UDID Card 2026: Online Registration & Application Status Check

The Government of India provides an online facility to apply for and check the status of the Unique Disability ID (UDID) Card through the official website swavlambancard.gov.in. Persons with disabilities can easily track their application using their UDID number, mobile number, enrolment number, or Aadhaar number.

The UDID Card is issued by the Central Government to give a single identity document to persons with disabilities across India.

New applicants can register online, upload the required documents, and check their application status anytime through the portal.

What is UDID Card 2026

Official Name	Unique Disability ID (UDID) Card
Launched by	Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India
Launch Date	May 2016
Purpose	To create a national database for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) to ensure easy delivery of government benefits
Objective	To provide a single identification document for PwDs
Application Mode	Online
Application Fee	No fee (Free of Cost)
Official Website	swavlambancard.gov.in
Documents Required	Aadhaar Card, Disability Certificate, Photograph, Address Proof
Status Check Mode	Online using UDID No., Aadhaar No., Mobile No., or Enrolment No.
Card Format	Digital & Physical Card

Benefits of UDID Card

Here are some of the major benefits which disabled persons can avail through UDID Card:- 

1. Single Identification Document: Acts as a universal disability ID card valid across India.
2. National-Level Recognition: Accepted by central and state government departments for availing disability-related benefits.
3. Access to Government Schemes: Helps in applying for various government schemes, pensions, scholarships, and concessions. Exact benefits depend on the linked government schemes and may vary by state/department.
4. Digital Record of Disability Details: Stores disability information digitally, reducing paperwork and duplication.
5. Online Application & Tracking: Applicants can apply and check their status online through the official portal.
6. Portability Across India: The card is valid nationwide, making it easier to access benefits in any state.
7. Transparent and Efficient Process: Reduces the need for multiple disability certificates and simplifies verification.
8. Free of Cost: No application fee is required to apply for the UDID Card.

Eligibility Criteria

• Persons with Disabilities (PwDs): Any individual who has a disability as defined under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 is eligible to apply.
• Indian Citizen: The applicant must be a citizen of India.
• Valid Disability Certificate: The applicant should have a valid disability certificate issued by a competent medical authority. If you don't have one, you can apply for both the UDID card and disability certificate together
• Unique Aadhaar Number: Aadhaar number is generally required for registration and identification purposes.
• No Age Limit: Minors can apply through their parents or guardians.

Required Documents

Here is the complete list of documents required to get a UDID Card:

• Aadhaar Card: For identity verification and registration.
• Disability Certificate: Issued by a competent medical authority (if already available).
• Recent Passport-Size Photograph:Clear color photograph of the applicant.
• Address Proof: (If different from Aadhaar address) - Voter ID, Ration Card, Utility Bill, etc.
• Mobile Number: For OTP verification and status updates.
• Medical Reports (if required): Supporting medical documents related to the disability.

How to Fill UDID Card Online Registration Form

• To begin with, go to the UDID Official Website
• On the homepage, click on the "Apply for UDID" link present in the main menu or directly click https://swavlambancard.gov.in/Applyforudid
• Read the steps to get your UDID Card and Disability Certificate, tick the declaration that you have read and understood the process and click "Submit" button.
• Next the UDID Card Apply Online page will open.

• Select any of the 6 options and click on the "Submit" button. For instance, we have selected 1st option.
• Next the Aadhaar E-KYC page will open. 

• Here you can select an option to either apply with Aadhaar number or apply with Aadhaar enrollment number. 
• If you are applying with Aadhaar number, then enter it first and click "Generate OTP" button. 
• Enter OTP received on your mobile number to validate it.  
• Accordingly, UDID Card online registration form 2026 will appear as shown below:

• Fill online form with personal details, disability details, upload photo/signature/thumb impression, proof of identity and address. Also fill in other asked details accurately.
• Finally, click at "Submit" button to submit UDID Card online application form.

Note: Applicant should attend in-person medical board assessment for disability verification before final card issuance.

How to Check UDID Card Application Status

To begin with, go to the UDID Official Website

On the homepage, click on the "Track Your Application" link present in the main menu or directly click https://swavlambancard.gov.in/track-your-application

Upon clicking the link, the page to track your UDID Card Application will open.

• Here you can track your application using either UDID number or mobile number or enrollment number or Aadhaar number.
• For instance, we have selected Aadhaar number option to track UDID card status. Enter your aadhar number and click "Submit" button.
• Subsequently, the page showing UDID Card status by aadhar number will get displayed on your screen.

• Similar process is to be followed if you want to track UDID card status using other options.

Download Application / Receipt Online

• Firstly visit the Unique Disability ID official website at https://swavlambancard.gov.in/
• At the homepage, click at "PwD Login" link or directly click https://swavlambancard.gov.in/login
• On clicking the link, PwD Login page will open.

• Enter enrolment number/UDID number, date of birth, captcha and click "Login" button to open applicant's dashboard. 

• Through this dashboard, one can update personal profile, download application or download receipt.
• Download Application: If we click at "Download Application" option, then UDID Card PwD application will get downloaded on your laptop/PC/smartphone.

• Download Receipt: If we click at "Download Receipt" option, then UDID Card Acknowledgement Receipt (Resident Copy) will get downloaded on your laptop/PC/smartphone. 

UDID Card Complaint Helpline Number

Director, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Address: Room No. 517, B-II Block, Antyodaya Bhawan, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003 (India)
Mobile Number: 91-11-2436 5019
Email ID: disability-udid[at]gov[dot]in

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) 

Q1. What is UDID Card?

A national ID for persons with disabilities in India, combining certificate & ID.

Q2. Who can apply?
Indian citizens with a recognized disability as per RPwD Act, 2016

Q3. How to apply?
Apply online at swavlambancard.gov.in, upload documents, and submit.

Q4. What are the Required documents?
Aadhaar, photo, disability certificate/medical report, address proof.

Q5. Is there any Fee to Apply for UDID Card?
Free of cost.

Q6. What are the Benefits of the Card?
Access to government schemes, travel concessions, scholarships, reservations, and assistive devices.

Q7. What is the Validity of the Card?
Valid across India; can request updates or duplicate if lost.

Conclusion

The UDID Card 2026 is a game-changer for persons with disabilities, offering a single, unified ID and disability certificate recognized across India. With online registration and application status tracking, the process has become simpler, faster, and more transparent. By obtaining a UDID card, individuals can easily access government schemes, travel concessions, reservations, and other benefits, ensuring greater inclusion and empowerment in society.