What is a Life Certificate?
A Life Certificate is a document that confirms that an individual is alive. This form must be filled out by pensioners who are 75 or more years old. This document is also an instrument that helps prove that a person appeared before some other person (employer, banker, officer, etc.) on a certain date.
What is the Life Certificate for?
The Life Certificate is used to confirm that the pensioner is alive. It is the key purpose of this document.
When is the Life Certificate Due?
This certificate must be completed once in three years. The pensioner must fill it out personally to whom it may concern. You should not complete this form before the last day of a certain period for which pension or salary is claimed.
Is the Life Certificate Accompanied by Other Documents?
No, this certificate may be sent separately. You do not have to attach any additional forms or documents.
What Information do I Include in the Life Certificate?
Applicants must provide the following information in the certificate:
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Full name;
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Address;
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Office;
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Nature of claim;
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Ending period;
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Claimant signature;
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Name of certifying person;
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Signature of certifying person;
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Qualification and date;
Your certificate may be signed by a banker, notary public, minister or magistrate.
Where do I Send the Life Certificate?
You must send this document to the Accountant General’s Department.
