CoWIN Certificate Download by Mobile Number: 4 Easy Steps (2026)

CoWIN certificate download takes just two minutes. Need your COVID vaccination certificate for travel, a visa, a job or official records? You can still download it by mobile number for free. The certificate shows your vaccine name, dose dates, vaccination centre and a QR code for verification. Here’s how to download your CoWIN certificate in 2026 from the CoWIN website, DigiLocker or UMANG, plus what to do if the CoWIN portal is down or your details are wrong.

Quick answer: Go to cowin.gov.in, click Register / Sign In, enter the mobile number you used at vaccination, verify the OTP, and click Certificate next to your latest dose to download the PDF. If CoWIN isn’t working, get the same certificate from DigiLocker.

CoWIN certificate download by mobile number

1. Open the CoWIN portal

Visit cowin.gov.in on your phone or computer and click Register / Sign In at the top right. Your details are already on CoWIN if you were vaccinated in India, as the centre linked your mobile number and ID at the time.

2. Enter your mobile number and get the OTP

Type the mobile number you gave at the vaccination centre and click Get OTP.

3. Verify the OTP

Enter the 6-digit OTP sent by SMS and click Verify & Proceed. You’ll see every person registered with that number (up to four).

4. Download the vaccination certificate

Find your name and click the Certificate button next to your last dose (the precaution or booster dose, if you had one). Choose Vaccination Certificate to download the PDF.

The certificate includes your name, age, gender, ID used, vaccine (Covishield, Covaxin, Corbevax and others), dose dates, vaccination centre and a QR code that can be scanned to verify it.

Download the CoWIN certificate from DigiLocker

1. Open the DigiLocker app or website and sign in with your Aadhaar or mobile number.
2. Go to Issued Documents. If the certificate isn’t there, use Search Documents and choose Vaccination Certificate from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
3. Enter your CoWIN beneficiary reference ID if asked, and the certificate is saved to your DigiLocker.

A DigiLocker copy is legally valid and handy if the CoWIN site is slow or down. CoWIN was unavailable for several weeks in August 2025, so it’s worth keeping a saved PDF and a DigiLocker copy.

Download it from the UMANG app

In the UMANG app, search for CoWIN, select Download Vaccination Certificate, and log in with your registered mobile number and OTP.

Fix problems with your CoWIN certificate

• Forgot which mobile number you used: try other family numbers, as up to four people can be registered on one number. Otherwise, contact the helpline.
• Wrong name, date of birth or dose details: sign in and use Raise an Issue to correct personal details (allowed once) or report missing or merged doses.
• Passport details for international travel: use Raise an Issue → Add Passport details so your passport number appears on the certificate.
• Need help: call the national health helpline 1075.

Keep your certificate PDF safe in your phone’s files or a secure cloud folder, along with your other key IDs. Planning a train trip too? See our guide to IRCTC wallet Tatkal ticket booking.

Frequently asked questions

Is the CoWIN certificate still valid in 2026?

Yes. It remains your official record of COVID-19 vaccination in India. Most countries no longer require proof of COVID vaccination for entry, but some employers, institutions and visa processes may still ask for it.

Is there an official CoWIN app?

No. Use the CoWIN website, DigiLocker or UMANG. Avoid unofficial apps asking for your details.

Can I download my CoWIN certificate with my Aadhaar number?

Yes, through DigiLocker, which links to your Aadhaar. On the CoWIN site itself, you sign in with your registered mobile number.