FAQs

Yes. A valid Indian Passport is mandatory as a Proof of Identity (PoI) for NRI applicants. You may choose to give any other Indian Address with a valid supporting Proof of Address (PoA) as per the list of documents acceptable by UIDAI:List of Supporting Document

NRI seeking enrolment need to visit an Aadhar enrolment centre and submit a request in requisite enrolment form alongwith valid supporting documents. Enrolment and Update form can also be downloaded from https://uidai.gov.in/en/my-aadhaar/downloads/enrolment-and-update-forms.html
The enrolment operator shall capture the following informations during the course of enrolment:

Mandatory Demographic information (Name, Date of Birth, Gender, Address and email)
Optional demographic information (mobile number)
And
Biometric Information (Photo, 10 finger prints, both Iris)
Type of documents presented [valid Indian passport is mandatory as Proof of Identity (PoI)]
Residential Status ( Resided in India for at least 182 days is not applicable for NRI)
In case the NRI requires an address other than that mentioned in passport, he has option to submit any valid proof of address document available to resident Indian.

After completing the enrolment the operator shall return all the documents alongwith an achnowledgement slip containing the applicable charges.
List of valid supporting documents is available at List of Supporting Document
You can locate the nearest enrolment centre at : Bhuvan Aadhaar Portal

At the time of enrolment, an individual seeking enrolment has option to record DOB In Aadhaar as 'declared' or 'approximate' if no valid proof of birth is available. However to update DOB in Aadhaar,  the  Aadhaar number holder to submit a valid proof of birth document. 

You will have to correct your date of birth, either with Aadhaar or with PAN to link both. In-case linking problem still persists, we request you to please get in touch with Income Tax department.

In order to Link Aadhaar with PAN, ideally your demographic details (i.e. Name, Gender and Date of Birth) should match in both the documents.

In case of any minor mismatch in Aadhaar Name provided by taxpayer when compared to the actual data in Aadhaar, One Time Password (Aadhaar OTP) will be sent to the mobile registered with Aadhaar. Taxpayers should ensure that the date of birth and gender in PAN and Aadhaar are exactly same.

In a rare case where Aadhaar name is completely different from name in PAN, then the linking will fail and taxpayer will be prompted to change the name in either Aadhaar or in PAN database.

Note:

For PAN data update related queries you may visit: https://www.utiitsl.com.

For Aadhaar update related information you may visit UIDAI official website: www.uidai.gov.in

In-case linking problem still persists you are requested to visit Income Tax official website or call IT department helpline.

Aadhaar details like address can be updated online via the UIDAI Self-Service Update Portal (SSUP) or by visiting an Aadhaar Seva Kendra with valid documents.

MyAadhaar portal is a login based portal containing an array of Aadhaar related services. An Aadhaar Number holder may visit MyAadhaar by clicking on https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/

An Aadhaar Number holder can login MyAadhaar portal using Aadhaar number and OTP received on registered mobile number.

Few services like QR code scan, Book an Appointment, Order Aadhaar PVC card, Check Enrolment status, Locate Enrolment Center, File a complaint etc. can be accessed without registered mobile number on MyAadhaar portal.

An Aadhaar Number holder can avail all Aadhaar related online services in few clicks using MyAadhaar portal which are categorized on Homepage with relevant icons and FAQ sections.

Aadhaar App is mobile based application for smartphones on Android or iOS, whereas myAadhaar is a login based portal where Aadhaar number holder can avail an array of Aadhaar based online services. 

You can download the Aadhaar app on your Android/iOS device from the Play Store/App Store.

For Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.gov.uidai.pehchaan

For iOS: https://apps.apple.com/in/app/aadhaar/id6744029871

The ANH should have a smartphone (Android version 9.0 and above and iOS version 16.0 and above) with internet connectivity.

After downloading the app, the Aadhaar Number Holder (ANH): →Select Language→ Enters their Aadhaar number → Agrees to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy → Chooses the SIM card → Performs Face Authentication → Gets registered on the app →  Sets a 6-digit PIN to secure access to the app.

Presently, the Aadhaar app offers various services like - Mobile Number Update, Address Update, Biometric lock/unlock, Selective Sharing of Aadhaar Verifiable Credential, check Authentication History, download e-Aadhaar, share Contact Card, Track my request, etc.

ANH is an individual who has been assigned a 12-digit Aadhaar number by UIDAI.

Yes, the Aadhaar app is available in 13 languages in total, English and 12 other Indian languages, including Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Gujarati, Odia, Punjabi, Marathi, Urdu, and Assamese.

Scenario 1: If the Aadhaar Number Holder is registered on the Aadhaar app using the same mobile number that is registered with Aadhaar, ANH will be required to verify the new mobile number with OTP, perform Face Authentication, and pay the prescribed charges

 Scenario 2: If the Aadhaar Number Holder is registered on the Aadhaar app using a different mobile number from the one registered with Aadhaar, ANH will be required to verify both the old registered mobile number and the new mobile number with OTP, perform Face Authentication, and pay the prescribed charges

 Scenario 3: If the Aadhaar Number Holder does not have access to the old registered mobile number or has not registered a mobile number earlier, ANH must visit the nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra or an authorised Aadhaar enrolment and update centre to update or register their mobile number.

No, the user needs to visit the nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra or Aadhaar enrolment and update centre for first time registering mobile number.

Scenario 1: If the Aadhaar Number Holder is registered on the Aadhaar app using the same mobile number:

To update your address in Aadhaar using documents: Open the Aadhaar App, login with your 6-digit PIN, go to Services → Address Update → upload your document (JPG/PNG/PDF), fill in the new address, verify the preview in English and local language, then complete Face Authentication and pay ₹75. Download the acknowledgement slip with your SRN number to track your request.

Scenario 2: If the Aadhaar Number Holder is registered on the Aadhaar app using a different mobile number from the one registered with Aadhaar:

Open the Aadhaar App, login with your 6-digit PIN, go to Services → Address Update → verify with OTP→ upload your document (JPG/PNG/PDF), fill in the new address, verify the preview in English and local language, then complete Face Authentication and pay ₹75. Download the acknowledgement slip with your SRN number to track your request.