If you are an Indian pensioner residing outside India, you may be required to submit a Life Certificate every year to continue receiving your pension. Indian Embassies and Consulates issue and verify Life Certificates after confirming that the pensioner is alive and has appeared in person (or through an approved process).

This guide explains how to fill the Life Certificate Form issued by the Embassy of India, Kathmandu. The same information is generally applicable to similar Life Certificate forms used by other Indian Missions abroad.

What is a Life Certificate?

A Life Certificate is an official document confirming that a pensioner is alive on the date of verification. It helps pension disbursing authorities prevent fraudulent pension payments and ensures uninterrupted pension credit.

Before You Start

Keep the following documents ready:

• Pension Payment Order (PPO)
• Passport
• Passport-size photograph
• Proof of current overseas address
• Nepal address (if applicable)
• Contact numbers
• Email address

How to Fill the Life Certificate Form

1. Name as in Pension Payment Order, Regiment No., Rank & Unit

Write your details exactly as they appear on your Pension Payment Order.

Example:

Name: Rajesh Kumar Sharma
PPO No.: PPO/123456
Rank: Subedar
Unit: 5 Gorkha Rifles

Avoid using nicknames or abbreviated names.

2. Date and Place of Birth

Mention your complete date of birth and place of birth.

Example

15 August 1958
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India

3. Nationality

Write your nationality.

Example

Indian

4. Father’s Name / Husband’s Name

Provide the appropriate name as requested.

Example

Father's Name:
Late Shri Ramesh Chandra Sharma

or

Husband's Name:
Shri Anil Kumar Sharma

5. Address Abroad (Present Country)

Enter your complete overseas residential address.

Example

House No. 15
Lazimpat
Kathmandu
Nepal

Mention the country name clearly.

6. Address in Nepal

Fill in the local Nepal address, including:

• District
• Municipality
• Ward Number
• Village/Tole

Example

District: Kathmandu
Municipality: Kathmandu Metropolitan City
Ward No.: 2
Village/Tole: Lazimpat

7. Landline Number Abroad

If available, mention your overseas landline number.

Example

+977-1-1234567

If you do not have a landline, leave it blank if permitted.

8. Mobile Number Abroad

Provide your active international mobile number.

Example

+977-9812345678

9. Contact Number in Nepal

Mention either:

• Landline
• Mobile Number

Also include the name of the local contact person.

Example

Mobile:
9800000000
Contact Person:
Ramesh Sharma

10. Email ID

Write your active email address.

Example

example@email.com

11. Passport Particulars

Complete every field carefully.

Country of Issue

Example

India

Passport Number

Example

P1234567

Date of Issue

Example

12 March 2021

Place of Issue

Example

New Delhi

Valid Till

Example

11 March 2031

12. Pension Payment Order (PPO) / TS Number

Write the PPO or Treasury Number exactly as mentioned on your pension documents.

Example

PPO No. 987654321

13. Signature or Thumb Impression

Sign inside the designated space.

If you are unable to sign, provide your thumb impression in the presence of the authorized official.

Do not sign the form before appearing before the certifying officer if the instructions require the signature to be witnessed.

14. Place of Issue

Write the city where the certificate is being issued.

Example

Kathmandu

Passport Size Photograph

Attach a recent passport-size photograph in the space provided.

The photograph should normally be attested by the authorized official if required by the Embassy.

Official Use Only

The following section should not be filled by the applicant:

• Official Round Stamp
• Signature of Official
• Official Seal

These fields are completed by the Embassy or authorized officer after verifying your identity.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Using a name different from the PPO.
• Entering an incorrect passport number.
• Providing an outdated mobile number or email address.
• Signing the form before the authorized officer if witness verification is required.
• Leaving mandatory fields blank.
• Using an expired passport as identity proof.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can certify a Life Certificate?

The Life Certificate is generally certified by an authorized officer of the Indian Embassy or Consulate, or another authority recognized by the pension disbursing agency.

Can I use a thumb impression instead of a signature?

Yes. Pensioners who cannot sign may use their thumb impression in the presence of the certifying official.

Is a passport photograph required?

Yes. A recent passport-size photograph is usually required and may need to be attested.

What happens if I do not submit the Life Certificate?

Failure to submit the Life Certificate within the prescribed period may result in your pension being temporarily withheld until a valid certificate is received.