Digital Life Certificate Online submission allows eligible pensioners to verify their identity from home without necessarily visiting a bank branch or pension office.
The government’s Jeevan Pramaan service uses Aadhaar-based authentication to generate a Digital Life Certificate (DLC), helping pensioners complete their annual life verification more conveniently.
For pensioners, submitting the certificate within the applicable deadline is important for the smooth continuation of pension payments.
In 2026, pensioners aged 80 and above can submit their annual life certificate from October 1, while other eligible pensioners can submit it from November 1 to November 30.
Digital Life Certificate Online: What Is Jeevan Pramaan?
Jeevan Pramaan is a government facility that enables eligible pensioners to generate a digital record confirming that they are alive.
The certificate is made available electronically to the pension-disbursing agency, reducing the need to submit a physical document separately.
The service supports Aadhaar-based biometric authentication. With face authentication, pensioners can use a compatible smartphone’s camera rather than a separate fingerprint or iris-scanning device.
Digital submission is optional. Pensioners can continue using other permitted methods, including physical submission at a bank branch, authorised biometric services or doorstep banking, depending on availability and the requirements of their pension-disbursing agency.
 Documents and Details Required Before Applying
Before starting the process, pensioners should keep their essential identification and pension details ready. Having the correct information available can help prevent errors during authentication and certificate generation.
The required details generally include the Aadhaar number or Virtual ID (VID), Pension Payment Order (PPO) number, active mobile number, pension account details, and the names or information of the pension-sanctioning and pension-disbursing authorities.
Applicants should carefully check their personal details and pension information before submitting them.
Incorrect information, particularly an incorrect PPO number or mismatched records, can lead to authentication problems or rejection of the certificate.
 How to Submit a Digital Life Certificate in 6 Steps
Pensioners can use the Jeevan Pramaan face-authentication facility on a compatible smartphone. The process involves installing the required applications, entering pension details and completing face verification.
 Step 1: Install the Required Applications
Download the official Jeevan Pramaan Face application and the AadhaarFaceRD application, where required, from the authorised app source.
Ensure that the smartphone has an internet connection and that the applications are compatible with the device.
 Step 2: Complete Operator Authentication
Open the Jeevan Pramaan Face application and follow the on-screen instructions to complete operator authentication. The pensioner can perform the process personally, following the application’s instructions.
 Step 3: Enter Pension and Aadhaar Details
Enter the requested information, including the pensioner’s Aadhaar number or VID, PPO number, mobile number and relevant pension details. Check every entry carefully before proceeding.
 Step 4: Complete Face Authentication
Follow the instructions displayed on the phone and position the face correctly in front of the camera. The application uses Aadhaar-based face authentication to verify the pensioner’s identity.
 Step 5: Generate and Save the Pramaan ID
After successful authentication and submission, the Digital Life Certificate is generated and assigned a unique Pramaan ID. Save this number and retain the confirmation message so the certificate can be accessed later.
Step 6: Check the Certificate Status
Visit the official Jeevan Pramaan portal to access the certificate using the available download service and the required identification details.
Check whether the certificate has been accepted by the pension-disbursing authority rather than assuming that successful authentication completes the entire process.
[[H2: What If a Pensioner Cannot Submit the Certificate Online?
Pensioners who do not have a compatible smartphone or face difficulties with digital authentication can explore alternative methods.
Depending on the pension scheme and local availability, these may include an authorised biometric centre, a bank branch or doorstep banking services.
The Jeevan Pramaan portal also provides information about locating Citizen Service Centres.
Pensioners can contact their bank or pension-disbursing authority to confirm the available options, required documents and any applicable service charges.
Digital submission does not replace all other accepted methods, and eligibility for Jeevan Pramaan depends on whether the pensioner’s sanctioning authority is covered by the service.
Pensioners who are re-employed or remarried may be excluded from the digital facility under its rules and should confirm the appropriate procedure with their pension-disbursing authority.
The key step after submitting the certificate is to confirm its acceptance.
If the certificate is rejected or its status is unclear, pensioners should contact the relevant pension-disbursing agency and correct any discrepancies promptly to help avoid unnecessary payment delays.
