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How to Apply for Aadhaar card

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Aadhar Latest Update

The last date for linking Aadhar with PAN has been extended from 31st March 2020 to 30th June 2020. Read here to know – How to link aadhaar to PAN
Aadhaar Card is now mandatory to file income tax returns from FY 2016-17. Also, Aadhaar card serves as a proof of identity and address for every Indian individual including children and infants in India. If anyone does not have Aadhaar card, this is a good time to apply for it.

  1. Procedure to apply for Aadhaar Card
  2. Documents that serve as Proof of Identity
  3. Documents that serve as Proof of Address
  4. Documents that serve as Proof of Date of Birth

1. Procedure to apply for Aadhaar Card

Step 1: Visit the webpage https://appointments.uidai.gov.in/easearch.aspx?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1 to find the Aadhaar enrolment center near you.
Step 2: Book an appointment online for your visit to the center. You can book an appointment through official website https://aadharcarduid.com/aadhaar-card-apply-online. Alternatively, you can also visit the center without an appointment.
Step 3: Carry the following supporting documents with you:
a. Identity proof
b. Address proof
c. Proof of birth date
Step 4: When you visit the enrolment centre, fill in an enrolment form with relevant information.
Step 5: Submit the duly filled enrolment form along with the supporting documents as mentioned above.
Step 6: You must personally visit the centre as the representative requires your biometrics.
Step 7: The representative at the centre will provide an acknowledgement slip as proof of your enrolment. It contains information such as a 14-digit enrolment number. This number can help trace the status of your application. You can quote the enrolment number in the place of Aadhaar number.
Step 8: Upon verification, Aadhaar card will be sent to your address via post. It can take up to 90 days (3 months) for you to receive the Aadhaar card.

2. Documents that serve as proof of Identity

  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. Kisan 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

3. Documents that serve as proof of 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. Kisan 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) Income Tax Assessment Order
  25. Vehicle Registration Certificate
  26. Registered Sale/Lease/Rent Agreement
  27. Address Card having Photo issued by Department of Posts
  28. Caste and Domicile Certificate having Photo issued by State Govt.
  29. Disability ID Card/handicapped medical certificate issued by the respective State/UT Governments/Administrations
  30. Gas Connection Bill (not older than 3 months)
  31. Passport of Spouse
  32. Passport of Parents (in case of Minor)

4. Documents that serve as proof of Date of Birth

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

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