Aadhaar, PAN, and Digilocker session

Know Your Documents

A PAN (Permanent Account Number) card is an essential identification card for individuals and entities in India, issued by the Income Tax Department.

Aadhar is a unique identification number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to the residents of India.

Purposes and Uses

✔ Documents Required: Proof of identity, proof of address, and proof of date of birth.

✔ Enrolment Centers: Application can be made at authorized Aadhar enrolment centers.

✔ Biometric Data Collection: Biometric data (fingerprints, iris scan) and photograph are collected during enrolment.

✔ Processing Time: After enrollment, it takes a few weeks to receive the Aadhar card.

Application Process

1. Documents Required: Proof of identity, proof of address, and proof of date of birth.

2. Enrolment Centres: Application can be made at authorised Aadhaar enrolment centres.

3. Biometric Data Collection: Biometric data (fingerprints, iris scan) and photograph are collected during enrollment. 

4. Processing Time: After enrolment, it takes a few weeks to receive the Aadhaar card.

Reasons to Update Aadhar

1. Biometric Updates – Updating fingerprints and iris scans due to age or wear and tear.

2. Changing Phone Number – Updating the registered mobile number for OTP and notifications.

3. Address Change – Changing the address due to relocation or incorrect address in records.

4. Name Change – Correcting spelling mistakes or legal name changes.

5. Updating Photograph – Changing the photograph due to significant changes in appearance.

6. Updating Other Details – Changes in email ID, date of birth, gender, etc.

New Aadhar and Correction

Below 18 years only

1. Birth Certificate (original, baby name should be there)

2. Passport

Name Change

1. PAN Card

2. Voter ID

3. Driving License (DL)

4. Passport

5. Birth Certificate

6. 10th Certificate (original, with photo)

Date of Birth (DOB) Update (Documents should match Aadhar name)

1. Birth Certificate

2. Passport

3. 10th Certificate

Address Update (Documents should match Aadhar name)

1. Gas Bill (recent 3 months)

2. Voter ID

3. Bank Passbook (with photo and seal)

4. Bank Statement (with seal, recent 3 months)

5. WiFi Bill (recent 3 months)

6. Phone Bill (postpaid, recent 3 months)

How to Find Aadhaar Correction Centre

1. Visit the UIDAI website and click on “Locate an Enrolment Center in Bhuvan Aadhaar” listed under the My Aadhaar section.

2. Post Office

3. Some Government & Private Banks

4. Common Service Center

5. E-Seva Kendra

How to Apply for PAN Card

Online	Offline
Visit NSDL or UTIITSL website	Get application form authorised PAN centre
Fill form, submit and& pay the processing fee	Fill form, attach required documents & submit along with the processing fee
PAN will be sent to the given address	PAN will be sent to the given address

DigiLocker

What is DigiLocker?

DigiLocker is a digital locker service provided by the Government of India. It allows you to store your important documents like Aadhaar card, PAN card, driving license, and school certificates online. This means you can access your documents anytime, anywhere using your smartphone or computer without carrying physical copies.

Quiz Questions

1. What is the full form of UIDAI?

   → Unique Identification Authority of India

2. How many digits are there in an Aadhaar number?

   → 12

3. What does PAN stand for?

   → Permanent Account Number

4. How many characters are there in a PAN number?

   → 10

5. Where can you apply for a PAN card online?

   → NSDL website

6. Which document is mandatory to link with Aadhar for filing income tax returns?

   a) Voter ID

   b) Driving License

   c) PAN Card ✅

   d) Passport

7. What biometric data is collected when applying for an Aadhar Card?

   a) Fingerprints and retina scan ✅

   b) Voice sample

   c) Handwriting sample

   d) DNA sample

8. Which of the following requires a PAN Card?

   a) Opening a bank account

   b) Filing income tax returns

   c) Buying property

   d) All of the above ✅