Central GovernmentActiveLast verified 24 September 2026

Unique Disability ID (UDID) Card

In simple words

A national disability card and database for persons with disabilities.

What you may get

A Unique Disability Identity Card that may help in getting government benefits without duplicate records.

Who it is for

Persons with any of the 21 recognised disabilities may apply.

Main eligibility conditions

  • Medical assessment by an authorised body decides the disability percentage and certificate.
  • Aadhaar is mandatory for adult applicants.

Conditions we could not check

  • Disability must be one of the 21 recognised disabilities. A medical authority decides the disability percentage.
  • Aadhaar is mandatory for adult applicants (the page states this from August 2023).

Documents you may need

We could not confirm a document list. Check the official source.

How to apply

  1. Register on the UDID portal swavlambancard.gov.in.
  2. Submit the application online. Offline applications are digitised later.
  3. Track status and download the certificate on the portal.

Where to go

District Welfare Officer (as named on the DEPwD page)

What to take

  • Documents were not listed on the page. Ask the office or check the portal.

What to do there

  1. Contact the office for offline submission.

Application fee

We could not confirm an application fee.

Application dates

  • Current deadline could not be confirmed. Check the official source.

Official information

Department: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan)

Last checked: 24 September 2026

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Questions and answers

Answers come only from the official information we checked.

Who can apply?

Persons with any of the 21 recognised disabilities may apply.

How much is the benefit?

A Unique Disability Identity Card that may help in getting government benefits without duplicate records.

Which documents are needed?

We could not confirm this from the official information we checked.

How can I apply?

The official steps are: 1. Register on the UDID portal swavlambancard.gov.in. 2. Submit the application online. Offline applications are digitised later. 3. Track status and download the certificate on the portal.

Is it open now, and what is the last date?

We could not confirm this from the official information we checked.

Can I apply online?

The official source gives an application page. Use the official application link on this page.

Is there an application fee?

We could not confirm this from the official information we checked.

Is there an official PDF?

We have not found an official PDF for this scheme.

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