How Can I Get New SIM Card without Aadhaar Card

As soon as DoT announced linking Aadhaar Number is mandatory for existing subscribers with their mobile number, new connections are now also issued with Aadhaar eKYC. Whenever you buy new connection now there is no need to provide any physical documents, the KYC can be completed by just quoting your 12 digit Aadhaar Number and by giving your fingerprint for verification. And once verification is completed your eKYC would be successfully done for your new connection and your connection would get activated instantly.

What if incase if a customer wants to get a new SIM connection but he or she doesn’t have Aadhaar Card. So in this case there is still traditional method with which you could get new SIM Card without Aadhaar Card by submitting your ID Proof and Address Proof documents. But later on once you get your Aadhaar Card you will have to get your Aadhaar Number linked with your connection, as skipping linking your Aadhaar Number with your Mobile Number would end up getting your number blocked.

So let’s get in detail with the process on how can I get new SIM Card without Aadhaar Card.

Process on How Can I Get New SIM Card without Aadhaar Card

To get a new mobile connection you will have to visit nearest mobile retailer or store, with your passport size photograph and any of the below documents from ID Proof and Address Proof.

Proof of Identity to Get New SIM Card without Aadhaar Card

• Certificate from MLA/Class I Gazetted officer with photo
• Original Certificate acceptable
• Defence Personnel – Armed Forces: Canteen Card with photo & address.
• Exservice men ID card not having Ashoka Emblem
• Clear Copy of the same
• Income Tax PAN
• Clear Copy of the same
• Photo Credit Card/Photo Debit Card
• Address to be same as in CAF
• Smart card issued by CSD, Defence / Paramilitary Smart card issued by CSD, Defence / Paramilitary
• Passport with photo & address
• With customer address and photograph
• Learner License with photo & address and if not expired
• Learner license of all states
• Driving License of all states
• International Driving License or Signature proof
• Defence Personnel – Armed Forces: Dependent’s Card valid for spouse / parents / children with Address
• Bank employee ID cards with stamped photograph and address
• Provided the bank name is in the bank list provided
• Student ID Card with stamped photograph with address only for Government recognized Educational Institutes
• Valid for Govt recognized College / Institution only*
• MOD Establishment – ID Card with photo & address
• Address to be same as in CAF (MOD means Ministry of Defence)
• Student ID Card with stamped photograph with address only for Government recognized Educational Institutes
• Valid for Govt recognized College / Institution only* for details on POA please find the info given below regarding students.
• MOD Establishment – ID Card with photo & address
• Address to be same as in CAF (MOD means Ministry of Defence)
• Pensioner’s Card.
• Pensioner’s Card issued by Govt of India or Any of the Bankin the list provided.
• Photo and Address to be same as in CAF
• Senior Citizen Card issued by the Govt. with photo on it
• Clear copy of the same
• Photo ID Card OF Govt/Statutory Authority/PSU with address /Parichay Patra by State Govt with photo
• With customer address and stamped photograph​ OR as suitable
• Election Commission Voter’s ID Card
• With customer address and photograph
• Defence Personnel – Armed Forces ;Certificate from (Group A-commissioned officers letterhead) Competent Unit Authority Certificate from Competent Unit Authority mandatory as per Annexure B( Photocopy can be accepted )
• College or Institute Certificate with photo (Govt recognized)
• As per the Annexure (Photo copy also acceptable)
• Certificate from Gram Panchayat with photo & address
• Xerox copy of certificate to be accepted as per Annexure A.
• Caste Certificate with photograph with address
• Issued by Government with seal and signature of Deputy Commissioner of the District/Town
• Post Office Passbook with stamped photograph of the applicant
• With customer address and photograph and stamp of the Post-office
• Freedom Fighter Card
• Freedom Fighter Card is acceptable if with photo
• Kisan Passbook.
• Kisan Passbook is acceptable if with photo. Passbook last update not older than 3 months
• CGHS / ECHS Card. CGHS / ECHS Card
• Certificate of Photo Identity issued by Village Panchayat head or its equivalent authority (for rural areas)
• Address card with photo issued by Dept. of Posts, Govt. of India
• Address card with photo issued by Dept. of Posts, Govt. of India within Validity Period
• Current passbook of Post office/ any schedule Bank, having photo
• Last Update Not Older Than 3 Months

Proof of Address to Get New SIM Card without Aadhaar Card

• Unregistered Lease and License Agreement on ₹ 100/- Stamp paper along with Police Verification Letter Certificate duly stamped and signed with photograph
• Clear Copy of the same – Expiry period should be within 2 months.
• Water Bill (Not older than 3 months)
• Generated in the last 3 months
• Landline Bill(not more than 3 months old)-(MTNL,BSNL,TATA,RELIANCE,AIRTEL)
• Bill should be in customer’s name for latest bill cycle (if bill is in the name of applicant’s Father/Mother/Spouse then the applicant’s POI to be matched to establish relationship with that person. Bills only up to last 3 months to be considered valid inclusive of current month.
• Electricity Bill of State company (not older than last 3 months)
• Generated in the last 3 months
• IT Assessment Order (last year only) with photograph (not necessary)
• Only last year Assessment order valid
• Rent / Lease & License/ Sales Agreement – Registered
• Only Registered
• MOD Establishment – Certificate from Admin Officer
• Address to be same as in CAF
• Mahanagar Gas Bill (Only Pipeline Gas)
• Generated in the last 3 months
• House Tax payment receipt/Purchase Deeds with applicant’s address
• Address to be same as in CAF. House or Flat Purchase deed without any time restriction
• Shop establishment certificate
• Should be within Validity period
• Vehicle Registration Certificate
• Vehicle Registration Certificate with Address
• Current Passbook Bank
• Current Passbook of any Schedule Bank acceptable as POA & POI if having photo. Passbook last update not older than 3 months
• Credit Card Statements
• Only from Nationalized banks, Not older than last 3 months
• Defence Personnel – Armed Forces: Canteen Card with photo & address
• If address is mentioned
• Learner license of all states ( except Maharashtra)
• Must be Valid. Can’t accept Expired
• Driving License of all states (except Maharashtra)
• With customer address and photograph not expired
• Defence Personnel – Armed Forces: Dependent’s Card valid for spouse / parents / children with Address
• If address is mentioned
• Bank employee ID cards with stamped photograph and address
• Provided the bank name is in the bank list provided
• Current Passbook of any Schedule Bank if having photo
• Passbook last update not older than 3 months
• Freedom Fighter Card
• Kisan Passbook
• Passbook last update not older than 3 months
• CGHS / ECHS Card. CGHS / ECHS Card

Store person or retailer will provide you several numbers to choose from, you can choose any from available numbers.

Once you choose the number, submit your passport size photograph with photocopies of your documents.

Retailer or store person will subscriber form and enclose your documents and photograph to it.

Your connection would get usually activated in 24 to 48 hours.

That’s it this is how one can get new SIM Card without Aadhaar Card.