Common questions

What does Uidai stand for?

What does Uidai stand for?

The Unique Identification Authority of India
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is a statutory authority established under the provisions of the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016 (“Aadhaar Act 2016”) on 12 July 2016 by the Government of India, under the Ministry of Electronics and …

How can I register my mobile number in Aadhar card by SMS?

through SMS.

  1. Resident can avail Aadhaar Service by sending SMS from Registered Mobile to 1947.
  2. Resident can perform VID Generation/Retrieval, Lock/Unlock Aadhaar Number etc. by sending an SMS in the given format to 1947 from their registered mobile number.

Can I have two Aadhar card?

So, it will not be possible to have two Aadhaar numbers for a single person. In fact, if a person registers for Aadhaar number by impersonating as some other person, his own biometric information will be tied with the Aadhaar number obtained in the name of such other person.

How can I change my mobile number in Aadhar card without OTP?

Click on the option“Aadhaar Card” Service. Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar Number or the UID or the VID -a 16- digit Virtual Identification Number or EID-a 28-digits Enrolment ID. You need to enter the security code. Click on the checkbox“If you do not have a registered mobile number, please check in the box”

Is PAN card an ID card?

When PAN is allotted to an entity, PAN Card too is given by the Income Tax Department. While PAN is a number, PAN Card is a physical card that has your PAN as well as name, date of birth (DoB), and photograph. Copies of this card can be submitted as proof of identity or DoB.

What is the website of UIDAI?

www.uidai.gov.in UIDAI or Unique Identification Authority of India is a statutory authority established on 12th July 2016 under the Aadhaar Act of 2016 by the Government of India under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY).

Does the UIDAI collect transaction records of the individual?

The UIDAI also does not collect any transaction records of the individual. The records of an individual confirming their identity through Aadhaar will only reflect that such a confirmation happened. This limited information will be retained for a short period time in the interest of the resident, to resolve any disputes.

What is the UIDAI’s security policy?

The UIDAI has a comprehensive security policy to ensure the safety and integrity of its data. It will publish more details on this, including the Information Security Plan and Policies for the CIDR and mechanisms for auditing the compliance of the UIDAI and its contracting agencies.

What is the role of NSEIT in UIDAI?

UIDAI has appointed NSEIT Ltd as Testing and Certification Agency (TCA) to conduct online test to assess the individual’s ability to carry out fresh Enrolments and Update existing Information in accordance to UIDAI prescribed standards.