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Right from managing your bank account to verifying your ITR, the Aadhaar card number plays an important role. If you don’t have an Aadhaar card then you must take steps to get it as soon as possible. The process of enrolling for an Aadhaar card does not involve any fee. You cannot obtain it online but need to visit an enrollment centre. This is because biometric data i.e. fingerprints and iris scan are collected along with demographic data during enrollment. It is not mandatory to submit your email address and mobile number at the time of enrollment. However, it is a good practice for any future communication with UIDAI or updating of the Aadhaar card.
How to enrol for an Aadhaar card?
Identify the nearest enrollment centre: You can easily find the enrollment centre nearest to your location on the website of UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India). Visit https://appointments.uidai.
Fill the application form and submit the supporting documents: The second step for making an Aadhaar card is to submit the complete application form along with supporting documents at the enrollment centre. The documents include proof of identity, proof of address, proof of relationship, and date of birth document. A single document can suffice as proof. For example, a passport is a single document that fulfils all the requirements. After submission of the application form, your biometric data will be collected at the enrollment centre.
Collect your acknowledgement slip and check the status of your Aadhaar card online: After submitting your data, you will be handed over an acknowledgement slip at the enrollment centre. It has 28 digits comprising a 14-digit enrollment ID and the date and time of the enrollment. UIDAI guarantees the generation of the Aadhaar card 90 days from the date of enrollment. You can simply check the status of the Aadhaar card by visiting https://resident.uidai.gov.in/ and feeding your enrollment ID. You can download the Aadhaar card from the website of UIDAI.
What are the benefits of having an Aadhaar card?
There are many benefits of having an Aadhaar card. Now, it is possible to apply for a PAN card simply by using your Aadhaar card number. You do not need to post your duly filed ITR to Bangalore instead; you can verify it online with your Aadhaar card number. If you furnish a copy of Aadhaar card as proof of identity and residence then the passport office will prepare your passport in just 10 days. The Government of India disburses social benefits, such as LPG subsidy, directly in bank accounts of the citizens by use of their Aadhaar card numbers. This social security document benefits senior citizens also in a number of ways. For one, they can simply download the digital life certificate required for pension by using their Aadhaar card number.
