How to apply for Aadhaar card online?

Posted by somesh mane on August 9th, 2018

With each passing day, it is observed the Government is linking increasing number of government services and benefits to Aadhaar. This 12 digits biometric based system collects information like your fingerprints, iris scans and stores them in a centralized database safely. Did you know that Aadhaar is linked to almost 38 government schemes which include the filing of tax and securing PAN numbers? Yes, apart from that Aadhaar is a mandate KYC document to open a bank account. However, with the implication of Aadhaar there has been a tremendous improvement in the effort to increase the tax compliance as well as managing the economy. Therefore the Government has made Aadhaar online application an easy and hassle-free process. Read on to know how to apply for Aadhaar?

How to apply for Aadhaar card online?

No doubt Aadhaar Card is one of the best identity systems not only in India but all over the world. However, the only drawback it comes is with that you cannot completely apply your Aadhaar online. You can only apply for the appointment date online and the rest process will be carried out in an enrollment center nearby you.

Process

With the help of the following process you can make Aadhaar application simple.

-          First look for an enrolment center near you or you can log on to  aadharcarduid.com/aadhaar-card-center to find the center in your vicinity.

-          After finding a center, you can book an online appointment. However, you can visit the center even without booking an online appointment.

-          You need to carry all the documents along like your identity proof, address proof and proof of date of birth.

-          At the Aadhaar enrollment center you need to fill the enrollment form. Or you can download the enrollment form, fill and then take it to the center.

-          An appointment can also be taken before visiting a nearby enrollment center.

-          Once you have submitted all the documents along with the enrollment form, you get an acknowledgement slip for the same.

-          This 14 digit enrollment number will help you to keep a track on your application. You can always check the status of your Aadhaar online with the help of this number. Besides, you can also file your income tax return by the mention of this 14 digit number.

To check the status of allotment of Aadhaar online

You will need to visit the UIDAI official website to check your Aadhaar card status. All you have to do is check for details like the 14 digit enrollment and date and time of enrollment. After entering these details, you will be able to check the status.

Time frame to receive my Aadhaar card

It takes 90 days approximately to get your Aadhaar card once you have submitted all the revel-ant documents. This card will be sent to you by post on your residential address via India Post.

E-Aadhaar

In case you are in a hurry and in a desperate need of your Aadhaar card you card download the e-Aadhaar in that case. And to the e- Aadhaar card download you can follow the below steps:

-          Visit the official website of Aadhaar i:e UIDAI

-          In case you have the enrollment number…

Enter the enrollment number, date & time as mentioned in the acknowledgement slip and the pin code along with your registered mobile number.

-          In case you have the Aadhaar number

Enter the Aadhaar number along with the mobile number and pin code. Post you have entered all the said details you can enter an OTP that gets generated which will help you in downloading the e-Aadhaar.

Benefits of Aadhaar

You can get benefited by getting Aadhaar in the following schemes:

1)      Aadhaar based Direct Benefit Transfer (LPG Subsidy)

2)      Jan Dhan Yojana

3)      Passport in 10 days

4)      Digital locker

5)      To link Aadhaar for voter card

6)      Pension

7)      Mobile number

8)      Driving license

9)      To get PAN card and file IT returns

10)  To open a new bank account

Conclusion:

If you are still reluctant and hesitating to get an Aadhaar for yourself, think about the number of benefits and schemes you may miss. So, get the go getter spirit on and apply for an Aadhaar card now!