Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Aadhaar FAQs

Aadhaar FAQs


Aadhaar is a project from the Indian government operated by the UIDAI under which the residents of this country are enrolled for giving them a unique identification number (UID). The following is a list of most frequently asked questions related to Aadhaar. There are many other queries besides the ones mentioned below which have been answered in the other posts of the Aadhaar FAQssection. If you still have any doubt, query and suggestion then please free to contact us.
Q.1. What is Aadhaar?
Ans. Aadhaar is a project from the government of India under which the residents of this country will be given a unique identification number (UID). The Aadhaar number is a 12 digit unique number for every single individual whose uniqueness is determined through the biometric (fingerprints, iris scan, photograph) and demographic (residential address) details of the individuals.
Learn more about Aadhaar
Q.2. Which is the regulatory body for Aadhaar?
Ans. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on behalf of the government of India is the regulatory body for Aadhaar.
Q.3. Who is eligible for Aadhaar?
Ans. Any resident of this country including infants can enrol for Aadhaar. Even NRIs and foreign citizens residing in India can also enrol for Aadhaar.
Learn more about Aadhaar eligibility
Q.4. Is Aadhaar a smart card?
Ans. As per the UIDAI facts Aadhaar is not a card rather it is a number which is unique for every beneficiary of it.
Q.5. Is it compulsory/mandatory to enrol for Aadhaar?
Ans. No, Aadhaar is not a compulsory scheme at all, it is a voluntary based scheme and anyone who is interested can enrol for Aadhaar.
Q.6. What is the fee charged for enrolling for Aadhaar?
Ans. No fee will be charged at any stage under this scheme. Aadhaar is free for everyone and no fee will be charged at any time in the future as well.
Q.7. How can I enrol for Aadhaar?
Ans. Visit any authorised Aadhaar enrolment centre nearby you with some documents of your identity and address proof where you will need to fill up the Aadhaar enrolment form and give your biometric and demographic details. After which you will get an acknowledgement slip which will be used to track your Aadhaar status. This complete your job in the process of getting your Aadhaar number, the rest is up to UIDAI which will send you your Aadhaar letter after some time.
Learn more about enrolling for Aadhaar
Q.8. What are the documents required for Aadhaar enrolment?
Ans. You need to bring Proof of Identity (PoI) and Proof of Address (PoA) documents at the enrolment centre.
Learn more about the documents required for Aadhaar enrolment
Q.9. I have enrolled for Aadhaar now how can I track my Aadhaar status?
Ans. You can track your Aadhaar status here
Q.10. Where can I contact for any query or complaint?
Ans. You can contact to UIDAI through any of the following means:
  • Telephone Number: 1800-300-1947 (Toll-free)
  • Fax: 080-2353 1947
  • Mailing Address: PO Box 1947, GPO Bangalore – 560001
  • Email Address: help@uidai.gov.in and  aadharcard@in.com
Q.11. What is the use of Aadhaar Number?
Ans. Your Aadhaar Number will serve as the single source for your identification that can be used in various services like ticket booking, opening of bank accounts, transfer of welfare payments etc. Aadhaar will help the poor and needy people into the proper banking system, give them chance get benefits from the services provided by the government and the private sector. It will provide migrants mobility of identity.
Learn more about the benefits of Aadhaar
Q.12. How to find the nearest Aadhaar enrolment centre nearby me?
Ans. See our Aadhaar enrolment centre section for this information.

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