Aadhaar Card Application Process
Residents of India are given 12-digit Aadhaar numbers by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). You must successfully pass several checks and data validation steps in order to be eligible for an Aadhaar number. When you apply for your card, these checks will be performed.
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How to Apply for Aadhaar Card?
To apply for an Aadhaar card, follow the steps mentioned below
Step 1: Find an Aadhaar Enrolment Center near you by visiting official website of UIDAI.
Step 2: Fill the enrolment form by providing all the correct information. You can get the format https://uidai.gov.in/images/aadhaar_enrolment_correction_form_version_2.1.pdf.
Step 3: Submit the duly filled form by attaching all the supporting documents like identity proof and address proof.
Step 4:Once the documents are accepted, you need to submit your biometric data along with your fingerprint and iris scan.
Step 5:Next, collect the acknowledgement slip which contains a 14-digit enrolment number. You can use this number to check your Aadhaar card status.
The Aadhaar card will be delivered to your address within 90 days.
Documents Required to Apply for Aadhaar Card
Indian citizens receive an Aadhaar card after providing their biometric data. The UIDAI requests a list of documents to confirm the legitimacy of applicants' information. Aadhaar cards are only generated after the necessary documentation has been completed. The list of Aadhaar card documents that you must provide to apply for an Aadhaar card are as follows
Proof of address
Proof of identity
Proof of relationship
Proof of date of birth
How to Get your e-Aadhaar?
The Aadhaar card can be delivered to your home address in as little as 90 days, or three months, after all the required papers and biometric data have been collected. The Aadhaar card may not be delivered to the correct cardholder for more than 90 days due to the enormous number of persons applying for the card. India Post will deliver the card.
If a person needs his or her Aadhaar card immediately, he or she can obtain a copy of the Aadhaar card, also known as the E-Aadhaar.
Given below are the steps to obtain e-Aadhaar online:
Step 1: Visit the official website of Aadhaar card.
Step 2: Fill the form by providing your enrolment number or your Aadhaar number.
If you know your enrollment number, enter it along with your name, pin code, mobile number, and the day and time that are shown on your acknowledgement page.
Use your name, mobile number, and pin code if you know your Aadhaar number. After completion of the form, you will be sent a One Time Password (OTP) to the mobile number you provided. This OTP will allow you to download the colored Aadhaar letter.
How to Check Aadhaar Card Enrolment Status?
Given below are the options to check your Aadhar Card enrolment status
- You can check your Aadhaar card enrolment status through 14-digit enrolment number that you have received in your acknowledgement slip.
- You can also check your Aadhaar card status online by visiting UIDAI website.
List of the Aadhaar Enrolment Centres in India
State | Address of Aadhaar Enrollment Center |
Assam | Timonagaon BO, Dibrugarh, Dibrugarh East, Jilliguri Gaon, Assam - 786010 |
Karnataka | Aadhar Center Bank of India, No 325 12th Cross Road Binnamanagala Stage 1 Indiranagar, Bengaluru, Bangalore North, Indiranagar, Karnataka - 560038 |
New Delhi | BARB0CONNU, Bank Of Baroda, B-3 , Block-B, Connaught Place Delhi, New Delhi, G.P.O., Delhi - 110001 |
Tamil Nadu | Chennai GPO, RAJAJI SALAI, Chennai, Tamil Nadu - 600001 |
Maharashtra | Union Bank Of India, Hind Jyoti Building, Gunjali Mansion, Barister Nath Pai Marg, Cotton Green., Mumbai, Maharashtra - 400033 |
West Bengal | Tollygunge HO, 14G DPS ROAD, Kolkata, Tollygunge, West Bengal - 700033 |
Gujrat | Manekbag Po, Opp - Prarthna Vihar Soc, Manekbag , Ahmedabad, Gujarat - 380015 |
Making Corrections to Information Provided During Enrolment
You can examine all the information given throughout the enrolment process and, if necessary, make modifications or corrections right away. You will have 96 hours following enrolment to visit the center, present the acknowledgment slip, and make any necessary revisions if you discover a mistake after you've already enrolled.
How to Check Aadhaar Status?
If you have registered for an Aadhaar at an Enrolment Center, you can check aadhaar status there. To check your status, you'll need your Enrolment ID, or EID. On the acknowledgement slip you get after enrolling is where you can find your EID.
EID is a 28-digit number comprising two parts:
- 14-digit enrolment number in the format 012/01234/012345 and
- 14-digit date and time of enrolment in the format dd/mm/yyyy hh:mm:ss
However, to check your status, you only need the 14-digit enrolment number. Providing the remaining 14 digits is optional.
If you have your EID number, you can check your status by visiting the Check Aadhaar Status webpage on the UIDAI website.
Retrieving Lost/Forgotten EID.
In case you have lost or forgotten your EID, you can retrieve it by visiting the Retrieve Lost or Forgotten EID/UID webpage on the UIDAI website.
It takes around 60 to 90 days to get your Aadhaar card after your data has been collected and uploaded to the Central Identities Data Repository.
How to Download Aadhaar Card?
You can get an electronic copy of your Aadhaar using your EID. Follow the steps mentioned below to the aadhaar card download
Step 1: Visit the https://eaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/.
Step 2: Choose the 'Enrollment EID' option.
Step 3: Enter your 14-digit enrolment ID number as well as the time and date values in 14-digit format.
Step 4: Enter your complete name, pin code, and image captcha code.
Step 5: Next, click on 'Request OTP' option and confirm.
Step 6: Enter the OTP that you will receive on your registered mobile number.
Step 7: Then click on the 'Download Aadhaar' option.
Step 8: Your electronic copy of Aadhaar card will be ready to download.
Aadhaar Reprint
You can use the 'Aadhaar Reprint' service if you've lost your Aadhaar card. You must pay Rs.50 to order the reprint (including GST and posting charges).
To request a new card, you will need your VID (Virtual Identification Number).
If you have misplaced or lost your card or personal information, do not apply for or enroll in Aadhaar again. Enrolment ought to be done just once. Your application will be turned down if you submit it more than once (unless specifically advised by UIDAI).
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FAQs on How to Apply for Aadhar Card
- What details will be captured during the enrolment process?
Demographics details - Name, date of birth, gender, and address. Providing your mobile number and e-mail ID are optional.
Biometrics - Photograph, all 10 fingers, both irises.
- What should I do if my Aadhaar request is rejected?
Various quality checks are performed for the generation of an Aadhaar. Hence, there is a possibility that your Aadhaar request was denied because of a technical or quality-related reason. If your Aadhaar request was rejected, you can register again.
- Can NRIs apply for Aadhaar?
Yes. NRIs are eligible to apply for Aadhaar if they have resided in India for a period of 182 days or more in the last 12 months before applying.
- Is there an age limit to apply for Aadhaar?
No. There is no age restriction to apply. Even new-born babies are eligible to get an Aadhaar number.
- In case I do not have all my fingers or both my irises, can I still enrol?
Yes. The software used for Aadhaar has the provision to handle such cases.
- Will the operator charge a fee for Aadhaar enrolment?
No, the operator will not charge any fee as Aadhaar enrollment is free for Indian residents.
- Does the UIDAI have a defined enrolment procedure for families?
Yes, during enrolment, the resident and the Head of the Family (HoF) must be present. For new enrolment and name updates, the resident must present a valid identity proof document.
- Is it possible to enrol in Aadhaar by Post?
No, because your biometrics will be taken, you need to personally go to the Aadhaar enrolment centre to enrol.
- If the appointment is cancelled, will I get a refund?
Yes, you will get the refund if the appointment is cancelled. After the refund has been processed, you will receive the refund in your account in 7 to 21 days. If a reserved service is not provided at the UIDAI ASK, the appointment can be rescheduled.
- Is the validity of the online downloaded Aadhaar letter the same as that of the original?
Yes, the online downloaded e-Aadhaar letter is just as valid as the original.
- My Aadhaar was lost, and my mobile number is not listed with Aadhaar either. What should I do?
Yes, you can download your Aadhaar and obtain a printout by going to any Aadhaar Seva Kendra. The Aadhaar Enrolment Centres in post offices, banks, BSNL, and Central or State Government offices also offer this service.
- Are original documents required to enrol in Aadhaar?
Yes, original documents are required for Aadhaar enrolment. Once enrolment is done, the original copies will be scanned and given back to you.
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