The 12-digit Aadhaar personal identity number is issued by the Unique Identity Authority of India on behalf of the Indian government. The number serves as proof of identity and residency anywhere in India. Aside from that, the Aadhaar Card is now crucial to obtaining a lot of services. For the fiscal year 2016–17, filing income tax returns requires having Aadhaar as well.
Now is an opportune moment for everyone without an Aadhaar card to apply for one. We’ve covered online Aadhaar Card application processes here.
Procedure to Apply Online for an Aadhaar Card
- Step 1 is to go to the UIDAI website.
- Step 2: Go to the “Get Aadhaar” section of the “My Aadhaar” tab and select the “Book an Appointment” option.
- Step 3: Click “Book an Appointment” after selecting the location or city. To schedule a time for Aadhaar enrollment, fill out the following form: your mobile number, captcha code, and OTP.
- Step 4: Visit the Aadhaar Seva Kendra on the scheduled appointment day, bringing the necessary documentation (proof of identity, proof of address, and proof of birthdate).
- Step 5: At the Aadhaar Seva Kendra, complete an enrollment form with the necessary information.
- Step 6: Send the enrollment form, properly completed, and the previously listed supporting documentation.
- Step 7: Give your biometrics to the Aadhaar Seva Kendra representative.
- Step 8: The Aadhaar Seva Kendra representative will provide you with an acknowledgment slip attesting to the deposition of your enrollment form. A 14-digit enrollment number is among the details it contains. This number can be used to find out how your application is progressing.
- Step 9: After verification, the postal service will send an Aadhaar card to your address. You may not obtain your Aadhaar card for up to ninety days, or three months.
Who can apply for an Aadhaar card?
To apply for an Aadhaar card, one must be an Indian resident or have lived in India for at least 182 days in the 12 months prior. Applying for a child’s Baal Aadhaar is possible even for parents of children or infants under five years of age. An identification proof document for the child will be the Baal Aadhaar.
Important Documents for Aadhaar Card Application
The categories of documents needed to apply for an Aadhar card are listed below.
- Certificates of Authenticity
- Records of Proof of Address
- Original Birth Certificates and Other Records
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I apply online for a card to use Aadhar?
Ans: The ability to apply online for an Aadhaar card does not now exist. To apply online for an Aadhaar card, you can only schedule an appointment at the Aadhaar Seva Kend