Documents Required for Aadhar Card Enrolment and Update

If a person wishes to enroll for a new Aadhaar card, he/she is required to fill up a form that is available online on the official website of UIDAI and then submit it at any of the UIDAI authorized Aadhaar Enrolment Centres spread across India. Not only that, but he/she must also attach that form with self-attested copies of certain supporting documents required for Aadhaar card verification of furnished details of the applicant. These documents are sub-sectioned into basically four categories. These documents will be required when you apply for a new aadhaar card or when you want to make any changes to your existing card. 

List of Identity Proofs – Documents Required for New Aadhaar Card

You can submit any of the following supporting documents acceptable by UIDAI as Identity proof:

• Passport
• PAN card
• Ration or PDS Photo card
• Voter Identification card
• Driving licence of the applicant
• Photo identification cards issued by the Government of India/ Service photo ID cards that are issued by a PSU
• Job card of MG-NREGS
• Photo identification that is issued by a Recognised Educational Institution
• Licence of Arms
• Photo Bank ATM card
• Photo Credit card
• Photo card of the Pensioner
• Photo card of the Freedom Fighter
• Photo Passbook of Kisan
• Photo card of CGHS/ECHS
• Certificate of Marriage
• A document containing proof of the marriage of the applicant issued originally by the marriage Registrar (which is mandatory to submit after marriage)
• Legally approved name change certificate
• Residing Address card of the applicant that contains both the name and the photo that was originally issued by the Department of Posts
• Identity Certificate containing the photo of the applicant on a proper letterhead issued by either a Gazetted Officer or a Tehsildar
• Either a handicapped medical certificate or a disability Identification card that is issued by either the State Government, the UT Government, or any such Administration
• Bhamashah Card/Jan-Aadhaar card issued by Govt. of
  Rajasthan
• Certificate from Warden/Superintendent/Matron/Head of Institution of recognized shelter homes or orphanages, etc.
• Certificate of Identity having photo issued by MP/MLA/MLC/Municipal Councilor or Village Panchayat Head/ Mukhiya or its equivalent authority (for rural areas)
• Gazette notification for name change
• RSBY Card
• SSLC book having applicant’s photograph
• ST/SC/OBC certificate with photo
• School Leaving Certificate (SLC)/ School Transfer Certificate (TC) containing name and photograph
• Passbook of the bank Pass having name and photograph
• Extract of school records issued by Head of School containing name and photograph
• Certificate of Identity having name and photo issued by Recognized Educational Institution and signed by Head of Institute
• Certificate of identity containing name, date of birth and photograph issued by EPFO

List of Address Proofs – Documents Required for Aadhar Card Registration

Documents that contain the proof of residing address of the applicant are one of the most important documents to be submitted to the authorized Aadhaar centre. These documents must be proper because the Aadhar card is sent to the address specified by the applicant in the form. If the applicant fails to present the correct address proof or update the same, he may not receive the Aadhaar card. The following documents are accepted by the UIDAI as address proof for Aadhaar registration:

• Passport
• Passbook or Bank Statement
• Account statement or passbook of the Post Office
• Ration Card
• Voter Identification card
• Driving licence of the applicant
• Photo identification cards issued by the Government
• PSU issued a Service photo ID card with the address
• Previous 3 months’ electricity bill
• Water bill as long as it is not more than 3 months’ old
• Previous three months’ landline bill related to telephone
• Receipt showing the Property Tax of the last 3 months
• Last three months’ Credit Card statement
• Insurance policy
• Photo and a letter with an address signed by the bank on letterhead
• Signed letter with address and photo on the letterhead of the company issued by the registered office
• Photo and signed letter with address issued by a well-known educational enterprise on their letterhead
• Job card of NREGS
• Arms license
• Pensioner card
• Freedom fighter card
• Kisan passbook
• CGHS/ECHS card
• Address certificate along with a photo on their letterhead that is issued either by an MP, MLA, Gazetted Officer or Tehsildar
• Address Certificate issued by the Village Panchayat head or any authority equivalent to them for rural areas
• Assessment order of the Income Tax
• Registration certificate of the vehicle
• Registered agreement for sale, lease, or rent of the applicant’s residential address.
• Photo and address card by the Department of Posts
• Caste and Domicile certificate along with a photo that the State Government has issued
• Previous 3 month bill of gas connection
• Either a handicapped medical certificate or a disability Identification card that is issued by either a State Government, UT Government or any Administrations
• Spouse’s or partner’s passport
• For minors, a parents’ passport is required
• Accommodation allotment letter issued by Central/State Govt. (not more than 3 years old)
• Certificate of Marriage issued by the Government containing address
• Bhamashah Card/Jan-Aadhaar card issued by Govt. of Rajasthan
• Certificate from Superintendent/Matron/Warden/Head of Institution of recognized shelter homes or orphanages, etc.
• Certificate of Address having photo issued by Municipal
  Councillor
• Identity Card issued by recognized educational
  institutions
• SSLC book containing photograph
• School Identity card
• School Transfer Certificate (TC)/School Leaving Certificate (SLC) containing name and address
• Extract of School Records containing name, address and photograph issued by Head of School
• Certificate of Identity containing name, address and photograph issued by Recognized Educational Institution signed by Head of Institute
• Certificate of identity containing name, DOB and photo issued by EPFO

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List of Date of Birth Proofs – Documents Required for Aadhar Card

The documents containing the date of birth proof of the applicant which will work for Aadhaar card registration are as follows:

• Certificate of birth
• SSLC Book/ Certificate
• Passport of the applicant
• PAN Card
• Certificate of Date of Birth which is issued by Group A Gazetted Officer on letterhead
• A certificate or ID Card having photo and DOB duly signed and issued by a Government authority
• Photo ID card having DOB, issued by recognized Educational Institution
• Marksheet which has been issued by any Government Board or University
• Government Photo Id Card or Photo Identity Proof or PSU issued ID card which contains DoB
• Pension Payment Order (Central or State)
• Central Government Health Service Scheme Photo Card or Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme Photo Identity card
• School Leaving Certificate (SLC)/ School Transfer Certificate (TC) having name and DOB
• Extract of School Records issued by Head of School containing name, DOB and photo
• Certificate of Identity containing name, date of birth and photograph issued by recognized Educational Institution signed by Head of Institute
• Certificate of identity containing name, DOB and photograph issued by EPFO

Proofs of Relationship – Documents Required for Aadhaar Enrollment

The list of documents required for ascertaining the relationship of the applicant with the family’s head for Aadhaar card enrolment are as follows:

• PDS Card
• Job card of MNREGA
• Medical card issued by the State Government, CGHS, ECHS and also ESIC
• Canteen card of the Army
• Pension card
• Passport of the applicant
• Any family entitlement document issued by any Central or State Government
• Registrar of Birth/Municipal Corporation or any local government body issued Birth Certificate
• Government issued Marriage Certificate
• Address card having name and photo issued by Department of Posts
• Bhamashah Card/Jan-Aadhaar card issued by Govt. of Rajasthan
• Discharge slip/card issued by Government hospitals for birth of a child
• Certificate of Identity containing photo issued by MP/MLA/MLC/Municipal Councillor/Gazetted Officer
• Certificate of Identity containing photo and relationship with HoF issued by Village Panchayat Head/Mukhiya/its equivalent authority (for rural areas)

Any one document from each category is required to be enclosed with the form for the successful issuance of the Aadhaar card

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Documents Required for Aadhar Card for Children

The list of documents required for issuing Aadhaar cards for children is similar to that for a normal applicant. However, one of the parents has to provide their Aadhaar copy in addition to the documents required by normal applicants for obtaining a child’s Aadhaar card.

Also, children below 5 years do not have to submit their biometric data. It is only required when they attain 5 years of age. It is then when their biometric data is taken. The following are the documents required for Aadhaar card for child above 5 years:

• Proof of residence
• Proof of identity
• Birth certificate
• Aadhaar of any one of the parents

The documents accepted as Identity proof are given below:

• Passport Copy
• PAN Card Copy
• Voter ID Copy
• Driving License

The documents accepted as Address proof are given below:

• Passport Copy of Spouse
• A Copy of Ration Card
• Voter ID Card
• Driving License
• Credit Card Statement (last 3 months)
• Bank Statement Or Passbook
• Electricity Bill (Last 3 months)
• Water bill (Last 3 months)
• Gas Connection Bill (Last 3 months)
• Landline Phone Bill (Last 3 months)
• Insurance Policy

It has to be kept in mind that applying for a new Aadhaar card is purely voluntary on the part of the individual and not compulsory. Also, failing to submit all the requisite documents gives UIDAI the power to revoke the issuance of the Aadhaar card anytime they like.

Documents Required for OCI Cardholders/ LTV Document Holders/ Nepal & Bhutan Nationals and Other Resident Foreigners

Given below is the list of acceptable documents required for Aadhaar Card for OCI cardholders/ LTV document holders/ Nepal & Bhutan nationals as well as other Resident Foreigners:

• For OCI Cardholders: Valid OCI card along with valid foreign passport for residents who have stayed in India at least 182 days in the last one year is acceptable as ID proof

• For Long Term VISA (LTV) Document Holders: Identity and address proof in the form of a valid Long Term VISA (LTV) document and  valid/expired foreign passport of origin country issued to minorities communities of Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh such as  Hindus, Buddhists, Jains,  Sikhs, Parsis and Christians

• For Nepal and Bhutan Nationals: (Any one of the identity proofs)
  • Passport of Nepal/ Bhutan for Nepal/ Bhutan nationals
  • In case passport is not available, any 2 of the following documents having the same address can be submitted:

1. 1. 1. Nepalese/ Bhutanese Citizenship Certificate
      2. Voter Identity Card issued by the Election Commission of Bhutan/Nepal
      3. Limited validity Photo Identity Certificate issued by Nepalese Mission/Royal Bhutanese Mission in India

• Other Resident Foreigners:
• Valid VISA and valid foreign passport of resident foreigners who have stayed in India for at least 182 days in the past one year is acceptable as an identity proof

or

• Valid Registration Certificate/ Residential permit issued by FRRO/FRO to the resident foreigners (except OCI card holders, LTV document holders and Nepal/ Bhutan nationals) is acceptable as an address proof

Aadhaar Card as a Document Proof

Aadhaar card can be used as a proof of identity and proof of residence while applying for the following instruments:

• Savings account
• Credit cards
• Personal loans
• Home loans
• Business loans
• Fixed deposits

It is worth noting that Aadhaar is not mandatory for these instruments as of now but it can be used as regular document proof. Aadhaar Card is issued to every person and different documents are required for Aadhaar Card for school students, employed citizens, etc.

FAQs on Documents Required for Aadhaar Card

Q. What are the documents required for Aadhaar Card for NRIs?

Ans. NRIs having a valid Indian passport (adult or child) are eligible to apply for an Aadhaar card. The following are the common documents required by UIDAI for this purpose:

•  Proof of Identity: (Any one of) PAN Card/Ration Card/Voter ID/Passport/Driving License, etc.
• Proof of Address: (Any one of) Passport/Voter ID/Driving License/Ration Card/Utility Bill/Bank Passbook, etc.
• Proof of Date of Birth: (Any one of) Passport/Birth Certificate/PAN Card, etc.

Also read: Aadhaar Card for NRIs and Foreigners

Q. Is it possible to get an Aadhaar card without any documents?

Ans. In case you do not have any documents, you can apply for Aadhaar card through the Head of Family (HoF).

Q. What documents are needed for changing one’s surname on an Aadhaar card?

Ans. You can furnish any of the following documents to change surname in Aadhaar card after marriage:

• Voter ID card
• Driving License
• PAN Card
• Marriage Certificate
• Passport

[Also Read : Documents Required for PAN Card]

Q. What documents are needed for changing/updating address in Aadhaar card?

Documents needed for changing address in the Aadhaar card are the same that are needed for proof of residence at the time of enrolment. You can use any one of the proofs to update your residential address in your Aadhaar card.

Q. Can I change Aadhar name without proof?

It is not possible to change your name in Aadhaar without a valid identity proof. You will have to provide at least one scanned copy of proof of identity such as driving license, PAN card, etc.

Q. Can we get Aadhar without birth certificate?

In case you don’t have a birth certificate, you can use the tehsildar’s letter or school leaving certificate as birth proof to get your Aadhaar card.

Q. What documents are required for Aadhar card biometric update?

No documents are required to update your documents in Aadhaar.