10-15 days for physical card delivery
Free for first-time enrollment
Any resident of India, regardless of age or citizenship status
All Indian residents, including children, for identity verification and accessing government services
Visit the UIDAI website and find the nearest enrollment center using the locator tool.
Complete the Aadhaar enrollment form with your personal details at the center.
Provide original documents for Proof of Identity and Proof of Address.
Your photograph, fingerprints, and iris scan will be captured.
You'll get an acknowledgment slip with Enrollment ID to track your application.
After 10-15 days, download your e-Aadhaar from the UIDAI website using your Enrollment ID.
While not legally mandatory for all purposes, Aadhaar is required for many government services, subsidies, and financial transactions.
No, you must visit an Aadhaar enrollment center for biometric capture. However, you can book an appointment online.
Visit an Aadhaar enrollment center or use the online update facility on the UIDAI website for certain changes.
Visit the official government portal to start your application
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