Q.Identify attributes needed for creating an Aadhaar Card.

To create an Aadhaar card, you need to provide proof of identity, proof of address, and proof of date of birth. Acceptable identity documents include a Passport, Voter ID, Driving License, or PAN Card. For address proof, you can use a Passport, Bank Statement, Ration Card, or Utility Bill. Date of birth can be established with a Birth Certificate, School Leaving Certificate, or Passport. You also need to provide a recent passport-sized photograph and, in some cases, your mobile number for verification. The enrolment process requires you to visit an Aadhaar enrolment centre in person, where your biometrics — ten fingerprints, iris scans, and a photograph — …

The Aadhaar card is India’s foundational identity document, issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). It is not just a card; it is a digital identity that verifies who you are, where you live, and that you are a unique individual — no duplicates, no fakes. To create one, you need to provide three categories of attributes: demographic, biometric, and supporting documents.

Demographic attributes are the basic personal details you supply during enrolment. These include your full name, date of birth (or age declared), gender, and your residential address. You also give a mobile number and email address if you have them, though these are optional. The key here is that your name and address must match the documents you submit as proof — consistency is everything.

Biometric attributes are what make Aadhaar unique to you. During enrolment, the operator captures ten fingerprints (all fingers, one by one), two iris scans (left and right eye), and a photograph of your face. These biometrics are checked against the entire UIDAI database to ensure no one else has enrolled with the same prints or irises — this is the “de-duplication” step that guarantees each Aadhaar belongs to one person only.

Supporting documents are the physical or digital proofs you must carry to the enrolment centre. You need at least one proof of identity (PoI) and one proof of address (PoA). Commonly accepted PoI documents include a Passport, Voter ID (EPIC), Driving Licence, PAN Card, or a government-issued photo ID. For PoA, you can use a Passport, Bank Statement, Ration Card, Voter ID, Driving Licence, or a utility bill (electricity, water, gas) not older than three months. If you are a minor (below 5 years), you can enrol using your parent’s Aadhaar as both identity and address proof — no separate documents needed. …