How Can I Apply for New Aadhar Card Online

A 12-digit unique identification number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is the Aadhaar number. This number is issued to the residents of  India on behalf of the government of India and serves as an identification document. You can apply for an Aadhaar card either by visiting the authorised Aadhaar centre or applying online through a hassle-free process. So, how does one apply for a new Aadhaar card and what documents are required?

Here is a step-by-step process to apply for a new Aadhaar card online.

Step 1

Visit the official website of UIDAI to locate an Aadhaar centre near you. https://appointments.uidai.gov.in/easearch.aspx?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1

Step 2

Book an appointment online for your visit to the Aadhaar centre.

https://appointments.uidai.gov.in/bookappointment.aspx

Step 3

Visit the Aadhaar centre on the appointment date with original copies of the following documents:

• Proof of identity
• Proof of address
• Proof of date of birth

Step 4

Fill up and submit the enrollment form along with the documents at the Aadhaar centre. It is necessary for you to visit the centre in person to register your biometric details (fingerprints and IRIS scan).

Step 5

After completing the biometric enrollment process and other necessary steps, the agent issues an acknowledgement receipt with a 14-digit enrollment number. Until the issuance of the Aadhaar card, this number can be quoted wherever required.

Step 6

After completing the required verification, your Aadhaar card will be mailed to you within 90 days.

With these simple steps, you can apply for a new Aadhaar card hassle-free. Let us now look at the documents that can be submitted as proof of identity, address and date of birth.

Documents that can be used for Aadhaar enrollment

Proof of Identity

• Voter ID
• PAN Card
• Passport
• Driving licence
• Ration card/PDS
• NREGA job card
• Government photo ID cards/Service photo ID cards issued by PSU
• Arms licence
• Photo bank ATM card
• Photo bank Credit Card
• Pensioner photo card
• Freedom fighter photo card
• CGHS/ECHS photo Card
• Certificate of identity with a photo issued by Gazetted Officer or Tehsildar on letterhead
• Address card with name and photo issued by the department of posts

Proof of Address

• Ration Card 
• Passport, Bank statement/Passbook 
• Voter ID 
• Post office account statement/Passbook
• Government photo ID cards/Service photo identity cards issued by PSU
• Driving licence 
• Water bill 
• Telephone bill 
• Electricity bill 
• Property tax receipt 
• Credit card statement
• Gas connection bill (not older than 3 months) 
• Insurance policy 
• Signed letter with a photo from bank on letterhead, 
• Signed letter with a photo issued by registered company on letterhead, 
• Signed letter with a photo issued by recognised educational instruction on letterhead 
• Arms licence 
• NREGA job card
• Kisan passbook 
• Freedom fighter card 
• Pensioner card 
• CGHS/ECHS card 
• Certificate of address with a photo issued by MLA, MP or Gazetted Officer or Tehsildar on letterhead
• Vehicle registration certificate 
• Address card with a photo issued by the department of posts
• Certificate of address issued by village panchayat head or any other equivalent authority 
• Lease/Rent agreement/Registered Sale 
• Address card with a photo issued by the department of posts 
• Disability ID card/Handicapped medical certificate issued by respective State/UT governments/ administrations 
• Caste and domicile certificate with a photo issued by state government 
• Passport of spouse 
• Parents' passports (in case of minors)

Proof of Date of Birth

• Birth certificate issued by Group A Gazetted Officer on letterhead, 
• SSLC Book/Certificate
• Passport
• Voter ID

Conclusion

We hope this information was helpful.

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