How to Download the COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate?

The hit of COVID-19 was a severe blow to the global population. The Union Ministry of Health, India, was fast to administer nearly 177.5 crore doses of the COVID-19 vaccine till date. After completing the first doses, the Government of India issued the COVID vaccine certificate, which confirms that a person has been vaccinated.

Are you curious to find out how you can download a COVID vaccine certificate? Then, read till the end of this article to find out the steps!

A COVID vaccine certificate contains the beneficiaries' data, including their name, age, gender, etc. Furthermore, you will find your vaccination date, the vaccine you opted for and dosage details in this certificate.

Are you wondering how to download a certificate of vaccination? There are four platforms for downloading it.

The steps to download a certificate from the CoWIN app or website are described below.

• Step 1: Visit the official website of CoWIN. You can also download the CoWIN app from Google Play Store on Android.
• Step 2: Click on the “Sign In/Register” button on the home page. You will find the same option after opening this app as well.
• Step 3: Enter your registered mobile number. You will then have to verify the One Time Password (OTP) sent to this number.
• Step 4: After logging in, you will find a “Certificate” tab beneath your name.
• Step 5: Click the “Download” button to get a PDF version of your vaccination certificate. You will only be able to download your first dose certificate if you are yet to get your second dose vaccine.

Apart from that, you can also download your certificate from the Aarogya Setu app. This app was an Indian Government initiative to track social distancing and self-assessment to avoid infection from the Coronavirus. The following steps will help you download a vaccine certificate from the Aarogya Setu platform.

• Step 1: Download the Aarogya Setu app from Google Play Store or Apple App Store. You can also visit its official website of Aarogya Setu.
• Step 2: You need to register or sign up in this app using your registered mobile number. Next, click on the “CoWIN” tab.
• Step 3: Once you select the “Vaccination certificate” option, you will be asked for your reference number. Enter your 13-digit beneficiary reference ID. 
• Step 4: Click on the “Download” button for downloading your vaccination certificate.

Now that you know the procedure to download a vaccination certificate from Aarogya Setu, you must be wondering whether you can do it from other platforms as well. In this regard, you should know about Digilocker, which is another Government initiative for tracking all your documents. It also stores some crucial data regarding the Indian Government departments. The following steps will help you download your vaccination certificate from Digilocker. 

• Step 1: Download the Digilocker app from Google Play Store or Apple App Store if you have not already. You can also find it online from its official website of Digilocker.
• Step 2: You will be asked to register by entering personal details. These include your name, date of birth, security PIN, gender, Aadhaar number, and mobile number.
• Step 3: After registration, click on the “Central Government” tab. From this, click on the “Ministry of Family Health and Welfare (MoHFW)” option. 
• Step 4: Here, you will find the "Vaccine Certified" option. Click on the "Vaccine Certificate" link. 
• Step 5: Once you enter your 13-digit Reference ID, you will be able to download your vaccine certificate.

Furthermore, you can download your vaccination certificate from the Umang App. A part of the multiple pan-India e-government services, this app provides various benefits. These include essential activities such as Aadhaar and provident fund queries, income tax filing, gas cylinder booking, and Passport Seva. Therefore, you can follow the steps below to download a vaccine certificate from the Umang app.

• Step 1: Visit the Google Play Store or Apple App Store and download the Umang application before beginning the process. 
• Step 2: Open this app and go to the “What’s New” section. Here, search for a tab named “CoWIN." 
• Step 3: Once you click on this tab, you will find the “Download vaccination certificate” option. Click on it. 
• Step 4: Enter your registered mobile number. Next, verify it with the OTP you received. 
• Step 5: Finally, you can download your vaccine certificate after this verification.