Aadhaar (New Enrolment)
Documents required for a new Aadhaar enrolment.
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- Authority
- Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)
- Application type
- New Enrolment
- Official application
- Official website
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Documents Required for Aadhaar (New Enrolment)
Below is a summary of the documents commonly needed for Aadhaar (New Enrolment), issued by Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). The exact list can vary with your category and application details — use the tool above to see only the documents that apply to you, then prepare your files in the correct format and size.
How to Prepare Your Files
- Select this form and answer the short questions above.
- Review your personalized checklist and note any accepted alternatives you can use.
- Upload your photo, signature or PDF — Formiqo automatically resizes, crops, compresses and converts each file to match the requirement.
- Check the validation results and download your files.
- Head to the official portal and submit your application.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Address on the proof not matching the address being entered.
- Uploading a blurred scan that gets rejected during verification.
Frequently Asked Questions
What documents are required for a new Aadhaar?
UIDAI accepts documents in four categories — Proof of Identity, Proof of Address, Proof of Date of Birth and (for children) Proof of Relationship. You need one valid document from each applicable category. Always confirm the current accepted list on the UIDAI portal.
Do I upload documents or visit a centre for Aadhaar?
New enrolment and biometric updates are done at an Aadhaar centre with original documents. Certain updates (like address) can be done online on myAadhaar by uploading a scanned document. Confirm the current process on the UIDAI portal.
Official Application Website
Apply for Aadhaar (New Enrolment) on the official portal operated by Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). Formiqo is an independent tool and is not a government website.
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