How to Apply for Aadhaar Card in Assam?

Proof of Identity Documents for Aadhaar Enrolment

1. Voter ID
2. Pan Card
3. Driving License
4. Passport
5. Ration Card
6. Pensioner Photo ID Card
7. Freedom Fighter Photo Card
8. Arms License
9. Certificate of identity issued by Gazetted Officer or Tehsildar on official letterhead
10. Kissan passbook with photograph
11. ATM card with photograph
12. NREGS job card
13. Photo ID issued by a recognised educational institution
14. Disability ID card/handicapped medical certificate issued by STate/Union Territory government

Proof of Address for Aadhaar Enrolment

1. Passport
2. Bank Statement/Passbook.
3. Post office account statement/Passbook
4. Ration card
5. Voter ID
6. Driving license
7. Insurance policy
8. Arms License
9. Freedom fighter card
10. Pensioner card
11. Kisan passbook
12. Signed letter from bank on official letterhead
13. NREGS job card
14. Utility bills (electricity/water/telephone/gas) not older than 3 months
15. Property tax receipt (not older than 1 year)
16. Credit card statement (not older than 3 months)
17. Certificate of address with photograph issued by MP/MLA/Gazettes Officer/Tahsildar on official letterhead

Aadhaar Card Registration by Visiting Enrolment Centers in Assam

The first step to enrolling one's name for Aadhaar card is to search for an Aadhaar enrolment agency in Assam. An applicant can choose any of the enrolment centers nearest to his/her location and book an appointment for the registration of Aadhaar. On the date of appointment, the applicant has to keep in mind the following steps.

Step 1: Submit the Aadhaar enrolment form along with the identity proof documents (proof of age, proof of address, proof of identity).

Step 2:The submitted documents will be verified against the information entered in the application form, after which the individual's biometrics will be taken.

Step 3: The biometric process includes taking an iris scan and all ten fingerprints. This is not done for applicants below the age of 5 years.

Step 4: An acknowledgement slip will then be generated which will contain the applicant's Aadhaar enrolment ID.

Step 5: The applicant will receive their Aadhaar card by post at the address mentioned on the application form.

How to Check Aadhaar Application Status Online?

After the procedures at the enrolment centre, applicants will receive an enrolment ID which can be used to check the status of Aadhaar. To check the status, one can follow these steps:

Step 1: Go to the official website 'UIDAI'

Step 2  Click 'Check Aadhaar status' and enter the enrolment number.

Step 3 - The applicants have to submit a security code.

Step 4 - Click the 'check status' button.

Step 5 - The status of the applicant's Aadhaar card will be shown on the screen.

In case, the applicant has not received his/her Aadhaar card via mail which takes up to 90 days; the UIDAI provides online service to download and print the soft copy of Aadhaar card which is accepted everywhere.

How to Download Aadhaar Card Soft Copy Online in Assam Using EID?

The applicant can download his/her e-Aadhaar by simply following the steps mentioned below.

Step 1 - Visit the official UIDAI website and click on 'Download Aadhaar Card'.

Step 2 - Under the 'I Have' tab, choose the relevant option ( in this case, the Enrolment ID).

Step 3 - Fill in the details requested, such as applicant's full name and pin code.

Step 4 - Enter the captcha text and request for an OTP.

Step 5 - After entering the OTP (which will be sent on the mobile number as filled in the application form), the applicant will be able to download a copy of the Aadhaar card.