UIDAI Aadhaar Services

Aadhaar Services by UIDAI

The Aadhaar card has now become a mandatory requirement for proving both identity and address. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has confirmed to be up to the challenge, providing Aadhaar services that go beyond only issuing Aadhaar numbers to Indian citizens. UIDAI also offers a variety of physical and online services to help Aadhaar applicants and cardholders obtain answers to their questions and problems fast.

Primary Objective of Issuing Aadhaar Number

The primary goal of issuing Aadhaar numbers to Indian citizens is to provide them with a unique identifier on a single platform. Apart from that, it also aims to achieve the following :

1) The Aadhaar number was made with the aim of providing a unique identity while also eliminating duplicate and fake identities. It can also be verified at any time and from any location.
2) it also Offers services providers with a system to electronically authenticate citizens’ identities in a safe, rapid, and easy manner.
3) One can register for Aadhaar online or at any of the enrolment centres, as well as check the status of his or her Aadhaar and update his or her UIDAI Aadhaar data.

Types of Aadhaar Card Services Available

The UIDAI, the Aadhaar-issuing authority, offers a dedicated database where cardholders can access all Aadhaar-related services. Applicants
for Aadhaar can use the website to find enrolment centres, check the status of their application, and download their e-Aadhaar card.

The UIDAI offers a variety of additional services, which are listed below.

Aadhaar Number Verification

Following the steps below, Aadhaar card users can verify their Aadhaar:

Step 1: Go to www.uidai.gov.in and select Verify Aadhaar Number from the drop-down menu.
Step 2: When you click that, you’ll be directed to resident.uidai.gov.in/aadhaarverification, where you can enter your 12-digit UID number in the field provided.
Step 3: In the box, type the security code.
Step 4: If the Aadhaar number you entered is incorrect, click the ‘Reset’ option in the top right-hand corner of the screen to restart again.
Step 5: Cardholders will be able to check whether or not their Aadhaar number is active. The page will also include information such as the cardholder’s age, gender, registered mobile number, and so on.

Verifying email address and phone number

Cardholders can use the UIDAI services to verify their email address and mobile number, which they provided at the time of registration. To verify your email address and mobile number provided during Aadhaar registration, go to UIDAI’s official website, www.uidai.gov.in, and complete the steps listed below.

• Go to www.uidai.gov.in and select the Verify Email/Mobile Number option under Verify Email/Mobile Number.
• In the field provided, type your Aadhaar Unique id number.
• Enter your personal mobile number and email id.
• In the given box, type the security code.
• Click on the “Get OTP” button.

Locking and unlocking with biometrics

Biometrics is a feature provided by the Unique Identification Authority of India that allows Aadhaar card holders to lock their biometrics. This service is helpful in that it protects data from being misused. No one will be able to use the UID for authentication once it has been locked. This Aadhaar feature allows cardholders to temporarily unlock their biometric in addition to locking it. The technique for locking and unlocking Biometrics is as follows:

• Go to www.uidai.gov.in and select Lock/Unlock Biometrics from the drop-down menu.
• After that, you’ll be directed to resident.uidai.gov.in/biometric-lock, where you can complete the rest of the process.
• Your Aadhaar UID/VID number must be entered.
• Enter the security code that was given to you.
• Click on the Get OTP button.
• Your registered mobile number will receive an OPT.
• After that, you must enter the OTP received in the box on the right-hand side of the page.

Checking Aadhaar and Bank Account Linking Status

Card users can now verify the status of their bank account linking on the UIDAI website by following the procedures below:

• First, go to www.uidai.gov.in and click on ‘Check Aadhaar & Bank Account Linking Status’.
• It will direct you to a page where you may enter your Aadhaar UID/VID number at resident.uidai.gov.in/bank-mapper.
• After that, enter the security code.
• Enter the one-time password (OTP) sent to your registered phone number.
• Once the OTP has been verified, the UIDAI will collect status information from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) portal and update your account.

Aadhaar Authentication History

This service allows users to view the details of Aadhaar card authentications. To view the Aadhaar authentication history, follow instructions below:

• Enter your UID/VID number
• Enter the security code
• Click the ‘Generate OTP’ button.

Conclusion

The Aadhaar programme was developed with the intent of providing a universal identification to every Indian citizen. The card will be enough as confirmation of identification, address, and date of birth on its own. Because each person will have only one unique number, it is believed to help in the reduction of fraud. As more government programmes are created that require Aadhaar as a mandatory document, Aadhaar may receive more significance in the upcoming years.