Aadhaar carries a lot of importance in the life of every Indian Citizen. Although, when Aadhaar was initially launched people didn’t know the importance of it. However, over time it has become a mandatory document for various initiatives and benefit schemes of the government. Apart from your identification, it has various other benefits - it can reduce the burden of submitting too many documents while opening a bank account, buying a new sim card, etc. As per the official website of UIDAI (Unique Identification Governing Body of India), more than 120 crore Aadhaar cards have been issued. UIDAI is the official governing body for Aadhaar and all its operations come under it. Now, there might be some people who may not have proper document proof to apply for Aadhaar. Read on to know how one can apply for Aadhaar without documents.
An individual who does not have proper document proof but wishes to apply for Aadhaar can still apply with the help of an introducer authorised by UIDAI. The introducer can help in authenticating the identity of the applicant and his/her residence in absence of the required documents. Below are the steps that need to be followed for this process:
An Aadhaar introducer is a person who is verified and notified either by the registrar or the regional office of UIDAI. The full details of the introducer s like housing address and Aadhaar data are registered in UIDAI’s CIDR (Central Identities Data Repository).
The main task of the introducer is to introduce and verify the identity of a person, who does not have any proper proof of identity (POI) or proof of address (POA) , to the UIDAI at the time of Aadhaar enrolment . The introducer is appointed by the registrar and he/she works with the entity. The introducer has the powers of introducing a person to UIDAI but it is limited to a specific region only. If in case other registrars notify the same introducer, he can extend his duties to other approved regions as well.
If an individual wants to become introducer for UIDAI he/she will have to fulfil the following requirements:
The primary task of the introducer is to help an individual with no supporting document to apply for Aadhaar card The introducer will need to ensure that the information given or provided in the enrolment form of the applicant is accurate
An introducer’s main task is to introduce the individuals to the UIDAI who don’t have the required documents for Aadhaar enrolment. The liabilities of the introducer are mentioned below:
What are all the documents required to apply Aadhar card without documents?
The following are the documents required to apply for Aadhaar card:
How do I get proof of ID?
In order to get proof of ID one can apply for identity proof, like PAN card, along with the necessary documents required.
Can I apply Aadhar card from other state?
Yes, Aadhaar can be applied from any enrolment centre in India even if it is not in the state of your residence.
How can I apply for PAN card without any documents?
To apply for PAN card without any documents, an individual will be required to take a certificate from a Gazetted Officer or MLA or MP or Municipal Councillor in a specific format, as prescribed by the Income Tax Department of India towards the identity proof and address proof for the PAN card application.
