Aadhar Reprint

Aadhar Card is a unique identification number issued to every resident of India. An Aadhaar card is as significant as a PAN card for an Indian citizen, if not more. Many use it as an ID proof too. Even mutual fund houses accept it as part of the documentation for investments.

Aadhaar contains a 12-digit number generated based on factors such as demographic and biometric data specific to each individual. The statutory body for Aadhar is The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), Government of India. UIDAI was established in 2016 with a mission to provide good, efficient and transparent governance to the people of India.

The Eligibility for Aadhaar Card is :

• Any resident of India (newborns/minors) is eligible for Aadhar card. While Adhaar card is for adults, Baal Adhaar is for children below 5 years
• NRIs and Foreigners staying in India for more than 12 months are eligible for Aadhar. It is proposed to issue Aadhaar Card for Non-Resident Indians with Indian Passports after their arrival in India without waiting for 180 days.

Adhar requires two types of documents – Proof of Address (POA) and Proof of Identity (POI). Any two of the following documents should meet the criteria

Proof of identification (POI)
• Pan card
• Certificate of Birth

Proof of address (POA)
• Passport
• Ration/PDS card
• Voter identification card
• Driving Licence