7-15 days
Free (employer's obligation)
Current or former employees
Employees for proof of employment, job applications, visa
Write formal request to HR department for service certificate.
Ensure all company property returned and dues cleared.
HR verifies employment period and designation.
Employer issues service certificate on company letterhead.
Check dates, designation, and other details are correct.
Maintain original and scanned copies for future use.
To update details on your Service Certificate — 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 Service Certificate (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 Service Certificate.
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 Service Certificate 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-Service Certificate", or "Digital Copy" option on the portal.
Verify using your registered mobile OTP, Aadhaar, or other credentials.
Your Service Certificate 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 Service Certificate, 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 Service Certificate is under review, approved, dispatched, or if any action is needed from your side.
Employee name, designation, employment period, nature of work, and reason for leaving (optional).
Yes, under Industrial Employment Act, employers must provide service certificate on request.
You can file complaint with Labour Commissioner or approach labour court.
Visit the official government portal to start your application
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