What documents are required for Aadhaar Card?

NRIs with a valid Indian passport (adult or child) are eligible to apply for an Aadhaar card. The following documents are commonly required by UIDAI: Proof of Identity : (Any one of) PAN Card, Ration Card, Voter ID, Passport, Driving License, etc. Proof of Address : (Any one of) Passport, Voter ID, Driving License, Ration Card, Utility Bill, Bank Passbook, etc. Proof of Date of Birth : (Any one of) Passport, Birth Certificate, PAN Card, etc.

Can I apply for Aadhaar Card without any documents?

Yes, residents who do not have the required documents like proof of identity or proof of address can enrol with the help of a pre-designated 'Introducer'. An 'Introducer' is an authorised individual identified and notified by the Registrar or Regional Offices.

What is required to open Aadhaar Card?

To open the PDF format of your downloaded Aadhaar Card, you need to provide an Aadhaar Card password. This password is the combination of the first 4 letters of your name in capital letters and your year of birth.

How can I apply for new Aadhaar Card?

The Aadhaar enrolment process involves visiting an Enrolment Centre, filling out the enrolment form, capturing demographic and biometric data, and submitting proof of identity and address documents. After this, you will receive an acknowledgement slip containing your Enrolment ID.

What are the documents required for Aadhaar Card for NRIs?

To get an Aadhaar Card as an NRI, you'll need: A valid Indian Passport (mandatory) One additional proof of identity (like PAN card, Voter ID) Proof of address (passport with address, or utility bill with your address) Birth certificate (optional, but helpful)

Is it possible to get an Aadhaar Card without any documents?

No, Aadhaar registration requires documents for verification.

What documents are needed for changing one's surname on an Aadhaar Card?

For an Aadhaar surname change, you'll need documents proving the name change, like a marriage certificate or gazette notification.

What documents are needed for changing/updating address in Aadhaar Card?

Update your Aadhaar address with documents like bank statements, utility bills, or ration cards with your new address.

Can I change Aadhaar name without proof?

No, changing your Aadhaar name requires documents as proof, like marriage certificate or gazette notification.

Can we get Aadhaar without birth certificate?

Yes, while a birth certificate helps, it's not mandatory for NRIs enrolling for Aadhaar.

What documents are required for Aadhaar Card biometric update?

Aadhaar biometric updates typically don't require additional documents. You just need to visit an enrolment centre with your Aadhaar number.

Documents Required for Aadhaar Card

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23-Jul-2024

List of identity proofs – Documents required for new Aadhaar card

When applying for an Aadhaar Card, you need to submit certain documents to verify your identity, address, and other details. These documents are also necessary if you need to update or correct your existing Aadhaar information.

Government-issued photo identification:
- Passport
- PAN Card
- Voter Identification Card
- Driving Licence
- Photo Identification Cards issued by the Government of India or Service Photo ID Cards issued by a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU)
- Job Card of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MG-NREGS)
Photo identification issued by recognized institutions:
- Photo identification card issued by a Recognized Educational Institution
- Photo Bank ATM Card
- Photo Credit Card
- Photo Pensioner Card
- Photo Freedom Fighter Card
- Photo Kisan Passbook
- Photo CGHS/ECHS Card
Marriage and name change documents:
- Marriage Certificate (mandatory after marriage)
- Legally approved name change certificate
Address proof:
- Residing Address Card issued by the Department of Posts containing applicant's name and photo
- Identity Certificate containing applicant's photo on a proper letterhead issued by a Gazetted Officer or Tehsilda
Disability identification:
- Handicapped medical certificate or Disability Identification Card issued by the State/UT Government or Administration
State-specific documents:
- Bhamashah Card/Jan-Aadhaar Card issued by the Government of Rajasthan
Documents for individuals without standard proofs:
- Certificate issued by Warden/Superintendent/Matron/Head of Institution of recognized shelter homes or orphanages
- Certificate of Identity with photo issued by MP/MLA/MLC/Municipal Councilor or Village Panchayat Head/Mukhiya or its equivalent authority (for rural areas)
Alternative documents (may require additional verification):
- Gazette notification for name change
- RSBY Card
- SSLC book with applicant's photograph
- ST/SC/OBC certificate with photo
- School Leaving Certificate (SLC)/ School Transfer Certificate (TC) containing name and photograph
- Passbook of the bank with name and photograph
- Extract of school records issued by Head of School containing name and photograph
- Certificate of Identity with name and photo issued by a Recognized Educational Institution and signed by the Head

The original copies of these documents must be produced for verification. They will be scanned and returned to you, so there is no need to print and submit photocopies. This ensures that the information provided is accurate and authentic, facilitating a smooth Aadhaar Card registration or update process.

List of date of birth proofs – Documents required for Aadhaar Card

The documents containing the date of birth proof of the applicant which will work for Aadhaar Card registration are as follows:

Certificate of birth
SSLC Book/Certificate
Passport of the applicant
PAN Card
Certificate of Date of Birth issued by Group a Gazetted Officer on letterhead
Certificate or ID Card having photo and DOB, duly signed and issued by a Government authority
Photo ID card with DOB issued by a recognised Educational Institution
Marksheet issued by any Government Board or University
Government Photo ID Card or Photo Identity Proof or PSU issued ID card containing DoB
Pension Payment Order (Central or State)
Central Government Health Service Scheme Photo Card or Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme Photo Identity card
School Leaving Certificate (SLC)/School Transfer Certificate (TC) having name and DOB
Extract of School Records issued by Head of School containing name, DOB, and photo
Certificate of Identity containing name, date of birth, and photograph issued by recognized Educational Institution signed by Head of Institute
Certificate of Identity containing name, DOB, and photograph issued by EPFO

These documents must be original and will be scanned and returned during the Aadhaar Card registration process.

Proof of Address documents for Aadhaar Card registration

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) accepts a wide range of documents as address proof. These documents fall into several categories, as outlined below:

Government issued documents:
- Passport
- Voter Identification Card
- Driving Licence
- Photo identification cards issued by the Government
- Ration Card
- Pensioner Card
- Freedom Fighter Card
- Kisan Passbook (Farmer's Passbook)
- CGHS/ECHS Card (Central Government Health Scheme/Ex-servicemen Contributory Health Scheme Card)
- Address certificate with photo issued by an MP, MLA, Gazetted Officer, or Tehsildar
- Address Certificate issued by the Village Panchayat head or equivalent authority (for rural areas)
- Assessment order of the Income Tax
- Caste and Domicile certificate with photo issued by the State Government
- Certificate issued by the Superintendent/Matron/Warden/Head of Institution of recognized shelter homes or orphanages
- Certificate of Address with photo issued by Municipal Councillor
- Bhamashah Card/Jan-Aadhaar Card issued by the Government of Rajasthan
- Extract of School Records containing name, address, and photograph issued by Head of School
- Certificate of Identity containing name, address, and photograph issued by a Recognized Educational Institution signed by Head of Institute
Utility bills (within the last three months):
- Electricity Bill
- Water Bill
- Landline Telephone Bill
- Gas Connection Bill
Bank statements:
- Passbook or Bank Statement
- Post Office Account Statement
- Credit Card Statement (last three months)
Other acceptable documents:
- Registered agreement for sale, lease, or rent of the applicant's residential address
- Photo and address card issued by the Department of Posts
- Registration certificate of the vehicle
- Job card of NREGS (National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme)
- Arms License
- Photo and a letter with an address signed by the bank on letterhead
- Signed letter with address and photo on the letterhead of the company issued by the registered office
- Photo and signed letter with address issued by a well-known educational enterprise on their letterhead
- Spouse's or partner's passport (for proof of shared residence)
- For minors, a parent's passport
- Accommodation allotment letter issued by Central/State Govt. (not more than three years old)
- Government issued Marriage Certificate containing address
- Certificate of Disability issued by a Government body
- SSLC book containing photograph (applicable in some regions)
- School Identity Card
- School Transfer Certificate (TC)/School Leaving Certificate (SLC) containing name and address
- Certificate of Identity containing name, date of birth, and photo issued by EPFO (Employees' Provident Fund Organisation.

Proofs of relationship for Aadhaar enrolment

The following documents are acceptable to establish the applicant's relationship with the head of the family for Aadhaar enrolment:

Government issued documents: Public Distribution System (PDS) Card, MNREGA Job Card, State Government Medical Card (CGHS, ECHS, ESIC), Army Canteen Card, Pension Card
Identity documents: Passport, Any Family Entitlement Document issued by Central/State Government
Birth certificates: Birth Certificate issued by Registrar of Birth/Municipal Corporation/Local Government Body
Marriage certificates: Government Issued Marriage Certificate
Address proof: Department of Posts Address Card (with name and photo)
State specific documents: Bhamashah Card/Jan-Aadhaar Card (Rajasthan Government), Discharge Slip/Card from Government Hospitals (for child birth)
Gazetted officer issued documents: Certificate of Identity (with photo) issued by MP/MLA/MLC/Municipal Councillor/Gazetted Officer
Village level documents (rural areas): Certificate of Identity (with photo and relationship to Head of Family) issued by Village Panchayat Head/Mukhiya/Equivalent Authority

Please note: One document from each category must be submitted with the application for successful Aadhaar Card issuance.

Aadhaar Card for children

The document requirements for issuing Aadhaar Cards for children are similar to those for adults. However, there are some key differences:

Parental aadhaar: In addition to the standard documents, one parent must provide their Aadhaar copy.
Biometric data: Children under 5 years old do not need to submit biometric data (fingerprints and iris scans). This is collected upon reaching the age of 5.

Required documents for children above 5 years

Proof of residence (choose one)
- Passport Copy (of spouse)
- Ration Card Copy
- Voter ID Card
- Driving License
- Utility Bill (last 3 months): Electricity, Water, Gas Connection, Landline Phone
- Credit Card Statement (last 3 months)
- Bank Statement or Passbook
Proof of Identity (choose one)
- Passport Copy
- PAN Card Copy
- Voter ID Copy
- Driving License
Birth certificate
Parent's Aadhaar Card (copy)

Aadhaar Card for foreign residents

The following documents are required for Aadhaar Card application depending on the resident's foreign citizen status:

OCI cardholders:

Valid OCI Card along with a valid foreign passport (證明有效的護照; zhèngmíng yǒuxiao de hùzhào) demonstrating residence in India for at least 182 days in the past year (as proof of identity).

Long Term Visa (LTV) document holders:

Valid Long Term Visa (LTV) document
Valid/expired foreign passport from the country of origin issued to minority communities (Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, Sikhs, Parsis, Christians) of Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Bangladesh (as proof of identity and address).

Nepal and Bhutan nationals:

(Proof of Identity - choose one)

Passport of Nepal/Bhutan
(If passport unavailable) Two of the following documents with matching addresses:
- Nepalese/Bhutanese Citizenship Certificate
- Voter Identity Card issued by Election Commission of Bhutan/Nepal
- Limited Validity Photo Identity Certificate issued by Nepalese Mission/Royal Bhutanese Mission in India

Other resident foreigners:

(Proof of Identity)

Valid VISA and valid foreign passport demonstrating residence in India for at least 182 days in the past year.

(OR)

(Proof of Address)

Valid Registration Certificate/Residential Permit issued by FRRO/FRO (except OCI cardholders, LTV document holders, and Nepal/Bhutan nationals).

Aadhaar Card as a document proof

An Aadhaar Card can be used as proof of identity and residence for various purposes, including:

Opening Savings Accounts
Applying for Credit Cards
Securing Personal Loans
Obtaining Home Loans
Acquiring Business Loans
Making Fixed Deposits

It is important to note that Aadhaar is not currently mandatory for these purposes. However, it is a widely accepted form of document verification. An Aadhaar Card can be issued to any resident of India, and the specific document requirements may vary depending on the applicant's category (e.g., school student, employed citizen).