Certificate for claiming gratuity after 5 years service
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Free
Employees with 5+ years continuous service
Employees completing 5 years for gratuity claim
Verify 5 years continuous service completed.
Complete gratuity application form.
Submit application within 30 days of leaving or retirement.
Employer verifies service period and calculates gratuity.
Employer must pay within 30 days of application.
Get gratuity amount in bank account with certificate.
To update details on your Gratuity Certificate / Form I — such as name, address, or date of birth — you typically need to submit a correction request at the issuing authority's official portal or office with supporting documents.
Go to the official portal linked to your Gratuity Certificate / Form I (https://labour.gov.in).
Create an account or log in using your registered mobile number or existing credentials.
Find the "Update", "Correction", or "Modify Details" option for your Gratuity Certificate / Form I.
Enter the correct information in the form and select the fields to be updated.
Upload valid documents that prove the correct information (e.g., new address proof, birth certificate).
Pay any applicable fee online. Many identity documents charge a nominal fee for updates.
Submit the request and note the reference number to track the update status.
You can download a digital copy of your Gratuity Certificate / Form I from the official government portal. The digital version is legally valid as per Indian law and accepted everywhere the physical card is accepted.
Go to https://labour.gov.in and log in with your credentials or OTP.
Find the "Download", "e-Gratuity Certificate / Form I", or "Digital Copy" option on the portal.
Verify using your registered mobile OTP, Aadhaar, or other credentials.
Your Gratuity Certificate / Form I will be downloaded as a PDF or image file. Save it securely.
Upload or access your document on DigiLocker (digilocker.gov.in) for a government-verified digital copy.
After applying for or updating your Gratuity Certificate / Form I, you can track your application status online using your application reference number or acknowledgment ID.
Go to https://labour.gov.in and look for the "Track Application" or "Check Status" section.
Enter the reference number, acknowledgment ID, or application number you received at the time of submission.
Complete verification as required by the portal.
View the current status — whether your Gratuity Certificate / Form I is under review, approved, dispatched, or if any action is needed from your side.
Last drawn salary × 15/26 × number of years of service.
Exempt up to ₹20 lakh. Amount above ₹20 lakh is taxable.
File complaint with controlling authority under Payment of Gratuity Act.
Visit the official government portal to start your application
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