Organisation : Unique Identification Authority Of India
Facility : Link Aadhaar number with Personal Identification Document
Home Page : https://uidai.gov.in/en/
Apply here : https://rasf.uidai.gov.in/seeding/User/ResidentSelfSeedingpds.aspx
How To Link Aadhaar Number With Personal ID?
Personal identification Document or Benefit Cards such as :
** Scholarships
** Pension ID
Related / Similar Facility : UIDAI Aadhaar Usage
** MNREGA Job Card
** LPG Consumer ID
** Other such similar identity documents with residents of India.
4-step Process to link your AADHAAR Number
Step 1 :
Enter Location Detail –
Location details – State and District Name
Step 2 :
Select the Benefit type & details you want to link with your AADHAAR No. Benefit type such as Pension, or Scholarship or LPG connection etc.
Step 3 :
Enter your 12-digit AADHAAR number, & Contact Details Contact Detail – Mobile number and email.
Step 4 : Enter the OTP (One Time Password) No, sent to your mobile, and the Security code displayed.
Your Request is registered. The concerned authority will verify and confirm back to you.
SMS Based Seeding Service
You can also link your AADHAAR number by sending SMS to 51969.
For all schemes other than LPG
UID SEED <State Short Code> <Scheme/Program Short Code> <Scheme/Program ID> <Aadhaar No>
For Example : UID SEED JH POSC 1234567 131313131313
For all schemes other than LPG :
State Short Code : Please use appropriate state short code from below table.
Scheme/Program Short Code :
Below table has list of currently available Scheme/Program name and its Short Code. Please use appropriate short code from below table.
Aadhaar No :
Valid twelve digit Aadhaar Number.
FAQ On Aadhaar
Is it necessary to link bank account with Aadhaar?
As per gazette notification of Ministry of Finance, dated 1st June 2017, Individuals are required to provide Aadhaar number for linking all their bank accounts before 31st Dec 2017.
For residents not having Aadhaar it is suggested that they get themselves Enroled to get an Aadhaar.
Is it necessary to submit Aadhaar in Bank while transaction amount is INR 50,000 or above?
As per gazette notification of Ministry of Finance, dated 1st June 2017, Aadhaar will be sought for all transactions for an amount INR 50,000 or above.
How is Aadhaar different from any other identity issued by the government?
Aadhaar is essentially a paperless online anytime-anywhere identity assigned to a resident to cover his/her entire lifetime.
The verification of his identity is done online with the help of authentication devices which connect to UIDAI’s Central Identity Repository and return only a ‘yes’ or ‘no’ response to the basic query-“Is the person who he/she claims to be?” based on the data available with UIDAI.
The Aadhaar authentication service is fully functional and in use in several service delivery schemes across the country.
The Aadhaar Card or the e-Aadhaar (electronic copy of Aadhaar) are essentially given to residents to know their own Aadhaar, but are only the first step towards the actual use of the online id as explained in the preceding para.
Can we register/ change mobile number online?
For any online update request, including updation of mobile number, resident should already have an active number registered with UIDAI where person can receive OTP SMS and authenticate himself/herself. Otherwise you would need to visit nearest UIDAI permanent Enrolment centre.
Features of Aadhaar
Aadhaar is a 12-digit unique identification number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). It serves as a proof of identity and address for Indian residents.
Here are some key features of Aadhaar:
Unique Identification:
Aadhaar provides a unique identification number to each individual, ensuring uniqueness and eliminating duplicates or fake identities.
Biometric Data:
Aadhaar captures biometric data, including fingerprints and iris scans, during the enrollment process. This ensures a high level of accuracy and helps in verifying the identity of individuals.
Demographic Information:
Along with biometric data, Aadhaar also stores demographic information such as name, date of birth, gender, and address of the individual. This information helps in establishing identity and address proof.
Digital Identity Verification:
Aadhaar facilitates digital identity verification through the use of biometric authentication or One-Time Password (OTP). It enables individuals to digitally prove their identity for various online services and transactions.
Aadhaar-based Authentication:
Aadhaar authentication allows individuals to verify their identity for availing government services, opening bank accounts, obtaining SIM cards, and accessing other welfare schemes and subsidies. It helps in eliminating fraudulent activities and ensuring efficient service delivery.