Aadhaar Card Verification

• Step 3: Click on ‘Login’

• Step 3: Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number

• Step 4: Create a share code of 4 characters and type in the security code that you see 

• Step 5: Verify your Aadhaar card with the OTP that you receive on your mobile

• Step 6: Download the paperless offline e-KYC as a password-protected ZIP file onto your device and open it using the share code

Share the ZIP file with the share code and the mobile number for the Aadhaar card to the service provider.

Additionally, you can visit the office of an Offline Verification Seeking Entity (OVSE) and submit a physical copy of your Aadhaar letter or card to verify your Aadhaar offline. The OVSE will then verify the QR code to check the digital signature and authenticate the document.

This method preserves your privacy as it does not need UIDAI’s involvement or the need for biometrics. It only requires the last 4 digits of your Aadhaar number. Remember, any type of Aadhaar verification can only be done with your informed consent, be it online or offline.

Verifying your Aadhaar card is an essential step as it helps to streamline paperwork in the country. With this verification, you will be able to access a wide range of services without having to provide additional documents.

Another benefit of having an Aadhaar card is that it can be used to verify other important documents, including:

• Passports

• Marriage Certificates

• Birth Certificates

• Voter's ID Cards

• Driving Licences

This way you can quickly and easily verify your identity when required, without having to go through the process of providing multiple documents.

• Simplifies Tax Filing: Linking your Aadhaar card with your PAN card is compulsory as per the Income Tax Act, 1961, and helps you when you file your income tax returns. It helps you by pre-filling your personal details in the form online and authenticates your tax payment. 
  

• Streamlines Passport Application Process: By providing your Aadhaar card details, you can speed up the process of applying for a passport and receive it quickly. Very few documents are needed as your Aadhaar acts as both identity and address proof.

• Accepted as Government-Issued Identity Proof: Your Aadhaar card is considered a valid government-issued ID proof. You can use it to: 

1. open a bank account

2. apply for loans

3. submit it to your employer for EPF

4. apply for government schemes like Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana

• Required for Vehicle Purchase and Driving Licence: Furnishing your Aadhaar details is mandatory when buying a new vehicle or applying for a driver's licence. This helps prevent fraud and ensures that only genuine individuals are able to obtain these documents.
  

• Speeds up SIM Card Acquisition: You can easily acquire a new SIM card for your phone by providing your Aadhaar details and completing the verification process.
  

• Facilitates Account Opening: By providing your Aadhaar details, you can easily open a new bank account without submitting too many other physical documents.
  

• Enables Pension Distribution: By linking your Aadhaar card with your pension account, you can simplify the process of receiving your pension directly into your bank account.
  

• Assists in Receiving Government Subsidies: By verifying your Aadhaar card and ensuring it is active, you can receive various government subsidies. These include LPG subsidies, food subsidies, and more. You can easily link your Aadhaar card with your bank account and receive these subsidies directly into your account without any delays or hassles.
  

• Aids in Job Applications: Aadhaar card verification has also made it easier for you to apply for government and private sector jobs. You can use your Aadhaar card as valid identity proof.
  

• Provides Access to Health Services: Aadhaar card verification can help you access health services easily. By linking your Aadhaar card with your health records, you can avoid carrying physical copies of your health records and ensure that your medical history is easily accessible to healthcare providers.