How to get an Aadhaar Card?

How to Enroll/Get an Aadhaar Card?

Aadhaar card is an initiative by Central Government to give an Identity to every individual in the nation. Aadhaar will ensure increased trust between public and private agencies and residents. So basically a Single ID card for all purposes.

So how do you Enroll for Aadhaar Card if not already done. Here are few steps you have to follow :

1. Firstly remember that it is Free.
2. Locate the nearest authorized Aadhaar center here: http://appointments.uidai.gov.in/easearch.aspx
3. Carry a Common proofs of identity and address like a election photo ID card, Ration card, passport or driving license. Detailed list can be seen here:http://thehyd.blogspot.in/2012/12/what-are-identityaddress-proof-required.html
4. In case you do not have above common proofs, Certificate of Identify having photo issued by Gazetted Officer/Tehsildar on letterhead is also accepted as PoI. Certificate of Address having photo issued by MP or MLA /Gazetted Officer/Tehsildar on letterhead or by Village Panchayat head or its equivalent authority (for rural areas) is accepted as valid PoA.
5. Even if someone in a family does not have individual valid documents, the resident can still enrol if his/her name exists in family entitlement document. In this case the Head of Family in entitlement document needs to be enrolled first with valid PoI & PoA document. The head of the household can then introduce other members in the family while they are enrolling. UIDAI accepts 8 document types as Proof of Relationship. Detailed list for Proof of Relationship can be seen here :http://thehyd.blogspot.in/2012/12/what-are-identityaddress-proof-required.html
6. Where there are no documents available, resident may also take the help of Introducer's available at the enrollment center. The Introducer's are notified by the Registrar. For further details please contact office of the concerned Registrar.
7. At the enrollment center, please fill your personal details within the form. Your photo, finger-prints and iris scan will also be taken as a part of the enrollment. You can review the details you have provided and make corrections during enrollment itself. You will get an acknowledgment slip with an temporary enrollment number and other details captured during enrollment.
8. Based on your information provided, your details will be verified centrally. If your application is successful, an Aadhaar number will be generated and mailed to your address.
9. The waiting time for Aadhaar may vary from 60-90 days after receipt of resident data.

What are the Identity/Address proof required for Aadhaar Card?

Following are the Documents required as a Proof of Identity/Address for Aadhaar:

Supported PoI(Proof of Identity) Documents Containing Name and Photo:


1. Passport
2. PAN Card
3. Ration/ PDS Photo Card
4. Voter ID
5. Driving License
6. Government Photo ID Cards/ service photo identity card issued by PSU
7. NREGS Job Card
8. Photo ID issued by Recognized Educational Institution
9. Arms License
10. Photo Bank ATM Card
11. Photo Credit Card
12. Pensioner Photo Card
13. Freedom Fighter Photo Card
14. Kissan Photo Passbook
15. CGHS / ECHS Photo Card
16. Address Card having Name and Photo issued by Department of Posts
17. Certificate of Identify having photo issued by Gazetted Officer or Tehsildar on letterhead
18. Disability ID Card/handicapped medical certificate issued by the respective State/UT                 Governments/Administrations


Supported PoA(Proof of Address) Documents Containing Name and Address:


1. Passport
2. Bank Statement/ Passbook
3. Post Office Account Statement/Passbook
4. Ration Card
5. Voter ID
6. Driving License
7. Government Photo ID cards/ service photo identity card issued by PSU
8. Electricity Bill (not older than 3 months)
9. Water bill (not older than 3 months)
10. Telephone Landline Bill (not older than 3 months)
11. Property Tax Receipt (not older than 3 months)
12. Credit Card Statement (not older than 3 months)
13. Insurance Policy
14. Signed Letter having Photo from Bank on letterhead
15.    Signed Letter having Photo issued by registered Company on letterhead
16. Signed Letter having Photo issued by Recognized Educational Instruction on letterhead
17. NREGS Job Card
18. Arms License
19. Pensioner Card
20. Freedom Fighter Card
21. Kissan Passbook
22. CGHS / ECHS Card
23. Certificate of Address having photo issued by MP or MLA or Gazetted  Officer or Tehsildar on                       letterhead
24. Certificate of Address issued by Village Panchayat head or its equivalent authority (for rural areas)
25. Income Tax Assessment Order
26. Vehicle Registration Certificate
27. Registered Sale / Lease / Rent Agreement
28. Address Card having Photo issued by Department of Posts
29. Caste and Domicile Certificate having Photo issued by State Govt.
30. Disability ID Card/handicapped medical certificate issued by the respective State/UT Governments/Administrations
31. Gas Connection Bill (not older than 3 months)
32. Passport of Spouse
33. Passport of Parents(in case of Minor)



Supported  PoR(Proof of Relationship) Documents containing Relationship details to Head of Family:


1. PDS Card
2. MNREGA Job Card
3. CGHS/State Government/ECHS/ESIC Medical card
4. Pension Card
5. Army Canteen Card
6. Passport
7. Birth Certificate issued by Registrar of Birth, Municipal Corporation and other notified local                  government bodies like Taluk, Tehsil etc.
8. Any other Central/State government issued family entitlement document.

Supported Proof of DoB Documents:


1. Birth Certificate
2. SSLC Book/Certificate
3. Passport
4. Certificate of Date of Birth issued by Group A Gazetted Officer on letterhead


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