Documents Required for Aadhaar Card
Documents required for an Aadhaar card include proof of identity, address, date of birth, and relationship with the head of family, each drawn from UIDAI's approved list. Every applicant must submit original documents, which are scanned and returned on the spot. The exact documents needed vary slightly for children, foreign nationals, and existing detail updates.
Table of Contents
- Proof of Identity (POI) Documents - Comprising Name and Photograph
- Proof of Date of Birth (DOB) Documents for Aadhaar Card
- Proof of Relationship (POR) Documents - Comprising Details with Head of Family if Required
- Proof of Address (POA) Documents for Aadhar Card - Comprising Name and Address
- Documents Required for Children’s Aadhaar Card
- Required Documents for Long-Term Visa Holders, OCI Cardholders, and Other Resident Foreigners in Nepal, Bhutan, and India
You need to submit certain documents when applying for an Aadhaar card. Documents will also be required if you are already enrolled for Aadhaar but need to make certain changes to your existing details.
- Identity proof documents (should contain your name and photo).
- Address proof documents (should contain your name and address).
- Date of birth documents.
- Proof of relationship documents (should contain information about the head of the family).
Every document submitted must be currently valid, issued in the applicant's own name, and match the details already on record. UIDAI verifies this either by checking the issuing authority's database or by examining the physical document presented at enrolment.
You will be required to produce the original copies of the documents you wish to submit. These documents will be scanned and returned. There is no need to print and submit photocopies.
Proof of Identity (POI) Documents - Comprising Name and Photograph
Any of the following documents will be accepted as an ID proof document:
- A passport
- e-PAN/PAN card
- PDS Photo Card or Ration
- Voter ID and e-Voter ID
- A driver's license
- License for Arms
- A service photo identity card issued by the federal government, state governments, UT governments, PSUs, or banks
- Freedom Fighter/Pensioner Photo Card
- The Kissan Photo Passbook
- State, Central, and PSU-issued CGHS, ECHS, ESIC, Medi-Claim, and Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY) cards with photos
- A handicapped medical certificate or disability ID card issued by the relevant federal, state, or territory governments
- Photo ID cards and certificates issued by the federal or state governments, such as MGNREGA/NREGS job cards, Jan-Aadhaar, Bhamashah, Domicile Certificate, and Resident Certificate
- State or federal government-issued marriage certificate with photo
- ST/SC/OBC certificate accompanied with photo
- A valid photo ID or school identity card issued by an accredited educational institution (during study course period, i.e., when on the rolls only)
- School Leaving Certificate (SLC), School Transfer Certificate (TC), Head of School Extract of School Records, SSLC book, SSC certificate, Board/University Mark Sheet with name and photo
- A bank official's cross-stamped name and photo in a bank passbook
- Transgender ID card or certificate issued in accordance with the 2019 Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act
- Minority communities in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan, including Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis, and Christians, are granted a valid Long-Term Visa (LTV) in addition to a valid or expired foreign passport from their place of origin
- For foreign nationals who have spent 182 days or more in India over the course of a year, a valid visa and foreign passport (valid only) are provided
A certificate issued in accordance with the UIDAI standard certificate format for enrollment or updating by:
- Municipal Councillor, MP, MLA, or MLC
- Tehsildar, Gazetted Officer Group "A," Gazetted Officer Group "B," and EPFO Officer
- Head of a recognized shelter house or orphanage, warden, matron, or superintendent
- Acknowledged Educational Institution, attested to by the Institute Head
- Village Panchayat Secretary or VRO or equivalent (for rural areas), Village Panchayat Head or Mukhiya or equivalent authority (for rural areas)
Under UIDAI's current rules, this certificate route mostly serves as proof of address, not proof of identity. The only exception is a certificate issued by the head of a recognised shelter home or orphanage for its own residents, which counts as both identity and address proof.
- If a resident wants to change their full name or first name, they must submit the Gazette notification of the new name along with any supporting proof of identity for the previous name, including a photo (even for the first occasion of the full name or first name change)
- For Name Change Exception Cases: Divorce Decree
- Adoption certificate for name changes exceptions
- If a resident undergoes surgery to change their gender, a medical certificate from allopathic physicians is required.
Proof of Date of Birth (DOB) Documents for Aadhaar Card
You can submit any of the following documents to ascertain your date of birth:
- Birth Certificate.
- Passport.
- SSLC Certificate/Book.
- PAN Card.
- A DOB Certificate on letterhead issued by a Group A Gazetted Officer.
- Marksheet issued by any University or Government Board.
- Government or PSU issued Photo ID Card containing date of birth.
- State/Central Pension Payment Order.
- Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme Photo Card or Central Government Health Scheme Photo Card.
- I-Card/Certificate comprising a DOB and photograph signed and issued by a Government authority.
- Photo ID Card comprising a DOB issued by a recognised educational institution.
Proof of Relationship (POR) Documents - Comprising Details with Head of Family if Required
You can submit any of the following details to verify your proof of relationship. Please note that the document(s) you furnish may need to contain relationship details with the head of your family:
- Passport.
- PDS Card.
- State Government/ECHS/ ESIC/CGHS Medical Card.
- Army Canteen Card.
- Pension Card.
- MNREGA Job Card.
- Birth Certificate issued by Municipal Corporation, Registrar of Birth, or any other notified local body of the Government such as Tehsil, Taluk, etc.
- Family entitlement document issued by a State or the Central Government.
- Government-issued Marriage Certificate.
- Bhamashah Card.
- Department of Posts issued Address Card comprising a name and a photograph.
- Discharge slip/card issued by a government hospital in case of birth of a child.
- Certificate of Identity comprising a photograph issued by an MLA/MLC/MP/Gazetted Officer/Municipal Councilor on a letterhead.
- For rural areas - A Certificate of Identity comprising a photograph and relationship with the head of the family issued by the mukhiya or village panchayat.
Proof of Address (POA) Documents for Aadhar Card - Comprising Name and Address
Here are the documents that are acceptable as proof of address:
- Passport.
- Passbook/Bank Statement.
- Ration Card.
- Driving Licence.
- Voter ID.
- Passbook/Post Office Account Statement.
- PSU-issued Service Photo ID Card/Government-issued Photo ID Card.
- Water bill (issued in the last three months).
- Electricity Bill (issued in the last three months).
- Gas Connection Bill (issued in the last three months).
- Telephone Landline Bill (issued in the last three months).
- Credit Card Statement (issued in the last three months).
- Property Tax Receipt (issued in the last one year).
- Insurance Policy.
- Signed Letter on letterhead comprising a photograph issued by a registered company.
- Signed Letter on letterhead comprising a photograph issued a bank.
- Photo ID comprising address/Signed Letter comprising a photograph issued by a recognised educational institution.
- Arms Licence.
- ECHS/CGHS Card.
- School ID Card.
- SSLC Book comprising a photograph.
- NREGS Job Card.
- Freedom Fighter Card.
- Pensioner Card.
- Bhamashah Card.
- Kissan Passbook.
- Certificate of Address comprising a photo on letterhead issued by MLA/MP/Tehsildar/Gazetted Officer.
- Income Tax Assessment Order.
- Registered Lease/Sale/Rental Agreement.
- Vehicle Registration Certificate.
- Department of Posts issued an Address Card comprising a photograph.
- State Government issued Caste and Domicile Certificate comprising a photograph.
- State/Union Territory Governments/Administrations issued handicapped medical certificates or Disability ID Cards.
- Spouse's Passport.
- Parents' Passport in case of a minor.
- Allotment letter of accommodation issued by State/Central Government (not older than one year).
- Government-issued Marriage Certificate comprising address.
- Certificate on letterhead issued by Head of Institution/Warden/Superintendent/Matron of recognised shelter homes for orphanages.
- ID Card issued by a recognised educational institution.
- Municipal Councilor issued certificate of address comprising a photograph on letterhead.
- For rural areas - Certificate of Address issued by the head of the panchayat or an equivalent authority.
For the comprehensive list of supporting documents to be provided, you check out the List of Supporting Documents published by UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India):
Documents Required for Children’s Aadhaar Card
The documentation needed to issue Aadhaar cards to children is the same as those necessary for normal applicants. Besides documents required for normal applicants, one of the parents must produce their Aadhaar card. Children under the age of five years are exempt from providing biometric information.
Once children reach the age of five years, their biometric data is collected.
The documents needed for an Aadhaar card for a child over the age of five years are as follows:
- Identity proof
- Address proof
- A parent’s Aadhaar card
- Birth certificate
For children born on or after 1 October 2023, whether resident Indian or NRI, a birth certificate is mandatory when applying for their Aadhaar card, as per UIDAI's current enrolment rules.
- Parent's passport
- Voter ID
- Credit card statement for last three months
- Electricity bill for last three months
- Gas connection bill for last three months
- Insurance policy
- Ration card
- Driving licence
- Bank passbook/statement
- Water bill for last three months
- Landline phone bill for last three months
The following documents are acceptable as identity proof:
- Passport
- Voter ID
- PAN Card
- Driving licence
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Required Documents for Long-Term Visa Holders, OCI Cardholders, and Other Resident Foreigners in Nepal, Bhutan, and India
Listed below are the required documents for Aadhaar card applications for OCI cardholders, LTV document holders, Nepal and Bhutan nationals, and other resident foreigners:
For OCI Cardholders
A valid OCI card.
A valid foreign passport. Residents who have resided in India for a minimum of 182 days in the last year can use this as ID proof.
For Long Term Visa (LTV) Document Holders
A valid Long Term Visa (LTV) document.
A valid or expired foreign passport from the original country of issuance for minority communities of Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, including Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, Sikhs, Parsis, and Christians.
For Nepal and Bhutan Nationals:
Passport of Nepal or Bhutan for nationals of Nepal or Bhutan.
If a passport is not available, any two of the following documents with the same address can be submitted:
Nepalese or Bhutanese Citizenship Certificate.
Voter identity card issued by the Election Commission of Bhutan or Nepal.
Limited validity photo identity certificate issued by the Nepalese Mission or Royal Bhutanese Mission in India.
For other Resident Foreigners:
A valid VISA.
A valid foreign passport. Residents who have stayed in India for a minimum of 182 days in the past year can use this as identity proof.
A valid registration certificate or residential permit issued by the Foreign Regional Registration Office (FRRO) or Foreigners Registration Office (FRO) for resident foreigners (excluding OCI card holders, LTV document holders, and Nepal or Bhutan nationals). This document can be used as an address proof.
The Aadhaar issued under these categories carries different validity periods: it stays valid only till the visa or LTV document expires for other foreign nationals and LTV holders, while OCI cardholders and Nepal or Bhutan nationals receive an Aadhaar valid for ten years.
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FAQs on Documents Required Aadhaar Card Details
1.What documents are required for an Aadhaar card?
Documents required for an Aadhaar card fall into four categories: proof of identity, proof of address, proof of date of birth, and proof of relationship with the head of family. Applicants must submit original documents from UIDAI's approved list, which are verified and returned on the spot. The exact combination needed can vary for children, foreign nationals, and update requests.
2. What documents are accepted as proof of identity for an Aadhaar card?
Proof of identity documents for an Aadhaar card must carry the applicant's name and photograph, such as a passport, PAN card, voter ID, or driving licence. Several other government-recognised photo ID cards and certificates are also accepted. The complete list is available on UIDAI's official website.
3.What documents are accepted as proof of date of birth for an Aadhaar card?
Proof of date of birth documents for an Aadhaar card include a birth certificate, passport, PAN card, or a mark sheet issued by a recognised board or university. A photo ID card or government letterhead certificate stating the date of birth is also accepted. UIDAI maintains the full list of eligible documents on its website.
4.What documents are accepted as proof of relationship for an Aadhaar card?
Proof of relationship documents for an Aadhaar card establish the applicant's connection with the head of the family and are mainly needed for dependants without independent identity or address proof. Accepted documents include a birth certificate, PDS card, government-issued marriage certificate, or a family entitlement document. These documents must clearly mention both the applicant's and the head of family's names.
5.What documents are accepted as proof of address for an Aadhaar card?
Proof of address documents for an Aadhaar card must carry the applicant's name and current address, such as a passport, bank passbook, ration card, or a recent utility bill. Several other certificates, statements, and government-issued cards are also accepted as address proof. UIDAI publishes the full list of accepted documents on its website.
6.What documents are required for a child's Aadhaar card?
Documents required for a child's Aadhaar card include identity proof, address proof, a birth certificate, and one parent's Aadhaar card. Children under five years are enrolled through the Head of Family route and are exempt from providing biometric data until they turn five. This enrolment process is often called Baal Aadhaar.
7.What documents are required for an OCI cardholder to get an Aadhaar card?
An OCI cardholder needs a valid OCI card along with a valid foreign passport to apply for an Aadhaar card, provided they have resided in India for at least 182 days in the preceding year. These two documents together serve as proof of identity for the application. Additional address proof may be requested depending on the enrolment centre.
8.What documents are required for Long Term Visa holders to get an Aadhaar card?
Long Term Visa (LTV) holders need a valid LTV document along with a valid or expired foreign passport from their country of origin to apply for an Aadhaar card. This route applies to minority communities from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. Together, the documents establish both identity and eligibility for enrolment.
9.What documents do Nepalese and Bhutanese nationals need for an Aadhaar card?
Nepalese and Bhutanese nationals need a valid passport of their country to apply for an Aadhaar card. If a passport is unavailable, any two documents sharing the same address, such as a citizenship certificate or a mission-issued photo identity certificate, can be submitted instead. These alternate documents must be current and verifiable.
10.Can an NRI apply for an Aadhaar card?
Yes, a non-resident Indian (NRI) can apply for an Aadhaar card using a valid Indian passport, whether an adult or a minor. The application can be made at any Aadhaar enrolment centre in India. NRIs follow the same document categories as resident applicants: identity, address, date of birth, and relationship proof.
11.What documents are needed to update the address on an Aadhaar card?
Updating the address on an Aadhaar card requires a valid proof of address document, such as a passport, voter ID, ration card, or bank passbook. Only documents from UIDAI's approved proof-of-address list are accepted for this update. The document must clearly show the applicant's name and current address.
12.What documents are needed to change the surname on an Aadhaar card?
Changing the surname on an Aadhaar card requires a valid identity document reflecting the new name, such as a passport, voter ID, driving licence, marriage certificate, or PAN card. UIDAI verifies the submitted document against its approved identity proof list before updating the record. A gazette notification is additionally required for a full name change.
13.Can an Aadhaar card be obtained without any supporting documents?
An Aadhaar card can be obtained without standard supporting documents through the Head of Family (HoF) route or with the help of an introducer approved by UIDAI. This route is typically used by dependants or individuals who lack independent identity and address proof. The HoF or introducer must themselves hold a valid Aadhaar card.
14.Is there a minimum age to apply for an Aadhaar card?
There is no minimum age to apply for an Aadhaar card, and even newborns are eligible for enrolment. Aadhaar cards issued to children under five are linked to a parent's Aadhaar and updated with biometric data once the child turns five. This makes Aadhaar accessible from birth.
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