When you want to apply for Aadhaar or make changes to your existing Aadhaar details, you must submit supporting documents along with the filled application form. This article provides an easy-to-understand guide on the documents required for Aadhar Card.
To simplify the process of enrolling or updating your Aadhaar, you no longer need to provide photocopies or self-attested photocopies of your documents. However, it is important to carry the original documents with you when visiting the Aadhaar Seva Kendra for enrolment or updates. These documents will be scanned for verification and returned to you.
For Aadhaar enrolment or update documents play a crucial role. These include identity proof, address proof, proof of date of birth, and proof of relationship documents. To ensure a smooth process, we have compiled a comprehensive list of valid documents required for both Aadhaar update and new enrolment.
| PO Meaning in Aadhar Card | PO means Proof Of |
| POR Full Form in Aadhar Card | Proof of Relation |
| POI Full Form in Aadhar Card | Proof of Identity |
| HOF Full Form in Aadhar Card | Head of the Family |
| Family Entitlement Document Means | If someone in a family doesn’t have their own valid documents, they can still sign up if their name is in the family entitlement document. |
So below is the list of the documents from which you can submit one from each category to apply or update Aadhaar.
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New Enrolment of Aadhar Supporting Documents Under Age Group 0 to 5 Years
Enrolment Type I: Head of the Family (HoF) based enrolment
| POR (Proof of Relationship) Document Containing Name of child and Name of HoF (Head of Family) | DOB (Date of Birth) Document Containing Name and DOB |
|---|---|
| Birth Certificate issued by Authorized Authority (in the respective States) under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 read with Registration of Births and Deaths Rules 1999/2000/2002 of respective States. | Birth Certificate issued by Authorized Authority (in the respective States) under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 read with Registration of Births and Deaths Rules 1999/2000/2002 of respective States. |
| Indian /Foreign Passport (for children born outside India) | |
| Passport of Nepal/Bhutan for Nepal/Bhutan nationals. In case passport is not available, both the below mentioned documents to be submitted –– Nepalese/ Bhutanese Citizenship Certificate. Limited validity Photo Identity Certificate issued by Nepalese Mission/ Royal Bhutanese Mission in India for stay more than 182 days. |
Enrolment Type II: Document based enrolment
| POI (Proof of Identity) Document Containing Name and Photograph | POA (Proof of Address) Document Containing Name and Indian Address |
|---|---|
| Certificate issued on UIDAI Standard Certificate format by: Superintendent/ Warden/ Matron/ Head of Institution of recognized shelter homes or orphanages (for children of concerned shelter home or orphanage only). | Certificate issued on UIDAI Standard Certificate format by: Superintendent/ Warden/ Matron/ Head of Institution of recognized shelter homes or orphanages (for children of concerned shelter home or orphanage only). |
The residential address mentioned in the Head of the Family (HoF) Aadhaar will be used as the address for the Child’s Aadhaar.
For Resident Foreigners, the validity of the Aadhaar card will align with the duration of their VISA. However, in the case of Nepal and Bhutan nationals, the Aadhaar card will remain valid for a period of ten years.
For OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) Card holders, the Aadhaar card issued will have a validity of ten years.
For LTV (Long Term Visa) document holders, the validity of the issued Aadhaar card will align with the validity period of the LTV document.
The Head of the Family (HoF) is encouraged to provide any of the following Proof of Identity (PoI) documents issued in the name of the Child:
- Indian Passport
- Photo Identity Card/Certificate with photograph issued by Central Govt. /State Govt. like Domicile Certificate, Resident Certificate etc.
- ST/ SC/ OBC Certificate issued by Central Govt. /State Govt.
- Disability Identity Card/Certificate of Disability issued under Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2017
- Valid OCI Card along with valid Foreign Passport for residents who have stayed in India for 182 days or more in the immediately preceding 12 months
- Valid Long Term VISA (LTV) document along with Foreign Passport (valid or expired) of origin country issued to minorities communities of Afghanistan,Bangladesh and Pakistan namely Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis and Christians
- Valid VISA along with valid Foreign Passport issued to other Resident Foreigners who have stayed in India for 182 days or more in the immediately preceding 12 months
The process of exception handling is conducted under the jurisdiction of UIDAI Regional Offices and is initiated only after careful assessment of the case by the respective Regional Office.
During the process of enrolment or update, it is essential to bring the original documents. Photocopies are not required as the original documents are scanned and promptly returned to the resident.
New Enrolment of Aadhar Supporting Documents Above Age 5 Years
| POI (Proof of Identity) Document Containing Name and Photograph | POA (Proof of Address) Document Containing Name and Indian Address | POR (Proof of Relationship) Document Containing Name of applicant and Name of HoF (Head of Family) | DOB (Date of Birth) Document Containing Name and DOB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Passport | Indian Passport | Indian Passport | Indian Passport |
| PAN Card/e-PAN Card | |||
| Ration /PDS Photograph Card/e-Ration Card | Ration /PDS Photograph Card/e-Ration Card | Ration /PDS Photograph Card/e-Ration Card | |
| Voter Identity Card Card/e-Voter Identity Card Card | Voter Identity Card Card/e-Voter Identity Card Card | ||
| Driving License | |||
| Service Photo Identity Card issued by Central Govt./ State Govt./ PSU/ Regulatory Bodies/ Statutory Bodies | Service Photo Identity Card issued by Central Govt./ State Govt./ PSU/ Regulatory Bodies/ Statutory Bodies | ||
| Pensioner Photo Identity Card / Freedom Fighter Photo Identity Card / Pension Payment Order issued by Central Govt./ State Govt./ PSU/ Regulatory Bodies/ Statutory Bodies | Pensioner Photo Identity Card / Freedom Fighter Photo Identity Card / Pension Payment Order issued by Central Govt./ State Govt./ PSU/ Regulatory Bodies/ Statutory Bodies | Pensioner Photo Identity Card / Freedom Fighter Photo Identity Card / Pension Payment Order issued by Central Govt./ State Govt./ PSU/ Regulatory Bodies/ Statutory Bodies | |
| CGHS/ ECHS/ ESIC/ Medi-Claim Card issued by Central Govt./ State Govt./ PSU/ Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY) Card | |||
| Disability Identity Card / Certificate of Disability issued under Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2017 | Disability Identity Card / Certificate of Disability issued under Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2017 | ||
| Photograph Identity Card / Certificate with Photograph issued by Central Govt./ State Govt. like Bhamashah, Domicile Certificate, Resident Certificate, Jan- Aadhaar, MGNREGA/ NREGS Job Card,Labour Card etc. | Photograph Identity Card / Certificate with Photograph issued by Central Govt./ State Govt. like Bhamashah, Domicile Certificate, Resident Certificate, Jan- Aadhaar, MGNREGA/ NREGS Job Card,Labour Card etc. | Photograph Identity Card / Certificate with Photograph issued by Central Govt./ State Govt. like Bhamashah, Domicile Certificate, Resident Certificate, Jan- Aadhaar, MGNREGA/ NREGS Job Card,Labour Card etc. | |
| Marriage Certificate with/without Photograph issued by Central Govt./ State Govt. (Supporting PoI document of old name and Photograph is required if the Marriage Certificate is without Photograph) | |||
| ST/ SC/ OBC Certificate issued by Central Govt./ State Govt. | ST/ SC/ OBC Certificate issued by Central Govt./ State Govt. | ST/ SC/ OBC Certificate issued by Central Govt./ State Govt. | |
| Mark sheet/ Certificate issued by recognized Board of Education/ University | Mark sheet/ Certificate issued by recognized Board of Education/ University | Mark sheet/ Certificate issued by recognized Board of Education/ University | |
| Transgender Identity Card / Certificate issued under Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 | Transgender Identity Card / Certificate issued under Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 | Transgender Identity Card / Certificate issued under Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 | Transgender Identity Card / Certificate issued under Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 |
| Certificate issued on UIDAI Standard Certificate format by MP/ MLA/ MLC/ Municipal Councillor | |||
| Certificate issued on UIDAI Standard Certificate format by Gazetted Officer Group ‘A’/ EPFO Officer | |||
| Certificate issued on UIDAI Standard Certificate format by Tehsildar/ Gazetted Officer Group ‘B’ | |||
| Certificate issued on UIDAI Standard Certificate format by Gazetted Officer at NACO/ State Health Department/ ‘Project Director of the State Aids Control Society or his nominee’ (in pursuance of Hon’ble Supreme Court Judgment in Criminal Appeal No(s).135/2010 dated 19.05.2022 | Certificate issued on UIDAI Standard Certificate format by Gazetted Officer at NACO/ State Health Department/ ‘Project Director of the State Aids Control Society or his nominee’ (in pursuance of Hon’ble Supreme Court Judgment in Criminal Appeal No(s).135/2010 dated 19.05.2022 | ||
| Certificate issued on UIDAI Standard Certificate format by Superintendent/ Warden/ Matron/ Head of Institution of recognized shelter homes or orphanages (for children of concerned shelter home or orphanage only) | Certificate issued on UIDAI Standard Certificate format by Superintendent/ Warden/ Matron/ Head of Institution of recognized shelter homes or orphanages (for children of concerned shelter home or orphanage only) | ||
| Certificate issued on UIDAI Standard Certificate format by Recognized Educational Institution signed by Head of Institute (for the concerned Institute students only) | |||
| Certificate issued on UIDAI Standard Certificate format by Village Panchayat Head/ President or Mukhiya/ Gaon Bura/ equivalent authority (for rural areas)/ Village Panchayat Secretary/ VRO or equivalent (for rural areas) | |||
| Electricity Bill (Prepaid/Postpaid bill, not older than 3 months) | |||
| Water Bill (not older than 3 months) | |||
| Telephone Landline Bill/ Postpaid Mobile Bill/ Broadband Bill (not older than 3 months) | |||
| Valid Registered Sale Agreement/ Registered Gift Deed in Registrar office/ Registered or Non Registered Rent/ Lease Agreement / Leave and License Agreement | |||
| Gas Connection Bill (not older than 3 months) | |||
| Allotment letter of accommodation issued by Central Govt./ State Govt./ PSU/ Regulatory Bodies/ Statutory Bodies (not older than 1 year) | |||
| Life/Medical Insurance Policy ( valid up to 1 year from the date of issue of the Policy) | |||
| Birth Certificate issued by Authorized Authority (in the respective States) under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 read with Registration of Births and Deaths Rules 1999/ 2000/2002 of respective States | Birth Certificate issued by Authorized Authority (in the respective States) under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 read with Registration of Births and Deaths Rules 1999/ 2000/2002 of respective States | ||
| Family entitlement document issued by Central Govt./ State Govt. | |||
| Prisoner Induction Document (PID) issued by Prison Officer with signature and seal | Prisoner Induction Document (PID) issued by Prison Officer with signature and seal |
Documents applicable for OCI Card holders/ LTV document holders/ Nepal & Bhutan nationals/ other Resident Foreigners
| Valid OCI Card along with valid Foreign Passport for residents who have stayed in India for 182 days or more in the immediately preceding 12 months | |||
| Valid Long Term VISA (LTV) document along with Foreign Passport (valid or expired) of origin country issued tominorities communities of Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan namely Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis and Christians | Valid Long Term VISA (LTV) document along with Foreign Passport (valid or expired) of origin country issued tominorities communities of Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan namely Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis and Christians | ||
| Passport of Nepal/Bhutan for Nepal/ Bhutan nationals. In case Passport is not available, any two of the following documents having same address may be submitted :- Nepalese/ Bhutanese Citizenship Certificate Voter Identity Card issued by the Election Commission of Nepal/ Bhutan Limited validity Photo Identity Certificate issued by Nepalese Mission/ Royal Bhutanese Mission in India | |||
| Valid VISA along with valid Foreign Passport issued to other Resident Foreigners who have stayed in India for 182 days or more in the immediately preceding 12 months | |||
| Valid Registration Certificate or Residential permit issued by FRRO/FRO to the Resident Foreigners (except OCI Card holders, LTV document holders and Nepal/ Bhutan nationals ) |
To be accepted as a valid Proof of Identity (PoI) document, it must contain the resident’s Name and Photograph.
To be accepted as a valid Proof of Address (PoA) document, it must include both the resident’s Name and Address. This ensures that the address proof provided is reliable and accurate.
It is important to note that a document will be considered as a valid Proof of Identity (PoI) and Proof of Address (PoA) only if it contains the resident’s Name, Photograph, and Address. This requirement ensures the credibility and accuracy of the provided identity and address proofs.
It is essential to note that all Proof of Identity (PoI), Proof of Address (PoA), and Proof of Date of Birth (DoB) documents must be issued in the name of the resident. Documents in the name of family members cannot be accepted for the enrolment of other family members.
In situations where a resident does not possess Proof of Identity (PoI) and Proof of Address (PoA) documents, Head of Family (HoF) based enrolment will be utilized. This method is specifically applicable to immediate family members whose names are listed in the Proof of Relationship (PoR) document. During enrolment, the HoF must accompany the resident for their Aadhaar authentication. Furthermore, the address mentioned in the HoF’s Aadhaar will be used for the Aadhaar of other family members. This ensures consistency and coherence within the family’s Aadhaar records.
The below list of document required for Aadhar Card is applicable for the purposes like documents required for change in address in Aadhar card (Aadhar Card Address Change Documents), Aadhar Card Name Change Documents, or for any other field update.
Aadhar Update Documents All Age Groups
| POI (Proof of Identity) Document Containing Name and Photograph | POA (Proof of Address) Document Containing Name and Indian Address for Aadhar Address Change Proof | POR (Proof of Relationship) Document Containing Name of applicant and Name of HoF (Head of Family) | DOB (Date of Birth) Document Containing Name and DOB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Passport | Indian Passport | Indian Passport | Indian Passport |
| PAN Card/e-PAN Card | |||
| Ration /PDS Photograph Card/e-Ration Card | Ration /PDS Photograph Card/e-Ration Card | Ration /PDS Photograph Card/e-Ration Card | |
| Voter Identity Card Card/e-Voter Identity Card | Voter Identity Card Card/e-Voter Identity Card | ||
| Driving License | |||
| Service Photo Identity Card issued by Central Govt./ State Govt./ PSU/ Regulatory Bodies/ Statutory Bodies | Service Photo Identity Card issued by Central Govt./ State Govt./ PSU/ Regulatory Bodies/ Statutory Bodies | ||
| Pensioner Photo Identity Card / Freedom Fighter Photo Identity Card / Pension Payment Order issued by Central Govt./ State Govt./ PSU/ Regulatory Bodies/ Statutory Bodies | Pensioner Photo Identity Card / Freedom Fighter Photo Identity Card / Pension Payment Order issued by Central Govt./ State Govt./ PSU/ Regulatory Bodies/ Statutory Bodies | Pensioner Photo Identity Card / Freedom Fighter Photo Identity Card / Pension Payment Order issued by Central Govt./ State Govt./ PSU/ Regulatory Bodies/ Statutory Bodies | |
| Kisan Photo Passbook | Kisan Photo Passbook | ||
| CGHS/ ECHS/ ESIC/ Medi-Claim Card issued by Central Govt./ State Govt./ PSU/ Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY) Card | |||
| Disability Identity Card / Certificate of Disability issued under Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2017 | Disability Identity Card / Certificate of Disability issued under Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2017 | ||
| Photograph Identity Card / Certificate with Photograph issued by Central Govt./ State Govt. like Bhamashah, Domicile Certificate, Resident Certificate, Jan- Aadhaar, MGNREGA/ NREGS Job Card, Labour Card etc. | Photograph Identity Card / Certificate with Photograph issued by Central Govt./ State Govt. like Bhamashah, Domicile Certificate, Resident Certificate, Jan- Aadhaar, MGNREGA/ NREGS Job Card, Labour Card etc. | Photograph Identity Card / Certificate with Photograph issued by Central Govt./ State Govt. like Bhamashah, Domicile Certificate, Resident Certificate, Jan- Aadhaar, MGNREGA/ NREGS Job Card, Labour Card etc. | |
| Marriage Certificate with/without Photograph issued by Central Govt./ State Govt. (Supporting PoI document of old name and Photograph is required if the Marriage Certificate is without Photograph) | Marriage Certificate with/without Photograph issued by Central Govt./ State Govt. (Supporting PoI document of old name and Photograph is required if the Marriage Certificate is without Photograph) | Marriage Certificate with/without Photograph issued by Central Govt./ State Govt. (Supporting PoI document of old name and Photograph is required if the Marriage Certificate is without Photograph) | |
| ST/ SC/ OBC Certificate issued by Central Govt./ State Govt. | ST/ SC/ OBC Certificate issued by Central Govt./ State Govt. | ST/ SC/ OBC Certificate issued by Central Govt./ State Govt. | |
| School Leaving Certificate (SLC)/ School Transfer Certificate (TC) | |||
| Mark sheet/ Certificate issued by recognized Board of Education/ University | Mark sheet/ Certificate issued by recognized Board of Education/ University | Mark sheet/ Certificate issued by recognized Board of Education/ University | |
| Scheduled Commercial Bank’s (notified by RBI) Passbook having Name and Photograph (cross stamped with Bank seal) and signed by Bank Official/ Post Office Savings Account Passbook (with stamp and signature of issuing Official of Post Office) | |||
| Bank Account Statement/ Credit Card Statement (with Bank stamp & signature of issuing Bank Official)/ Post Office Savings Account Statement (with stamp and signature of issuing Official of Post Office) (not older than 3 months) | |||
| Transgender Identity Card / Certificate issued under the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 | Transgender Identity Card / Certificate issued under the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 | Transgender Identity Card / Certificate issued under the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 | Transgender Identity Card / Certificate issued under the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 |
| Certificate issued on UIDAI Standard Certificate format by MP/ MLA/ MLC/ Municipal Councillor | |||
| Certificate issued on UIDAI Standard Certificate format by Gazetted Officer Group ‘A’/ EPFO Officer | |||
| Certificate issued on UIDAI Standard Certificate format by Tehsildar/ Gazetted Officer Group ‘B’ | |||
| Certificate issued on UIDAI Standard Certificate format by Gazetted Officer at NACO/ State Health Department/ ‘Project Director of the State Aids Control Society or his nominee’ (in pursuance of Hon’ble Supreme Court Judgment in Criminal Appeal No(s).135/2010 dated 19.05.2022) | Certificate issued on UIDAI Standard Certificate format by Gazetted Officer at NACO/ State Health Department/ ‘Project Director of the State Aids Control Society or his nominee’ (in pursuance of Hon’ble Supreme Court Judgment in Criminal Appeal No(s).135/2010 dated 19.05.2022) | ||
| Certificate issued on UIDAI Standard Certificate format by Superintendent/ Warden/ Matron/ Head of Institution of recognized shelter homes or orphanages (for children of concerned shelter home or orphanage only) | Certificate issued on UIDAI Standard Certificate format by Superintendent/ Warden/ Matron/ Head of Institution of recognized shelter homes or orphanages (for children of concerned shelter home or orphanage only) | ||
| Certificate issued on UIDAI Standard Certificate format by Recognized Educational Institution signed by Head of Institute (for the concerned Institute students only) | |||
| Certificate issued on UIDAI Standard Certificate format by Village Panchayat Head/ President or Mukhiya/ Gaon Bura/ equivalent authority (for rural areas)/ Village Panchayat Secretary/ VRO or equivalent (for rural areas) | |||
| Electricity Bill (Prepaid/Postpaid bill, not older than 3 months) | |||
| Water Bill (not older than 3 months) | |||
| Telephone Landline Bill/ Postpaid Mobile Bill/ Broadband Bill (not older than 3 months) | |||
| Property Tax Receipt (not older than 1 year) | |||
| Valid Registered Sale Agreement/ Registered Gift Deed in Registrar office/ Registered or Non Registered Rent/ Lease Agreement / Leave and License Agreement | |||
| Gas Connection Bill (not older than 3 months) | |||
| Allotment letter of accommodation issued by Central Govt./ State Govt./ PSU/ Regulatory Bodies/ Statutory Bodies (not older than 1 year) | |||
| Life / Medical Insurance Policy (valid up to 1 year from the date of issue of the Policy) | |||
| Birth Certificate issued by Authorized Authority (in the respective States) under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 read with Registration of Births and Deaths Rules 1999/2000/2002 of respective States | Birth Certificate issued by Authorized Authority (in the respective States) under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 read with Registration of Births and Deaths Rules 1999/2000/2002 of respective States | ||
| Family entitlement document issued by Central Govt./ State Govt. | |||
| Prisoner Induction Document (PID) issued by Prison Officer with signature and seal | Prisoner Induction Document (PID) issued by Prison Officer with signature and seal | ||
| Self Declaration from the Head of Family (HoF) certifying the relationship with the resident residing at the same address as HoF, valid only for borrowing address of HoF. (To be used only for address update of immediate family member/members of HoF) |
Documents applicable for OCI Card holders/ LTV document holders/ Nepal & Bhutan nationals/ other Resident Foreigners
| Valid OCI Card along with valid Foreign Passport for residents who have stayed in India for 182 days or more in the immediately preceding 12 months | |||
| Valid Long Term VISA (LTV) document along with Foreign Passport (valid or expired) of origin country issued to minorities communities of Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan namely Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis and Christians | Valid Long Term VISA (LTV) document along with Foreign Passport (valid or expired) of origin country issued to minorities communities of Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan namely Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis and Christians | ||
| Passport of Nepal/Bhutan for Nepal/ Bhutan nationals. In case Passport is not available, any two of the following documents having same address may be submitted :- Nepalese/ Bhutanese Citizenship Certificate Voter Identity Card issued by the Election Commission of Nepal/ Bhutan Limited validity Photo Identity Certificate issued by Nepalese Mission/ Royal Bhutanese Mission in India | |||
| Valid VISA along with valid Foreign Passport issued to other Resident Foreigners who have stayed in India for 182 days or more in the immediately preceding 12 months | |||
| Valid Registration Certificate or Residential permit issued by FRRO/FRO to the Resident Foreigners (except OCI Card holders, LTV document holders and Nepal/ Bhutan nationals) |
Documents applicable for Exception cases of Name, Gender and DoB
| For Exception cases of Name Change: Gazette Notification of new name along with any supporting PoI document of old name with Photograph ( For first/full name change)/Divorce Decree/ Adoption Certificate/ Marriage Certificate | |||
| For Exception cases of Gender Change: Medical Certificate from surgeon, in case resident changed gender surgically | |||
| For exception cases of DoB Change: Self Declaration as per notified format along with Birth Certificate issued by Authorized Authority (in the respective States) under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 read with Registration of Births and Deaths Rules 1999/2000/2002 of respective States |
If you are submitting document certified by 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 then it should be in UIDAI standard certificate format, you can download the same from download UIDAI standard certificate format for enrolment/ update.
The CERTIFICATE FOR AADHAAR ENROLMENT/ UPDATE format is applicable for POI documents at SI. Nos. 17, 20, 21, 22, 31 & 32; POA documents at SI. Nos. 23, 24, 37, 38, 44 & 45; POR documents at SI. Nos. 13 & 14 DOB documents at SI. Nos. 4, 5, 14 & 15 of Schedule II of the Aadhaar (Enrolment and Update) Regulations, 2016, as amended from time to time
These are the documents required for Aadhar, you will need to submit these documents from each category to get yourself enrolled for Aadhar or update your Aadhaar.
Yes, Children below 5 years of age are required to have Head of the Family (HoF) based enrolment, except for those living in shelter homes or orphanages. In such cases, either parent can take on the role of HoF.
Yes, it is mandatory for the Head of the Family (HoF) to possess a valid Aadhaar card before proceeding with HoF based enrolment. Having a valid Aadhaar ensures the authenticity and verification of the HoF’s identity, which is essential for the enrolment process.
Yes, for HoF based enrolment, the Aadhaar numbers of both parents are required. This ensures the accurate identification and verification of the parents during the enrolment process. Additionally, biometric authentication by one of the parents is mandatory, further enhancing the security and reliability of the enrolment procedure.
Yes, it is crucial to have the names of both the child and the Head of the Family (HoF) in the Proof of Relationship (PoR) document. This documentation ensures the official recognition of the relationship between the child and the HoF, which is essential for enrolment and maintaining accurate records.
Yes, the address mentioned in the HoF’s Aadhaar will be used in the Child’s Aadhaar. This is applicable for children below 5 years of age and in cases where the child does not have a valid Proof of Address (PoA) document. It is important to ensure that the HoF’s Aadhaar address is up-to-date and accurate to avoid any discrepancies in the child’s Aadhaar details.
To facilitate HoF based enrolment, the Head of the Family (HoF) is encouraged to provide any of the following Proof of Identity (PoI) documents issued in the name of the Child:
i. Indian Passport
ii. Photo Identity Card/Certificate with photograph issued by the Central Government/State Government, such as Domicile Certificate, Resident Certificate, etc.
iii. ST/SC/OBC Certificate issued by the Central Government/State Government.
iv. Disability Identity Card/Certificate of Disability issued under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2017.
v. Valid OCI Card along with a valid Foreign Passport for residents who have stayed in India for 182 days or more in the immediately preceding 12 months.
vi. Valid Long Term VISA (LTV) document along with the Foreign Passport (valid or expired) of the origin country issued to minority communities of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan, namely Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis, and Christians.
vii. Valid VISA along with a valid Foreign Passport issued to other Resident Foreigners who have stayed in India for 182 days or more in the immediately preceding 12 months.
No, you are not required to bring photocopies of your documents. It is necessary to bring the original documents for the enrolment or update process. The original documents will be scanned and promptly given back to you, ensuring their safety and return.
A document will be accepted as a valid Proof of Identity (PoI) document only if it fulfills two essential criteria. Firstly, it must contain the name of the resident, and secondly, it should have a clear photograph of the resident. These two elements are crucial to establish the identity of the individual accurately. Therefore, when submitting a document for PoI verification, ensure that it meets these requirements to ensure a smooth enrolment or update process for Aadhaar.
To be considered a valid Proof of Address (PoA) document, a document must meet two essential criteria. Firstly, it should contain the name of the resident, and secondly, it must have the residential address of the resident mentioned on it. Both these elements, the name and address, are crucial to establish the proof of address accurately. Therefore, when submitting a document for PoA verification, ensure that it contains both the name and address of the resident to meet the necessary requirements for Aadhaar enrolment or update.
To serve as a valid Proof of Identity (PoI) and Proof of Address (PoA) document simultaneously, a document must fulfill three essential criteria. It should include the name, photograph, and address of the resident. These three elements are crucial to establish the identity and address of the resident effectively. Therefore, when submitting a document for PoI and PoA verification, ensure that it contains the resident’s name, photograph, and address to meet the necessary requirements for Aadhaar enrolment or update.
No, documents issued in the name of family members cannot be considered as Proof of Identity (PoI), Proof of Address (PoA), or Proof of Date of Birth (DoB) for the enrolment of other family members. All the PoI, PoA, and DoB documents must be specifically issued in the name of the resident seeking enrolment. It is essential to provide individual documents that accurately reflect the identity, address, and date of birth of each family member during the enrolment process. Documents belonging to family members cannot be utilized as proof for the enrolment of other family members.
HoF (Head of Family) based enrolment is utilized when a resident does not possess Proof of Identity (PoI) and Proof of Address (PoA) documents. It is specifically applicable to immediate family members whose names are recorded in the PoR (Proof of Relationship) document. During enrolment, the HoF must accompany the resident to facilitate their Aadhaar authentication. Additionally, the address mentioned in the HoF’s Aadhaar will be utilized as the address for the Aadhaar of the family members.
Please note that HoF based enrolment is only applicable when the resident lacks PoI and PoA documents, and the immediate family members’ names are included in the PoR document.
Yes, updating the Date of Birth (DoB) of residents between the age group of 0-18 years necessitates the submission of a Birth Certificate issued by the Authorized Authority of the respective States. It is mandatory to provide the Birth Certificate as proof of the updated Date of Birth during the update process.
I want to apply for adhar card,how do I apply?
Hello Nidhi,
Just arrange these above documents, take photocopy of it than self-attest on those documents.
You can download Aadhaar Enrolment Form Online by clicking here or you can directly get the form from the Aadhaar Enrolment Center.
Fill out the form completely and visit Aadhaar Enrolment Center and get enrolled for Aadhaar.
To know the complete process please refer Apply Aadhar Card Online | New Aadhar Card Apply
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Hello Shobha,
You cannot change your mobile number online anymore, to update your mobile you will need to get in touch with nearest Aadhaar Kendra in your location.
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How to change date of birth online
Hello Gopi!
There used to be option to change date of birth online on UIDAI Portal, but now that option has been officially revoked by UIDAI. So to change your DOB you will have to visit Aadhaar Center by taking along supported documents.
I lost my Aadhar card
Hello Gowtham,
If you have lost your Aadhaar Card, then you can download your Aadhaar or request re-delivery of physical Aadhaar Copy via Speed Post by paying nominal charge of Rs.50/-.
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Hello, I just want to know if I want to change the name of my son in Aadhar Card. Which document is required? He is just 3 yrs. old. Please help me.
Hello Amit Yadav,
For name correction of your child in Aadhaar, you may furnish birth certificate.
Hon. sir / madam
My mother is 68 years old and cannot walk much. Her Aadhaar card has not been drawn yet.
Is it possible to register Aadhaar at home? If so, how to apply.