An Aadhaar card is an identity card issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on the basis of your biometric and demographic data. It carries a 12-digit Unique Identification Number. Aadhaar card has become very important in your day to day life and you require Aadhaar card for almost everything. If you still have not got your Aadhaar card, it is better to apply for one. In this blog, we will discuss how to apply for an Aadhaar card.
The first step you should take while applying for an Aadhaar is, locate your nearest Aadhaar center and book an appointment online. You can locate your nearest Aadhaar center by visiting this website. After locating your nearest Aadhaar center you need to book an appointment by visiting the UIDAI website.
Taking an online appointment saves a lot of time, as you don't have to stand in at the queue at the enrolment center.
After taking an appointment you need to keep supporting documents handy to visit an Aadhaar enrollment center. The documents to be submitted are:
After accumulating all the necessary documents, you need to visit the enrolment center and submit them along with the duly filled Aadhaar enrolment form. You can also download the Aadhaar enrolment form online.
After submitting the form and documents, the official at the center will take your photograph and biometric data. The biometric data includes the impression of fingerprints of both the hands and a scan of your iris.
After checking the biometric data and documents, you will be given an acknowledgment slip of your enrollment. The slip will contain a 14-digit enrollment number which helps you check the status of your application. You keep track of the Aadhaar application status on the UIDAI website using this 14-digit number.
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If you have applied for a new Aadhaar card and want to check the status of your application, you need to visit the official UIDAI website. Once you visit the website, you can see an option called "Check Aadhaar Status" on the left-hand side. You have to click on it.
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After clicking on "Check Aadhaar Status" you will be taken to a new page where you need to enter Aadhaar application details such as the enrolment ID and the date/time of enrolment.
You can keep track on your Aadhaar application with these details. Once the Aadhaar card is generated, you can download it. Your Aadhaar card will be delivered to you within 3 months via India Posts.
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