List of Acceptable Documents for Enrolment and Update

📄 Acceptable Documents for Aadhaar Enrolment & Update

📌 Four Main Lists (by Age & Purpose)

• List I: Children below 5 years – HoF-based enrolment mandatory
• List II: Age 5 to below 18 years – HoF encouraged, document-based allowed
• List III: Age 18 and above – Standard document-based enrolment
• List IV: Update Aadhaar (any age) – Additional docs for name/address/DoB changes

✅ Common Acceptable Documents (Examples)

• Indian Passport
• Voter ID / Driving Licence
• Birth Certificate (DoB proof)
• Bank Passbook / Statement (< 3 months)
• Utility Bills – Electricity, Water, Gas (< 3 months)
• Ration Card / PAN Card
• Govt.-issued photo ID cards

🏠 Head of Family (HoF) Rules

• HoF must have valid Aadhaar
• Biometric authentication by parent/guardian required
• Child’s address = HoF’s Aadhaar address
• For single parent/guardian: only their Aadhaar needed

🌍 Foreign Nationals / Special Categories

• OCI / Nepal / Bhutan nationals: Aadhaar valid for 10 years
• LTV / Visa holders: Valid till visa/LTV expiry
• Special certificates for children in Child Care Institutions
• Destitute persons with disabilities – joint certification required

✏️ Update Rules (List IV Highlights)

• Name change: Marriage/Divorce Certificate, Gazette Notification
• Address update: Self-declaration from HoF allowed
• Date of Birth update: Rules vary if DoB was "declared/approximate" or verified earlier
• Minor spelling/surname updates for minors via HoF + Birth Certificate

📝 Important Notes

• All documents must be valid, verifiable, and in applicant’s name
• Name & DoB must match across all submitted documents
• Document copies retained for 60 days
• Special forms: HoF self-declaration, enrolment certificates (valid 3 months)

 

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