.in/ Link]
			#:'''NOTE:'''To check the contact details of the CSC centre, please select the District and Block.
			#The applicant has to visit the nearest centre.
			#The applicant has to inform all the details to the respective operator.
			#The operator will enter the details in the portal with the given details.
			#The applicant apply through the operator.
			#Please pay as per applicable service charges if any.
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	'''Apply In Person:'''<br>		'''Apply In Person:'''<br>
	#To Apply for Senior Citizen Certificate, the applicant has to approach the Department for the Empowerment of Differently Abled and Senior Citizens – [https://www.dwdsc.kar.nic.in/contact_us.asp link]		#To Apply for Senior Citizen Certificate, the applicant has to approach the Department for the Empowerment of Differently Abled and Senior Citizens – [https://www.dwdsc.kar.nic.in/contact_us.asp link]
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	#The applicant will get the senior citizen card by post.		#The applicant will get the senior citizen card by post.
	#The processing time for this procedure is within 21 days.		#The processing time for this procedure is within 21 days.
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	==Required Documents==		==Required Documents==

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==Procedure==
 
'''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 Online:''' 
#To Apply for Senior Citizen Certificate, the applicant has to use the following link – [https://sevasindhuservices.karnataka.gov.in/directApply.do?serviceId=3 link]
#If the applicant is a new user click the “Register HERE” button.
#The applicant has to enter the Aadhar number in the newly opened page.
#The applicant will get the OTP from the registered mobile number.
#The applicant has to enter the OTP number and click the “Allow” button.
#The applicant has to enter all the Email ID, Password, Phone number and click the “Submit” button.
#Now, the applicant has to login and click the “LOGIN IN”.
#The applicant has to select the respective department and the applying certificate.
#Enter all the details in the application form.
#Make sure that the applicant has to upload all the necessary documents which is mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
#There is no fee for this procedure.
#After completion, the applicant has to click the “Submit” button.
#Once the verification process gets done by the respective officer.
#The applicant gets the notification of successful process through mail or SMS.
#The applicant will get the senior citizen card by post.
#The processing time for this procedure is within 21 days. 
'''Apply In Person:''' 
#To Apply for Senior Citizen Certificate, the applicant has to approach the Department for the Empowerment of Differently Abled and Senior Citizens – [https://www.dwdsc.kar.nic.in/contact_us.asp link]
#The applicant has to download the form from the following link – [http://cbr-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/SENIOR-CITIZEN-CARD-APPLICATION-FORM.pdf link]
#Enter all the details in the application form.
#Make sure that the applicant has to attach all the necessary documents which is mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
#Submit all the completed form and along with the required documents to the respective department officer.
#There is no fee for this procedure.
#Once the verification process gets done by the respective officer.
#The applicant gets the notification of successful process through mail or SMS.
#The applicant will get the senior citizen card by post.
#The processing time for this procedure is within 21 days.
 

==Required Documents==
*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 : [http://cbr-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/SENIOR-CITIZEN-CARD-APPLICATION-FORM.pdf Link for form]

==Office Locations & Contacts==
'''Commissionerate of Social Welfare Department''' 
5th Floor, MS Building, Dr. Ambedakar Veedhi. Bangalore 560001 
Mobile : +91 9480843003, Phone No: 080 22253783 
email: comr.sw@gmail.com, Fax No. : 080-22353757 

Contacts Link: [https://sw.kar.nic.in/ Contact Link] 

'''Nightingale Medical Trust''' 
No. 8P6, 3rd A Cross, 
East of NGEF Layout, 
Kasturinagar, Bangalore - 560043 
+ 91 80 65356535 
+ 91 80 42426565 
nightingalesmt@gmail.com 

'''Directorate of Welfare of Senior Citizens''' 
Bangalore (U) 
Deputy Director, 
Dept. of Women & child Development Near Kidwai Hospital, 
Hosur Road, Bangalore-29. 
EMail ID: blru-dwdsc-ka@nic.in 
080-26577411 

'''Bangalore (R)''' 
Deputy Director, 
Dept. of Women & child Development Near Traffic Police Station, 
Magadi Main Road, 
Kamakshi Palya,Bangalore 
EMail ID: blrr-dwdsc-ka@nic.in 
080-23483181 

''''Belgaum''' 
Deputy Director, 
Dept. of Women & child Development Remand Home Building, 
Shivajinagar, Belgaum-590 002. 
EMail ID: blgm-dwdsc-ka@nic.in 
0831-2476096; 2475527 

'''Bellary''' 
Deputy Director, 
Dept. of Women & child Development Strhi Seva Nikethana Premises, 
Club Road, Bellary- 04 
EMail ID: blry-dwdsc-ka@nic.in 
08392-267886; 266219 

'''Bidar''' 
Deputy Director ,
Dept. of Women & child Development, 
Bailur Road, Bidar - 585 401. 
EMail ID: bidr-dwdsc-ka@nic.in 
08482-234647; 225703 

'''Bijapur''' 
Deputy Director, 
Dept. of Women & child Development , 
Flat No.A-11, Viveknagar, 
Opp. East Grameena Bank Head Office, 
Basavanabagevadi, Bijapur-01. 
EMail ID: bjpr-dwdsc-ka@nic.in 
08352-278369; 276353 

'''Bagalkote''' 
Deputy Director, 
Dept. of Women & child Development Near Engineering College, 
Balula matt Building, Bagalkote 
EMail ID: bglk-dwdsc-ka@nic.in 
08354-433778; 422216 

'''Chitradurga''' 
Deputy Director, 
Dept. of Women & child Development Vimana Building, 
J.J.Hatti, Chitradurga . 
EMail ID: ctdg-dwdsc-ka@nic.in 
08194-431397; 430462 

'''Chickmagalur ''' 
Deputy Director, 
Dept. of Women & child Development Near Zilla Panchayat Conference hall, 
Jyothi nagar, Ground Floor, 
Chickmagalur 577102 . 
EMail ID: cklr-dwdsc-ka@nic.in 
08262-220927; 220930 

'''Chamarajnagar''' 
Deputy Director, 
Dept. of Women & child Development District Administration Building , 
Ground Floor, A Block, 
Chamarajnagar 
EMail ID: chnr-dwdsc-ka@nic.in 
08226-223688; 224720 

'''Dharwar''' 
Deputy Director, 
Dept. of Women & child Development, 
Balbhavana, Balavikasanagar, 
Off Swimming Pool, 
D.C. Compound, Dharwar. 
EMail ID: dhrd-dwdsc-ka@nic.in 
0836-2435749; 2447850 

'''Dakshina Kannada''' 
Deputy Director, 
Dept. ofWomen & child Development, 
Z.P.Building, Ashoknagar, 
Mangalore. 
EMail ID: ddkn-dwdsc-ka@nic.in 
0824-2458173; 2455541 

'''Davangere''' 
Deputy Director, 
Dept. of Women & child Development, 
SBM Bldg., Gr. Floor, Nittuvalli, 
New Extn., Davangere -577 004. 
EMail ID: dvgr-dwdsc-ka@nic.in 
08192-263936 

'''Gulbarga''' 
Deputy Director, 
Dept. of Women & child Development, 
Govt. School for the Blind premises, 
Ist Floor, Off Dist. Playgroungs, 
Gulbarga. 
EMail ID: gulb-dwdsc-ka@nic.in 
08472-255629; 222121 

'''Gadag''' 
Deputy Director, 
Dept. of Women & child Development , 
Gurusri Nivasa, I Floor, 
6th Cr., Behd. Venkatesh Talkies, 
Tagore Road, Gadag -582 101. 
EMail ID: gadg-dwdsc-ka@nic.in 
08372-231977; 231211 

'''Hassan''' 
Deputy Director, 
Dept. of Women & child Development , 
3rdCr., Kuvempunagar, 
Hassan. 
EMail ID: hasn-dwdsc-ka@nic.in 
08172-264546; 267218 

'''Haveri''' 
Deputy Director, 
Dept. of Women & child Development, 
Dr.Jayalakshmi Venkatesh Nursing Home Building, 
I Floor, P.B.Road, Haveri -581 110. 
EMail ID: hvri-dwdsc-ka@nic.in 
08375-833870; 833969 

'''Kodagu'''
Deputy Director, 
Dept. of Women & child Development, 
Kote Mahila Samaja Building, 
Madikeri- 571 201. 
EMail ID: kdgu-dwdsc-ka@nic.in 
08272-222829; 228010 

'''Kolar''' 
Deputy Director, 
Dept. of Women & child Development, 
1st floor, New Kolar Nursing home building, 
Kolar-583 101. 
EMail ID: kolr-dwdsc-ka@nic.in 
08152-228250; 222753 

'''Koppal''' 
Deputy Director, 
Dept. of Women & child Development , 
Aminapur, Near Banikatte, Koppal. 
EMail ID: kopl-dwdsc-ka@nic.in 
08359-431243; 431525 

'''Mysore''' 
Deputy Director, 
Dept. of Women & child Development , 
Jawaharalal Balbhavan Premises, 
Bannimantap, Mysore 
EMail ID: mysr-dwdsc-ka@nic.in 
0821-2490111; 2495432 

'''Mandya''' 
Deputy Director, 
Dept. of Women & child Development , 
St.John Ambulance Assn. (India) Building, 
1st Floor, Off Carmel Convent Road, 
Subhash Nagar, Mandya- 571 401. 
EMail ID: mndy-dwdsc-ka@nic.in 
08232-231090; 221315 

'''Raichur''' 
Deputy Director, 
Dept. of Women & child Development Near Station, 
I.B. Road, Raichur-584 101. 
EMail ID: rhcr-dwdsc-ka@nic.in 
08532-234793; 226292 

'''Shimoga''' 
Deputy Director, 
Dept. of Women & child Development 100 Ft. Rd., 
Certified School complex, 
Halkola, Shimoga. 
EMail ID: shmg-dwdsc-ka@nic.in 
08182-250676; 250354 

'''Tumkur''' 
Deputy Director, 
Dept. of Women & child Development Rotary Club, 
Opp. Bala bhavana, B.H. Road, 
Tumkur. 
EMail ID: tmkr-dwdsc-ka@nic.in 
0816-2252763; 2272590 

'''Uttarakannada''' 
Deputy Director, 
Dept. of Women & child Development C/o Auditorium, 
Karwar. 
EMail ID: utkn-dwdsc-ka@nic.in 
08382-221914; 226761 

'''Udupi''' 
Deputy Director, 
Dept. of Women & child Development Kittur Chennamma Road, 
Ajjarakadu, Near PWD Office, 
Udupi. 
EMail ID: udpi-dwdsc-ka@nic.in 
08202-521730; 531062 

==Eligibility==
*Person of age 60 years and above.
*Must be a citizen of India and resident of Karnataka.

==Fees==
*There is no fees to obtain Senior citizen certificate through online.
*Rs.50 charged for offline procedure.

==Validity==
Senior Citizen certificate is valid for rest of life.

==Documents to Use==
Please attach documents that can be used by people. e.g. links

==Sample Documents==
Please attach sample completed documents which would help other people who would like to follow this procedure.

==Processing Time==
Applicant will receive Senior citizen card after the application is approved and his documents were verified In 21 days

==Related Videos==
 
'''Karnataka - Apply for Senior Citizen Certificate''' 
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'''Karnataka - Online Senior Citizen Certificate''' 
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==Instructions==
The Deputy Director Women & Child Development Department of the concerned district identifies NGOs to issue Identity Cards to Senior Citizens.
You may get your "Senior Citizen Certificate" from the concerned Tehsildar in your area.

==Required Information==
*Full Name of the applicant
*Address
*Date of Birth

==Need for the Document==
*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.

==Information which might help==
*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.

==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==
This card contains all the necessary details regarding the identity of the holder. This card, endorsed by a government authority, is an authentic proof of the date of birth and address of the card holder.

The ID card enables elders to utilise the various benefits available to them, in hospitals, labs, medical shops, buses, railways, airways and other places. It is also helpful in times of emergencies, for easy identification.

==External Links==
[http://nightingaleeldercare.weebly.com/govt-authorized-senior-citizen-id-cards.html GOVT. AUTHORIZED SENIOR CITIZEN ID CARDS]

==Others==
More information which might help people.

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