What is Transgender ID card?
Apply online, without visiting an office, for a certificate of identity and an identity card as a transgender person under the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019. The District Magistrate issues it.
Who can use it?
- Any transgender person, by self-declaration. No medical examination is needed for the certificate.
Keep these ready
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Offices may ask for more. Check the official list before you go.
How to log in and apply on Transgender ID card
- Register on the National Portal for Transgender Persons (linked from socialjustice.gov.in) and fill in the form with the affidavit.
- Track the application; the District Magistrate issues the certificate and ID card online.
How to check your application status
- Log in on the national portal with your application number to see the status and download the certificate.
Never share an OTP with a caller or a message. Official portals end in .gov.in.
Common questions
What is Transgender ID card?
Apply online, without visiting an office, for a certificate of identity and an identity card as a transgender person under the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019. The District Magistrate issues it.
How do I check Transgender ID card status?
Log in on the national portal with your application number to see the status and download the certificate.
What do I need to keep ready for Transgender ID card?
Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Passport-size photo; Self-declaration in the prescribed form; Address proof.
Do I have to pay anyone to use Transgender ID card?
No. Official government portals are free to use. Never pay an agent, and never share your OTP with anyone who calls you about a scheme.
Official sources
Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 1 May 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.