Duplicate Ration Card in Gujarat
If your Gujarat ration card has been lost, stolen, or damaged, you can apply for a duplicate ration card through the Digital Gujarat Portal. The duplicate card is issued by the Directorate of Food and Civil Supplies, Government of Gujarat, and has the same validity and entitlements as the original card.
Documents Required
FIR Copy (for Lost Card)
FIR filed at nearest police station for lost/stolen ration card
Original Damaged Card
Submit the damaged/torn original card (for damaged card applications)
Aadhaar Card
Of the head of the household
Address Proof
Current residence proof (Voter ID, utility bill, or Aadhaar)
Passport-size Photo
Of the head of household
How to Apply
Log in to Digital Gujarat Portal
Go to digitalgujarat.gov.in → Citizen Login → log in with your credentials.
Citizen Services → Application for Duplicate Ration Card
Click the Service tab → Citizen Services → select Application for Duplicate Ration Card from the Ration Card section.
Fill form, upload documents & submit
Fill all required details carefully. Upload required documents. Click Submit. Note the application reference number and track status via your dashboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
Apply for duplicate ration card at digitalgujarat.gov.in: Log in → Citizen Services → Application for Duplicate Ration Card → fill the form with reason (lost/damaged) → upload FIR copy (for lost card) or original damaged card (for damaged) + Aadhaar Card + address proof + photo → submit. Also available offline at Mamlatdar / Jan Seva Kendra office.
For lost ration card: FIR copy from nearest police station + Aadhaar Card + address proof + passport-size photo. For damaged ration card: original damaged card + Aadhaar Card + address proof + passport-size photo. The head of the household must be the applicant.
A duplicate ration card application in Gujarat typically takes 15-30 working days to process. Track the application status at digitalgujarat.gov.in under My Services → Service Request Section.