Aadhar Card Enrollment Centres in Chennai

The Aadhaar Enrollment Process requires the use of Biometric devices and these are used for capturing biometric data inputs such as fingerprint or iris or both of them from the aadhar number holders. These biometric devices are fall under two categories namely integrated devices and discrete devices. Discrete devices refers to the biometric devices such as fingerprint or IRIS which requires the connectivity to a host device such as a personal computer or Micro ATM or laptop and so on. In case of registered devices, they will be registered with Aadhaar system for encryption key management. Only an aadhaar authentication server can individually identify and validate the devices and manage their encryption keys on each of the registered devices. To know more about the locations of aadhaar enrollment centers in Chennai one can visit the official web page of UIDAI. 

UIDAI Virtual ID

The UIDAI virtual ID or Aadhaar virtual ID is used as an alternative to aadhaar number and it can be generated online by visiting the official UIDAI site. Ones mobile number should be linked to aadhar card to generate virtual ID via online as the virtual ID will be sent to the mobile number.

Step 1: First visit the UIDAI’s official website
Step 2: Click on the option ‘Virtual ID (VID) Generator’ from Aadhaar Services section
Step 3: Proceeding further a new VID Generation Page will open
Step 4: Now enter your 12 digit Aadhaar Number followed by Security Code
Step 5: Click on the “Send OTP” button
Step 6: An OTP will be sent to your mobile number which is already registered with UIDAI.
Step 7: Enter the OTP and select the option to either “Generate VID” or “Retrieve VID”
Step 8: Click on the submit button
Step 9: You will be receiving a message which will read as “Congratulations! Your VID Number is Successfully Generated and sent to your registered mobile”.
Step 10: You will receive a message on your registered mobile number which will provide you with the 16 – digit virtual ID for the aadhaar number and the last 4 digits of aadhaar generated along with the details of date and time.

Step 11: One can generate Virtual IDs for other aadhar numbers as well as for a family.

Need for Aadhaar Virtual ID

There is a rising number of cases wherein claims are made about data leakage of Aadhaar. Many people across the country are concerned about the safety of their aadhaar data and hence UIDAI has come out with this Virtual ID. Users can provide their virtual ID instead of Aadhaar number as agencies cannot retrieve the aadhar number of the applicant and authentication process is carried out normally. Thus aadhar details will be kept safe from agencies and from being hacked.

The holders of aadhar card can generate virtual ID and can use it to authenticate for a service. Once the authentication process is complete, the applicant can regenerate his virtual ID so that the details with the agency if they have saved are rendered useless.

Features of Aadhaar Virtual ID

UIDAI has made several upgrades in its system using Virtual ID. The following are the features of Virtual ID:

• It is a temporary 16 digit code ID which will replace Aadhaar for authentication.
• Only one virtual ID will be issued at a time. On using a new virtual id, the old one will be flushed out.
• One cannot retrieve the aadhaar number using virtual id.
• Agencies are required to update their system to include VIDs by June 1, 2018.
• One can generate as many virtual ID’s as required and there is no cap on it.
• It is not compulsory to generate virtual id.
• Agencies should take consent from the user for authentication using virtual id.
• Agencies cannot force applicants to provide aadhaar number for verification or e-KYC.
• No agency is authorized to store the virtual id or any details related to aadhaar using virtual ID.
• The virtual ID is valid only until the user generates a new one.
• If you retrieve your aadhaar, the last generated virtual identification will be sent to your registered mobile number.

Documents Required For Aadhaar Enrolment and Updation

Below listed are the documents required for Aadhaar Enrolment and Aadhaar Updation.

Proof of Identity Documents

• Voter ID
• PAN Card
• Passport
• Ration/ PDS Photo Card
• Driving License
• Government Photo ID Cards/ service photo identity card issued by PSU
• Certificate of Identify having photo issued by Gazetted Officer or Tehsildar on letterhead
• Kissan Photo Passbook 
• CGHS / ECHS Photo Card
• Pensioner Photo Card
• Arms License
• Photo ID issued by Recognized Educational Institution

Proof of Attorney Documents

• Voter ID 
• Driving License 
• Bank Statement/ Passbook 
• Post Office Account Statement/Passbook
• Passport
• Ration Card
• Government Photo ID cards/ service photo identity card issued by PSU
• Utility Bills of the last 3 months
• Property Tax Receipt not older than 1 year
• Insurance Policy
• Arms License 
• Pensioner Card
• Kissan Passbook 
• CGHS / ECHS Card
• Vehicle Registration Certificate
• Gas Connection Bill of the last months
• Credit Card statement nor older than last 3 months
• Passport of Parents (in case of Minor)

Proof of Relationship Documents

• PDS Card
• Pension Card
• Marriage Certificate Issued by the Government
• Birth Certificate issued by Registrar of Birth, Municipal Corporation 
• Passport

Proof of Date of Birth

• PAN Card
• Birth Certificate 
• SSLC Book/Certificate 
• Certificate of Date of Birth issued by Group A Gazetted Officer on letterhead
• Passport
• Marksheet issued by any Government Board or University
• Central/State Pension Payment Order 
• Government Photo Id Card / Photo identity card issued by PSU containing DoB

Procedure for applying for Aadhar Card in Chennai

To enrol oneself for the aadhar card, one will have to physically visit an authorized Aadhaar Card Enrollment Centre. One cannot enrol for aadhar card via online mode. However, one can fix an appointment date and select the enrollment centre through online mode.

Steps to apply for Aadhaar Registration Online

Step 1: Visit the official web portal of UIDAI and get the appointment form online.
Step 2: Duly fill in the required details including name, residential address, mobile number, email id and so on.
Step 3: Select the enrollment centre as well as the date and the time of the appointment.

Procedure for Enrollment of Aadhar Card at Enrollment Centres in Chennai

Step 1: Download the Aadhaar Enrollment Form from the official web portal of UIDAI and take a print out of the form or else one can also get the enrollment form from any of the authorized Aadhaar card centres in Chennai.
Step 2: Duly fill in the details carefully in the form
Step 3: Visit the nearest aadhar card enrollment centres in Chennai or any of the authorized aadhaar enrollment centre in Chennai along with all supporting documents like identity proof, address proof and completely filled in the enrollment form.
Step 4: The authorities who are present in the Chennai aadhaar card centres will thoroughly examine the application form and after initial scrutinizing you will have to provide the fingerprints and iris scan and get photographed at the enrollment centre.
Step 5: After submission of the form and relevant documents and successful completion of the aadhar enrollment process, you will be handed over an acknowledgment slip which will have a temporary enrollment number and other biometric details as captured at the centre.

Note: One should keep the acknowledgement slip safely as this will be required in future even if one has to print a duplicate of Aadhar card via online.

Procedure to add mobile number or e-mail ID to Aadhaar Card

The following are the list of steps involved to add a mobile number to the aadhaar card or to change the existing ones:

Step 1: Visit a permanent aadhar card enrollment centers in Chennai.

One can find out the nearest aadhar card centre in Chennai by logging into the official web portal of UIDAI.
Step 2: Place a request with an operator at the Chennai aadhar card centres
Step 3: The operator will fill in the application form.
Step 4: If documents require to be verified, then the verification will take place by a verifier who is appointed by the UIDAI, registrars present at the enrollment centres or at the update centre. The verification will be done in line with the DDSVP Committee Recommendations.
Step 5: The operator will enter all the relevant details into the client software.
Step 6: The biometric details of the applicant will be verified.
Step 7: This will later be confirmed by the operator and their supervisor.
Step 8: You will receive an acknowledgement receipt and this will contain Update Request Number (URN). One can use this number to track the Aadhar.

Why one should register their mobile number in aadhar card?

The following are the list of reasons as to why one should register their mobile number with aadhar card:

• To avail most of the services which are related to aadhar, an OTP will be sent to the registered mobile number. This OTP is mandatory as this is done to provide an added layer of security to avail aadhar related services. In case your mobile number is not linked with aadhar, one cannot avail all these services.
• To avail all the online services which are related to aadhar, one should get their mobile number registered with UIDAI.
• One has to provide the OTP sent to a respective mobile number in order to download the aadhaar card via online mode.
• One can download the mAadhaar app and carry aadhaar in their phone only if their mobile number is registered with Aadhaar.

Is there any fee for registering the mobile number in Aadhar Card?

The applicant has to pay a nominal fee of Rs 25 to avail the services when he/she visits the Aadhaar Enrollment or Update Center for either registering or updating his/her mobile number in aadhaar. He will also have to pay Rs 25 every time he/she visits the enrollment centre for updating the mobile number. The fee amount is charged for updating the requests made for every time. However, in the case of multiple updates, no additional fee will be charged from the applicant.

What does Enrollment Identification (EID) number mean and What does it include?

The Enrollment Identification or EID is a 28 digit enrollment id. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is authorized to issue the EID to applicants. The aadhar applicants who successfully complete the procedure of enrollment will be issued an acknowledgement receipt which will contain the EID. This number mainly includes

• Station Code in 5 digits
• Date in 8 digits
• EA Code in 4 digits
• Time in 6 digits
• Sequence in 5 digits

Features of MAadhaar application:

The mAadhaar application is available in 13 languages - 12 Indian and English languages. The remaining twelve Indian languages are Hindi, Urdu, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Gujarati, Punjabi, Marathi, Odia, Assamese and Bengali. Users should remember that input fields in forms will accept data entered in English only to avoid difficulties entering into regional languages. To benefit from all personalized Aadhaar services, you must register your Aadhaar profile in the mAadhaar application. However, a resident with or without Aadhaar can install the application on their smartphone. Users can benefit from several services in the mAadhaar app.

• In the mAadhaar application, the main services like Main Service Dashboard, Request Status Services and My Aadhaar are available.
• Users of mAadhaar APP can download Aadhaar map, order reprint, update address, download eKYC offline, view or scan QR code, verify Aadhaar, check mail/email, retrieve the UID / EID, request an address validation letter.
• Users can also check the status of various requests online.
• The residents can lock or unlock their Aadhaar or biometric authentication.
• The My Aadhaar section of the mAadhaar application is a personalized section where Aadhaar cardholders will not have to enter their Aadhaar numbers to benefit from Aadhaar services.
• The multi-profile service is available in the mAadhaar application.
• Aadhaar cardholders can add up to 3 profiles with the same registered mobile number in their profile section.
• In the mAadhaar application, users can locate the Aadhaar enrollment centre to find the nearest enrollment centre.
• Aadhaar cardholders can access Aadhaar SMS services to receive relevant services even when there is no network. Users should take note that mAadhaar does not work offline. It must be connected to the Internet to download data from UIDAI.
• A key feature of the mAadhaar app is that it helps Aadhaar card users share their QR code and eKYC, which is password protected, for secure and paperless verification.
• Users can download eKYC offline and view or scan the QR code from the Main Service Dashboard in the mAadhaar app.

Aadhaar Seva Kendra

The UIDAI has started the first Aadhaar Seva Kendra in Delhi and Vijayawada. It plans to set up 114 such centres across India by the year-end. These Aadhaar Seva Kendras are meant to facilitate enrollment, updation and other activities related to Aadhaar Card. These centres will be owned by UIDAI and will operate in addition to the existing enrollment centres which are currently operational at various banks, government offices and post offices across the country.

The UIDAI is setting up Aadhaar Seva Kendras (ASKs) in line with the concept of Passport Seva Kendras and intends to cover over 53 cities across India with an estimated project cost ranging between Rs 300 – Rs 400 crore.

At the moment, the new centres are functioning on a pilot basis. The Delhi centre is located at Akshardham Metro Station premises and can handle close to 1000 enrollment or updation requests per day. It has 16 work stations and will be operational in six days in a week which also includes weekends. The Aadhar Seva Kendra in Delhi will remain closed on Tuesday and public holidays only. It will remain open between 9:30 am to 6:00 pm.

The other one located in Vijayawada is half of that of the Delhi centre. It is located in the Labbipet area opposite to the municipal water tank. The centre can handle up to 500 requests per day and is operational on all the 7 days in a week between 9:30 am to 6:00 pm.

The main advantage of an Aadhar Seva Kendra is the model comes up with an online appointment management system which allows individuals to book a slot as per their convenience.

mAadhar application:

Introduction of mAadhaar app:

mAadhaar is a mobile application which is available from the play store for smartphones. The Unique Identification Authority of India(UIDAI) has launched this mAadhaar application with free of cost. The individuals  must enrol the Aadhaar card in Aadhaar enrollment centres to use mAadhaar app. The app can be utilized as a digital copy for confirming the details instead of submitting a physical copy while availing various services in India.  Currently, the mAadhaar is available only for all smartphone users. You must have a smartphone and Internet access to install the mAadhaar application in their smartphones. UIDAI allows residents of India to carry all Aadhar information which includes your registered phone number, name, address, gender, photo and other details. All the demographic and biometric details will be stored on the app based on the Aadhaar card.

Whenever a service provider requests details of the Aadhaar card, you can access the mAadhaar application and provide the information. This ensures that the Aadhaar data present in the application is not accessible to anyone other than the user himself.

Procedure to download mAadhaar app in smartphones:

The mAadhaar app can be used as Identity proof in various departments like Indian Railways and Airlines e.t.c. Downloading the mAadhaar app in smartphones is a very simple process. The mAadhaar application can be downloaded to the cardholder's smartphone by following these steps. Make sure that, you must register your mobile number with your Aadhaar card in Any Aadhaar enrollment centre to use mAadhaar app.

Procedure to Install the mAadhaar app:
Step1: For Android smartphone users, the user can directly open the Play Store application on their phone. Alternatively, users can also visit the Play Store website to download the Play Store app.
Step2: In search bar type mAadhaar and then select the search button.
step3: Select mAadhaar UIDAI and click on the Install button, automatically it will save into your phone.
Step4: Open the mAadhaar app after completion of installation.
Step5: Verify mAadhaar app with your registered mobile number through OTP to create a password.
Step6: Create a password for security purpose before adding your details into mAadhaar app.
Step7: Choose the 4 digit password containing numbers.

How to get lost Aadhaar UID/EID:

Aadhaar has been promoted as the most important and reliable proof of identity and address for Indian residents. It not only contains demographic details but also contains the biometric data of the cardholder, which makes it very difficult to falsify. Aadhaar's issuing authority, UIDAI, has made arrangements to include all residents living in India under this scheme, regardless of their age. The Unique Identification Authority of India(UIDAI) has set many Aadhaar enrollment cities in India including Chennai.

If you do not have Aadhaar or not applied yet you must visit Aadhaar enrollment centre to avail it. You will get acknowledgement slip which consists UID number after completion of your Aadhaar application submission in Aadhaar enrollment centre. The UID number will be useful to track the status of your application form. If you lost your UID number you can retrieve it through online based on your registered mobile number. 

On the UIDAI website, existing Aaadhar cardholders and applicants who have recently registered for it can submit their lost Aadhaar UID / EID retrieval request.

Steps to know your UID number:

Step 1: Connect to the official UIDAI website where the Aadhaar issuing authority has made various online services available to the public.

Step 2: Next, click on the Retrieve Lost UID/EID option.

Step3: Choose any one option from the following two options

1. Retrieve Aadhaar Number (UID) 
2. Retrieve Aadhaar Enrolment Number (EID).

Step 4: Fill in the name, e-mail identifier or mobile number as indicated in the Aadhaar registration form and the Aadhaar card.

Step 5: Enter the Captcha code for verification.

Step 6: Click on Send OTP button. After receiving the OTP, enter it for verification.

Step 7: After verification, the Aadhaar number or registration ID will be sent to your registered email ID or mobile number.

Uses of Aadhaar card:

• Aadhaar can be obtained at any age, including children. Individuals need to visit any Aadhaar enrollment centre in Chennai to apply for Aadhaar card.
• It provides a unique 12-digit identification number.
• If you have Aadhaar card you can avail passport in 10 days.
• This installation saves a lot of time by availing the passport as before since it requires numerous police checks in accordance with government rule. Aadhar provides a digital locker system which is launched by the government of India for all Indian residents to store all personal documents under government services.
• It eliminates false voters because the Aadhaar card number would be linked to the voter’s identity card.
• The Aadhar card number helps retirees to receive a monthly pension according to their respective department.
• The Aadhaar card helps employees to take advantage of money from the provident fund. It helps to open a bank account and thus reduces the number of documents required. The Aadhaar card provides a digital life certificate launched by the electronics and IT department named Jeevan Praman For Pensioners. These are the pensioner's details which will be accessible digitally by the agency.

Main uses of Aadhaar card:
1. Identity Card
2. Ease of Availability
3. Availing Government Subsidies
4. Availing Passport
5. Opening Bank Account
6. Provident Fund Disbursement
7. Digital life certificate

Identity card:-

The Aadhar card can be used as proof of identity(POI), proof of address(POA) as well as proof of age when requesting any government service. Aadhaar can be used for all government-related services and programs. To avail aadhaar card you must visit any nearest aadhaar enrollment centre in Chennai. Make sure that the Aadhaar enrollment centre must be permanent. Because of the Unique Identification Authority of India has removed temporary Aadhaar enrollment centres due to some issues. The Aadhaar card was not created with a specific use in mind. Instead, it can be used for multiple purposes, making it a universally acceptable government-issued card, without the need to register or request a separate card for each of these services.

Ease of Availability:-

The Aadhar card is the only document issued by the government of India that is available everywhere. An Aadhaar card can be requested online. Known as e-Aadhar, it is a downloadable version of the physical copy of Aadhar and can be accessed anytime, anywhere. It is therefore convenient for individuals to always have a copy of a valid government-issued identity document which is also readily available.

It also reduces the risk of theft/misplacement of an original document, as the Aadhaar can be downloaded to any device and displayed when individuals needed.

Availing Government Subsidies:-

One of the most important uses of the Aadhar card is that it allows the cardholder to benefit from all the government grants to which he/she is entitled. Since the government already has all the necessary data on a specific person, it suffices to produce its Aadhaar card to benefit from various grants or programs. So far, the government has put in place systems by which Aadhar can be linked to a bank account and an LPG connection so that individuals can receive their LPG subsidy directly into their bank accounts. It also cancels the possibility that funds may be misappropriated or that people may make fraudulent claims to claim benefits.

Availing Passport:-

Availing a passport can be a daunting task as it is time-consuming. Obtaining a passport includes fixing an appointment with the authorities, processing your request, sending the passport and verifying police checks. It usually takes several weeks to complete all the processes and apply for a passport, but thanks to the increased use of an Aadhar card, the process of obtaining a passport can now be speeded up. Persons wishing to obtain a passport can apply for it online by simply enclosing their Aadhaar card as the only proof of residence and identity with their application.

Opening a bank account:

Aadhaar cards can be useful when opening a bank account. The Aadhaar document can be used for KYC(Know Your Customer) identification and verification purposes. Financial institutions and banks consider Aadhaar cards to be valid as proof of address(POA) and proof of identity(POI) when opening a bank account.

Provident fund disbursement:

The Aadhaar card guarantees that the provident fund is paid directly into the pensioner's account.

The retiree simply has to link the card to their pension account. This saves time and effort.

Digital life certificate:

The Jeevan Pramaan for Pensioners or the digital life certificate, as it is also called, was launched by Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India. The purpose of the certificate was to remove the need for the pensioner to be physically present to receive a pension for the continuation of his plan. Retirees can now benefit from the pension without having to leave their home because their contact details are accessible digitally by the agency via their Aadhar card numbers.

How to link mobile number with Aadhaar card:

Linking Aadhaar with your cell phone number has been made mandatory by the government of India following the order passed by the Supreme Court. This step is taken to eliminate the connections made on false documents. Mobile number re-verification with your Aadhaar is free and is done in seconds. There are two methods to recheck mobile numbers with Aadhaar. Follow the steps to associate Aadhaar with online and offline mobile number:

Steps to follow for the Aadhaar-Mobile linking:

Telecommunications operators have used a few methods to supplement the Aadhaar and SIM link. The methods included verification via OTP (One Time Password), Agent Assisted Authentication and IVR function. In addition, individuals can also choose to visit mobile stores to register their biometric data and complete the linking process.

Those who have already linked their mobile numbers to the Aadhar card can verify it again via OTP and people who have not yet linked their mobile number to the Aadhaar card will have to go through an offline process and visit any Aadhaar enrollment centre.

Link Aadhar with SIM for new users:

Users who wanted a new SIM card had to go to the nearest store of their mobile operators like Vodafone, Idea, etc.

to get a new SIM card with Aadhar. Here are the steps to complete this process.

Step 1: Visit the retail mobile operator store which is near you.
Step 2: Request a new SIM card
Step 3: Provide a physical copy of Aadhar card for proof of identity(POI) and proof of address(POA).
Step 4: Use the biometric scanner to scan the fingerprint and verify Aadhar.
Step 5: A new SIM card would be issued after the completion of the verification process.
Step 6: The SIM card would be activated in about an hour.

How to verify the mobile number with Aadhar via OTP:

The OTP method has been used to verify mobile phone numbers online and offline. In both methods, subscribers would receive an OTP on the registered mobile number. Both methods are mentioned below.

1.Online method:

Using this method, subscribers could complete the bonding process while sitting in the comfort of home. Below is the step-by-step procedure for linking:

Step 1: Visit the telecom operator's website
Step 2: Enter the mobile number to associate, verify or recheck with Aadhaar.
Step 3: The One Time Password (OTP) will be sent to the registered mobile number.
Step 4: Enter OTP and click Submit to continue
Step 5: A certain message will be displayed on the screen. The 12-digit Aadhaar number to associate had to be entered.
Step 6: A message would then be sent by the telecom operator for the OTP generation.
Step 7: The user would then receive a consent message regarding e-KYC details.
Step 8: User had to agree to all terms and conditions and enter the OTP
Step 9: After this is done, a confirmation message about re-checking Aadhaar and phone number has been sent.