A few days back EPFO has made Aadhaar number compulsory for opening and operating EPF account. With Government forcing for Aadhaar Number through its different departments, I am planning to get one soon. So, I researched about getting an Aadhaar myself and all the information here is what I could gather from internet.
To start with the Aadhaar number is free and seems simple on paper.
Steps to your Aadhaar number:
- Visit any Aadhaar enrolment centre with a proof of identity and a proof of address
- You can find your nearest enrolment centre from Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) website – Click to Search.
- In case you are not keen on visiting these centers you can wait for camps which are held at times near your locality.
- In Delhi I have seen Aadhaar camps were held in some building societies.
- At the enrolment center you need to fill up a short form [shortest Government form I have seen] which requires your details like PAN number, Date of birth, etc. Download Aadhaar Enrolment Form here.
- Once the form is filled, your eye biometric test, finger prints and photo will be taken.
- You will get an acknowledgment slip with a temporary enrolment number and other details captured during enrolment immediately.
- However, it takes time to get the actual card. The waiting period is normally 60-90 days; sometimes it may take even longer.
ID Proof for Aadhaar:
As of now you can submit following 18 documents as ID proof:
- Passport
- PAN Card
- Ration/ PDS Photo Card
- Voter ID
- Driving License
- Government Photo ID Cards/ service photo identity card issued by PSU
- NREGS Job Card
- Photo ID issued by Recognized Educational Institution
- Arms License
- Photo Bank ATM Card
- Photo Credit Card
- Pensioner Photo Card
- Freedom Fighter Photo Card
- Kissan Photo Passbook
- CGHS / ECHS Photo Card
- Address Card having Name and Photo issued by Department of Posts
- Certificate of Identify having photo issued by Gazetted Officer or Tehsildar on letterhead
- Disability ID Card/handicapped medical certificate issued by the respective State/UT Governments/Administrations
Address Proof for Aadhaar:
The following 33 documents are valid as address proof:
- Passport
- Bank Statement/ Passbook
- Post Office Account Statement/Passbook
- Ration Card
- Voter ID
- Driving License
- Government Photo ID cards/ service photo identity card issued by PSU
- Electricity Bill (not older than 3 months)
- Water bill (not older than 3 months)
- Telephone Landline Bill (not older than 3 months)
- Property Tax Receipt (not older than 3 months)
- Credit Card Statement (not older than 3 months)
- Insurance Policy
- Signed Letter having Photo from Bank on Letterhead
- Signed Letter having Photo issued by registered Company on letterhead
- Signed Letter having Photo issued by Recognized Educational Instruction on letterhead
- NREGS Job Card
- Arms License
- Pensioner Card
- Freedom Fighter Card
- Kissan Passbook
- CGHS / ECHS Card
- Certificate of Address having photo issued by MP or MLA or Gazetted Officer or Tehsildar on letterhead
- Certificate of Address issued by Village Panchayat head or its equivalent authority (for rural areas)
- Income Tax Assessment Order
- Vehicle Registration Certificate
- Registered Sale / Lease / Rent Agreement
- Address Card having Photo issued by Department of Posts
- Caste and Domicile Certificate having Photo issued by State Govt.
- Disability ID Card/handicapped medical certificate issued by the respective State/UT Governments/Administrations
- Gas Connection Bill (not older than 3 months)
- Passport of Spouse
- Passport of Parents (in case of Minor)
Aadhaar Enrolment Form:
Here is the sample Aadhaar Enrolment Form.
Download Aadhaar Enrolment Form here.

In case you have already got your Aadhaar Number please share your experience with readers.
Even I am planning to get my Aadhaar number. This was good information to start.
Thanks you like it. Even I am planning to get my Aadhaar card. Lets see when the process starts