It is often seen that our Aadhaar gets misused. We also have to face difficulties due to misuse of Aadhar card. To avoid misuse of Aadhar card, it is necessary to verify it.
Aadhaar card is one of the most important documents for any person at present. Whether you have to open your account in the bank or take advantage of any government facility or do other similar work, Aadhar card is definitely needed. For this reason it is also very important for you to keep your Aadhaar safe.
However, it is often seen that our Aadhaar gets misused. We also have to face difficulties due to misuse of Aadhar card. To avoid misuse of your Aadhar card, you need to verify your Aadhar, either online or offline.
According to UIDAI, the organization that manages Aadhaar, “Aadhaar must be verified to beware of fraudsters. Any Aadhaar can be verified either online or offline. To verify Aadhaar offline, e-Aadhaar or The QR code on Aadhar letter or Aadhar PVC card has to be scanned.Whereas, to verify it online, you can verify it by entering the 12 digit Aadhar number by visiting the link https://resident.uidai.gov.in/verify You can also verify your Aadhaar using the mAadhaar app.
What is the complete verification process
To verify Aadhaar online, you must first visit its website https://resident.uidai.gov.in/verify. On the website, you have to enter your 12 digit Aadhaar number. After this step, you will have to select the option of Proceed to Verify by entering the captcha code given there on the option with Captcha Verification. After doing this your Aadhaar will be verified.
Aadhaar verification will also be done offline
Now people can get their Aadhaar verified offline by sharing a digitally signed document generated by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). For this, only the last 4 digits of the Aadhaar number will have to be used.
The Aadhaar (Authentication and Offline Verification) Regulations 2021 were notified on November 8 and published on the official website on Tuesday. In which a detailed procedure has been prescribed for offline verification of Aadhaar for e-Know Your Customer (e-KYC) process.
In this way you can verify Aadhaar
UIADI has introduced QR Code Verification, Aadhar Paperless Offline e-KYC Verification, e-Aadhaar Verification by the Authority from time to time in addition to the existing process on Online Verification. (e-Aadhaar Verification), Offline paper based verification and any other type of offline verification has been added.
With this new rule, Aadhaar gives the user the option to share it as a digital signature. This will make it easier to do Aadhaar paperless offline e-KYC. For which name, address, gender and date of birth, and photograph can be shared with the agency authorized for e-KYC from the last 4 digits of Aadhaar.
Verification can also be done in these ways
Other modes of verification like one-time PIN and biometric based authentication will also continue with offline option. Agencies authorized to verify Aadhaar data can choose any method of authentication.
The new rules allow Aadhaar number holders to revoke the consent given to any verification agency for storing their e-KYC data at any time.
You can also call toll free number 1947 or mail to help@uidai.gov.in for any assistance related to Aadhaar.
