How to Apply for Aadhar Card?

Aadhar Card is a very important document as this can be used in a variety of form filling and address proof. Aadhar card is a voluntary document, however, there are a lot of services and form where Aadhar card has been made mandatory. Aadhar card is a biometric system of administration that identifies you and your address. In this article, we will guide you on how to apply for Aadhar Card.

Documents Required for Aadhar Card

Address Proof

  • Rental Agreement or Lease Agreement
  • Voter ID Card or Election Commission Photo ID Card
  • Ration Card
  • Driving License
  • Utility Bills (water, electricity, phone or gas bill)
  • Notarized Sale Agreement
  • Current Passbook

Identity proof

  • PAN Card
  •  Domicile Certificate
  •  Ration Card
  •  Driving License
  • Voter ID Card
  • birth Certificate
  • Marriage Certificate
  • Identity card/ document with address, issued by Central/ State Government and its
  •  Govt. service registers extract/certificates issued by Govt. to its employees
  •  Employer’s PF statement
  • ESIS Card ( Employees State Insurance Scheme )
  •  Employer’s certificate
  • Certified School
  • LIC Policy

Biometric Scans

  • Iris Scans
  • Fingerprint Scans

Steps Applying for the Aadhar Card

You can follow these steps to apply for the Aadhar card-

  • Locate the nearest Aadhar Card Enrollment Center and book an appointment
  • The appointment can be booked online using the official website of the Aadhar Card UPI
  • After reaching the enrollment center you fill the enrollment form (You can fill this form online too)
  • Submit the filled Form along with the Identity Card and Address Proof
  • After successful submission of the enrollment form, you need to provide the biometric like Finger Print and the Iris Scans
  • Now a photograph will be taken
  • After all this process you will be provided with the Acknowledgement Slip that can be used to track the application status.

How to Track Aadhar Card Status

To keep the track on your Aadhar card online you can do it by using Enrollment Number. You can check the Aadhar card status online by using the Enrollment Number. You need to visit the online portal of Aadhar status checks using this link. Fill the enrolment id and other necessary details and find the status of the Aadhar Card. The details of the Aadhar status will be sent to you using the SMS.