What is Aadhar Card?
Every country has a unique way to identify their citizens among immigrants and others. In India, Aadhar is an initiative carried out by the Indian government. The Indian citizens have to apply for the Aadhaar card to get the 12-digits of the unique identification number, which is a must identification card. The whole initiative is carried out by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), who is responsible for managing the entire enterprise.
How to Download the E Aadhaar Card?
Downloading the Aadhar card is an easy process. First, you must apply for the Aadhar card, which takes a little effort. Follow the steps we are about to show to you for guidance.
Step 1: Visit the official site: eaadhaar.uidai.gov.in
Step 2: Now click on the “Download Aadhaar” option. A new Windows will pop-up.
Step 3: You have to select the option between “Enrolment Id” or “Aadhar.” If you are downloading first the first time, then select “Enrolment ID, ” or Aadhar card is issued but not delivered to you then you can download it select Enrolment ID.
- You have to type in the Enrolment ID.
- Full name as shown on Aadhar card.
- Pin code.
- Enter the “Captcha Code.”
- You have to enter the registered mobile number.
Step 4: Now its time for you to click on the “Get one-time password.
Step 5: Make sure to have your smartphone close to you and when you receive the message, enter the one time password, then click on “Validate and Download.”
Your Eaadhar download will begin, and you will be asked to provide a password, which happens to be the PIN CODE of your area.
How to Update your Aadhar Card?
As time is passing by there are plenty of things implemented by the UIDAI. The authority is making enough arrangements for the citizens to ensure that they don’t face any problems, when it comes Applying, Updating and downloading the Aadhar card.
Step 1: You must know your Aadhar number, which you can get online or contact the customer care for more.
Step 2: Go to the nearest Aadhar center, where you have to provide proof of Address Change.
Step 3: You don’t need photographs or any other proofs.
Step 4: Biometric – fingerprint, and retina will re-scanned. A photo of you will be taken on the scene for the recent photograph.
You will receive a message from the UIDAI regarding the submission, and within few days your Aadhar card will be updated. If you don’t you can contact SSUP: Aadhar self-service update portal.
How to Check Aadhar Card Status?
After you have applied for the Aadhar card, you can check the aadhar status of your registration to know what is going on with it. You can check the status using the official site.
Step 1: Go to the official site from here.
Step 2: You have to enter the enrolment number, which you can find on your Aadhar card.
Step 3: You have to enter the security code or captcha code.
Step 4: Once you have typed correct information, then click on the “Check Status.”
Step 5: If you have typed incorrect information, then you will have to re-check again.
Now you can check the Aadhar card status anytime, till you have it in your palms.
How to Link Aadhar Card with Your Voter ID?
The previous government aim was to replace all government identification cards like the PAN card, Driving license, and Government cards, etc. The Aadhaar card is the final form of a unique card that will be used to recognize the Indian citizens in India.
The most straightforward method provided by the UIDAI is SMS process. The texting service allows you to send a message from your registered number to the UIDAI to link your EPIC card.
Step 1: Create a message.
Step 2: Type <EPIC number or Voter ID card number > Space <Your Aadhar card number>, then send it to 166 OR 51969.
Step 3: You will receive a confirmation number from the UIDAI.
Link Aadhar card with your Voter Card (2nd Method)
Step 1: You have to keep the Aadhar card and Voter ID card near you. (Make sure they are the recent ones)
Step 2: Pick up your phone and dial 1950. They are available from 10 AM – 7 PM. On weekends, they are available from 10 AM to 5 PM.
Step 3: The customer care will ask you to provide the information but do not worry, whatever you need is available on the Voter card and Aadhar card. Which is why we have asked you to keep it close till the call ends.
If you are a technical person, who can handle online version, then follow our lead.
Step 1: Vist the official site from here.
Step 2: You have to the entry information in the empty blank fields, you must keep both cards closer. Remember, every info asked in the empty areas are present in the cards, so check those first, then type.
- Name: Use your voter id card and type the name.
- Age: Displayed on your cards.
- Gender.
- Father’s name: Optional.
- State and District or You can use the map option, which will identify your location + district name.
- Assembly Constituency: If you don’t know, then Google it.
- Enter the captcha code below, and click on Search.
The linking option will show up, and you have to use your Aadhar card details to complete the linking process.
The linking process is now finished.
Link Aadhar with your Mobile Number?
UIDAI has made it clear that everyone has to link their Aadhar card with Bank, Gas, Tax card (PAN Card), etc. They are going make it mandatory to connect your Unique identification card with your network.
However, to make things easier for the people, the UIDAI has implemented simple methods to so, which will only take few minutes of your time.
You have to visit your nearest Vodafone, Tata, Airtel, or your network center with your Aadhar card copies. They will update it within a matter of hours. Make sure to call your operator customer care for more information.
Moving to updating your mobile number.
Step 1: The process will remain the same, you have to visit your nearest Aadhar center.
Step 2: You have to provide your new number by filling up the form.
Step 3: Your fingerprint, photo (Via webcam) and retina will be upload again for changes.
Step 4: Within few days, your mobile number will be updated.
How to Enroll for New Aadhar Card?
Enrolling for a new Aadhar card has been made very easy for the citizens, and you can apply for a new Aadhar card anytime you want. There are few things you need to confirm your identity, which isn’t a significant issue in this case. We are going to show you how you can Apple for a new unique identification card.
First, you need to provide proofs, and There are thee types of proof’s you have to carry.
- Proof of name.
- Address Proof.
- Date of birth proof.
You need these proof to confirm your name,
- You can use your Passport.
- If you have a Ration Card, then it can be used as proof.
- If you have a valid driving license submit it.
- PAN card can be used as well.
- Voter ID is valid as well.
- If you work in NREGS, then you must have a Job Card.
- You can use any Government Photo ID Cards.
- It is rare, but you can also use Arms License.
- If you are a student studying in a reputed institution, then a Photo ID Issued by a Recognized Educational Institution would do the job.
- An ATM Card with your photo on it.
- Kissan card which has your photo.
- If you are a Pensioner, then you must have a Photo Card.
And more. You can call the Customer care for more options.
For Address proof, you can use.
- Electricity bill.
- Water bill.
- Telephone bill.
- Bank statement that has been delivered to your address.
- Insurance policy delivered to your present address.
And more. You can call Customer care for more options.
For Date of birth, you can use,
- SSC Certificate or Intermediate marks sheet would do the job.
- Passport.
- Birth certificate.
- An affidavit which has been signed by the Group A Gazetted Officer on a letterhead.
- A certificate signed by Group A Gazetted Officer on a letterhead.
And more. You can call Customer care for more options.
Now visit your nearest Aadhaar center, they will carry out the rest of the Task.
In case, to give you an idea of what they will be doing at the center for you.
- You have to fill up the form. Every detail you need will be in the documents you are carrying.
- Your fingerprint. Retina and photo will be taken at the center.
- You will be provided a receipt, which you have to keep safe until you have Aadhar card in your palms.
NOTE: This is not Official Website of UIDAI, but here we have Written Tutorial on how to download | update | check the status of Eaadhar Card. For official site visit www.uidai.gov.in.
