identity central government

Aadhaar Card

12-digit unique identity number issued by UIDAI to every resident of India.

Department:UIDAIMinistry:Ministry of Electronics & Information TechnologyProcessing:90 days for card delivery; e-Aadhaar available within 24 hoursHelpline:1947

Official portal Notification

Eligibility

Any resident of India (regardless of age or gender)
NRIs with valid Indian passport can enrol

Required documents

Proof of Identity (PAN / Passport / Voter ID / Driving Licence)
Proof of Address (utility bill / rent agreement / bank statement)
Proof of Date of Birth (birth certificate / school certificate)
A recent passport-size photograph (captured at centre)

Fees

Item	Amount	Note
New enrolment	Free	Free of cost
Biometric update (10 years)	₹ 100	—
Demographic update	₹ 50	—

How to apply online

1
Book an appointment
Visit uidai.gov.in and select an enrolment centre
Open link
2
Visit centre
Carry documents; biometrics (fingerprints + iris + photo) captured
3
Collect acknowledgement slip
Contains 14-digit enrolment number to track status
4
Download e-Aadhaar
Once generated, download PDF from uidai.gov.in
Open link

Important dates

Application
Rolling / always open · ongoing

Downloads

Aadhaar Enrolment / Update Form

pdf · 340 KB

Frequently asked

Is Aadhaar mandatory?

Aadhaar is voluntary but required for many government benefits and PAN linking under Section 139AA.

How do I download my e-Aadhaar?

Visit myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in, enter your Aadhaar number and OTP, and download the password-protected PDF.

Is my Aadhaar data safe?

UIDAI stores biometrics in encrypted CIDR vaults; you can lock your biometrics anytime via mAadhaar.

Verified from official sources.

Rules and fees may change. Always cross-check on the official portal before applying. Last verified: 4 Aug 2026.