Aadhaar Enrollment Centre

Aadhar Enrolment Centres are entities involved in enrolling residents for Aadhar by gathering their demographic and biometric data in conformity with the

UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India) enrollment process. It is operated by enrolment agencies engaged with registrars and ensures uninterrupted empanelment with UIDAI.

Objective

These centres have been set up across the country for enrolling new applicants into Aadhar and assisting them in updating their Aadhar Card details, among other services. The services rendered here are provided free of cost for the first time, while applicable charges will be levied for the subsequent services.

Locate Your Centre

UIDAI has provided a complete list of all active permanent enrollment centres in tier 1 and other cities, which can be accessed by the residents through the UIDAI website. The location can be identified by selecting the option

Locate an Enrolment Center from the Get Aadhar option, on the home page of the website. The users will be directed to a page which allows them to look for Aadhar enrollment Centres in their area by any of the following methods:

Locate Aadhar

State-Wise

Users may locate a nearby Aadhar Card Enrolment Centre in a stage-wise manner. To perform this, he/she has to choose the state of residence using the drop-down list, further to which the district and sub-district concerned is selected. The search results indicate the relevant details such as the name of the Registrar, name of the agency, address of the applicable centre, name of the contact person, mobile number, last updated name, type of centre (permanent, temporary or camp), total enrolment in the last 30 days and the location of the centre on Google maps.

Pin Code

Users may identify their location of enrolment centres using the locality’s pin code. As is the case above, the results consisting of all the data related to enrolment centres will be displayed on the screen.

Search Box

Users who are not sure of their pin code or the exact address may use the search box feature to find an enrollment centre using details they remember such as the name of the locality, city, district or any other detail.

Carry Your Documents

Aadhar Card applicants are required to fill up a form that is available online on the official website of UIDAI, and submit the same to any of the authorized Aadhar Enrollment Centres. This form must be supported with the attachments of self-attested copies of certain supporting documents, which includes the identity proof, address proof, proof of birth, and proof of relationship.

Functions of the Centre

The following activities are carried out at Aadhar Enrollment Centres:

Fresh Aadhar enrollment of citizens.
Provision of Aadhar Card number in the event of a loss of Card or non-remembrance of the number.
Provision of duplicate Aadhar Card.
Specification of change in address.
Linking of mobile number with Aadhar.

Types of Enrollment Centres

There are two types of Aadhar Enrollment Centres, which include:

Permanent Enrollment Centres
Temporary Enrollment Centres

Primary Enrollment Centres are established on a full-time basis to address the Aadhar needs of residents. It undertakes both Aadhar enrollment and updates and is operated by authorized agencies. Temporary Enrollment Centres are operated by non-empanelled agencies, who operate on a contractual basis.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Aadhaar Enrollment Centre Services India.

You can locate the nearest Aadhaar Enrollment Centre by visiting the UIDAI website and selecting the "Locate an Enrolment Center" option under the "Get Aadhar" section. You can search for centers based on your state, district, sub-district, or pincode. The search results will provide details like the center's address, contact information, and location on Google Maps.

To enroll for Aadhaar, you need to submit self-attested copies of certain supporting documents, including identity proof (e.g., passport, PAN card), address proof (e.g., utility bill, rental agreement), proof of birth (e.g., birth certificate), and proof of relationship (e.g., marriage certificate).

The services provided at Aadhaar Enrollment Centres are free of cost for the first-time enrollment or update. However, applicable charges may be levied for subsequent services like obtaining a duplicate Aadhaar card or updating personal details.

Aadhaar Enrollment Centres offer services such as fresh Aadhaar enrollment for citizens, providing Aadhaar card numbers if lost or forgotten, issuing duplicate Aadhaar cards, updating address changes, and linking mobile numbers with Aadhaar.

Permanent Enrollment Centres are established on a full-time basis and are operated by authorized agencies to address Aadhaar needs of residents, including enrollment and updates. Temporary Enrollment Centres are operated by non-empanelled agencies on a contractual basis.

Yes, you can visit an Aadhaar Enrollment Centre to update your address in the Aadhaar database. You will need to submit the necessary supporting documents as proof of your new address.

You can link your mobile number to your Aadhaar card by visiting an Aadhaar Enrollment Centre. The center will guide you through the process and update your mobile number in the Aadhaar database.

Most Aadhaar Enrollment Centres operate during regular business hours, but their timings may vary. It is advisable to check the operational hours of the specific center you plan to visit to avoid any inconvenience.

Yes, you can visit an Aadhaar Enrollment Centre and request a duplicate Aadhaar card if you have lost or misplaced your original card. You may need to provide supporting documents and pay the applicable fees for a duplicate card.

When you search for Aadhaar Enrollment Centres on the UIDAI website, the search results will include the total number of enrollments at each center in the last 30 days. This information can help you gauge the center's activity level and potential wait times.