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Aadhaar Enrolment (New)

Aadhaar is a 12 digit identity number issued by UIDAI to every resident of India. New enrolment is free for all ages, including Baal Aadhaar for children below 5.

The short answer

Aadhaar is a 12 digit identity number issued by UIDAI to every resident of India. New enrolment is free for all ages, including Baal Aadhaar for children below 5.

Source: uidai.gov.in, checked 5 Oct 2026.

Official fees

ServiceFee
New Aadhaar enrolment, any ageFree
Baal Aadhaar (child below 5)Free

Checked on 27 Sep 2026 Source

Same fee in every state and city. It is set by the central government.

Documents to keep ready

Tick what you already have. The shared list shows each one as ready or pending.

How to apply

  1. Find an Aadhaar Seva Kendra, bank or post office enrolment centre
  2. Book an appointment online (optional) or walk in
  3. Fill the enrolment form at the centre
  4. Show original documents and give photo, fingerprints and iris scan
  5. Collect the acknowledgement slip with the Enrolment ID (EID)
  6. Track status and download e-Aadhaar on myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in
Want a durable wallet card? You can order the Aadhaar PVC card for ₹75. Aadhaar PVC card
Need it as a PDF? Follow the official download steps. Download e-Aadhaar as PDF
Link PAN with Aadhaar once you have your Aadhaar. See the steps, fee and status check. How to link PAN with Aadhaar
Good to know
  • Enrolment is free. Do not pay anyone at the centre for a new Aadhaar
  • Children below 5 get Baal Aadhaar with only a photo, no fingerprints
  • Keep the EID slip safe, you need it to check status
  • Adults (18+) applying for the first time may face extra verification and a longer wait

After you apply

What to do once the form is submitted: where to track it, how long it takes, why it gets rejected and what the law says if you do not have it.

Track your application

Typical time

Adults: normally up to 180 days from enrolment. Children (0 to 18): normally up to 30 days. This holds when the enrolment data passes all checks

Checked on 5 Oct 2026 Source

If you do not have it or miss the deadline

There is no fine or jail term for not having Aadhaar. You may find it harder to get some government schemes, subsidies and services that ask for it.

Law: Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act 2016

Not officially verified

Common reasons for rejection and how to fix them

ReasonHow to fix it
Fingerprints or iris not clearVisit the enrolment centre again and give fresh biometrics.
Documents not clear or not acceptedCarry original valid proof of identity, address and date of birth.
Details in the form do not match the documentsCheck spelling, date of birth and address against your documents before you sign.
Duplicate enrolment foundContact UIDAI on 1947 to find out which enrolment is already on record.

Not officially verified

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Common questions

Is there any fee for a new Aadhaar card?
No. New enrolment is free for everyone, including children.
What is Baal Aadhaar?
Aadhaar for children below 5. It is linked to a parent's Aadhaar and needs no fingerprints or iris scan.
How do I get my Aadhaar after enrolment?
Check status with your EID on myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in and download e-Aadhaar for free. The letter also comes by post.

Aksar pooche jaane wale sawaal

Yahi jaankari, Hinglish mein.

Naya Aadhaar card kaise banaye?
Locate an Aadhaar centre (UIDAI) par apply karein. Steps: Find an Aadhaar Seva Kendra, bank or post office enrolment centre; Book an appointment online (optional) or walk in; Fill the enrolment form at the centre; Show original documents and give photo, fingerprints and iris scan.
Aadhaar card banane mein kitna fees lagta hai?
New Aadhaar enrolment, any age: Free. Yeh fees poore India mein same hai. Official site ke alawa kisi agent ko extra paise na dein.
Aadhaar card ke liye kaun se documents chahiye?
Yeh documents taiyaar rakhein: Proof of identity, e.g. passport, PAN, voter ID or ration card with photo; Proof of address, e.g. bank passbook, electricity bill or ration card; Proof of date of birth, e.g. birth certificate or Class 10 certificate; For children: birth certificate and a parent's Aadhaar; Original documents only, the centre scans and returns them.
Aadhaar card kitne din mein milta hai?
Aam taur par: Usually a few weeks, up to 90 days after enrolment.
Aadhaar card ka application status kaise check karein?
Official link par application ya reference number daalkar status dekhein. Link upar 'After you apply' mein diye hain: Check Aadhaar enrolment status. Apply karne ke baad kam se kam utna time rukein: Adults: normally up to 180 days from enrolment. Children (0 to 18): normally up to 30 days. This holds when the enrolment data passes all checks.
Aadhaar card ka application reject ho jaye to kya karein?
Portal par likhi wajah padhein, galat ya dhundhle document badalkar dobara apply karein. Sabse aam wajah aur unka solution upar 'After you apply' mein diye gaye hain. Jahan 'Not officially verified' likha hai wahan official site se pakka kar lein.
Bina Aadhaar card ke pakde gaye to kya hoga?
Aam taur par nahi, Aadhaar card na hone par seedha koi jurmana nahi hai (Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act 2016). Lekin kai sarkari kaam ya faayde ke liye yeh zaroori ho sakta hai.

Sources: uidai.gov.in uidai.gov.in myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in

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