How to get Living Certificate in Karnataka?

Living Certificate (also called a Certificate of Existence, Letter of Existence, Life Certificate, Proof of Life) is a certificate to confirm that an individual was alive at the time of its creation.

Governments, pension, insurance companies and other bodies may need to check periodically that the people they are paying have not died so that they do not overpay annuities and pensions.

Eligibility Criteria of Living Certificate in Karnataka

Below are the eligibility criteria for the Living certificate in Karnataka.

• Those who benefit from Government schemes through government and other agencies.

• Pensioners of the Central Government, State Government or any other Government organization can take benefit of this facility.

Documents Required for Living Certificate in Karnataka

Following are the documents required for Living certificate in Karnataka.

• Aadhaar card

• ID card

• Proof of age

• Voters ID

• Ration Card

• Affidavit

• Residential Proof

• Pan card

How to apply online for Living Certificate in Karnataka?

You can apply online for a Living certificate in Karnataka through 2 websites.

1. Nadakacheri

2. Seva Sindhu

We will discuss the process to apply online for Living Certificate in Karnataka through these two platforms here.

How to apply online for Living Certificate in Karnataka through the Nadakacheri website?

Follow the steps below to apply online for the Living certificate in Karnataka.

• Go to Nadakacheri's home page.

• Click on “Online Application”. 

• Click on "Apply Online".

• Enter the mobile number.

• Click on "Get OTP" to receive OTP on your mobile number.

• Click on ‘New Request’.

• Select ‘Living certificate’.

• Choose the language of the certificate in English or Kannada.

• Enter user details.

• Select the Mode of Delivery, as Nadakacheri or Registered Post.

• Upload the required documents for the living certificate.

• Click on ‘Save’.

• Click on ‘Online Payment’.

• Select the Card payment and Card type.

• Click on ‘Make Payment’.

• After successful payment, ACK no. will appear in concerned Nadakacheri’s for further process of application. The final certificate will be obtained from the concerned Nadakacheri centre.

How to apply online for Living Certificate in Karnataka through the Seva Sindhu portal?

Follow the below steps to obtain Living certificate online in Karnataka.

• Go to Seva Sindhu portal

• Click on “Department services”.

• Search "Living Certificate".

• Click on Living Certificate.

• Click on "Apply Online".

• If you are a new user you can register in the Seva Sindhu portal. If you are an existing user, log in with your mobile number.

• Click on “GET OTP”

• Choose the language of the certificate- English or Kannada.

• Enter user details.

• Click on the "I agree" checkbox and fill the Captcha code as given and submit.

• Attach the required documents and save them.

• Saved Documents will be displayed.

• Click on e-sign and proceed.

• The E-Sign page will be displayed. Fill Aadhaar number to get OTP and proceed to payment.

• Click on make payment and proceed.

• After Payment is Successful, Sakala acknowledgement will be generated

Track Status of Living Certificate in Karnataka through Nadakacheri website

Follow the below steps to track the status of the Living certificates in Karnataka.

• Visit Nadakacheri website.

• Click on "Online Application".

• Click on"Application Status".

• Enter the Application type and Application number.

• Click on "Get Status" to know the status of your application.

Track Status of Living Certificate in Karnataka through Seva Sindhu portal

Follow the below steps to track the status of the Living certificate in Karnataka through the Seva Sindhu portal.

• Visit Seva Sindhu portal.

• Click on "Track your Application Status".

• Enter the Application Number.

• Status of Application will be displayed.

Download Living Certificate in Karnataka

Follow the below steps to download Living Certificate in Karnataka.

• Go to Nadakacheri's home page.

• Click on “Online Application”. 

• Click on "Apply Online".

• Login by entering the mobile number.

• Under Print tab, select Print option to download your Living Certificate by entering acknowledgment number

Fees Required for Living Certificate in Karnataka

The application fee for a Living Certificate in Karnataka is INR 40.

Time Required for Living Certificate in Karnataka

The time required for a Living Certificate in Karnataka is within 7 working days.

Validity of Living Certificate in Karnataka

The validity of the Living Certificate in Karnataka is for one year and has to be renewed every year.

References

In creating this guide, we have referred to high-quality, credible sources such as official government orders, user manuals, and relevant materials from government websites.

1. List Of Online Services Delivered Through Nadakacheri
2. Nadakacheri User Manual