1-7 days
₹500-2,000
Anyone requiring mental health assessment
Individuals for legal proceedings, employment, visa applications
Visit registered psychiatrist or mental health professional.
Undergo mental health evaluation and interview.
Complete psychological tests if recommended.
Psychiatrist evaluates mental fitness.
Receive mental health certificate on letterhead.
Certificate maintains patient confidentiality as per law.
To update your Mental Health Certificate details — such as registered mobile number, address, or linked records — log in to the official portal and use the profile update or settings section.
Visit https://www.mohfw.gov.in and log in using your registered credentials or OTP.
Go to your profile or account settings section.
Choose the detail you want to change on your Mental Health Certificate.
Verify the change with an OTP sent to your registered mobile number or email.
Confirm and save the updated information. Changes typically take effect immediately.
You can download your Mental Health Certificate as a PDF or access it digitally through the official portal or ABHA / DigiLocker platform.
Visit https://www.mohfw.gov.in and sign in.
Navigate to your profile or the card/document section.
Select "Download Card" or "Export PDF" to get your digital copy.
Save on your device or upload to DigiLocker for secure cloud storage.
You can check the registration or enrollment status for your Mental Health Certificate by visiting the official portal and entering your registration number or Aadhaar.
Go to https://www.mohfw.gov.in and find the "Check Status" or "Verify" option.
Provide your registration ID, Aadhaar, or mobile number to look up your record.
Complete OTP verification and check your current enrollment or card status.
Marriage registration, adoption, certain jobs, legal proceedings, visa applications.
Yes, mental health information is protected under law and medical ethics.
Only registered psychiatrists or clinical psychologists can issue mental health certificates.
Visit the official government portal to start your application
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