Documents Required For Aadhar Card

The Aadhaar card, a 12-digit unique identification number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), serves as a crucial identity and address proof for Indian residents. To enroll for an Aadhaar card, you need to provide specific documents during the application process. This blog post will guide you through the documents required for Aadhaar card enrollment, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free experience.

Proof of Identity (POI)

Proof of identity is essential to establish your identity during the Aadhaar card application process. You can submit any one of the following documents as POI:

Driving Licence.
Passport.
Voter ID.
PAN card.
Bhamashah Card.
Certificate from the head of a recognised educational institution/warden/superintendent/matron.
SSLC book comprising photograph.
ECHS/CGHS Photo Card.
Department of Posts issued Address Card comprising name and photograph.
PSU-issued Service Photo ID Card/Government-issued Photo ID Card.
NREGS Job Card.
Marriage Certificate comprising photograph.
Freedom Fighter Photo Card.
Certificate of Identity comprising photograph issued by an MLA/MLC/MP/Municipal Councilor on a letterhead.
Photo Credit Card.
RSBY Card.
State/Union Territory Governments/Administrations issued handicapped medical certificate or Disability ID Card.
PDS Photo Card/Ration Card.
Certificate of Identity comprising photograph issued by a Tehsildar/Gazetted Officer on a letterhead.
Kissan Photo Passbook.
Gazette notification in case of name change.
Arms Licence.
Photo ID Card issued by a recognised institute of education.
For rural areas – Certificate of Identity comprising photograph issued by the mukhiya or village panchayat head.
Pensioner Photo Card.
Photo Bank ATM Card.
SC/ST/OBC Certificate comprising photograph.

Proof of Address (POA):

Proof of address confirms your residency, which is vital during the Aadhaar enrollment process. You can submit any one of the following documents as POA:

Passport.
Passbook/Post Office Account Statement.
Ration Card.
Voter ID.
Driving Licence.
Passbook/Bank Statement.
SSLC Book comprising photograph.
Certificate of Address comprising photo on letterhead issued by MLA/MP/Tehsildar/Gazetted Officer.
Water bill (issued in the last 3 months).
Electricity Bill (issued in the last 3 months).
Spouse’s Passport.
NREGS Job Card.
Credit Card Statement (issued in the last 3 months).
ID Card issued by a recognised educational institution.
Allotment letter of accommodation issued by State/Central Government (issued in the last 3 years).
Property Tax Receipt (issued in the last 1 year).
PSU-issued Service Photo ID Card/Government-issued Photo ID Card.
Government issued Marriage Certificate comprising address.
Municipal Councilor issued certificate of address comprising photograph on letterhead.
Registered Lease/Sale/Rental Agreement.
State Government issued Caste and Domicile Certificate comprising photograph.
Insurance Policy.
Certificate on letterhead issued by Head of Institution/Warden/Superintendent/Matron of recognised shelter homes for orphanages.
State/Union Territory Governments/Administrations issued handicapped medical certificate or Disability ID Card.
Gas Connection Bill (issued in the last 3 months).
ECHS/CGHS Card.
Parents’ Passport in case of a minor.
Telephone Landline Bill (issued in the last 3 months).
School ID Card.
Kissan Passbook.
Arms Licence.
Department of Posts issued Address Card comprising photograph.
Signed Letter on letterhead comprising photograph issued by a registered company.
Pensioner Card.
Freedom Fighter Card.
Photo ID comprising address/Signed Letter comprising photograph issued by a recognised educational institution.
Certificate on letterhead comprising photograph issued a bank.
Income Tax Assessment Order.
Bhamashah Card.
Vehicle Registration Certificate.
For rural areas – Certificate of Address issued by the head of panchayat or an equivalent authority.

Proof of Date of Birth (DOB):

Proof of birth is required to establish your age during the Aadhaar card application process. You can submit any one of the following documents as proof of birth:

Birth Certificate.
Passport.
PAN Card.
Marksheet issued by any University or Government Board.
SSLC Certificate/Book.
State/Central Pension Payment Order.
A DOB Certificate on letterhead issued by a Group A Gazetted Officer.
I-Card/Certificate comprising DOB and photograph signed and issued by a Government authority.
Government or PSU issued Photo ID Card containing date of birth.
Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme Photo Card or Central Government Health Scheme Photo Card.
Photo ID Card comprising DOB issued by a recognised educational institution.

Proof of Relationship (POR)

Proof of relationship is required to establish your relationship with the head of the family, particularly in cases where individuals apply for Aadhaar cards as a family unit. You can submit any one of the following documents as POR:

Passport.
Birth Certificate issued by Municipal Corporation, Registrar of Birth, or any other notified local body of the Government such as Tehsil, Taluk, etc.
Department of Posts issued Address Card comprising name and photograph.
Bhamashah Card.
Certificate of Identity comprising photograph issued by an MLA/MLC/MP/Gazetted Officer/Municipal Councilor on a letterhead.
Family entitlement document issued by a State or the Central Government.
Government-issued Marriage Certificate.
PDS Card.
Army Canteen Card.
MNREGA Job Card.
For rural areas – Certificate of Identity comprising photograph and relationship with the head of family issued by the mukhiya or village panchayat.
Pension Card.
State Government/ECHS/ ESIC/CGHS Medical Card.
Discharge slip/card issued by a government hospital in case of birth of a child.

This guide outlines the various documents required for the application process, including proof of identity (POI), proof of address (POA), proof of birth, and proof of relationship (POR). By preparing these documents beforehand, you can ensure a seamless Aadhaar enrollment experience.