🧾 Identity Certificate (IC)

• In India, the Identity Certificate (a yellow colour booklet) is generally issued to Tibetan refugees and stateless people residing in the country.
• It is an official travel document issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
• Under the Passport Act, 1947, it is treated as an identity certificate.

👤 An Identity Certificate is generally issued to

• Tibetan Refugees, on the recommendation of the Dalai Lama.
• Stateless people residing in India.

🖥️ How to Apply Online?

• Visit the Passport Seva Portal.
  • Register and create an account (if unregistered).
  • Login.
  • Select 'Apply for Identity Certificate'.
  • Fill out the form and upload the required documents.
• 💰 Pay the Fees.
  • Fees for identity certificate is Rs 1,000/-
• Select the RPO (Regional Passport Office) and book an appointment date.
• Visit the RPO with all required documents.
• After the permission of RPO, a police verification is conducted.
• Once verified, the identity certificate is dispatched to your address through Speed Post.
• 📄 Required Documents
  • Identity proof.
  • Address proof.
  • Passport size photograph.
  • Local Police Verification Report.
  • Court Orders.
  • Document related to Indian Citizenship (if previously an indian citizen).

✅ Validity of Identity Certificate

• The validity of an Indian Certificate is 10 years.
• Its renewal is mandatory before its expiry.