Certificate for Aadhaar Enrolment Update

UIDAI has standardized the format for acceptance of the Certificate for Aadhaar Enrolment/ Update. From now onwards all acceptable certificates of POI (Proof of Identity), POR (Proof of Relationship, DOB (Date of Birth, POA (Proof of Address) should be produced in the form of the certificate format which has been recently launched by the Unique Identification Authority of India.

POI (Proof of Identity), POR (Proof of Relationship, DOB (Date of Birth, POA (Proof of Address) from Gazetted Officer or MP or MLA or MLC or Tehsildar on letter pad won’t be accepted anymore by UIDAI for the enrolment or update requests.

It will be Aadhaar holder’s or applicant’s responsibility to get the format of the certificate printed, filled, and then get it certified by Gazetted Officer or MP or MLA or MLC or Tehsildar.

Earlier, residents used to face a lot of issues in getting certificates from various officials, as the standard format used to be unavailable with the officials. But finally, after the introduction of the standard certificate named certificate for Aadhaar enrolment or update, it has solved this problem.

Where all the Annexure certificate format is applicable

The format of Certificate for Aadhaar enrolment/ update is applicable for:

POI (Proof of Identity) documents

• Certificate of Identity having photo issued by Gazetted Officer or Tehsildar on UIDAI standard certificate format for enrolment update
• Certificate from Superintendent/ Warden/ Matron/ Head of Institution of recognized shelter homes or orphanages etc. on UIDAI standard certificate format for enrolment/update
• Certificate of Identity having photo issued by MP or MLA or MLC or Municipal Councilor
• Certificate of Identity having photo issued by Village Panchayat head or Mukhiya or its equivalent authority (for rural areas)
• Certificate of Identity containing name and photo issued by Recognized Educational Institution signed by Head of Institute

POA (Proof of Address) documents

• Certificate of Address having photo issued by MP or MLA or MLC or Gazetted Officer or Tehsildar
• Certificate of Address issued by Village Panchayat head or its equivalent authority (for rural areas)
• Certificate from Superintendent/ Warden/ Matron/ Head of Institution of recognized shelter homes or orphanages etc.
• Certificate of Address having photo issued by Municipal Councillor
• Certificate of Identity containing Name, Address, and Photo issued by Recognized Educational Institution signed by Head of Institute

DOB (Date of Birth) documents

• Certificate of Date of Birth issued by Group A Gazetted Officer
• A certificate or ID Card having photo and Date of Birth (DOB) duly signed and issued by a Government authority
• Certificate of Identity containing Name, DOB and Photo issued by Recognized Educational Institution signed by Head of Institute

So if you are submitting any of the above documents while applying or updating Aadhaar, then such documents should be produced in the UIDAI standard certificate format for enrolment/ update.

For those who do not have valid documents in their name, they may use UIDAI-approved Standard Certificate for Aadhaar Enrolment/ Update

This Certificate is issued by Group A or B Gazetted Officer/ Village Panchayat Head or Mukhiya/ MP/ MLA/ MLC/ Municipal Councilor/ Tehsildar/ Head of recognized educational institution/ Superintendent/ Warden/ Matron/ Head of Institution of recognized shelter home/ orphanages

Uses of UIDAI standard certificate format

If the applicant doesn’t hold any document on their name to prove identity, address, and date of birth, then in such cases a Certificate for Aadhar enrollment/update form can be used. Below is the complete list of uses of Certificate for Aadhar enrollment/update form:

• New Enrolment
• Certificate for Aadhar update form can be used as an Aadhar card address change letter format pdf (which means Aadhar address can be updated by using this form)
• Details such as name, date of birth, gender, etc. can be updated with the help of the Certificate for aadhaar update form

How to Download Aadhaar Annexure Certificate Format

You can get the format of the Certificate of Aadhaar Enrolment Update PDF from the UIDAI Website.

• To download Certificate for Aadhaar Enrolment/ Update visit UIDAI Official Website https://uidai.gov.in/
• On the Homepage of UIDAI, under my Aadhaar, you will find several options
• Just click on the list of supporting documents and a PDF File will open if your browser is prompting to download then just download the file
• On the PDF File, all the documents which are acceptable for Aadhaar enrolment and update will be mentioned
• To get the Certificate for Aadhaar Enrolment/ Update Format, just scroll down to the last page
• The last page will contain the format of Certificate for Aadhaar Enrolment/ Update annexure 1
• Just take a print out of the last page that is mentioned as the Certificate for Aadhaar enrolment update annexure 1 PDF file
• Fill it up, enclose your photo and get it certified from Gazetted Officer or MP or MLA or MLC or Tehsildar

Download Certificate for Aadhaar from mAadhaar

Another way to get the certificate for the Aadhaar enrolment update form is to download it from the mAadhaar official app. If for any reason you are unable to access the UIDAI website or if you have the mAadhaar app installed on your phone then you can follow this procedure to download the Aadhaar Certificate for Enrolment Update Form.

• For certificate for aadhaar enrolment/update form pdf download, just launch the mAadhaar app
• Once you are on the home screen menu of the mAadhaar app, just tap on more
• Now just tap on the Important document

• This will list all the documents, to download the certificate for aadhaar enrollment/update pdf just tap on a list of supporting document
• It will prompt you whether you want to download the file, just tap on the download button

• Once the document that is PDF gets downloaded, you can open the file with any PDF app on your phone
• You will find the certificate for aadhaar enrolment update annexure 1 on the last page and the first two pages will include the list of documents accepted for Aadhar enrolment and update

Now you can take a printout of the Certificate for Aadhaar Enrolment Update Form

Certificate for Aadhaar Enrolment Update Form PDF

If you want the direct link of Certificate for Aadhaar Update/ Enrolment Format then you can download the PDF version of it from the below download button.

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This certificate for aadhaar enrolment/update form pdf is a password-free document, and ready to print.

Certificate for Aadhaar Update/ Enrolment Format in JPEG

Below is the Aadhaar Update/ Enrolment Certificate in JPEG file format

You can download this Certificate for Aadhaar Enrolment/ Update and take a printout on A4 Paper.

How to fill Certificate for Aadhaar Enrolment/ Update form

Once you download the Certificate for Aadhaar Enrolment/ Update, you will need to take a printout of it on the A4 size paper

It is not essential that the printout should be in color, but you can also take a black and white copy of it and also there is no requirement to print it on a letterhead.

Once you have a hardcopy of Certificate for Aadhaar Enrolment/ Update, just start filling it up with a blue ball point pen and not ink-pen or pencil.

Put a tick marks (✓), in the boxes where you have to select options as your answer and leave the other option(s) blank.

Write clearly within the boxes without touching the boundaries. Try and write in the centre of the box.

Leave one box blank after each complete word, while filling up the boxes.

Do NOT write “NA” or “N/A” or “NOT APPLICABLE” in any boxes in the form to convey that the column is not relevant for your case. Leave that column blank.

Note down the form should be filled in block letters, so don’t make any mistakes while filling up the form.

The Application Form consists of two parts, i.e., Resident details and Certifier details.

• The first field will be the date, just fill the date on which date you are filling it or on which you would like to get it certified
• From resident details, just tick mark on applicable option like if you are a resident of India then tick mark on resident and if you are NRI then tick mark on NRI
• Then tick mark on the purpose of the certificate, if you are applying for fresh Aadhar for the first time then tick mark on New Enrollment and if you are updating your Aadhar then tick mark on Update Request
• If you are updating your Aadhaar then you will need to mention your 12 digits Aadhaar Number, for new enrolment this field is not applicable so you can skip it
• In the resident’s name, fill up your full name which includes first, middle and last name
• In residential address, you will need to start with C/O if applicable (in C/O field you can also mention fathers name, husbands name, etc.)
• Fill House Number/ Bldg. No/ Apt, Street/ Road/ Lane, Landmark, Area/ Locality/ Sector, Village/ Town/ City, Post Office, District, State, and Pin Code
• Next field will be the date of birth, just write your date of birth with date, month and year
• Your part of filling up the form has been done, the rest details in the form will be filled by the certifier
• You will need to enclose one colored passport size photo in the box which is in the bottom of resident’s details and you will need to sign in the below field which is right before the photograph or if the applicant is uneducated and unable to sign then they can leave their thumb or finger impression by dipping their finger or thumb into the stamp-ink pad
• Next, you will need to get this certificate certified by the Gazetted Officer -Group A, Village Panchayat Head or Mukhiya, Gazetted Officer – Group B, MP/ MLA/ MLC/ Municipal Councilor, Tehsildar, Head of Recognized Educational Institution, or Superintendent/ Warden/ Matron/ Head of Institution of Recognized shelter homes/ Orphanages.
• The below part of the UIDAI certificate which is mentioned as to be filled by certifier only will be filled by the certifier and the certifier will sign in the specimen signature of certifier box and will also stamp in the stamp of the certifier box column
• The certifier will also need to cross sign with stamp where you have enclosed your photograph
• Once you get a Certificate for Aadhaar Enrolment/ Update Certified, you can use this as a document for Enrolment or Update. This Certificate will be treated as a document and as well as a form for UIDAI Card enrollment or update, so you don’t need to fill any additional UIDAI Enrolment Form or Update Form.

Certificate for Aadhaar Enrolment/ Update will be valid for 3 months from the date of issue.

Certificate for Aadhaar Enrolment/Update Filled Form

Below is the sample image of filled Certificate for Aadhaar Enrollment/ Update Form, for your reference purpose.

From whom the Aadhaar Certificate can be certified

The Certificate of Aadhaar enrolment/ update can be certified from Gazetted Officer – Group A, Village Panchayat Head or Mukhiya, Tehsildar, Superintendent/ Warden/ Matron/ Head of Institution of Recognized shelter homes/ Orphanages, Gazetted Officer – Group B, MP/ MLA/ MLC/ Municipal Councilor, and Head of Recognized Educational Institution.

Is certificate for Aadhaar enrolment/update form mandatory for all?

No, if you don’t have valid documents from the list on your name for your enrolment or update then you can use the UIDAI-approved Standard Certificate for Aadhaar Enrolment/ Update.

Do i need to fill certificate for aadhaar enrolment update form on computer/ laptop or smartphone?

No, you should not fill the certificate for aadhaar enrolment/update form on computer/ laptop or smartphone. Instead, you should take a printout of it and fill all the details with pen.

Do I need to pay any fee for the certificate for aadhaar enrollment update form?

No, you can download the certificate form free of cost from the UIDAI portal and the mAadhaar app. Also, this form is available free of cost at the UIDAI Seva Kendra or bank branches.

Is it mandatory to certify the certificate for aadhaar enrolment update pdf?

Yes, the certificate of aadhaar enrolment/update pdf needs to be duly filled and should be certified from the Group A or B Gazetted Officer/ Village Panchayat Head or Mukhiya/ MP/ MLA/ MLC/ Municipal Councilor/ Tehsildar/ Head of recognized educational institution/ Superintendent/ Warden/ Matron/ Head of Institution of recognized shelter home/ orphanages.

Why Aadhaar Seva Kendra or bank not accepting certificate for Aadhar enrollment update?

This may be because you might have not got the certificate for Aadhar enrollment update form certified. Remember that after filling up the form you should get the form certified by Group A or B Gazetted Officer/ Village Panchayat Head or Mukhiya/ MP/ MLA/ MLC/ Municipal Councilor/ Tehsildar/ Head of recognized educational institution/ Superintendent/ Warden/ Matron/ Head of Institution of recognized shelter home/ orphanages.

Which all Aadhaar details can be updated with certificate for aadhaar enrollment/update?

Certificate for aadhaar enrollment/update is accepted as Proof of Identity, Proof of Address, and Proof of Birth so you can update almost all details in Aadhaar such as name, surname, address, date of birth etc.

Can i use certificate for aadhaar enrolment/update pdf to update or correct Address Online in Aadhaar?

Yes, the certificate for aadhaar enrolment/update pdf can also be used online to update or correct address in Aadhaar.

Should i print colour copy of Certificate of Aadhaar enrollment update form?

It is not mandatory to print the Certificate of Aadhaar enrollment update form in colour format, however black and white copy will also serve the purpose.

From where can i get certificate for aadhaar enrolment/update form?

Certificate for aadhaar enrolment/update form can be obtained from nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra, Aadhaar bank branches, Aadhaar enrolment post offices, and even it can be downloaded from UIDAI website and mAadhaar app.

Do i need to fill the complete certificate form, if i want to update only few details in Aadhaar?

Yes, all the fields in the certificate form need to be filled by the applicant, even though the applicant wants to update a few details in Aadhaar.

Is this certificate applicable for mobile number and email address update requests in Aadhaar?

This certificate is not applicable for mobile number and email address update requests. For updating mobile number or email address, there isn’t any need of submitting documents.

Should I fill new details that need to be updated or the existing details present in the Aadhaar Card?

You need to fill new details in the form which you wish to update, and the rest details which you want to keep unchanged should be filled the same as present in your Aadhaar.