Aadhar Card Enrollment Centres in Thiruvananthapuram

The Aadhaar Number is a unique 12 digit identification number that acts as a proof of identity which can be used anywhere across India. Due to its authenticity, the aadhaar card can be used as a proof of address as well. The government of India has made Aadhaar linking mandatory for securing benefits and services including bank accounts, mobile number, LPG subsidy, PAN card, DigiLocker, Mutual Funds, Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana and so on. In Thiruvananthapuram, there are many Aadhaar card enrollment centres and the same can be located via UIDAI’s portal.

Please note: Due to COVID- 19 coronavirus crisis, only a few Aadhaar enrollment centres are active in all cities across the country.

Aadhaar For Kids

The UIDAI has launched a drive to a new variant of aadhar card meant for kids known as Baal Aadhaar Card.

The Baal Aadhar is issued to kids who are aged below 5 years and there is no need for them to provide any biometric information while getting registered for aadhar. To differentiate between the Aadhar card meant for adults and kids, the UIDAI issues Baal Aadhar in blue colour for kids who are aged below 5 years. Most of the government IDs are issued to citizens of India after attaining 18 years of age. But Aadhar is the only such document which even a newborn can enrol for.

At the time of issue of Baal Aadhar, the UIDAI will not capture the biometric details of the child. The demographic details will be taken from the aadhar card of any one of the parents. Just similar to the aadhar which is meant for adult, the Baal Aadhar also has a 12 digit unique identification number and the same needs to be updated with biometric details of the child once they turn 5 years. A final set of biometric data will be collected when the child turns 15 years.

Benefits of Aadhar for Kids

The Baal Aadhar acts as an identification proof for kids whenever they travel on flights or in railways or during their stay in hotels.
Most of the schools in India has made it a mandatory document to be submitted at the time of the admission process.
The aadhar for kids helps in saving the huge subsidy amount meant for children under the mid-day meal facility provided by the government of India, as this will help to keep a check on the fake students.

E-Aadhar card

E-Aadhaar card is an electronic copy of your Aadhaar card. It can be downloaded from the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) website. You can use the E-aadhaar card same as original aadhaar card. This means that you can use your e-Aadhaar for various government services. The E-Aadhaar contains all the necessary information such as your biometric data, your demographic data, your Aadhaar number, your photo and general information, including name, date of birth and gender. To use your e-Aadhaar, you will need to download it. People who already have an Aadhaar card they can download based on their 12-digit Aadhaar number, Enrolment ID (EID), Virtual ID (VID). People who do not have their Aadhaar card visit any Aadhaar enrollment centres to enrol it. Persons who have not yet received their Aadhaar number must first note the registration number, time and date provided in their acknowledgement of receipt which would have been given at the time of their request for Aadhar.

How to download e-Aadhaar card:

• Visit the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) website(https://uidai.gov.in/).
• Click on "Download aadhaar card".
• Enter the fields which are required.
• They will then have to click on the option entitled "Obtain a unique password" (OTP).
• After submitting the OTP, Download e-Aadhaar pdf file.
• To open the e-Aadhaar PDF file, you will need to enter a password. Your password will be the first four letters of your name and your year of birth in the format of (NAMEYYYY) Make sure the letters of your name are entered in capital letters.

Unique Identification Authority of India(UIDAI):

Introduction:
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) started their website in January 2009 to provide a unique identity to individuals and a platform to digitally authenticate identity anywhere and anytime. It is an agency created by the central government of India to collect demographic and bio-metric data from residents such as their photographs, fingerprints and iris scans and store them in a centralized location. Authentication is a process by which demographic and biometric information and the Aadhaar number are submitted to the Central Identities Data Repository for verification. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has allotted many Aadhaar enrollment centres across India including Jaipur. The UIDAI issues a unique 12-digit number called Aadhaar number. Aadhaar card is the world's largest national identification number project. The Aadhaar enrollment centres are managed by registration agencies engaged with registration offices. These institutions ensure uninterrupted integration with UIDAI. The same terms and conditions apply to both approved and non-approved agencies. Once an Aadhaar number is issued, it cannot be reissued to anyone else.

Aadhaar card customer care number:

Aadhaar is one of the most widely used government-approved ID cards which contains both demographic and biometric details of the cardholder. There are a number of Aadhaar enrollment centres in Trivandrum. You can visit any Aadhaar enrollment centre which is near to you to apply for Aadhaar card. The government maintains online portals to make it easier to manage your Aadhaar card details or even request one if you don't already have it. To facilitate the registration of Trivandrum residents to an Aadhaar number, the Unique Identification Authority of India has also opened numerous centres called Aadhaar Enrollment Centers at many banks and post offices in different parts of the city which provide related to Aadhaar card services.

UIDAI provides a toll-free 1800 300 1947 or 1947 aadhaar helpline, which operates every day (24/7 x 365) to help citizens collect information on their aadhaar cards. Anyone who intends to make a formal complaint or make suggestions can use this helpline. Also, one can search this helpline to find Aadhaar registration centres across India.

The headquarters of the UIDAI is based in New Delhi. A person can write directly to the head office for any related question.

Toll-free telephone number: 1 800 300 1947 or 1947

Email ID: help@uidai.gov.in

Official site: uidai.gov.in

Address: Unique Identification Authority of India, Indian Government, 3rd floor, Tower II, Jeevan Bharti Building, Connaught Circus

New Delhi - 110001

Phone: 011-23466899

Linking your Aadhaar card to Income tax returns (ITR):

The Indian government has mandated all taxpayers to link their Aadhaar cards to Income tax returns (ITR). You can link your Aadhaar card to Income tax returns by visiting the official e-filing website of the Income Tax Department of India.

Aadhaar is proof of unique identification which consists of a unique 12-digit identification number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India(UIDAI). The Aadhaar card consists of the demographic and biometric details of an individual as well as the unique 12-digit identification number and serves as proof of identity. The government has also arranged for the Aadhaar card to be linked to bank accounts, the PAN, and even Income tax returns. The Income Tax Department has offered the opportunity to verify and sign your tax return via an Aadhaar card.

Procedure to link the Aadhaar card to Income tax returns (ITR):

• You will find below procedure to link your Aadhaar to your tax returns:
• Visit the website http://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/
• Log in with username and password.Choose the "Profile settings" option on the home page.
• Choose the "Link Aadhaar" option. Enter the details of your Aadhaar.
• Choose the "Link Now" option. Check your Aadhaar details with the PAN data.
• Choose one of the options mentioned below to verify your tax return. 1. If you already have a CVS and want to submit a CVS.
  2. If you don't have EVC and want to generate EVC.
  3. If you want to generate Aadhaar OTP to check your return by email.
  4.If you want to perform an e-check later or send ITR-V.
• The taxpayer must select option number 3 in this case and once the option is selected, a unique password will be sent to the mobile phone number which is registered by the taxpayer.The OTP sent to the mobile number can be used to check the downloaded return by e-mail.Finally, the message will appear on the screen as “Returns successfully e-verifyed, Download the acknowledgment. ".

Aadhaar services offered at Aadhaar Seva Kendra

Aadhaar Seva Kendra gives its customers an environment of luxury and air conditioning. All ASK are handicapped friendly and have specific arrangements to support the disabled or others. Aadhaar Seva Kendra is accessible from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m per week. For the following activities, residents can enter any convenient Aadhaar Seva Kendra in Trivandrum.

• Updating or modifying any demographic information such as name, address, gender, birth date, mobile number or email details in Aadhaar
• Aadhaar Enrolment services
• Aadhaar Card Print and Download
• Updating Aadhaar Biometric Details such as Fingerprint, Iris Scan, and Photograph

Note: These services are open to any citizen of India (including NRIs) at any Aadhaar Seva Kendra nationwide.

Charges for Aadhaar services required at Aadhaar Seva Kendra in Trivandrum

UIDAI has defined the fees to be charged by any person who wishes to use Aadhaar Services in any Aadhaar Seva Kendra they want. And they are :

• Aadhaar Enrolment – FREE
• Biometric update for children from the age of 5 to 15 years- Free
• Demographic or Biometric Update of the individual: Rs 50
• Aadhaar download and print- Rs 30

Note: Such charges normally include all the applicable taxes. People can process the payment usable by scheduling an online appointment at the ASK at 'Cash Counter' or by online payment from the UIDAI website;

How to check the status of E-Aadhaar card:

If you have applied for an Aadhaar card and have not yet received the Aadhaar card number, you can check the status of your Aadhaar application on the official UIDAI website. You can also check the status of your Aadhaar card by SMS. Both options are mentioned below.
Apply for the Aadhaar card
Here is a step-by-step guide that you can follow to check the status of your Aadhaar application online:
1) Visit the UIDAI portal - https://uidai.gov.in/ and click on the "Check Aadhaar Status" tab under the "Aadhaar online services" tab.
2) Once you click, it will redirect you to the Aadhaar tracking page where you can check if your Aadhaar is generated or not
3) Enter all required details such as registration ID, date and security code indicated in the box.
4) Click on the "Check Status" button.

How to update Aadhaar card address online:

In India Aadhaar made Mandatory to avail all government services. You should make sure that the information in your Aadhaar is correct and up to date. Indeed, Aadhaar must be quoted when filing income tax returns and when applying for a new PAN card. Other than that, if you are receiving a grant or subsidy from the central government and/or the state, you will need to provide your Aadhaar number.

There are two ways to update the address in your Aadhaar. One is to visit an Aadhaar Enrollment Center and the other is to update it online by visiting the UIDAI website. Here is an overview of how you can update your contact details in your Aadhaar through the UIDAI website. You can update your details even if you don't have proof.

How to update Aadhaar card address online with address proof:

If you have proof of address, Follow these steps to update your Aadhaar card address online:
Step 1: Visit UIDAi official website
Step 2: Select Update your address online under the My Aadhaar tab.
Step 3: A new tab will open on your screen. Click on Proceed to update the address.
Step 4: Enter your Aadhaar number / virtual ID, captcha code. Click on Send OTP option. The one-time password (OTP) will be sent to your mobile number which you are registered on the UIDAI website. This OTP will be valid for 10 minutes.
Step 5: Enter the OTP in the required line and click on connect.
Step 6:

• Click on Update address via proof of address. The web page will show you the details of the current address. You will need to fill in the fields with the details to be updated in English as well as the local language (if you are selected).
• You can also allow UIDAI to translate the address into your local language.
• According to the UIDAI website, it is currently available in 13 languages: Assamese, Hindi, Oriya, Urdu, Bengali, Kannada, Punjabi, English, Malayalam, Tamil, Gujarati, Marathi and Telugu.
• When correcting/updating the address, you will need to give the full address. Aadhaar letter with updated address will be delivered to the specified address only. You can click the preview button to see how the address will be displayed on the Aadhaar map.
• Additionally, according to the UIDAI website you can include the names of the guardian/parent/spouse as part of the address. In the Address Correction box, select the appropriate C/O details.

Step 7:

• Upload the original colour scanned copy of the proof of address. You can also click on the proof of address picture and download it directly. According to the UIDAI website, 45 documents are valid as proof of address to update address details.
• Some of the commonly used proof of address are passport, bank statement/passbook, postal account statement/passbook, ration card, voter ID, driver's license, electricity bill/water bill/landline phone bill/credit card statement/gas connection bill (not more than 3 months), a property tax receipt (not more than one year) etc. You can also use your spouse's passport as proof of domicile.

Step 8:

• Make sure the data you entered on the portal is correct in English and in the local language (if which you have selected). Submit the request if the details are correct.
• Upon successful submission, an Update Request Number (URN) will be generated. The URN will help you track the status of the online address update. You can also download/print the copy of the acknowledgement of receipt.

FAQs

Q: What information is stored in the Aadhaar card?

A: Aadhaar card contains a 12-digit unique identification number(UIN) that consist of demographic and biometric details such as name, age, date of birth, address, fingerprints and iris scanning of the Aadhaar holder.

Q: What is the validity period of the Aadhaar card?

A: There is no validity period for Aadhaar card.It is valid for a lifetime.

Q: What information does Aadhaar QR code contain?

A: The Aadhaar QR code contains the demographic details such as name, date of birth, photograph, gender and the masked aadhaar number of the aadhaar cardholder.

Q: Is it necessary to carry my original documents to update my details in Aadhaar card?

A: Yes, you need to submit your original documents to update your details in Aadhaar card.