An Aadhaar card is a unique identification tool for every Indian. It is required as your proof of identity for such things as opening a bank account or a Demat account and for other relevant daily operations. Among the Aadhaar card documents you need when you apply are proof of identity and address proof documents.
When you wish to apply for an Aadhaar card, you have to fill up a form that is available on the UIDAI website, the official Aadhaar portal, or an Aadhaar Enrolment Centre. With this form, there are certain Aadhaar supporting documents (self-attested) you will have to submit, all of which are explained in this article.
Proof of Identity (POI) Documents
You may submit any from the list of Aadhaar card documents below:
- Passport
- PAN card
- Ration card
- Voter ID
- Driving Licence
- Government-issued Photo ID
- Arms Licence
- Bank Debit/ATM card with photo
- Credit card with photo
- Photo ID of Pensioner
- Kissan photo passbook
- CGHS/ECHS Photo ID card
- Gazetted Officer or Tehsildar-issued Certificate of Identity with a photograph
- Disability ID/Medical ID issued by the Government of India
- Bhamashah Card
- MLA, MLC, or MP-issued certificate (on letterhead) with a photo
- Certificate of Identity from a recognized educational institution
- RSBY Card
- OBC/ST/SC Certificate with a photo
- SSLC Book with a photo
- Certificate of Identity issued by a panchayat or village head (for rural areas)
Whatever documents are required for an Aadhaar card you submit, these have to be self-attested.
Proof of Date of Birth (DOB) Documents for Aadhaar Card
By now you know that to obtain a new Aadhaar card you need to provided supported document proof. Along with proof of identity documents, you must also provide any of the following to verify your birth date:
- Passport
- PAN card
- Birth Certificate
- SSLC Book
- A certificate of your date of birth issued by a Gazetted Officer on a letterhead
- A mark sheet issued by an educational board/university
- An ID card issued by the Government of India
- A Central/State Pension Order
- A photo ID card with your date of birth issued by any educational institution
- Any government scheme health card showing your date of birth
List of Address Proofs – Documents Required for Aadhar Card Registration
With the above-mentioned categories of document proof, you must also provide proof of your address to the Aadhaar authorities. Aadhaar documents you may provide to prove your address are mentioned below:
- Bank statement or passbook
- Passport
- Driving Licence
- Ration Card
- Voter ID
- Post Office Account Statement/passbook
- A government-issued ID card (with a photo)
- Electricity bills for the last 3 months
- Water bills for the last 3 months
- Gas bills for the last 3 months
- Property Tax Receipt (1 year)
- An Insurance Policy
- Arms Licence showing address
- CGHS/ECHS Card
- Address on a signed letterhead of a bank, educational institution, or registered organisation/company
- ID card of a school/educational institution
- NREGA Job Card
- Pension Card
- Kissan Passbook
- Bhamashah Card
- A certificate with your address, issued on the letterhead of an MLA, MLC, MP, or Gazetted Officer
- A vehicle registration certificate
- Income Tax Assessment Order
- Registered property lease or sale agreement
- An Address Card issued by the Postal Department
- A government-issued domicile certificate
- A medical or disability certificate
- In the case of a minor, a parent’s passport
- A spouse’s passport
- A marriage certificate with the address
- A certificate with the address, issued by a village head or panchayat in rural areas
As is the case with all Aadhaar supporting documents, any of the documents provided above must be self-attested and then submitted to the Aadhaar authority.
Proofs of Relationship Documents Required for Aadhaar Enrolment
If you are not the head of your family, you have to submit proof of relationship (with the head of the family) documents. Among the new Aadhaar card documents, these proofs should show your relationship with the head of the family. You can provide any of the following for this purpose:
- Pension card
- PDS card
- Passport
- CGHS/ECHS Card
- Army Canteen Card
- MNREGA Job Card
- A Birth Certificate
- A Marriage Certificate issued by the government
- A Bhamashah Card
- An address card issued by the Postal Department
- In the case of a child’s birth, a discharge certificate issued by a government hospital
- A certificate of relationship proof issued by an MLA, MLC, MP, or Gazetted Officer. This must be issued on letterhead.
- A certificate of identity establishing the relationship with the head of the family, issued by a village head or panchayat in rural areas.
Documents Required for Aadhar Card for Children
The Aadhaar card is issued to children, and the Aadhaar documents required for children are identical to those required for adults. In case the parent of the child holds an Aadhaar card, this must be provided. Children who are below 5 years of age are exempted from submitting biometric data. After the age of 5, they must provide biometric data, and Aadhaar supporting documents. Any of the following may be provided for obtaining an Aadhaar card for a child over 5 years of age:
- Proof of Identity Documents
- Proof of Address Documents
- A Birth Certificate
- An Aadhaar card of a parent
While speaking about documents required for an Aadhaar card for children, you should note that children under the age of 5 years may not have the documentation required in their own right. In such cases, the documents about the parents may be submitted as proof.
Documents Required for OCI Cardholders/ LTV Document Holders/ Nepal & Bhutan Nationals and Other Resident Foreigners
If you are an OCI cardholder, an LTV document holder, a Nepal/Bhutan national, or any other resident foreigner, you can still obtain an Aadhaar card by submitting Aadhaar supporting documents. Here is what you must provide according to your category:
- OCI Cardholders: A valid foreign passport and a valid OCI card for those residents who have resided in India for a minimum of 182 days in the past year
- LTV/Long-term Visa Holders: A valid foreign passport and a valid LTV, which have been issued to minority communities of Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh, like Buddhists, Sikhs, Jains, Hindus, Christians, and Parsis.
- Residents of Nepal and Bhutan: A valid passport, or any two of either a citizenship certificate, a Voter ID, or a Limited Validity Mission Certificate issued in India.
- Other Resident Foreigners: A valid foreign passport and a valid visa for resident foreigners who have resided in India for 182 days in the past year, or a valid certificate of registration issued by FRO/FRRO.
Conclusion
The Aadhaar card opens doors to a myriad of opportunities and services. With its ease of accessibility and acceptability, it makes daily life hassle-free. Of course, as with any other official documentation, you must provide certain documents required for an Aadhaar card with your application.
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FAQs
Can I get an Aadhaar card without any Aadhaar supporting documents?
If you do not have any documents to support your application for an Aadhaar card, you can apply for one via the means of a HOF (Head of Family).
For an Aadhaar card for a child, can a parent submit their ID documents as valid proof?
For an Aadhaar card for a child, a parent may submit Aadhaar card documents as valid ID, address, and birth proof on behalf of the child.
What are three documents that serve as valid proof of identity for Aadhaar card documents?
A passport, a Voter ID, and a PAN card may serve as three valid identity proof documents to obtain an Aadhaar card.
Where can I find a list of Aadhaar supporting documents?
You can find a list of Aadhaar supporting documents on the UIDAI official website.
