Aadhar Card – Detailed Guide on What is the Aadhar Card?, Services

Aadhar Card – Overview

Aadhaar Card Benefits

The Government of India provides an
Aadhaar number to every Indian which is an authentic proof of identity applicable
everywhere in the country. There are many benefits of having an Aadhaar card, like:

1. Identity Card

Aadhaar
is a valid and authenticated identity card which is accepted by all government
and non-government organisations although it is not a citizenship document. It
contains biometric details like fingerprints and iris imageand also contains a
QR code that can be scanned to authenticatethe details.

2. Proof of Address, Age, Identity, and Residence

It
is a valid identity, age, address, and date of birth proof for services like
home loans, investments, financial and non-financial services, personal loans,
buying and selling of properties and assets, and even for ITR.

3. Government Subsidy

To
avail Government subsidies under various schemes, the Aadhar Card is linked
directly to the bank account.

4. Bank Accounts

It
is alsomandatory to link your bank account with an Aadhar card.

5. Income Tax

The Income Tax Department has made it mandatory for Indian taxpayers to link Aadhaar to PAN and to file ITR application.

6. Phone Connection

It
has been compulsorily facilitated by all the telecom companies in India to provide
phone connections after linking individual Aadhaar as a proof of identity and address.

7. Gas Connection

People
have tosupply their Aadhaar and to fill in the KYC form after linking Aadhar
with Bank account, for getting a new gas connection.

8. Mutual Fund and other Investments

As mandated by SEBI, it is important to supply Aadhar Card and follow the e-KYC process to make any investments in the market.

Eligibility to apply for an Aadhar Card

Aadhar card is more than just an
identification number and is a valid age, identity, and address proof.

The eligibility criteria for Aadhaar enrolment are as follows:

• The applicant is an Indian Citizen residing in India, or
• NRI – non-resident Indian residing in India, or
• Foreigner residing in India
• Bal-Aadhar – for children and infants

1. Aadhaar Card for Resident Indians

Every
Indian citizen can apply for an Aadhaar card and for the services of Income Tax
Department, it is important to link the Aadhar Card with PAN Card.

2. Aadhaar Card for Minors

To
apply for an Aadhar Card for minors, the birth certificateof the child along with identity and
address proof of parents should be submitted. New-born babies can also be
enrolled for Aadhaar. Biometric data will be taken when the child is 5 or 15
years old and till then the Baal Aadhaar card is blue in colour.

3. Aadhaar for Foreigners

Although this is not a proof of Indian citizenship, foreigners who are residing in India can apply for an Aadhaar Card to provide their identity even though they are citizens of another country. The condition is that they should be resident of Indiafor more than 182 days in the last 12 months.

Documents Required for Aadhaar Enrolment

To enrol for Aadhar Card, Proof of
address and Proof of Identity should be submitted to UIDAI. Other documents which
are accepted as the proof of identity are:

• Passport
• PAN Card
• Ration card
• Voter Identification Card
• Driving Licence
• NREGS Jobs Card
• Photo Bank ATM Card
• Birth Certificate

How to Apply for Aadhaar Card?

There are systematic protocols to
be followed and a step by step process for the application of an Aadhar Card
which are as follows:

Step.1. Apply for Aadhar Card through an Aadhaar Enrolment Centre

• Visit the nearest Aadhaar Enrolment Centre to apply for an Aadhaar.
• Submit Proof of Identity and Proof of Address.
• Then fill and submit an Aadhaar Enrolment form. This form is free of cost and can also be downloaded from the UIDAI official website
• After filling the form, you can submit it at the nearest Aadhaar Enrolment Centre.

Step.2. Photograph and Biometric Data Collection

• After the form is submitted, the process of enrolment starts.
• Photograph, fingerprint scan, and iris scan of the individual is taken.
• During the enrolment procedure, it is imperative to double-check all the details entered in the form and make rectifications.

Step.3. Acknowledgement Slip

• After enrolment, you will receive an acknowledgement slip.
• This can be used to track the delivery of the Aadhar Card.
• The slip contains the enrolment number that can be used to check Aadhar status online as well as through IVR.

Step.4. Dispatch of Aadhaar to the Address of the applicant

• After the successful verification of the Aadhar details, the applicant will be notified through SMS or an email.
• The unique Aadhaar number gets printed on the Aadhaar Card of the individual and is sent to the applicant through post on the verified address as mentioned on the Aadhar Card.

How to check Aadhar card status:

The status of the Aadhar Card can be
verified through the following ways:

1. To check Aadhar Card status through registered phone number

Step by step procedure:

● The applicant needs to send an SMS to 51969 in the format -:

UID STATUS < your registered phone number >

● If Aadhar is approved and generated then the Aadhar card number will be
displayed.

● If it is still in progress, then an SMS will be shared with the current
status of the Aadhar card.

2. To check Aadhar Card status by using name

Step by step procedure:

• The acknowledgement slip containing the enrolment ID can be used to track Aadhar card status.
• URN – Update request number is received by the applicant on successful submission of the application is successful.
• URN can be used to track the update status of the Aadhar card.

3. To check Aadhar Card status by enrolment number

Step by step procedure:

• The applicant needs to visit the official website of UIDAI – https://uidai.gov.in/ and enter his enrolment ID (EID)
• He must fill the 14-digit enrolment number or the date and time of your enrolment.
• Enter the correct ‘Captcha Code’ and Click on ‘Check Status’
• One can download e-Aadhaar if he wishes to.
• Or he can click on ‘Get Aadhaar on mobile’ option to know the latest status.
• The latest status will be sent to the applicant’s registered mobile number.

4. To check Aadhar Card status without enrolment number

Step by step procedure:

• The applicant must visit the official UIDAI website to retrieve your enrolment number.
• He needs to enter personal details like his email address, name, date of birth, mobile number and fill in the captcha verification code correctly. This will send a verification code to his mobile number or his email address.
• He must enter the OTP and then click on verify.
• After the verification, the Enrolment number or the Aadhaar will be sent to his registered mobile number and email address.
• Using this enrolment number, he can easily check the status of his Aadhar.

5. To check Aadhar Card status by URN (update request number)

Step by step procedure:

• The applicant must visit the official UIDAI website and enter his update request number (URN)
• He must then enter the captcha code for verification.
• Then click on ‘Check Status’.
• The Aadhar card status will be displayed instantly.

6. To check Aadhar Card status via India post

Step by step procedure:

• Visit the office India post website – https://www.indiapost.gov.in/
• Enter the consignment details verified by the Aadhar website.
• The details of the Aadhar consignment will be displayed on the screen.
• To further check the delivery status of Aadhaar, one can track the same at any India Post branch.

7. To check through online mobile or phone number verification

Step by step procedure:

• The applicant must visit the official website of UIDAI and enter his 12-digit Aadhar number along with the phone number or email address.
• He must input the security code and click on the “Send OTP” option.
• A verification code will be received on the applicant’s mobile number or email and the same needs to be entered on the space given. • Then he must click on the “verify ” option and the required verification will be done.

How to make Changes or Corrections in Aadhar Card

Making changes or corrections in the
existing Aadhar Card is possible by following various steps. Demographic
Information and Biometric Information can also be modified or updated as per
the requirement of the individual on the existing Aadhar Card like:

• Name
• Gender
• Address
• Age
• Date of Birth
• Mobile Number or other contact details
• Address
• Relationship status whether Married/Divorced/Widowed, etc.
• Email ID
• Consent to share information
• Photograph or changes in facial features (picture to be attached)
• Iris
• Fingerprints

Documents Required to Modify or Update Aadhar Card Details:

To make changes to the Aadhar Card,
creditable documents and additional proof will be required to be attached or
submitted to authorise the required modifications.

• Any other kind of an Identity proof which contains the name and photograph of the individual (these documents must contain the correct information which needs to be updated on the Aadhar Card)
• Additional address proof documents with the updated address and the name of the individual like utility bills, passport, etc.
• Documents pertaining to the correct date of birth like the birth certificate
• Most common change is regarding the change in relationship status for which a proof which contains relevant information along with the legal papers attached or an approval by the head of the family, example marriage card in case of change of surname and divorce papers in case of showing the individual separated or divorced.
• There is no need to print and submit photocopies of these documents as the centre will demand original documents which will be scanned and kept by them only.

Steps to Update Aadhar Card Details:

1. Making changes Online through Aadhar self-service Update Portal:

This is one of the most convenient ways
to make relevant changes onto the Aadhar Card provided the mobile number
remains the same which was at the time of registration of the Aadhar Card.
Using the OTP (one-time password for verification) which will sent to the
mobile of the individual, he can login using his 12-digit Aadhar number. All he
needs to do is submit the relevant documents and proofs and make the necessary
changes. He would need to follow these steps:

Step 1 – login at the Aadhar self-service
update portal

Step 2 –select the relevant field which
needs to be modified and fill them up with the correct details and then submit

Step 3 – A URN – Update Request Number
will be generated after the form is submitted

Step 4 – The applicant can then select
the relevant BPO service provider for reviews of updates.

Step 5 – The applicant should scan and
attach the required proof, documents, and supporting copies of the information
that needs to be updated.

Step 6 – Finally he can use the URN to
check the status of the update.

2. Making changes Offline by Visiting the Permanent Enrolment Centre (PEC):

Through this mode, an operator from PEC
will assist the applicant when he places his biometric or demographic update
request. There are three modes through which this can be possible:

1. Update Client Standardand Client Lite– Used to update local language, biometric fields, and demographic status. This also needs a biometric check at the back end.
   1. The DDSVP Committee recommends this procedure of verification which needs to be manually conducted by the UIDAI or the Registrars.
   2. Any kind of Aadhar updated requires a biometric sign from the operator who also takes care of the spelling issues, language issues, transliteration, etc.
   3. URN and acknowledgement receipt will be issued which will help the individual to track the status of the changes done.
2. Update through AUA Point of Presence – This update is authorised by an Authentication Requesting Agency (AUA) who is also the Registrar and are the custodians of the data provided by the applicant and UIDAI. These registrars have the authority to collect, generate, possess, and manage the information regarding the demographic field of the citizen. Only the Demographic Field can be updated using this mode.
   • AUA device will conduct the biometric authentication.
   • Additional information may be asked from UIDAI.
   • Biometrics will be signed off against the request of the update.
   • UIDAI will only accept the update request after it is verified and authorised by the Registrar and the applicant is authenticated. The scanned, audited, and electronic documents of the individual can be accepted online.
   • The operator of the Registrars after conducting a biometric authentication on the device of the applicant will fill up the form.
   • An acknowledgement will be given via SMS or email, if it is about Mobile Number which can be used for further follow-up.

3. Steps to Update Address in Aadhar Card without having a Document Proof:

The same can be done after the consent and authentication of the
family members, landlord, friend, whomsoever is the owner of the current
residence (known as the address verifier), the applicant is staying in and it
can be used to update the current residential address on the Aadhar Card.

To do this, an ‘Address
Validation Letter’ must be requested and the following details should be kept
in mind:

• Address will only be
  validated after the resident and the owner verify the secret code within the
  validation letter which is sent on the address verifier’s address.
• They must also verify and
  update their respective mobile numbers with the submission of their Aadhar
  Cards.
• If the consent is denied by
  the address verifier, the request for any change will be terminated and the
  request will have to be re-initiated.

Steps to follow to change the address: