List of Documents Required to Apply for or Update an Aadhaar Card

The Aadhaar card features a unique 12-digit identification number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to every resident of India. It stands as a crucial document, serving as primary proof of identity and address for various purposes. While not strictly mandatory for all activities, possessing an Aadhaar card is highly beneficial and often essential for accessing numerous government services, benefits, and financial transactions.

To apply for an Aadhaar card, a list of specific documents must be submitted to the UIDAI authorities.

List of documents for Aadhaar card

The following documents must be submitted for an Aadhaar card based on identity proof, relationship proof, address proof, and birth proof.

List of Identity Proof

1. Passport.

2. PAN Card/ e-PAN.

3. Ration / PDS Photo Card.

4. Voter ID/ e-Voter ID.

5. Driving License.

6. Arms License.

7. Photo Bank ATM Card.

8. Photo Credit Card.

9. Service photo identity card issued by Central Govt./ State Govt./ UT Govt./ PSU/ Banks.

10. Pensioner Photo Card/Freedom Fighter Photo Card.

11. Kissan Photo Passbook.

12. CGHS/ ECHS/ ESIC/ Medi-Claim Card with Photo issued by State/ Central Govts./ PSUs/ Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY) Card.

13. Disability ID Card/ handicapped medical certificate issued by the respective Central/ State/ UT Governments.

14. Photo ID Card/ Certificate with photo issued by Central/ State Govt. like Bhamashah, Domicile Certificate, Resident Certificate, Jan-Aadhaar, MGNREGA/ NREGS Job card etc.

15. Marriage certificate with photograph issued by State/ Central Govt.

16. ST/ SC/ OBC certificate with photograph.

17. Valid School Identity card/ Photo ID issued by Recognized Educational Institution (during study course time i.e. while on the rolls only).

18. School Leaving Certificate (SLC)/ School Transfer Certificate (TC)/ Extract of School Records issued by Head of School/ SSLC book/ SSC certificate/Mark Sheet issued by board/ University containing name and photograph.

19. Bank Pass Book having name and Photograph Cross Stamped by bank official.

20. Transgender ID card/ Certificate issued under the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019.

21. Valid Long Term Visa (LTV) along with Foreign Passport (valid or expired) of origin country issued to minorities communities of Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan namely Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jain, Parsis and Christians.

22. Valid Visa along with Foreign Passport (valid only) issued in case of other Foreign Nationals who have stayed in India for 182 days or more in the 12 months.

23. Certificate of Identity issued on UIDAI standard certificate format for enrolment/ update by:

i. MP/ MLA/ MLC/ Municipal Councillor.

ii. Tehsildar/ Gazetted Officer Group ‘A’/Gazetted Officer Group ‘B’/ EPFO Officer.

iii. Superintendent/ Warden/ Matron/ Head of Institution of recognized shelter homes or orphanages.

iv. Recognized Educational Institution signed by Head of Institute.

v. Village Panchayat Head or Mukhiya or its equivalent authority (for rural areas), Village Panchayat Secretary or VRO or equivalent (for rural areas).

24. For Full name/first name change requests: Resident to submit the Gazette notification of new name along with any supporting PoI document of old name with photograph (Even for 1st instance of the Full name/ first name change).

25. For Exception cases of Name Change: Divorce Decree.

26. For Exception cases of Name Change: Adoption certificate.

27. For Exception cases of Gender Change: Medical Certificate from allopathic doctors, in case resident changed gender surgically.

Proof of Relationship

1. Passport of Spouse/ Passport of Parents (in case of Minor).

2. Ration card/PDS Card.

3. CGHS/ ECHS/ ESIC/ Medi-Claim Card with Photo issued by Centre/ State Govts./ PSUs.

4. Pension Card.

5. Birth Certificate issued by Registrar of Birth, Municipal Corporation and other notified local government bodies like Taluk, Tehsil etc.

6. Any other Central/ State government issued family entitlement document.

7. Marriage Certificate issued by the government.

8. Photo ID card issued by Central/ State Govt. like Bhamashah, Jan-Aadhaar, MGNREGA card, ARMY canteen card etc.

9. Discharge card/ slip issued by Government/ Private hospitals for the birth of a child (only for a child aged between 0-5 years).

10. Self-declaration from the Head of Family (HoF) certifying the relationship with the resident residing at the same address as the HoF.

Date of Birth (DoB)

1. Birth Certificate.

2. Passport.

3. PAN Card/e-PAN.

4. Service photo identity card issued by Central Govt./State Govt./UT Govt./PSU/Banks.

5. Photo ID card having Date of Birth, issued by Recognized Educational Institution.

6. Transgender ID card/ Certificate issued under the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019.

7. Marksheet issued by any recognized Government Board or University.

8. School Leaving Certificate (SLC)/ School Transfer Certificate (TC)/ Extract of School Records issued by Head of School/ SSLC book/ SSC certificate containing Name and Date of Birth.

9. Central/ State Pension Payment Order.

10. CGHS/ ECHS/ Medi-Claim Card issued by Centre/ State/ UTs Govts./ PSUs with Photo & Date of Birth.

11. Valid Long Term Visa (LTV) along with Foreign Passport (valid or expired) of origin country issued to minorities communities of Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan namely Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jain, Parsis and Christians.

12. Certificate of Identity having Name & DoB issued on UIDAI standard certificate format for enrolment/ update by: i. Gazetted Officer Group ‘A’/ EPFO officer. ii. Recognized Educational Institution signed by Head of Institute.

13. Exception cases of DoB Change: Resident to submit self-declaration as per notified format.

Proof of Address

1. Passport/ Passport of Spouse/ Passport of Parents (in case of Minor).

2. Bank Statement (with Bank stamp & signature of bank official)/ Passbook/ Post Office Account Statement/ Passbook.

3. Ration Card.

4. Voter ID/ e-Voter ID.

5. Driving License.

6. Arms License.

7. Service photo identity card issued by PSU/ Banks/ State/ Central Governments.

8. Pensioner Card/ Freedom Fighter Card.

9. Kissan Passbook.

10. CGHS/ ECHS/ ESIC/ Medi-Claim Card with Photo issued by State/ Central Govts./ PSUs.

11. Disability ID Card/ handicapped medical certificate issued by the respective State/ UT Governments/ Administrations/ Central Govt.

12. Photo ID Card/ Certificate having address issued by Central/State Govt. like Bhamashah, Domicile Certificate, Resident Certificate, Jan-Aadhaar, MGNREGA/ NREGS Job card etc.

13. Valid School Identity card/Identity Card issued by recognized educational institutions (during study course time i.e. while on the rolls only).

14. Transgender ID card/ Certificate issued under the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019.

15. School Leaving Certificate (SLC)/ School Transfer Certificate (TC)/ Extract of School Records issued by Head of School/ SSLC book/ SSC certificate containing name and Address.

16. Signed Letter having Photo issued by Recognized Educational Institution on letterhead or Photo ID having address issued by Recognized Educational Institution.

17. Electricity Bills (not older than 3 months) including prepaid receipts.

18. Water Bill (not older than 3 months).

19. Telephone Landline Bill/ Phone (Postpaid Mobile) Bill/ Broadband Bill (not older than 3 months).

20. Insurance Policy (Life & Medical only).

21. Property Tax Receipt (not older than 1 year).

22. Registered Sale/ Rent Agreement/Registered Gift Deed in Registrar office/Registered or Non Registered Lease Agreement.

23. Gas Connection Bill (not older than 3 months).

24. Allotment letter of accommodation issued by Central/ State Govt. (not more than 3 years old).

25. Marriage Certificate issued by the Government containing Name and address.

26. Valid Long Term Visa (LTV) along with Foreign Passport (valid or expired) of origin country issued to minorities communities of Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan namely Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jain, Parsis and Christians.

27. Valid Visa (if comprises of Indian address) along with Foreign Passport (valid only) issued in case of other Foreign Nationals who have stayed in India for 182 days or more in the 12 months.

28. Certificate of Address issued on UIDAI standard certificate format for enrolment/ update by: i. MP/ MLA/ MLC/ Municipal Councilor.

ii. Tehsildar/ Gazetted Officer Group ‘A’/ Gazetted Officer Group ‘B’/EPFO Officer.

iii. Superintendent/ Warden/ Matron/ Head of Institution of recognized shelter homes or orphanages.

iv. Recognized Educational Institution signed by Head of Institute.

v. Village Panchayat Head or Mukhiya or its equivalent authority (for rural areas), Village Panchayat Secretary or VRO or equivalent (for rural areas).

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FAQs

What documents are required to change/update the address on an Aadhaar card?

The documents required for changing the address on the Aadhaar card are the same as those required for proof of residence when enrolling. You can use any of the proofs to update your Aadhaar card’s residential address.

How do I apply for an Aadhar card for my child?

Aadhaar cards can be obtained for children, including newborns. To obtain one, the parent or guardian must take the child to the nearest Aadhaar centre. Along with the child’s birth certificate, the parent or guardian’s Aadhaar number must be submitted. Biometric data will not be collected until the child is five years old.

What documents are required for SIM-Aadhaar verification?

Your mobile number can be (re)linked to Aadhaar by visiting your service provider’s nearest outlet or dialling the toll-free number (which will be listed by your service operator) from your registered Aadhaar mobile number. In both cases, you will be given an OTP to complete the verification process.

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