How to Apply for New Aadhar Card Online
Aadhaar is a 12-digit number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to Indian citizens. Aadhaar aims to establish a person’s identity and streamline various government welfare and subsidy programs, ensuring that they reach the intended beneficiaries directly.
In order to apply for a new Aadhaar card, you may follow the steps below.
How to Apply for an Aadhar Card Offline
Step 1: Go to https://appointments.uidai.gov.in/easearch.aspx?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1 and enter your State/ Pincode/ Locality/ District to locate the Aadhaar enrollment centre nearest to you.
Step 2: Visit the centre and make sure to bring the original copies of documents that are proof of the following with you:
- Proof of Identity
- Proof of Address
- Proof of Birth Date
Step 3: When you arrive at the enrolment centre, fill out the enrolment form with the necessary accurate information.
Step 4: Submit the fully completed enrolment form and supporting documents mentioned above. Your photo and biometric information (iris and fingerprint scans) will be taken.
Step 5: The centre representative will issue you with an acknowledgement slip as confirmation of your enrolment. It includes a 14-digit enrolment number. This number can be used to track your Aadhar card application’s status on the following website - https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/CheckAadhaarStatus.
Step 6: Once your information has been verified, your Aadhaar card will be posted to you by mail. It might take up to 90 days (3 months) to arrive.
How to Apply for an Aadhar Card Online
Alternatively, to apply for an Aadhar card online you may follow the same procedure as for offline. However, you may use the following link to book an appointment at the facility - https://aadharcarduid.com/aadhaar-card-apply-online.
You may also use the following link to download the new aadhar card application form online - https://uidai.gov.in/images/aadhaar_enrolment_correction_form_version_2.1.pdf.
Note - You must visit the centre in person as your biometrics are required.
Documents Required
Here are the documents required to be presented while applying for a New Aadhar Card-
- Proof of Identity Documents
- Passport
- PAN Card
- Ration/PDS Photo Card
- Voter ID
- Driving License
- Government Photo ID Cards/ Service photo identity card issued by PSU
- NREGA Job Card
- Photo ID issued by Recognized Educational Institution
- Arms License
- Photo Bank ATM Card
- Photo Credit Card
- Pensioner Photo Card
- Freedom Fighter Photo Card
- Kisan Photo Passbook
- CGHS/ECHS Photo Card
- Address Card with Name and Photo issued by the Department of Posts Certificate of Identification with Photo Issued by a Gazetted Officer or Tehsildar on letterhead
- Proof of Address Documents
- Passport
- Bank Statement/Passbook
- Post Office Account Statement/Passbook
- Ration Card
- Voter ID
- Driving License
- PSU Electricity Bill provided government photo ID cards/service picture identity cards (not older than 3 months)
- The water bill (not older than 3 months)
- Landline Phone Bill (not older than 3 months)
- Receipt for Property Tax (not older than 3 months)
- Statement of Credit Card (not older than 3 months)
- Insurance Policy
- Signed Letter with Bank Photo on Letterhead
- On letterhead, a signed letter with a photograph issued by a registered company
- On letterhead, a signed document with a photograph provided by a recognized educational instruction
- NREGS Job Card
- Arms License
- Pensioner Card
- Freedom Fighter Card
- Kisan Passbook
- CGHS/ECHS Card
- On letterhead, an MP, MLA, Gazetted Officer, or Tehsildar issues a certificate of address with a picture.
- Village Panchayat head or its equivalent authority issues a Certificate of Address (for rural areas) Order for Income Tax Assessment
- Vehicle Registration Certificate
- Registered Sale/Lease/Rent Agreement
- Address Card with Photo issued by the Department of Posts Caste and Domicile Certificate with Photo Issued by the State Govt. Disability ID Card/handicapped medical certificate issued by the various State/UT Governments/Administrations
- Gas Connection Bill (not older than 3 months)
- Passport of Spouse
- Passport of Parents (in case of Minor)
- Proof of Date of Birth Documents
- Birth Certificate
- Mark sheet/Certificate
- SSLC Book/Certificate
- Passport
If you were wondering how to apply for an Aadhaar card online, these documents are required.
Who Can Apply for an Aadhar Card?
Any resident of India or any individual who has resided in India for a period or periods amounting to 182 days or more in the 12 months immediately preceding the date of application for enrolment.