Renu Suresh

Expert

Published on: Sep 16, 2026

Digital Life Certificate (DLC) - Jeevan Pramaan

For many retired citizens in India, a pension is an indispensable source of income. These pension beneficiaries must annually submit a Life Certificate to their respective Pension Disbursing Authorities (PDAs) to continue receiving payments. The Jeevan Pramaan is an Aadhaar-based biometric Digital Life Certificate that simplifies this process by ensuring pensions are disbursed smoothly using digital authentication. In this article, we explore the Digital Life Certificate in-depth.

Understanding the Life Certificate

A Life Certificate, or a Certificate of Existence, is a document authenticated by a responsible person, confirming the pensioner is alive and entitled to receive the pension. This procedure helps government and pension disbursing agencies ensure continuous accurate annuity and pension payments.

The Jeevan Pramaan Initiative

Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 10, 2014, the Jeevan Pramaan initiative aims to alleviate difficulties for pensioners, especially the elderly, by digitizing the process of generating life certificates. Typically, pensioners have to present themselves physically to submit a life certificate each November. Jeevan Pramaan eliminates the need for physical presence, allowing the digital generation of life certificates through secure Aadhaar-based biometric authentication. Read about similar digital transformations.

Advantages of the Digital Life Certificate (DLC)

Generate DLCs from anywhere, even home, using devices equipped with an Internet connection and certified biometric devices.
Automatic notifications via SMS to pensioners regarding the status of their DLC.
Seamless transfer of DLCs to Pension Disbursing Agencies.
Notification SMS from the agency after DLC processing.

Requirements for Generating a Digital Life Certificate

To generate a Digital Life Certificate, you will need:

An Aadhaar number
A valid mobile number
Registration of Aadhaar with a PDA (bank, post office, etc.)
A biometric device
A PC with Windows 7.0 & above or an Android Mobile/Tablet 4.0 & above
Internet connectivity

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How to Generate a Digital Life Certificate

Pensioners can generate digital life certificates independently or by visiting nearby centers offering digital services, such as CSCs, government offices, and banks. Find out more about accessing government services by checking out government support schemes.

Generating a Digital Life Certificate through Service Centres

To generate your DLC online through service centers, follow these steps:

Step 1: Visit the nearest Citizen Service Centre, bank, or applicable government office equipped with digital facilities. Use the Jeevan Pramaan portal to locate centers near you.

Locating Centers

To identify your nearest CSC, visit the designated webpage.

Step 2: Select your location, state, and district from the drop-down menu. Types of locations available on this portal include CSCs, NIELIT Centres, and Government Offices.

CSC
NIELIT Centre
Government offices
Jammu & Kashmir Bank

Step 4: Once all details are selected, a list of centers in the specified area will be displayed.

Generating a Digital Life Certificate Online

If you choose to generate the Digital Life Certificate online, follow these steps:

Step 1: Visit the Jeevan Pramaan homepage.

Step 2: Click on the Download option in the menu bar.

Step 3: Provide your e-mail ID, agree to the terms, and click to download. You'll receive a link to download the Jeevan Pramaan Windows & Android client software for PC/Mobile/Tablet.

Sl.No	PC App Installer	Mobile App
1	Jeevan Pramaan 3.0 Installer	RD (Registered Device) Service & Drivers for Android
2	Client Installation Document 3.0
3	RD (Registered Device) Service & Drivers for Windows

Step 4: After successful installation of the client software in your PC/Mobile, complete two basic steps: User Registration and Certificate Authentication to obtain your Digital Life Certificate.

User Registration

Step 5: Authenticate your biometric device with your PC/mobile/tab. Note: Biometric registration is a one-time process.

Step 6: Provide your Aadhaar Number and Mobile Number and click on Generate OTP.

Step 7: You will receive an OTP on the registered mobile number.

Step 8: Enter the correct OTP to access the next screen. Here, provide your Name & Email ID and click on Scan Finger.

Step 9: Use the fingerprint scanner or iris scanner connected to your device.

Step 10: Upon successful authentication, a pop-up window will confirm 'Device Registration successful.' Click OK to proceed.

Certificate Generation

Step 11: Enter the Pensioner’s Aadhaar Number and Mobile Number, then click Generate OTP.

Step 12: The pensioner receives an OTP on their mobile. Enter it in the given space and click OK.

Step 13: Enter the following information:

Pensioner Name
PPO Number
Type of pension
Name of Sanctioning Authority
Name of Disbursing Agency
Agency Name
Email ID
Select Remarried options
Select Re-Employed Options

Step 14: Choose the no objection option and proceed to scan a finger.

Step 15: After successful Finger Print/Iris Authentication, the life certificate displays on screen, and the pensioner receives an acknowledgement SMS with the Jeevan Pramaan Certificate ID.

Step 16: Click print to obtain a Digital Service Centre printout.

Downloading the Digital Life Certificate

Pension Disbursing Authorities can view and download the Digital Life Certificate anytime and anywhere using Jeevan Pramaan's online facility, accessible exclusively to sanctioned entities like banks and government offices. PDAs can verify a pensioner's identity by entering the registered mobile number, Aadhaar number, and OTP.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Digital Life Certificate.

A Digital Life Certificate or DLC is a digital version of the traditional life certificate that pensioners need to submit annually to continue receiving their pension. It is generated using the pensioner's Aadhaar number and biometrics, streamlining the process of confirming they are still alive.

Generating a DLC offers several advantages to pensioners, such as the ability to do so from home (with the required devices), automatic transfer of the DLC to the Pension Disbursing Agency, and elimination of the need for physical presence, which can be challenging for older pensioners.

To generate a DLC, a pensioner needs their Aadhaar number, a mobile number registered with the Pension Disbursing Agency, a biometric device, a PC with Windows 7.0 or above or an Android Mobile/Tablet 4.0 or above, and an internet connection.

Yes, pensioners can generate a DLC online by themselves if they have the required devices and internet connectivity. They can download the Jeevan Pramaan client software, register their biometrics, and follow the steps to generate and print the DLC.

Pensioners can visit the Jeevan Pramaan portal, select their location, state, and district, and the portal will display a list of nearby Citizen Service Centers, NIELIT Centers, Government offices, and bank branches that offer the facility to generate DLCs.

Registered Pension Disbursing Agencies (PDAs) like banks, post offices, and state governments can access and view the DLCs of pensioners on the Jeevan Pramaan website by entering the pensioner's registered mobile number, Aadhaar number, and an OTP.

Yes, biometric authentication through fingerprint or iris scanning is a mandatory step in the process of generating a DLC. This is done to ensure the pensioner's identity and existence.

Pensioners in India are typically required to submit a life certificate, which in this case is the DLC, every year in the month of November to continue receiving their pension.

Yes, during the process of generating a DLC, pensioners have the option to select if they have remarried or are re-employed, and the DLC will reflect this information.

To generate a DLC, a pensioner needs to provide their Aadhaar number, mobile number, name, PPO number, type of pension, name of the sanctioning authority, name of the disbursing agency, agency email ID, and indicate their remarried or re-employed status if applicable.