3 Easy Steps To Apply For An Aadhaar Card

Aadhaar

Aadhaar Card was introduced by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) in 2010 to provide a unique identification number (UIN) to every Indian citizen. 

If you have not applied for an Aadhaar card yet, you may want to do so as soon as possible. Many benefits such as government schemes, pensions and LPG subsidies can be availed with the Aadhar card.

Follow the given step-by-step guide to apply for an Aadhaar card now. 

How to Apply for an Aadhaar Card?

Locate an Aadhaar Enrollment Centre Online

UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India) has authorised different entities to collect biometric and demographic data for the enrollment process. You can go to either an Aadhaar Enrollment Centre/Aadhaar camp or a Permanent Enrollment Centre to apply for an Aadhaar card. 

To locate an Aadhaar Enrollment Centre near your location, follow these steps:

1. Visit UIDAI’s official website, go to the ‘Aadhaar Online Services’ section and click on ‘Locate Enrollment and Update Centres’.
2. Fill out the name of the state, district, sub-district, city and enter the captcha code. 
3. Click on the name of the nearest Enrollment Centre to view its address, status (temporary/permanent) and updates in the last 30 days.

Visit the enrollment Centre with supporting documents

You will need to carry several documents as proofs of identity and age to enrol for an Aadhaar card. Make sure to carry the original documents and photocopies to the enrollment centre. 

The following is a list of documents required to apply for a new Aadhaar card.

Identity proof

Voter ID card, PAN card, passport, driving license, ration card, pensioner photo card, disability ID card, CGHS/ECHS card, ST/SC/OBC certificate with a photograph. 

Address proof

Water/electricity/telephone/gas bill, PAN card, passport, bank statement, passbook, driving license, Voter ID card, property tax receipt, credit card statement.

Age proof

Birth certificate, PAN card, government board/university issued mark sheet, SSLC book/certificate.

Proof of relationship documents

Marriage certificate, pension card, MNREGA job card, CGHS/ECHS/ESIC card, PDS card, any government family entitlement document, certificate of identity issued by village panchayat head. 

Process of Aadhaar Card Enrollment

Once you have all the required documents, follow these steps to enrol for an Aadhaar card:

1. Take a printout of the Aadhaar card enrollment form or collect the form at the enrollment Centre. 
2. Fill out all relevant details such as name, DOB, gender, address and mobile number. 
3. Check the form to make sure that there are no mistakes and submit it along with supporting documents and photographs. 
4. Next, record your biometric information at the Centre. This includes a photograph of your face and your fingerprints & iris scans. 
5. For children below the age of five, a parent/guardian has to submit their name, Aadhaar and biometrics information.
6. Make sure to collect the acknowledgement slip before leaving. This will contain the 14-digit Aadhaar enrollment number that you can use to track your application. 

Also read: How To Apply Loan On Aadhar Card and Pan Card

How to Check the Status of Your Aadhaar Card Enrollment Online?

After you have received the acknowledgement slip, there is a turnaround time of 90 days for the Aadhaar generation. If you want to check the status of your application within this time, follow these steps:

1. Check the Enrollment ID in the mentioned slip. This is a 28-digit number with a 14-digit enrollment number and a 14-digit date and time stamp. You will need only the first 14 numbers to check the application status.
2. Go to UIDAI’s website and click on ‘Check Aadhaar Status’ from the ‘My Aadhaar’ menu. 
3. Click on ‘Check Enrollment and Update Status’. 
4. Enter the Enrollment ID and security code.

You can make corrections in the enrollment data within 96 hours or 4 days of applying for the new Aadhaar card. If you cannot do them within this period, you will have to wait till your Aadhaar card gets generated. 

How to Download the E-Aadhaar Card Online?

After around 15 working days of enrollment, your Aadhaar application will be processed, and you will receive an update on your registered mobile number. This is when you can download a soft copy of the Aadhaar card called the E-Aadhaar card. 

It is a digital and password-protected copy of your Aadhaar, which can be used for verification purposes. To download the E-Aadhaar copy online, follow these steps:

1. Go to UIDAI’s official portal and select ‘Download Aadhaar’ from ‘My Aadhaar’.
2. Select any of the given options- Enrollment ID, Aadhaar number or Virtual number. 
3. Enter the 28-digit enrollment ID, 16-digit virtual ID or 12-digit Aadhaar number and security code.
4. Click on ‘Send OTP’ and enter the One Time Password you have received on your mobile number. 
5. Click on ‘Validate and Download’ to get a copy of your e-Aadhaar card. It will be a password-protected PDF file, with the password being the first four letters of your name and birth year in YYYY format. 

Also read: All You Need To Know About The Aadhaar Card Correction Form

Final Word

These days having an Aadhaar card is a necessity as the government requires it when availing of various services/benefits. Fortunately, the process to apply for an Aadhaar card is easy as you can get it done from any authorized enrollment Centre in India. 

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