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+{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(aadhaar enrolment documents, aadhaar new card documents, aadhaar required documents, uidai accepted documents)
+metatag-description=(Documents required for new Aadhaar enrolment (2026 — UIDAI checklist) - verified citizen guide on RTI Wiki, India's independent Right to Information reference.)}}
+====== Documents required for new Aadhaar enrolment (2026 — UIDAI checklist) ======
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+<WRAP info>**Direct answer.** For Aadhaar enrolment, UIDAI accepts a wide list of Indian government-issued IDs. You need **one document each from 4 categories**: Proof of Identity (%%PoI%%), Proof of Address (%%PoA%%), Proof of Date of Birth (%%PoB%%), and (for children) Proof of Relationship (%%PoR%%). Submit originals at any Aadhaar Seva Kendra; biometrics captured on the spot. **No fee for first enrolment.**</WRAP>
+===== Mandatory documents =====
+  * **Proof of Identity (%%PoI%%) — pick ANY 1** — Passport · PAN card · Voter ID (EPIC) · Driving Licence · NREGA job card · Pensioner photo card · Govt-issued photo ID · Disability card · Arms licence
+  * **Proof of Address (%%PoA%%) — pick ANY 1** — Passport · Voter ID · Driving Licence · Bank/PO passbook · Ration card · Electricity bill (≤3 months) · Water bill (≤3 months) · Telephone landline bill (≤3 months) · Property tax receipt (≤1 year) · Gas connection bill (≤3 months) · Govt allotment letter
+  * **Proof of Date of Birth (%%PoB%%) — pick ANY 1** — Birth certificate · SSLC/Class 10 marksheet · Passport · Group A gazetted officer certificate on letterhead · PAN card · Govt photo ID issued before 30 Sep 2015
+  * **Proof of Relationship (%%PoR%%) — for children under 5** — Birth certificate of child + Aadhaar of either parent · Hospital discharge slip · School ID · Adoption deed (if applicable)
+===== Optional / situational documents =====
+  * **Mobile number** — Strongly recommended — required for OTP-based services later. Free at enrolment.
+  * **Email ID** — Optional but useful for e-Aadhaar download.
+  * **Existing Aadhaar of head-of-family** — For %%HoF%%-based enrolment of family members (lighter doc requirements).
+===== Specifications + key rules =====
+  * All documents must be **originals** for verification (returned after capture).
+  * Photocopies/scans NOT accepted at enrolment centres.
+  * Names should match exactly between %%PoI%% and %%PoA%% — minor mismatches lead to QC hold.
+  * For minors under 5, **no biometric capture** — only photo. Re-enrolment at age 5 + 15 mandatory.
+  * No fee for first enrolment, biometric updates Rs. 100, address updates online Rs. 50.
+===== Where to apply =====
+Any UIDAI Aadhaar Seva Kendra (search at uidai.gov.in) — appointment via book.uidai.gov.in OR walk-in.
+→ Official source: [[https://uidai.gov.in/en/contact-support/have-any-question/195-faqs/enrolment-update/documents-required-for-enrolment-update.html|https://uidai.gov.in/en/contact-support/have-any-question/195-faqs/enrolment-update/documents-required-for-enrolment-update.html]]
+===== If you don't have all documents =====
+If your enrolment is rejected for "documents incomplete", request the rejection reason in writing under §4(1)(d) RTI Act. Many "rejections" are actually QC holds that clear after RTI is filed.
+→ Use our **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html|🪄 AI RTI Drafter]]** to generate a free §6(1) application asking for the rejection reason in 60 seconds.
+===== Frequently asked questions =====
+  * **Q: Can I enrol without any of the listed documents?** — Yes — under "Introducer" route. A registered Introducer (with Aadhaar) can vouch for your identity at the enrolment centre. UIDAI also accepts village headman / gram-sabha letter for rural enrolment.
+  * **Q: Do I need separate documents if my address changed after Aadhaar?** — No — only %%PoA%% needed. Update online at myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in (Rs. 50) or at any centre.
+  * **Q: My name has differences across %%PoI%% and %%PoA%%. Will it be rejected?** — Minor differences (initials vs full) are tolerated. Major (different name) requires affidavit + gazette notification.
+  * **Q: I am a foreign national living in India. Can I get Aadhaar?** — Yes if resident for 182+ days in last 12 months. Use OCI/visa as %%PoI%% + Indian address proof.
+  * **Q: Lost my enrolment receipt. Can I still get Aadhaar?** — Yes — UIDAI 1947 helpline can search by name + %%DoB%% + state. Free.
+===== Summary + next steps =====
+  - **Gather mandatory documents** above before applying — saves a re-visit
+  - **Apply via official portal** (link above) — no agent needed
+  - **Track status**: see our [[:check-status:start|status-check guides]]
+  - **If rejected for "documents inadequate"**: request specific deficiency under §4(1)(d) RTI Act
+  - **For state-specific guidance**: see [[:state-rti-portals-directory|state portals directory]]
+===== All RTI Wiki tools (free, no login) =====
+  * 🪄 **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html|AI RTI Drafter]]** — type problem, get §6 application
+  * 🎤 **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/awaaz-rti.html|AwaazRTI]]** — voice-to-RTI in 11 Indian languages
+  * 🔮 **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/rti-outcome-predictor.html|Outcome Predictor]]** — score draft win-likelihood
+  * ⚖️ **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/first-appeal-app.html|First Appeal Generator]]** — §19(1) draft on Day 31
+  * 📅 **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/timeline-calculator-app.html|Timeline Calculator]]** — track 30-day window
+===== Related on RTI Wiki =====
+  * **Track status**: [[:check-status:aadhaar-status|How to check aadhaar status]]
+  * **State-by-state**: [[:scheme-state:aadhaar-update:start|Aadhaar Update across all 36 states]]
+  * **If rejected, file RTI**: [[:rti-for-aadhaar-update|Full RTI guide]]
+  * **Citizen RTI playbook**: [[:citizen-rti-playbook|All 100+ scenarios]]
+  * **All documents checklists**: [[:documents:start|All 30 checklists]]
+===== Sources =====
+  * Statutory references: as cited in Specifications above
+  * Official portal: linked in "Where to apply" above
+  * RTI Act 2005 §§4, 6, 7, 19
+//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
+{{tag>aadhaar new enrolment documents-checklist citizen-help}}