Aadhaar Enrolment Process for Adults & Children

Aadhaar enrolment is free and can only be done in person at an official centre, there is no online enrolment, and anyone offering it online for a fee is not genuine. You need to enrol only once in your life; the number never changes afterwards, only your details do.

There is no age limit, even a newborn can be enrolled. What differs by age is the process and which biometrics are captured, covered below.

1. Locate an enrolment centre: visit a recognised Aadhaar Seva Kendra (ASK) or an authorised bank or post office. Our UIDAI guide shows how to find one and book a slot.

2. Submit the form and documents: fill out the Aadhaar Enrolment Form and present your original Proof of Identity and Proof of Address.

3. Provide demographic information: give your name, date of birth, gender, and address. A mobile number is optional but strongly recommended, you’ll need it for almost every online service later.

4. Biometric capture: the operator captures a live photograph, all 10 fingerprints, and both iris scans.

5. Review and acknowledge: check the entered data on screen before signing.

6. Collect the slip: take your acknowledgment slip with the Enrolment ID (EID), which you need to track your application.

You can still enrol. UIDAI provides two routes for people without standard proofs:

• Head of Family (HoF): a family member enrols you using their own documents plus a Proof of Relationship document naming you both.
• Introducer: for those with neither documents nor family proof, a UIDAI-appointed Introducer at the centre can verify your identity so you can still enrol.

Ask the operator at the centre which route fits your situation, both are official and free.

1. Visit with the child: a parent or legal guardian must accompany the child.

2. Parent authentication: only a mother, father, or legal guardian can act as Head of Family. They provide their own Aadhaar and authenticate biometrically to authorise the child’s enrolment.

3. Proof of Relationship: carry a document linking parent and child, such as the child’s birth certificate.

4. Demographic data: submit the child’s name, date of birth, and gender. The address mirrors the parent’s Aadhaar automatically.

5. Photo only: no fingerprints or iris scans are taken under age 5, just a facial photograph.

6. Collect the slip with the Enrolment ID (EID).

• Proof of Identity (name & photo): passport, PAN card, voter ID, or driving licence.
• Proof of Address (name & address): passport, voter ID, ration card, bank passbook, or a utility bill not older than 3 months.
• Proof of Date of Birth: birth certificate (mandatory for children born on or after 1 October 2023), passport, PAN card, or school leaving certificate.
• Proof of Relationship (child enrolment): birth certificate or passport showing both the parent’s and child’s name.

1. Go to myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in.

2. Click Check Enrolment and Update Status.

3. Enter your full 28-digit EID exactly as printed on the receipt.

4. Enter the captcha and submit to view your current status.