Aadhaar-PAN linking is now mandatory for the PAN holders requiring filing of Income Tax Return. The last date to link aadhaar number and PAN is 31.3.2019.
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. Here is the procedure to apply for Aadhaar card:
Once you have found the center, you can book an appointment online. You can even visit the center without booking the appointment online. Alternately, you can book the appointment through official website https://aadharcarduid.com/aadhaar-card-apply-online
Arrange the supporting documents which requires 1 proof of identity, 1 proof of address and 1 proof of date of Birth.To know about the complete list of documents. Click here
You can take printout from there and can fill it before visiting the center also.
Submit the enrollment form along with supporting documents. You need to submit biometric proof also.
Once all the details are collected, you will get an acknowledgment slip for your enrollment. This will be 14 digit enrollment number which will help you keep a check on the status of your application. Also, you can file your income tax return by mentioning this Aadhaar enrolment ID.
The data will be verified centrally and on successful verification of the data, Aadhaar number will be sent to your address through post. It can take up to 90 days (3 months) for the Aadhaar card to be sent to you.
How to check the status of allotment of Aadhaar Card Online?
To check the status you have to go to the UIDAI website and use the enrollment number to see if you have been allotted an Aadhaar number.
In the acknowledgment slip(enrollment number), look for these 2 items on the top:
14-digit enrollment number
Date and time of enrollment
Documents that serve as proof of Identity :
Passport
PAN card
Ration/PDS Photo card
Voter ID
Driving license
Government Photo ID Cards/service photo identity card issued by PSU
NREGS Job Card
Photo ID issued by Recognized Educational Institution
Arms License
Photo Bank ATM Card
Photo Credit Card
Pensioner Photo Card
Freedom Fighter Photo Card
Kisan Photo Passbook
CGHS/ECHS Photo Card
Address Card having Name and Photo issued by Department of Posts
Certificate of Identify having photo issued by Gazetted Officer or Tehsildar on letterhead
Documents that serve as proof of Address:
Passport
Bank Statement/Passbook
Post Office Account Statement/Passbook
Ration Card
Voter ID
Driving License
Government Photo ID cards/service photo identity card issued by PSU
Electricity Bill (not older than 3 months)
Water bill (not older than 3 months)
Telephone Landline Bill (not older than 3 months)
Property Tax Receipt (not older than 3 months)
Credit Card Statement (not older than 3 months)
Insurance Policy
Signed Letter having Photo from Bank on letterhead
Signed Letter having Photo issued by registered Company on letterhead
Signed Letter having Photo issued by Recognized Educational Instruction on letterhead
NREGS Job Card
Arms License
Pensioner Card
Freedom Fighter Card
Kisan Passbook
CGHS/ECHS Card
Certificate of Address having photo issued by MP or MLA or Gazetted Officer or Tehsildar on letterhead
Certificate of Address issued by Village Panchayat head or its equivalent authority (for rural areas) Income Tax Assessment Order
Vehicle Registration Certificate
Registered Sale/Lease/Rent Agreement
Address Card having Photo issued by Department of Posts
Caste and Domicile Certificate having Photo issued by State Govt.
Disability ID Card/handicapped medical certificate issued by the respective State/UT Governments/Administrations
Gas Connection Bill (not older than 3 months)
Passport of Spouse
Passport of Parents (in case of Minor)
Documents that serve as proof of Date of Birth:
SSLC Book/CertificatePassport
Certificate of Date of Birth issued by Group A Gazetted Officer on letterhead
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