Aadhaar Enrollment Form- Enrollment, Correction, Update

An Aadhaar card is a 12-digit unique identification number that helps the Government in establishing a unique identity that distinguishes one individual from another. This card acts as a universal identity proof. In order to apply for an Aadhaar card, the applicant must follow certain steps to fill Aadhar card form. Upon proper verification, the card is issued by the Government.

Moreover, there is only one form for Aadhaar enrollment and update/correction and thus, the same Aadhaar card form has to be used by applicants who wish to make corrections or amendments on their existing card. The Aadhar card form can be availed free of cost both offline and online.

Contents of the Aadhaar Card Form

The Aadhaar card enrollment/correction/update form contains some basic fields followed by the signature of the applicant and it is not mandatory on the part of the applicant to fill in all the fields. The various information and details that these fields concern are as follows:

• Resident Type: The applicant needs to choose whether he is a resident or a non-resident Indian (NRI)
• Pre Enrolment ID: The pre-enrolment ID or the acknowledgement number received by the applicant after application of Aadhaar
• Aadhaar Number and Type of Update: The applicant has to provide Aadhaar number (UID) in case of an update. Also, choose one or more fields that you want to update, that is, biometrics, mobile number, date of birth, address, name, gender and/ email.
• Name:Full name of the applicant
• Gender: Gender of the applicant i.e. male, female, or transgender
• Age or Date of Birth: Age or date of birth has to be specified by the applicant
• Address: Full residential address of the applicant as specified on the address proof document. It should also include the email address and mobile number of the applicant.
• Family Member Details: Details of the applicant’s family members like the enrollment ID/Aadhaar number and name of parents, partner, children, etc. It is mandatory to provide details of father/mother/guardian(s) for children below 5 years of age.
• Verification Type: Choose the type of verification that you wish to opt for, that is, either document based, introducer based or Head of Family (HoF) based. In case the applicant does not have any documentary proof of identity and/or address, the credentials of the introducer or HOF have to be mentioned. For document based verification, fill in details of submitted documents, otherwise, provide introducer details/HoF details
• Signature/Thumbprint: Lastly, for form validation, the applicant’s signature or thumbprint is required.

Instructions to fill Aadhaar Card Enrolment/Correction/Update Form

While filling an Aadhaar correction or enrolment form is really simple and easy, the applicant must keep in mind certain points while filling the form. The different pointers to be kept in mind are as follows:

• Only capital letters should be used to fill up the form
• Write your full name without salutations/titles when filling up the form
• Fill in your date of birth in DDMMYYYY format. In case the exact date of birth is not known, approximate age in years may be filled in the space provided
• The address that you mention in the application form is where the Aadhaar letter is delivered.
• In case of children below 5 years, one of the parents/guardians needs to submit their Aadhaar details/EID number
• In case of update/correction, your Aadhaar number (UID), full name and only that field where correction/update is required needs to be mentioned in the Aadhaar card form.
• While registering for Aadhaar, it is compulsory for the applicant to mention his mobile number. Once you mention it here, your mobile number will be automatically linked with Aadhaar
• The supporting documents mentioned by the applicant as proof must be the same as the list of documents submitted by the applicant
• All documents need to be provided along with the form in original which are scanned by the operator and returned to you. However, in case original documents are not available, copies certified/attested by a public notary/gazetted officer will be accepted.
• Fill your details in the form as per the details mentioned in the proof. However, a slight difference in the resident’s name in contrast to the Proof of Identity (POI) document is permissible as long as the difference is only a spelling minor change, without altering the name in POI document.
• There are no charges for enrollment. However, a fee of Rs. 50 has to be paid for each demographic update and Rs. 100 has to be paid in case a biometric update is made.
• A person can get as many details updated as he wants to at a single time. However, in case the applicant applies for updating various details one by one, he has to pay the fee every time he comes for an update
• If the correction in the form is pertaining to the applicant’s date of birth, then those corrections should be made properly as changes in the date of birth can only be done once
• If the form is properly filled and the supporting documents are properly submitted, Aadhaar authorities perform proper verification of the form and the submitted documents. Only after this, the application and correction process is considered successful.

Also Read: Aadhar Card Update or Correction Online & Offline

Aadhaar Card Enrollment/Correction/Update Form

Click here to download the Aadhaar card enrollment/update form online

Aadhaar Card Enrolment/Update Form for Children Aged between 0-5 Years

To avail/update Aadhaar card for children aged between 0-5 years, parents/guardians must fill and submit the Aadhaar Enrollment/Update Form (Child 0-5 years). This form needs to be filled to avail Baal Aadhaar card and is different from the Aadhaar card form for adults in the following ways:

• Applicants have to fill in the Birth Registration Number (as per birth certificate with name). However, birth certificate with name as “Baby of…………” is not permitted.
• Applicants have the option to update their language
• Enrollment can either be Head of Family (HOF) based or document based (only for children in Child Care Institutions, orphanages, etc.)
• HOF-based enrollment mandatorily requires the Aadhaar number of both the parents. Moreover, Aadhaar authentication by one of the parents is also needed. In case both parents are not available, the guardian can authenticate and must provide Aadhaar details of parents wherever available.
• Applicants have the option to get their demographic/document update done using the POI (Proof of Identity), POA (Proof of Address), DOB (Date of Birth) and POR (Proof of Relationship) documents

You can download the ‘Aadhaar Enrolment/Update Form (Child 0-5 years)’ from: https://uidai.gov.in/images/ENROLMENT-UPDATE_Form_child_0-5_years_v5pdf.pdf

Aadhaar Card Enrolment/Update Form for Children Aged between 5-18 Years

This form needs to be filled for enrollment/update of Aadhaar card for children aged between 5-18 years. It differs from the Aadhaar card form for adults in the following ways:

• Applicants have the option to update their language
• Applicants have to provide the Birth Registration Number (as per birth certificate with name). However, birth certificate with name as “Baby of…………” is not permitted.
• Enrollment can either be Head of Family (HOF) based or document based (in case both HOF/guardian are not available)
• HOF-based enrollment mandatorily needs the Aadhaar number of both the parents. Aadhaar authentication by one of the parents is also required. In case both parents are not available, the guardian can authenticate and should provide Aadhaar details of parents wherever available.
• Applicants have the option to get their demographic/document update done using the POI (Proof of Identity), POA (Proof of Address), DOB (Date of Birth) and POR (Proof of Relationship) documents

You can download the ‘Aadhaar Enrolment/Update Form (Child 5-18 years)’ from:

https://uidai.gov.in/images/ENROLMENT-UPDATE_Form_child_5-18_years_V3.pdf

FAQs

Q1. Can I submit my Aadhaar card enrolment form at any enrolment centre in India?
Ans. Yes, you can submit your Aadhaar card enrolment form at any enrolment centre in India along with the required documents.

Q2, Do I have to pay any fee when I submit my Aadhaar card enrolment form?
Ans. No, you are not required to pay any fees/charges when you submit your Aadhaar enrolment form.

Q3. What documents are required to be submitted along with the Aadhaar card enrolment form?
Ans. Proof of Identity, address, relationship and date of birth need to be submitted along with your Aadhaar card enrolment form. To find out the complete list of acceptable documents for Aadhaar card enrolment, click here.

Q4. Can I submit my Aadhaar card enrolment form online?

Ans. No, you can only enrol for Aadhaar by personally visiting an Aadhaar Enrolment Centre as your biometrics have to be captured.

To Know How to Locate the Nearest Aadhaar Card Enrolment Centre, click here

Q5. How much time will it take to get my Aadhaar generated once I submit the Aadhaar card enrolment form?
Ans. Once you submit your Aadhaar card enrolment form, it generally takes up to 30 days for the Aadhaar card to be generated.

Q6. What is Baal Aadhaar card? Which form should I use to apply for Baal Aadhaar card?

Ans. Aadhaar card for children below 5 years of age is called Baal Aadhaar card. It is blue in colour. You can use ‘Aadhaar Enrolment/Update Form (Child 0-5 years)’ to apply for Baal Aadhaar card.

Read more on Baal Aadhaar card for Children

Q7. Biometrics are not captured for Aadhaar card for children below 5 years of age. Do I have to pay any charges or fill the update form to get my child’s biometrics updated once he is older than 5 years?

Ans. You have to fill up the Aadhaar card update form for children aged between 5-18 years to get your child’s biometrics updated. However, no charges have to be paid for this update once he is 5 years old and another time when he is 15 years old. For any update beyond this limit, a fee of Rs. 100 shall be charged by UIDAI.