Aadhaar is a 12-digit number that is issued by Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to residents of India. In order to qualify for an Aadhaar number, you have to complete multiple checks and data validation. These checks will be done when you apply for your card.

The applicant has to present all the required documents and given below are the steps that you need to follow while doing the enrolment

The required documents:

1. Proof of Identity

The following documents can be used as a proof of identity:

• Passport
• NREGA job card
• Kissan photo passbook
• Pensioners' photo ID card
• Ration card
• ECHS/CGHS photo card
• Voter ID Card
• Photo ID cards issued by the Government
• Address card containing name and picture issued by the Department of Posts
• PAN card

2. Proof of Address

The following documents can be used as a proof of address:

• Bank statement
• Signed letter that has photo from the bank on a letterhead
• Government photo ID cards or PSU issued service photo identity card
• Address card with a photo that issued by the Department of Posts
• Signed letter with photo and issued by a recognized educational institution on a letterhead
• Property tax receipt (must not be older than a year)
• Gas connection bill (must not be older than 3 months)
• Passbook
• Vehicle registration certificate
• Ration card
• Passport

3. Proof of Age

The following documents can be used as a proof of age:

• Passport
• PAN card
• Mark sheet issued by government university or board
• SSC certificate
• State/central pension payment order
• Birth certificate
• Certificate of date of birth and issued by group a gazetted officer on a letterhead

Step 1: Find an Aadhaar Enrolment Centre near you by. It can be finding to

visit : https://appointments.uidai.gov.in/easearch.aspx?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1

Step 2: Fill the enrolment form by providing all the correct information. You can get the form

visit : https://uidai.gov.in/images/aadhaar_enrolment_correction_form_version_2.1.pdf

Step 3: Submit the duly filled form by attaching all the supporting documents like identity proof and address proof.

Step 4: Next, collect the acknowledgement slip which contains 14-digit enrolment number. You can use this number to check your Aadhar card status.

As per the UIDAI's Aadhaar enrolment form, the two different methods to apply for an Aadhaar card in case you don't have the supporting documents are mentioned below:

• Head of Family (HoF) based application: Under this enrolment process, the Head of Family (with a valid Aadhaar) can submit documents proving his/her relationship to the applicant. The applicant's enrolment will then be processed after successful verification of these details.

• Introducer-based application: In cases where the applicant has no valid proof of identity or address documents, an Introducer appointed by a Registrar can assist in the enrolment process. The Introducer can be contacted through the Aadhaar Enrolment Centre.