The Unique Disability ID (UDID) is a single national identity card for persons with disabilities, linking their disability certificate to a portable, verifiable ID recognised across states. Here's the general process — note that exact steps can vary slightly by state.
Documents typically needed
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Identity proof (Aadhaar card is commonly required/linked)
- Address proof
- Existing medical records or previous disability certificate, if any
Step-by-step process
Register on the UDID portal
Create an account on the official UDID portal with basic personal details — name, date of birth, contact information, and state of residence.
Fill the application form
Enter personal and address details, select the type of disability you believe applies, and upload your photograph and identity proof.
Book or visit for medical assessment
You'll be directed to a designated government hospital or medical board for a physical examination. Some states allow online appointment booking; others require walking in during OPD hours for the relevant specialty.
Medical board certification
The medical board — comprising specialists relevant to the disability (orthopedist, ophthalmologist, ENT/audiologist, psychiatrist, etc.) — examines the applicant and determines the disability percentage using the RPWD Act 2016 gazette guidelines. See our disability percentage guide for how this calculation works, and professionals can cross-check the exact figure on our calculator.
Download the UDID card
Once the medical board certifies the case online, the disability certificate and UDID card become available for download from the portal, and a physical card is typically dispatched by post afterward.
How long does it take?
Timelines vary significantly by state and hospital load — anywhere from a few weeks to a few months is common, particularly for the medical board appointment step, which can be the bottleneck in high-demand government hospitals.
Check Disability Percentage Now →This page describes the general process based on publicly available information and is not an official government resource. For the authoritative process and portal, refer to your state's UDID/disability welfare department.