Enrolment & Update

The UIDAI enrols residents of all ages, including infants. However, biometric information is not collected for children under the age of 5 years. For children under 5 years of age, their Aadhaar is linked to one of their parents or guardians. Such children need to submit their biometric information (Photograph, ten Fingerprints and two Irises) once they attain the age of 5 years. These biometrics needs to be updated again when they attain age of 15 years.

Any resident of India including NRIs (having valid Indian Passport) can enrol for Aadhaar. When the applicant fills an Aadhaar enrolment form (https://uidai.gov.in/images/aadhaar_enrolment_correction_form_version_2.1.pdf ), he/she also gives a signed declaration to this effect. NRIs also need to visit an Aadhaar Centre with one Proof of Identity and one Proof of Address as per the list of acceptable documents: https://uidai.gov.in/images/commdoc/valid_documents_list.pdf

The UIDAI asks the resident to confirm the address (from the multiple address proofs) which he/ she wants to register in his/ her Aadhaar. The Aadhaar Letter will be delivered on the Address registered in Aadhaar. Based on the resident’s choice & supporting documents, UIDAI captures the demographic details.

Yes. The resident is allowed to add minor fields to the address mentioned in the PoA document as long as these additions/modifications do not alter the base address mentioned in the PoA document. If the changes requested are substantial and change the base address that is mentioned in the PoA, an alternate PoA is required to be provided.

Yes. The resident and Head of the Family (HoF) should present themselves at the time of enrolment.  The resident should produce a valid Proof of Identity (POI) document for new enrolment and Name update.  The address of HoF can be shared with the family member by providing authentication.

Yes. The family entitlement document is accepted as Proof of Identity/Address for enrolment of family members as long as the photograph of Head of the Family and family members is clearly visible on the document.

Resident must review the details in English as well as in local language by looking at the resident screen available in front of him/her. Ensure that Name, Gender, DoB, Address, etc. details are entered correctly. Also, ensure that no titles/ salutations like Mr./ Mrs./ Col./ Dr. etc. are prefixed or suffixed to the name. It is recommended to provide full name instead of initials for e.g. B.K Sharma should be written as Brij Kumar Sharma. Review that photograph captured by the operator is correct and recognizable.

Aadhaar generation involves various quality checks. Therefore, there are chances that your Aadhaar request got rejected due to quality or any other technical reason. If you have received SMS that your Aadhaar request has been rejected, it is recommended to re-enrol yourself.

There are chances that your Aadhaar has been generated but you have not received the Aadhaar letter by post. In this case, it is recommended to get your Aadhaar status checked, for all your EIDs, by clicking on “Check Aadhaar Status” or https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/CheckAadhaarStatus or by visiting the nearest Permanent Aadhaar Enrolment centre.

Yes, the online downloaded e-Aadhaar letter has the same validity as that of the original.

Normally up to 30 days from the date of enrolment with 90% service standards. If -
1. Quality of enrolment data meets prescribed standards laid down by UIDAI
2. The enrolment packet passes all the validations done in CIDR
3. No Demographic/Biometric duplicate is found
4. No unforeseen technical issues

No, it is not mandatory to provide a mobile number or email id for Aadhaar enrolment. But it is always recommended to provide a mobile number and email id so that you get updates regarding your Aadhaar application status and can get a number of services based on Aadhaar through OTP-based authentication.

No, you have to personally visit the Aadhaar enrolment centre for getting yourself Enroled as your Biometrics will be captured.

No, you have to personally visit Aadhaar Enrolment Centre for getting yourself enrolled as your biometrics will be captured.

Yes,  refund shall be processed on cancellation of the booked appointment. After processing the refund, the amount usually gets credited back to the user account in 7-21 days. The resident is advised to re-schedule an appointment if booked service is not availed at the UIDAI ASK.

Yes. The second time update of Date of Birth or Gender or third time update of Name of the resident comes under ‘exception update’.

You can carry out the update at Aadhaar Centre and then approach the concerned Regional Office of UIDAI for approval of update under exception. These approval require due diligence by authorized officials. Details of UIDAI Regional Offices available here:
https://uidai.gov.in/contact-support/regional-offices.html

Yes. You may visit any UIDAI-run Aadhaar Seva Kendra to download your Aadhaar and get a printout. At ASK you would be required to provide your Aadhaar number. This service is also available at Aadhaar Enrolment Centre in Banks, Post Offices, BSNL, Central or State Government offices.

You can download your Aadhaar yourself from myAadhaar portal. For the same, you need to have a mobile number registered with Aadhaar.
If you don’t have your mobile number registered with Aadhaar or do not want to use an online service, you can use the Aadhaar download and coloured print service available at an Aadhaar Enrolment Centre at a charge of Rs. 30/-. The physical presence of the Aadhaar holder is required for biometric authentication. Further, you can also order an Aadhaar PVC card from UIDAI website.

The exceptions in the biometric standards prescribed will ensure that these groups are not excluded from enrolment. In the case of people without hands/ fingers,  only photo will be used for identity determination and there will be markers to determine uniqueness. Please ensure that the operator has taken exception photographs at the time of enrolment.

You have to visit an Aadhaar Enrolment centre set up by Enrolment Agency to enrol for Aadhaar. You can also search nearest Enrolment centre by clicking on “Locate Enrolment Center” or https://appointments.uidai.gov.in/easearch.aspx . You have to enter State, District and locality for finding the nearest enrolment centre.

You need to fill up an application form available at Enrolment centre along with supporting documents which are Proof of Identity (PoI), Proof of Address (PoA), Proof of Relationship (PoR) and Date of Birth(DoB) document. UIDAI accepts 31 PoI and 44 PoA , 14 PoR and 14 DoB documents. View the nationally valid list of supporting documents.

Yes, you need to bring original copies of supporting documents for Aadhaar enrolment. These original copies will be scanned and handed back to you after the enrolment.

No, Aadhaar enrolment is totally free of cost therefore you need not pay anything at the enrolment centre.

There are two types of data gets captured for Aadhaar enrolment i.e. Demographic (Name, Gender, DoB, Address, Mobile number and email id) & Bioemtric (10 Finger Prints, Both Iris and photograph). Mobile number and email id are optional.

Yes, you can enrol for Aadhaar even if any or all fingers / Iris are missing. Aadhaar software has provisions to handle such exceptions.

No, there is no age limit defined for Aadhaar Enrolment. Even a new born baby can also get Enroled for Aadhaar.

Yes, once your Aadhaar is generated, you can always download e-Aadhaar letter by clicking on “Download Aadhaar” under 'Get Aadhaar' section of 'My Aadhaar' tab on the uidai.gov.in website.

To know the provision for updating Date of Birth (DoB) for the 2nd time, please follow the provisions as per SOP available at: Procedure for updating the DOB.

You can carry out 2nd time Gender update through exception handling. For the same you can carry out the update at Aadhaar Centre and then approach concerned Regional Office of UIDAI for approval of update under exception. The process to be followed for second time Gender update is elaborated in SOP available at :Procedure for updating the Gender for the 2nd time.

Resident can carry out 3rd time Name update through exception handling. For the same you can carry out the update at Aadhaar Centre and then approach concerned Regional Office of UIDAI for approval of update under exception. The process to be followed for updating Name for the third time is elaborated in SOP available at:Procedure for updating the Name for the 3rd time.

Yes, you can download your e-Aadhaar online once your request is approved. You can download your e-Aadhaar by clicking on “Download Aadhaar” under 'Get Aadhaar' section of 'My Aadhaar' tab on the uidai.gov.in website. You can also download from myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in.

Yes, you can update your Biometrics (FingerPrints/ Iris/Photograph) in Aadhaar. For Biometrics updates, you need to visit the nearest Aadhaar Enrolment Centre.

Yes. you can update the Date of Birth (DOB) in your Aadhaar only once. Beyond limit, it shall be taken as an exception case. Cases exceeding above limit shall be considered as an exception case. In such cases, resident can put an update request at Aadhaar Centre and then approach the concerned Regional Office of UIDAI for approval of the update under exception. After due diligence by Authorized officials the request shall be approved/rejected. You can update the Date of Birth (DoB) in your Aadhaar with a valid Date of Birth (DoB) proof having your name. (refer: Valid Documents List)

Yes,one can enrol for Aadhaar from anywhere in India. All you need is valid Proof of Identity and Proof of Address. See the list of acceptable documents here - Valid Documents List for POA and POI

Yes, you need to bring original documents for updation at the Aadhaar Enrolment Centre. Please ensure to collect the original documents, after they are scanned by the operator.

No, you can visit any nearest Aadhaar Enrolment Update Centre for updation.

Submission of information does not guarantee an update of Aadhaar data. Update requests submitted through the online demographic update service are subject to verification & validation by the UIDAI and after validation only the change request is processed (accepted/rejeceted) further for the Aadhaar update.

Submission of information for update does not guarantee the update of Aadhaar data. The information submitted is subject to verification and validation. Furnishing of incorrect information/suppression of information would lead to rejection of application.

There are 2 different ways you can get your details updated:- 1 - By visiting nearest enrolment centre. Search the nearest enrolment centre by clicking on “Locate an Enrolment Center” on uidai.gov.in website. 2- Online using myAadhaar - online demographics update service.

There is no restriction on the number of Aadhaars which can be linked with the same mobile number.

You can update the Date of Birth (DoB) in your Aadhaar only once. However you can carry out second time DOB update through exception handling process. For the same you can carry out the update at Aadhaar Centre and then approach the concerned Regional Office of UIDAI for approval of update under exception. The SOP is available at Procedure for DOB Updation

In case you have lost/do not anymore possess the mobile number that is registered in Aadhaar, you have to personally visit the nearest Aadhaar Enrolment Centre for updating mobile number in Aadhaar. Please note update of mobile number in Aadhaar cannot be done through online mode.

No, the mobile number cannot be updated online. To update your mobile number, you must visit the nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra (ASK) or Aadhaar Enrolment Update Centre.

"Please follow the steps applicable to your case: 1. If you have updated your Date of Birth (DoB) prior to 14.10.2019 and it was your first DoB update and it got rejected with reject reasons like ‘Date of Birth gap more than allowed limit’ or ‘Date of Birth already verified’, then you may update your DoB again by visiting an Aadhaar Centre. Please ensure that you submit a valid document having your name and correct DoB. (refer: Acceptable Documents List.) 2. If your Date of Birth request was submitted after 14.10.2019 and it was your first DoB update, then you may check the reason for rejection of your request by calling 1947 and take corrective action accordingly. 3. If this was the second update in your Date of Birth, then call helpline 1947 (Toll free) or write to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

If you are updating your Date of Birth for the first time, you may check the reason for the rejection of your request by calling helpline 1947 (Toll free) and take corrective action accordingly.

"Yes, applicable the fee for updation in Aadhaar is as follows- 1. Mandatory Biometric Update - FREE 2. Demographic Update (Any type) - Rs. 50/- (Inclusive of GST) 3. Biometric Update - Rs. 100/- (Inclusive of GST) 4. Biometric with Demographic Update Rs. 100/-(including taxes) 5. Aadhaar download and colour print-out on A4 sheet - Rs.30/- per Aadhaar (Inclusive of GST) If visiting an Aadhaar enrolement centre, resident may note that there are no extra charges for the Aadhaar Enrolment/ Correction/ Update Form. Update of more than one field on a single instance is considered as one update. These charges are inclusive of any applicable taxes. The residents can make online payment at the time of booking an online appointment from the UIDAI website or at the ‘Cash Counter’ available at the ASK. You can also find UIDAI approved Fee Structure at url UIDAI Fee Structure. ."

The Aadhaar letter with updates will be delivered only at the address given in aadhaar in case of updation in Name, Address, Date of Birth and Gender. For update of mobile number/Email id, the notification will be sent on the given mobile number/email id.

View the list of supporting PoI, PoA, PoR, Proof of Birth documents at url Supporting Documents List.