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Aadhaar Card is a document of residence of India. It is a 12-digit identification number issued by UIDAI to the resident of India. It is issued free of cost. Aadhaar Card is issued by the body after collecting Bio-metric and Demographic data.
Need of Aadhaar Card:
Aadhaar Card is a mandatory proof of residence, it is required for opening bank accounts, income tax purposes, as a proof of address, passport processes, availing LPG connection and other subsidies, etc
Important documents required while applying for an Aadhaar Card:
Proof of Identity: Any 1 of the following documents
- PAN Card
- Voter ID Card
- Driving License
- Identity Card issued by Govt. organisation
- Applicant Photo
Proof of Address: Any 1 of the following documents
- Passport
- Water bill
- Electricity Bill
- Ration Card
- Telephone bill
- Driving License
- Voter ID Card
- Property Tax Receipt
Passport sized photo
Age Proof: Any 1 of the following documents (in case of Minor)
- Birth Certificate
- Bonafide Certificate
- School leaving Certificate
How to Apply for Aadhaar Card:
One can apply for Aadhaar Card in Tamil Nadu – Offline:
- The applicant is required to locate and visit the nearest Aadhaar Enrollment Centre. Applicant can book the appointment as well. Enrollment is done free of cost.
- Visit the centre with required documents like, identity proof, address proof, DOB proof and photos.
- Get the enrollment form from the centre. Fill in the details, name, address, mobile no., gender, email id, etc. (demographic details)
- Get the bio-metrics done. Face photo will be taken at the centre, along with finger prints and scan of the eye irises.
- For children below 5 years of age, name, Aadhaar and bio-metrics are provided of the parent.
- Review and complete the process. Applicant will get an acknowledgement receipt containing the enrollment no. and other details.
- For any changes in the enrollment process details, 96 hours’ time is provided to the applicant for visiting the centre and making the changes.
- Applicant can check the Aadhaar status by visiting the enrollment centre or Online as well.
- Visit the official website @ uidai.gov.in
- Click on Check Aadhaar status, enter the EID (it is available on the top of application slip) and click on Check status.
- After the process, applicant will be notified via email/ mobile no. and an Aadhaar No. will be allotted. Applicant can also download e- Aadhaar card from the same site.
- The hard copy of Aadhaar card will be received through post at the registered permanent address within 15-30 days.
Enrollment of Aadhaar should be done only once. There is no age limit to apply for Aadhaar card.
Helpline Details: In case of any difficulty or query the applicant can
- Call on Toll free – 1947
- Email to help@uidai.gov.in
