Aadhaar Card Blogs

Updating your Aadhaar details has never been easier. However, tracking its progress is quite essential once you submit a request. This is where the URN (Update Reference Number) comes in. This unique code allows you to check the status of your Aadhaar update quickly and conveniently. Read on to know everything about URN — what …

Do you know you can get Aadhaar on a PVC card? UIDAI introduced this option to solve the problem of the durability of Aadhaar cards. Since it is a valid proof of ID, carrying it with you can help you verify your identity. Over time, this can damage your card due to normal wear and …

A masked Aadhaar card is an alternative version of your regular Aadhaar card, which provides better security and privacy. Since an Aadhaar card is an important document linked to your identity verification, keeping it secure is crucial.  Whether verifying your identity or for the KYC process, several institutions will ask for your Aadhaar card. Since …

Downloaded your e-Aadhaar and can’t open the PDF? Feeling stuck at the password prompt, wondering what it could be — your name, Aadhaar number or something else? Don’t worry, you’re not the only one facing this. The e-Aadhaar PDF comes with a built-in password for security, and it’s usually a combination of your personal details. …

You need to link an Aadhaar card with a ration card to enjoy various government subsidies. A ration card is an essential government document that allows individuals to get food, gasoline and grains at subsidised rates. Linking your ration card with your Aadhaar card also helps prevent identity theft, ensuring that fake cardholders do not …

To link Aadhaar with a bank account, you no longer need to visit banks or your nearest Aadhaar centre. With digitisation, you can apply for various Aadhaar card services right from the comfort of your home. This includes the process of linking your Aadhaar number with your bank account.  Linking your bank account with your …

Aadhaar is your go-to ID for authentication and fraud prevention in India. Launched in 2009, it was designed to create a single identity system for all citizens. Your Aadhaar number is a unique 12-digit ID linked to your personal details, including date of birth, demographics and biometrics. No two people can have the same number …

To check Aadhaar card status once you apply for it or update it, you will be required to visit the UIDAI website. This option saves time and energy, as you can perform it anywhere and at any time. You need to have the required details and internet access to perform the check with just a …

To apply for a new Aadhaar card, you can start the enrollment process online. Whether you want a new card or aim to update your data, making online requests related to your Aadhaar Card is a simple process. This 12-digit Aadhaar number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) allows you to enjoy …

As per law, it is now mandatory that you have your Aadhaar card linked to a PAN card. This helps keep your PAN from becoming inoperative, according to the Income Tax Department. If you have not yet linked your Aadhaar Card and PAN card, you are liable to pay a ₹1,000 penalty or your PAN …