Documents Required for New Aadhaar Card

Documents required Before Applying for an Aadhaar Card

Aadhaar card in India constitutes one of the primary identification documents used for almost all official purposes. In some cases, Aadhaar cards are mandatory. Since its inception in 2009, more than 125 crore Indians now possess this card, the Government announced. (1)

However, still, a large populace is yet to get their hands on an Aadhaar card. The application process is straightforward and easy to follow. You only have to submit all the relevant Aadhaar card documents to prove your eligibility for this vital national card.

To know all about such necessary documents for an Aadhaar card, keep reading!

List of documents required for Aadhaar card

An Aadhaar card is issued to Indian citizens after collecting biometrics, vital information. To make this process full proof, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), the issuing Government body, asks for a list of documents to verify the authenticity of applicants' information.

An Aadhaar card is generated only after the proper documentation process is complete. Following is the list of Aadhaar card documents that you need to furnish while applying or enrolling for this card.

Identity proof
Address proof
Date of birth proof
Proof of relationships

Besides, if you apply for an Aadhaar card for children, you may have to provide some additional documents that you will know here.

Which documents are accepted as address proof for Aadhaar registration?

Aadhaar card documents also include proof of address where your name and address should be mentioned, at least. Also, be extra careful while providing a document to prove the address as the Aadhaar card will be delivered to that address only.

Here’s the list of documents that are accepted as address proof for Aadhaar cards.

Ration Card
Passbook
Bank statement
Insurance documents
Utility bills like electricity and telephone bill
Address certificate signed by a registered company on letterhead
Arms license
Post office passbook
Voter ID
Property tax receipt
Government photo ID card
Address card issued by Department of Posts
Gas connection bills (not older than three months)
Disability ID card
Registration certificate of vehicles
Rent/lease/sale agreement
Domicile certificate of caste certificate with a photograph.
NREGS job card
Freedom fighter card
Kissan passbook
Marriage certificate
Address certificate issued by village Panchayat head- for rural areas
Accommodation allotment letter from the state or Central Government. (Not older than three months).

Documents accepted as date of birth proof during Aadhaar application

Besides identity and address proof, you also need to submit documents supporting your date of birth.

Choose any of the following.

Birth certificate
Passport
SSC certificate
PAN card
Mark sheet issued by Government Board or University
Date of birth certificate signed by Gazetted Officer on a letterhead.

Carry the original copy of the document you want to submit along with its photocopy.

Which identity proofs are necessary to acquire a new Aadhaar card?

The proof of identity is of utmost importance that confirms your Aadhaar card application. The primary criteria for such Aadhaar card documents for identity are having a photo and name mentioned on the card.

Following are some documents listed below, and you can choose any of them while visiting the Aadhaar Enrolment center.

Voter ID
PAN Card
Ration Card
Passport
Driving license
Photo ID issued by Government
Bank ATM card with photo
NREGS job card
ECHS/CGHS card with photo
Arms license
Photo ID issued by a registered educational institution
Credit card with photo
Kissan photo passbook
Photo certificate issued by Gazetted Officer in Letterhead.
Pensioner card with photo
Freedom fighter card
Address card issued by Department of Posts
Handicapped or Disability ID Card or medical certificate.

You can choose any of these as identity proof for an Aadhaar card. Also, you have to furnish proof of address.

Which documents are necessary as proof of relationship during Aadhaar enrolment?

Since Aadhaar is issued for each family member, you need to inform the relationship with the head of the family. It will improve your credibility, especially if you are a minor.

For this matter, any of the following documents for Aadhaar is accepted as relationship proof.

MNREGA job card
PDS card
Passport
Birth certificate
Government-issued health card
Pension card
Canteen card- for army personnel
Registered marriage certificate
Family entitlement document issued by State/Central Government.

Along with providing these Aadhaar card documents, you also need to submit the duly filled enrolment form to ascertain your application request.

Things that are required as biometric data

Along with the supportive documents, you will also be asked to submit three sets of biometric data, for instance:

Iris scan of both eyes
Facial photograph
Fingerprints of all 10 fingers

Such data are obtained during the Aadhaar enrolment process. And later if you visit the Aadhaar Card Centre to update further information, you will have to verify your identity by providing either your fingerprints or iris scan.

Which documents are needed to make corrections in an Aadhaar card?

You will have to submit both the demographic and biometric information to update or correct your Aadhar card details which are recorded in the UIDAI system. In terms of the demographic information, the documents are pretty similar to what you have already provided during the Aadhaar enrolment process.

Furthermore, you can avoid paying charges by going ahead with the online process, while in case of the manual process, you will have to bear a fee of Rs.25.

Which documents are necessary to register for children’s Aadhaar cards?

Starting from newborn babies to children aged up to 15 years are also eligible to get an exclusive Aadhaar card. Based on their age, the children's Aadhaar card is available for two groups. Therefore, children belonging to each group need to provide different documents to prove their authenticity.

Children below 5 years

The Baal Aadhaar or Aadhaar for children are different from those of adults. It is blue in colour and requires fewer documents to complete the enrolment process. It includes:

The birth certificate of the child along with the Aadhaar card of parents or guardians.
The Aadhaar will be linked with the parent’s Aadhaar as biometrics cannot be taken before the age of 5.

However, children above 5 years need to produce some additional documents.

Children between 5 and 15 years

The children more than 5 years old are developed enough to give their biometrics. Hence, the representative at the enrolment office collects the biometrics of their fingers and irises along with the following documents.

The birth certificate of the children along with their parent’s Aadhaar number.
School ID card

In this case, the Aadhaar number will remain the same if they already have a Baal Aadhaar card. However, the new biometrics will be collected to update the Aadhaar.

What is the process to submit documents online for an Aadhaar card?

Although you have to produce Aadhaar card documents when you visit the enrolment office, you can submit the documents online in case of update or correction of the details on Aadhaar.

All you have to do is scan the coloured copies of the original documents and upload them on the UIDAI website. You have to furnish the documents listed above to get your Aadhaar on time.

What are the documents required to avail an Aadhaar card for NRIs?

Aadhaar is mandatory for every Indian, including NRIs. However, before applying, NRIs have to ensure that they have spent at least 182 days in India in the last 12 months from the day of the Aadhaar application.

They have to do the following -

After filling up the enrolment form, submit the necessary documents.
A passport can be used both for proof of identity and address in this case.
They can provide other documents as well that are listed by UIDAI.
NRIs may also have to submit some additional documents to prove their current residential status in other countries. For instance, the stamped copy of the visa of the country will be accepted.

Hence, it does not matter if you are an NRI or a common resident of India; holding an Aadhaar is mandatory. It is necessary to perform several official tasks like a transaction at banks, checking Income Tax Returns, etc.

In any case, you have to provide Aadhaar card documents to complete the enrolment and verification process. After the verification is done, it generally takes 5 working days to dispatch the card to your address.

Frequently Asked Questions

✓ Where to get my Aadhaar card?

You can get your Aadhaar card online, or you can also visit the nearest Aadhaar enrolment center to apply for this card. After the verification, the card will be dispatched to your address within a few days.

✓ How many days does it take to get an updated Aadhaar card?

Usually, it takes up to 90 days to get your Aadhaar updated. Thus, make sure to inform the authorities at the earliest to resolve such issues.

✓ How can I check if my mobile number is linked with my Aadhaar card?

First, visit the official website of UIDAI. Go to “Aadhaar Services” and select “Verify Email/Mobile Number”. Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar Number or enter contact details like your mobile number and email that is registered with this card. Enter the captcha correctly and click on “Send OTP”.

✓ Is an Aadhaar card mandatory for school admission?

Till now, submission of an Aadhaar card is not mandatory for school admission. However, most schools may ask for it during the admission process.

Moreover, to avail government scholarship, a student must possess an Aadhaar card.

✓ Can I get my Aadhaar card on the same day of enrolment?

The UIDAI takes a minimum of 5 days to issue an Aadhaar card from the day of application.