How to Get Beneficiary ID for COVID-19 Vaccine?

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The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly taken the world by storm. India was the first to start a unique and effective means of vaccination against the Coronavirus. While getting vaccinated is simple, Indian citizens require a beneficiary ID. Therefore, the government had to develop Beneficiary IDs to avoid crowding the vaccination centres.

Initially, the vaccination process started with the healthcare workers dealing with COVID-19 patients. Slowly, general citizens also started getting its benefits based on their age groups. The Beneficiary ID confirms that you are eligible for receiving a vaccine.

Are you thinking about how to get a vaccine Beneficiary ID? This article will give you the steps for getting it quickly!

What Are the Steps to Get Beneficiary ID for COVID-19 Vaccine?

Now that you know what a Beneficiary ID is, the question is how to get a Beneficiary reference ID? The following steps can be helpful here.

Step 1: Visit the official portal of CoWIN. Now, scroll down to the 'Find Your Nearest Vaccination Centre’ option.
Step 2: A new window will open. Now, click on the "Register Yourself" button.
Step 3: You will have to enter your registered contact number on this page. You will then receive a One-Time Password (OTP) on this number.
Step 4: Enter the OTP and follow the on-screen instructions for completing your registration.

Once you complete your registration on the CoWIN portal, you will receive your Beneficiary reference ID.

What Documents Are Required for the COVID-19 Vaccine Beneficiary Registration?

You will require producing any of the following identification documents to complete your beneficiary registration on the CoWIN portal.

Aadhaar card
PAN card
Voter ID
Health insurance smart card
MGNREGA Job Card
Passport/driving licence
Bank passbook
Pension document
Official IDs for MPs/MLAs/MLCs

What Are Some Important Details to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine?

Now that you know how to get a Beneficiary ID, the following points will help you learn more about COVID-19 vaccination.

Once you receive the COVID-19 vaccine dose, you will receive an SMS on your registered number confirming this.
You will require two doses of this vaccine
After completing both doses, you will receive a QR code-based COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate on your registered contact number.

Now you know how to get a vaccine Beneficiary ID. This reference ID can be necessary for receiving your vaccination doses. You can generate the ID by following the steps mentioned above in this article.

Frequently Asked Questions

✓ How does the beneficiary ID work for the COVID-19 vaccine?

After getting the vaccine, beneficiaries will receive an SMS on their registered mobile number. Moreover, they will receive a QR code-based certificate on this number after doses.

✓ How can I find the nearest COVID-19 vaccination centre?

You can visit the CoWIN portal or the Aarogya Setu app and search through your PIN code to find your nearest vaccination centre.

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