Documents Required for Aadhar Card
Aadhaar Card Documents
Applicants need to submit the following documents for getting a new Aadhaar Card or updating any information in Aadhaar.
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| Proof of Address | |
| Date of Birth |
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List of Documents Needed for Aadhaar
Aadhaar Card is a verifiable 12-digit identification number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to all the residents of India. It acts as an identity and residence proof of a person. To enroll for a new Aadhaar Card, an applicant needs to submit a form for enrollment of Aadhaar along with the supporting documents to the nearest enrollment centre. Aadhaar Card documents are also required to get a new Aadhaar Card, update any demographic or biometric information or make any correction in Aadhaar etc.
List of documents required for an Aadhaar is mentioned below:
Identity Proofs Required for Aadhaar
The following documents containing name and photo of the individuals can be accepted as proof of identity for an Aadhaar.
Address Proofs Required for New Aadhaar Card
The following documents containing the name and address of the individuals can be accepted as proof of identity for an Aadhaar.
Date of Birth Proofs Required for Aadhaar Card
The following documents containing the name and DOB can be accepted as a proof of date of birth.
Proof of Relationship Documents for Aadhaar
The document containing the name of the applicant and name of the head of the family can be accepted as a proof of relationship.
Documents required for Aadhaar Card of a Child
The list of documents required to submit for getting an Aadhaar Card issued for a child is similar to any other Indian resident. However, in case of a minor/child, parents also have to submit their Aadhaar Card. Also, a child below 5 years of age does not have to submit their biometric data.
These are the documents required for Aadhaar Card of a Child:
FAQs
✅ Do we need original documents for an Aadhaar card?
No, you need to submit supporting documents for proof of identity, residence proof, proof of date of birth etc. to get a new Aadhaar Card. In case of a minor, parents or guardians also need to submit an Aadhaar Card of themselves.
✅What are the documents required for name and address change in Aadhar card after marriage?
To change name and address in Aadhaar Card after marriage, you need to submit documents for identity proof and residence proof. A passport, PAN Card, Ration Card, Voter ID and Driving License etc., can be submitted as proof of identity and you need to submit a passport, bank statement, ration card, etc. for residence proof.
✅ Can I get an Aadhaar card without any documents?
If the applicant does not have supporting documents for proof of identity and proof of residence, he can apply for an Aadhaar Card through the Aadhaar Card of the head of family or introducer.
✅What are the documents required for an Aadhaar Card for NRI?
NRIs (Non-Resident Indians) can apply for an Aadhaar Card if he has a valid updated passport at any enrollment centre. Along with that, he also needs to submit other documents such as proof of identity, proof of residence, proof of relationship and date of birth proof.
