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Offline Verification Seeking Entity(OVSE)

Offline verification refers to the framework that enables entities to perform Offline Verification of Aadhaar number holder for identity verification without connecting to the UIDAI’s CIDR (Central Identity Data Repository) . It allows secure, consent-based, and offline identity verification.

Prominent Use Cases for Entities for Offline Verification

1. Hospitality and Tourism
2. Healthcare
3. Gig Economy
4. Entertainment & Public Events
5. Real Estate and Housing
6. Education
7. Recruitment
8. Facility Management
9. NGO and Trusts
10. Central and State Government departments
11. Fin tech Companies
12. Or any other entity requiring Aadhaar offline verification

Technical Requirement to become an OVSE

  1. Logo in SVG format (<10Kb)*
  2. A call back URL where UIDAI will post the response data*
  3. Organization Name to be displayed in Aadhaar App*
  4. Domain Name for verification*
  5. Public Certificate with 2 Year Validity*
  6. Application ID - Android/iOS (App to App intent call)#

* Mandatory Requirements

# Conditional Requirement (mandatory only in app-to-app intent cal)

Benefits of becoming a registered OVSE

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Option to verify complete or selective Aadhaar verified credentials

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Quick & seamless integration with Aadhaar application

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Improved efficiency and reduced operational costs

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Secure offline verification with savable output

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Proof-of-presence with offline face verification

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Lower compliance burden

Steps for registering as an OVSE

Step 1

OVSE application form to be downloaded from the link

Link provided at the top of this page.

Step 2

Fill in organization details

Complete the form with organization and technical details as applicable.

Step 3

Sign and email documents

Authorised signatory to sign and stamp the form along with the T&C. Email the signed, scanned documents (pdf) to UIDAI (ovse[dot]registration[at]uidai[dot]net[dot]in)

Step 4

UIDAI review for onboarding

UIDAI reviews your application, if found satisfactory the entity is onboarded as an OVSE

Instructions to Entities applying for OVSE Registration

Entities seeking registration as an Offline Verification Seeking Entity (OVSE) to perform offline verification of Aadhaar number holder for lawful purpose may apply to the Authority in the prescribed application form.  

For Any Clarification/support reach out to: ovse[dot]registration[at]uidai[dot]net[dot]in

Click here: to read the Aadhaar (Authentication and Offline Verification) Regulations, 2021 (as amended in 2025).

Ready to apply?

Start your integration today. After filling the application form(download from link below), send the documents to UIDAI at ovse[dot]registration[at]uidai[dot]net[dot]in

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Published on: 13 May 2026

Last Updated: 06 Jul 2026

Owner: AU

OVSE Actions

Apply for OVSE Registrationopen
Download OVSE Handbookdownload
List of Registered OVSEdownload
Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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Content Information

Published on: 13 May 2026

Last Updated: 06 Jul 2026

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