FAQs

No, the Aadhaar app cannot be used outside India.

Call and SMS permissions are required for SIM-based device binding, similar to payment apps. These permissions help identify the active SIM and securely send or read verification SMS. Camera permission is required for face authentication and verification to access Aadhaar services.

An Aadhaar Verifiable Credential isa digitally signed document issued by the Authority to the Aadhaar Number Holder. It may contain the last 4 digits of the Aadhaar number, demographic data such as name, address, gender, date of birth, and photograph of the Aadhaar Number Holder, and such other information as may be specified by the Authority. These credentials may be shared by the Aadhaar Number Holder, in full or in part, with an OVSE in the manner specified by the Authority, for verifying the demographic information or the photograph of the Aadhaar Number Holder.

Yes. An Aadhaar Number Holder (ANH) can share Aadhaar Verifiable Credentials in full or in part. The shared credentials may include a combination of demographic details, including the photograph, based on the user’s consent.

An Offline Verification Seeking Entity (OVSE) is any entity that seeks to undertake offline verification of an Aadhaar Number Holder.

An entity willing to became OVSE may submit the application through https://ovse.uidai.gov.in/. UIDAI may register the entity as a registered OVSE, after verification of the submitted details.

A registered OVSE can perform Aadhaar-based offline identity verification of an Aadhaar Number Holder (ANH) and avail various benefits, such as:

• Instantly perform paperless identity verification
• Save verification output, as permitted
• Use face verification to establish proof of presence

Yes. A registered OVSE may collect and store verifiable credentials shared with the explicit consent of the Aadhaar Number Holder.

No. Offline verification cannot be performed on behalf of another entity.

No, the Aadhaar app does not capture the location.

The app places control over data sharing directly in the hands of the Aadhaar Number Holder. The ANH can choose to share Aadhaar data either full or in part, with whom, and for what purpose.

The app includes face authentication-based onboarding, consent-based selective data sharing, and biometric lock features that protect identity and ensure that only Aadhaar Number Holders (ANH) can access their Aadhaar information.

Any Aadhaar Number Holder who seeks a secure, convenient, and privacy-centric way to verify identity, share Aadhaar information, and manage personal identity data can use the Aadhaar App.

The Aadhaar app cannot be used when developer mode is enabled. This restriction is implemented to ensure data security and user protection.

Aadhaar Verifiable Credentials are machine-readable files that can be shared via WhatsApp or email. They can be read using UIDAI-issued tools and prescribed technical standards

Consent management in the Aadhaar app is governed by the Aadhaar Act and other applicable laws. No identity data is shared without the explicit consent of the Aadhaar Number Holder.

The processing time for mobile number and/or address updates is up to 30 days. Once the update is successfully completed, the revised data is reflected in the Aadhaar app.