How to Get Duplicate NSC Certificate

1. Complete the application form and submit the same at the nearest Post Office branch. If the nearest branch is not the branch where the original certificate was issued, the application will be forwarded to the original branch by the new branch itself.
2. The application form has to be accompanied by a statement that includes information like name, amount, account number and date of issuance, as well as the reason for new certificate.
3. On submission of the application and statement, your application will be processed by the officer in charge of the Post Office. You also need to submit an indemnity bond along with one or more sureties or bank guarantee.
4. Indemnity bond does not need to be submitted in case of defaced or mutilated certificates.
5. You also need to pay a duplicate certificate fee, which is Rs.5 as of December 2015.

The duplicate certificate will act as the original certificate once issued for all purposes. However, the certificate can only be used to claim returns in the Post Office branch where the original certificate was issued.

Forms and Documents Required for NSC duplicate certificate

The following forms need to be submitted for the duplicate certificate:

1. Form – NC29, which is the application form for duplicate certificates.
2. Statement with details of the NSC account such as name, account number, date of issuance and amount.
3. Form NC-54 (a), which is a bond of indemnity certificate.
4. Form NC-54 (b), which is a bond of indemnity certificate with a bank guarantee.
5. Form NC-61, which is a bond of indemnity certificate to be submitted when the original application is missing.
6. FIR copy if the original certificate has been destroyed, lost or stolen.
7. Identification document of surety including passport, driving license or salary certificate.
8. Payment receipt for the duplicate certificate.