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==Procedure==
==Procedure==
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'''Apply In-Person:'''<br>
#Those who are in need of a senior citizen card shall approach the office of the welfare of senior citizens department or at the MRO office. If the office is not locatable, then the applicant shall reach the nearest Corporation / Municipal / block development office as appropriate.
#The authorities will guide the applicants about the respective office to apply for.
#Use the following [https://igod.gov.in/sg/states link]
#In the given page, please select the respective state as applicable to reach the respective state districts page. Please check and scroll down for the “Districts” section. Please click on the “View All” option to reach the districts page. Here click on the applicable district to reach the official district page.
#Here click on the menu and sub option as “DIRECTORY / PUBLIC UTILITIES / Municipalities” to reach a page with required contact information for locating the respective authorities office. Also Please look for other menu and sub options as “ABOUT DISTRICT / Who’s Who”.
#Once you locate the office contact details, Call them to get any updates for applying.
#Visit the office and meet the respective designated staff. Request for the service. Once the staff explains, collect the application form if provided or write on a plain A4 sheet as advised.
#Submit the completed application form along with the documents that are mandatory for applying.
#The submitted application details will be checked and on satisfactory ground, the applicant will be photographed for this procedure. If the photography facility is not in use, the photo submitted will be enough to process.
#Once the application is accepted, authorities might provide an acknowledgement or any other receipt for the application accepted. Keep it safe for future reference.
#This application will be processed internally. Verification of submitted documents will also be carried.
#After successful completion, a Card will be delivered to the applicant through postal or in person as per the applicable norms.
#The whole process of issuing the Senior Citizen card will take 7 working days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.
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'''Apply through Phone Call'''<br>
'''Apply through Phone Call'''<br>
* 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.<br><br>
* You can apply by calling the National Helpline number "14567" for the Elders and they should be able to facilitate you to get a Senior Citizen Certificate or Identity Card.
'''Apply Online'''
#To Apply for Senior Citizen Certificate, the applicant has to use the following link :[https://registration.telangana.gov.in/citizen_registration.htm link]
#The applicant has to complete the registration and click the “Register” button.
#The applicant has to select the respective application form from the following option.
#The applicant has to enter all the necessary details in the application form.
#Also, the applicant has to upload all the necessary documents which is mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
#After completing the applicant has to click the “Submit” button.
#This application will be processed internally. Verification of submitted documents will also be carried.
#After successful completion, Certificate will be delivered to the applicant through postal or in person as per the applicable norms.
#The fee for this procedure is mentioned in the “Fees” section of this page.
#The whole process of issuing the Senior Citizen Certificate will take 7 working days.
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'''Apply In-Person:'''<br>
'''Apply by post'''<br>
#In general, thaasildhaar office is where people get different certificates like caste certificate, Domicile Certificate, Income Certificate, Senior Citizens Certificate, etc.
#The applicant shall call up the following number 040-24572984 and confirm about applying over post for getting the senior citizen card.
#To apply for senior citizen certificate the applicant has to approach the respective office [https://www.wdsc.telangana.gov.in/ContactUs.html link] and [https://www.telangana.gov.in/about/districts/ link]
#On confirming, please send your application along with the application form by post to the address mentioned by the authorities. Please find the address below that can be used on their approval..
#The applicant has to select the name of the district provided on the left part of the page to reach respective district portal and select menu “DIRECTORY >Contact Directory “for contact details.
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#The applicant shall visit their respective thaasildhaar and consult for obtaining senior citizen certificate.
The Commissioner, Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation, AASARA,
#Based on the guidelines, the applicant has gone to the respective office to get details for applying and also the application form.
3rd Floor, Municipal Complex, Tank bund road, Hyderabad-63. OR
#Make sure that applicant has all the proper documents mentioned in the “Required documents” section below.
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#The applicant has submitted the completed form along with the documents to the concerned authority.
The Project Director, Aasara Card, First Floor, NTPC building,
#This application will be processed internally. Verification of submitted documents will also be carried.
Near Hari Hara Kala Bhavan, Secunderabad.
#After successful completion, Certificate will be delivered to the applicant through postal or in person as per the applicable norms.
#The whole process of issuing the Senior Citizen Certificate will take 7 working days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.
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Latest revision as of 14:17, 4 June 2025


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ProcedureEdit

Apply In-Person:

  1. Those who are in need of a senior citizen card shall approach the office of the welfare of senior citizens department or at the MRO office. If the office is not locatable, then the applicant shall reach the nearest Corporation / Municipal / block development office as appropriate.
  2. The authorities will guide the applicants about the respective office to apply for.
  3. Use the following link
  4. In the given page, please select the respective state as applicable to reach the respective state districts page. Please check and scroll down for the “Districts” section. Please click on the “View All” option to reach the districts page. Here click on the applicable district to reach the official district page.
  5. Here click on the menu and sub option as “DIRECTORY / PUBLIC UTILITIES / Municipalities” to reach a page with required contact information for locating the respective authorities office. Also Please look for other menu and sub options as “ABOUT DISTRICT / Who’s Who”.
  6. Once you locate the office contact details, Call them to get any updates for applying.
  7. Visit the office and meet the respective designated staff. Request for the service. Once the staff explains, collect the application form if provided or write on a plain A4 sheet as advised.
  8. Submit the completed application form along with the documents that are mandatory for applying.
  9. The submitted application details will be checked and on satisfactory ground, the applicant will be photographed for this procedure. If the photography facility is not in use, the photo submitted will be enough to process.
  10. Once the application is accepted, authorities might provide an acknowledgement or any other receipt for the application accepted. Keep it safe for future reference.
  11. This application will be processed internally. Verification of submitted documents will also be carried.
  12. After successful completion, a Card will be delivered to the applicant through postal or in person as per the applicable norms.
  13. The whole process of issuing the Senior Citizen card will take 7 working days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.



Apply through Phone Call

  • You can apply by calling the National Helpline number "14567" for the Elders and they should be able to facilitate you to get a Senior Citizen Certificate or Identity Card.



Apply by post

  1. The applicant shall call up the following number 040-24572984 and confirm about applying over post for getting the senior citizen card.
  2. On confirming, please send your application along with the application form by post to the address mentioned by the authorities. Please find the address below that can be used on their approval..


The Commissioner, Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation, AASARA, 3rd Floor, Municipal Complex, Tank bund road, Hyderabad-63. OR
The Project Director, Aasara Card, First Floor, NTPC building, Near Hari Hara Kala Bhavan, Secunderabad.

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Required DocumentsEdit

  • Application form.
  • Two photographs of the applicant.
  • Aadhaar card
  • ID card of the applicant (Pension book/ School certificate/ Identity Card issued by competent authority OR Bank passbook with photo)
  • Residential Proof(Ration cards/Valid Passport/Voter ID card)
  • Pan card ( For Monthly Pension above Rs.15,000 per month)
  • Birth certificate / document to prove the age
  • Residence certificate issued by Competent Authority for the said period as required.

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation,
CC Complex Road, Tank Bund,
Hyderabad-500063.
Help line: 21111111
Phone no: 040-23225397
Contact: link

Department for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Senior Citizens & Transgender Persons
Director/Commissioner,
Nalgonda X Roads, Malakpet,
Hyderabad - 36,
Ph. No.040-24559048
Email: [email protected]
Contact: link

EligibilityEdit

  • Applicant should be citizen of India.
  • Applicant should be above the age of 60



FeesEdit

  • Authorities will provide fee details while applying in person.



ValidityEdit

Senior Citizen certificate is valid for rest of life.



Documents to UseEdit

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Sample DocumentsEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

This entire process can be completed within 7 workings days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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InstructionsEdit

  • Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
  • Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required InformationEdit

Following are the required information to apply for the senior citizen certificate

  • Age of the applicant
  • Ration card details



Need for the DocumentEdit

  • 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 helpEdit

  • 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/CertificateEdit

The senior citizen certificate can also use for a government benefits and schemes, healthcare subsidies, travel concessions, etc.

External LinksEdit

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OthersEdit

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