{"h1":"What is the UDID card and how do I apply for my child?","faq":[{"a":"Yes, applying for the UDID card through the official government portal is free of cost. The medical assessment for the disability certificate is conducted at government-designated facilities.","q":"Is the UDID card free to apply for?"},{"a":"Yes. A parent or legal guardian applies on the child's behalf. For children, the certificate is usually issued with a review date, as a child's condition may be reassessed as they grow.","q":"Can I apply for the UDID card for a young child?"},{"a":"The disability certificate is generated as part of the UDID process. Once you submit the online application, your child is examined by a government medical board which certifies the type and, where applicable, percentage of disability.","q":"Do I need a disability certificate before applying?"},{"a":"No. Only a government-authorised medical board can issue the disability certificate and UDID card. Pinnacle can help you organise your child's developmental reports to support the application.","q":"Does Pinnacle issue the UDID card?"}],"lang":"en","slug":"what-is-the-udid-card-and-how-do-i-apply-for-it-for-my-child","title":"What is the UDID card and how do I apply for it for my child?","entity":{"key":"udid-card","kind":"rights","name":"UDID Card","slug":null},"lenses":[{"kind":"stakeholder","label":"Parent","value":"parent"},{"kind":"intent","label":"Support","value":"support"},{"kind":"lifecycle","label":"Plan","value":"plan"},{"kind":"route","label":"Book-Assessment","value":"book-assessment"},{"kind":"empowerment","label":"Family Empowerment","value":"family_empowerment"}],"parent":null,"related":[{"lang":"en","slug":"what-is-a-udid-disability-certificate","title":"What is a UDID disability certificate?"},{"lang":"en","slug":"how-do-i-apply-for-a-disability-certificate-for-my-child","title":"How do I apply for a disability certificate for my child?"},{"lang":"en","slug":"how-do-i-get-a-disability-certificate-for-my-child-in-india-and-should-i","title":"How do I get a disability certificate for my child in India, and should I?"},{"lang":"en","slug":"what-is-the-difference-between-a-disability-certificate-and-a-udid-card","title":"Disability Certificate vs UDID Card"},{"lang":"en","slug":"how-do-i-get-a-disability-certificate-udid-and-what-benefits-does-it-give","title":"How do I get a disability certificate (UDID), and what benefits does it give?"},{"lang":"en","slug":"how-do-i-get-a-disability-certificate-for-my-child-in-india","title":"How do I get a disability certificate for my child in India?"}],"summary":"The UDID (Unique Disability ID) card is a government of India identity card for persons with disabilities under the RPwD Act 2016, providing single nationally valid proof to access education concessions, scholarships, travel and tax benefits, aids and scheme reservations. Parents apply on a child's behalf via the official swavlambancard.gov.in portal, supported by a disability certificate from a government medical board. AbilityScore® is part of Pinnacle’s developmental assessment. Diagnosis, where needed, requires an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.","answer_md":"*Every child deserves to claim the rights and support that are theirs — and the UDID card is the single key that unlocks them across India.*\n\n## In short\nThe **UDID (Unique Disability ID) card** is a government of India identity card for persons with disabilities, issued under the *Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016*. It carries a unique number and a recorded percentage of disability, and it serves as a single, nationally valid proof your child needs to access benefits — education concessions, scholarships, travel discounts, tax benefits, aids and appliances, and reserved schemes. You apply online at the official **swavlambancard.gov.in** portal, supported by a disability certificate from a government-authorised medical board.\n\n## How to apply for your child\n1. **Gather documents** — a recent passport-size photo, proof of identity and address (Aadhaar is commonly used), and any existing disability or medical certificate. For children, the parent or guardian applies on the child's behalf.\n2. **Register online** — go to the official UDID portal (swavlambancard.gov.in), create an account and complete the application form with your child's details.\n3. **Upload documents** and submit. The portal forwards your application to your chosen government hospital or designated Medical Authority.\n4. **Attend the medical assessment** — a government medical board examines your child and, where applicable, certifies the type and percentage of disability. This step is done at a notified government facility, not by a private centre.\n5. **Track and receive** — once verified, the disability certificate is generated and the UDID card is approved; you can track status online and download an e-copy, with the physical card dispatched thereafter.\n\nThe card is renewable for children, as a child's condition is reassessed at intervals the board specifies — so keep a note of any review date on the certificate.\n\n## A gentle note for parents\nApplying does **not** mean your child is being labelled or limited — it is simply how India ensures your child can claim the educational, financial and developmental support that is legally theirs. If you are unsure which category or documents apply, your treating clinician and our family-support team can guide you through each step so the process feels far less daunting.\n\n## The Pinnacle way\nAbilityScore® is part of Pinnacle’s developmental assessment. Diagnosis, where needed, requires an appropriately qualified healthcare professional — never from an app or online form. While the UDID disability certificate itself must come from a government medical board, our team can help you organise your child's developmental records and reports to make the application smoother. Begin with a clear [developmental profile of your child](/ask/what-is-the-abilityscore-and-how-is-it-calculated), explore how our [therapy support](/services) is built around your child's needs, and reach out through our [main support pages](/) for guidance.\n\n## Trusted sources\nGovernment of India, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities — Unique Disability ID scheme under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016; WHO guidance on disability and rehabilitation; Rehabilitation Council of India on certification and support frameworks.\n\n**Next step —** Want help preparing your child's reports for a UDID application? [Speak with our family-support team](/).\n\nThis is general information, not a diagnosis — individual assessment and diagnosis require an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.","canonical":"https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-is-the-udid-card-and-how-do-i-apply-for-it-for-my-child","editorial":{"reviewed_at":"2026-06-11T20:12:18.613642+00:00","reviewed_by":null,"developed_by":"SETU Consortium · Pinnacle Blooms Network"},"alternates":[{"href":"https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-is-the-udid-card-and-how-do-i-apply-for-it-for-my-child","lang":"en","indexable":true}],"dimensions":[],"meta_title":"UDID Card: How to Apply for Your Child","meta_robots":"index, follow, max-image-preview:large","everyday_tip":"Keep a single folder — digital and physical — with your child's photo, Aadhaar, medical reports and any certificates, so the UDID application and future renewals are quick and stress-free.","published_at":"2026-06-10T12:56:00.519845+00:00","reading_paths":[{"key":"therapy","items":[{"lang":"en","slug":"what-is-a-udid-disability-certificate","title":"What is a UDID disability certificate?","reason":"Linked from this answer"},{"lang":"en","slug":"how-do-i-apply-for-a-disability-certificate-for-my-child","title":"How do I apply for a disability certificate for my child?","reason":"Linked from this answer"},{"lang":"en","slug":"how-do-i-get-a-disability-certificate-for-my-child-in-india","title":"How do I get a disability certificate for my child in India?","reason":"Linked from this answer"},{"lang":"en","slug":"what-is-the-difference-between-a-disability-certificate-and-a-udid-card","title":"Disability Certificate vs UDID Card","reason":"Linked from this answer"},{"lang":"en","slug":"how-do-i-get-a-disability-certificate-for-my-child-in-india-and-should-i","title":"How do I get a disability certificate for my child in India, and should I?","reason":"Linked from this answer"}],"label":"Explore therapy & support","total":5},{"key":"next","items":[{"lang":"en","slug":"how-do-i-get-a-disability-certificate-udid-and-what-benefits-does-it-give","title":"How do I get a disability certificate (UDID), and what benefits does it give?","reason":"Linked from this answer"}],"label":"Outcomes, rights & access","total":1}],"what_to_watch":"Keep track of the disability certificate's review or renewal date for children, ensure your child's category is correctly recorded, and check that the medical board assessment is booked at a notified government facility — only government boards can certify disability percentage.","authority_links":[{"url":"https://www.who.int/health-topics/disability","label":"WHO — Disability and health"},{"url":"https://www.rehabcouncil.nic.in/","label":"Rehabilitation Council of India"}],"last_reviewed_at":"2026-06-10T12:56:00.519845+00:00","meta_description":"The UDID card is India's national disability ID under the RPwD Act 2016. 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