How to Reapply for Aadhar Card. Steps to Follow and Complete Procedure in Detail

Overview of Re-Apply for Aadhar Card

Rejection of Aadhar Card is done by UIDAI when the submitted documents have mistakes and mismatch with the real information. The procedure for re-applying for Aadhar Card can be done only by visiting the Enrolment Centre. The applicant need not be tensed if their Aadhar Card application is rejected. UIDAI has allowed to re-apply for Aadhar Card if the Aadhar card is rejected. Rectify the mistakes and you can again apply for Aadhar and obtain the unique identity. Re-apply for Aadhar card can be done by offline mode but the application can be downloaded either online or can obtain by visiting the enrolment center.

What is the Procedure to Re-Apply for Aadhar Card?

On receiving your rejection notification from UIDAI, don't be panic. You can surely try to rectify and re-apply and successfully get your Aadhar. It is simple procedure. The resident can re-apply for Aadhar on receiving the rejection message on their registered mobile number. Aadhar Card can be applied again by following the below steps.

• Visit the nearest Aadhar enrolment center.

• Fill in the application form with accurate information.

• The demographic and biometric information is to be submitted.

• Copies of supporting documents containing the correct information must be provided.

• After submitting the required documents along with the Aadhar application form, the executive at the enrolment center hands over an acknowledgment slip to the applicant.

How to Download Application Form to Re-Apply for Aadhar Card through Online?

On rejection of the Aadhar card, one can reapply it easily by enrolling again. For the process of enrolment, one can get the application form at any nearest Aadhar enrolment center. Alternatively, the applicant can download it from online. Follow the below steps to download the Aadhar application form.

• Visit the UIDAI official website.

• Under the “Resources" menu, choose “Download Forms”.
  

• Select the "Aadhar Application Form” to download the application form.
  

• The application form is downloaded in the pdf format. This can be printed and filled in with accurate information.

How to Book an Appointment to Re-Apply for Aadhar Card?

UIDAI has provided the applicants with a feature to book an appointment for Aadhar card registration. The applicants can book an appointment through the information given in the UIDAI official website. The time for visiting the enrolment center will be fixed. Booking an appointment beforehand saves more time. The executive in the enrolment center would assist with all information pertaining to the reapplying of the Aadhar Card. To book appointment to re-apply for Aadhar Card one can visit this UIDAI page. Booking online may be sometimes temporarily down, in such cases, you can search in the page for nearest Aadhar enrolment centres’ contact numbers. You can call and request for timings to book  your appointment.

What are the Information Required to Re-apply for Aadhar Card?

The applicant can once again re-apply for Aadhar Card if he/she receives the Aadhar rejection letter or rejection SMS. Fill in the Aadhar application forms with accurate details to avoid rejection of your application. For enrolling again, one has to provide the following information.

• Clearly filled in Aadhar Application form.

• Proof of Identity and Proof of address which does not have any mistakes in it.

• Biometric information namely applicant’s photograph, iris, and ten fingerprints.

• Full name, correct residential address, email id and mobile number.

How to Check the Status of the Re-applied Aadhar Card?

After re-applying for Aadhar Card, one can check its status anytime through online. One can be aware of the status of his/her Aadhar application within a few seconds through this online feature. Aadhar status can be checked by following the below steps in the official UIDAI website.

• Visit the official website of UIDAI.

• Choose “Check aadhar status” under the aadhar Online Services.
  

• In the Check aadhar status page, provide the Enrolment ID and enter the security code.
  

• Click the “Check Status” button.

• The aadhar status will be displayed. If it is generated, the e-aadhar card download options will also be visible. The aadhar number can also be received on the registered mobile number.

• For more information on different methods of checking Aadhar status, check this Aadhar Status Check link.

What are the Reasons for Rejection of Aadhar Card?

In case of rejection of Aadhar Card, the UIDAI send an Aadhar letter to the applicant’s residential address intimating the rejection. Aadhar Card rejection is also intimated through mobile SMS to the applicant’s registered mobile number which is provided at the time of enrolment. Aadhar Card application may be rejected by the UIDAI due to various reasons. Some of the reasons for Aadhar application rejection are as follows.

• Inaccurate details in the application form.

• Non-submission of proper supporting documents.

• Rejection may be due to not providing the biometric information.

• Rejection is possible if the operator at the enrolment center does not capture the applicant’s photograph clearly.

• Failure to provide all the important required information.

• Rejection of application is possible when the resident is already enrolled for the Aadhar Card.

How to Rectify the Mistakes and Re-Apply for Aadhar Card?

The applicant must verify the details in the proof of identity and proof of address. The details in the proof must be accurate. The application form must be filled in proper care. The information written in the application form must be clear to avoid rejection. Ensure that no titles/ salutations like Mr./ Mrs./ Col./ Dr. etc. are prefixed or suffixed to the name. After the process of reapplying for the Aadhar card, it takes some time the for the verification process. Only if all the proof submitted are true upon verification, then the Aadhar card will be delivered to the residential address within 90 days from the date of enrolment through the Indian Postal Service. Before you receive the physical card, you can check the status of your application.

What to do if Aadhar Card Application is Rejected Multiple Times?

Aadhar Card enrolment may be rejected many times and the rejection may be intimated to the resident. The enrolment being rejected multiple times may be because of the Aadhar number would have been already generated, but the physical document would not have been delivered to the applicant’s residential address. Instead of re-applying for Aadhar card, one must primarily check the Aadhar status on the UIDAI website. If the Aadhar is not generated, then the resident may re-apply for Aadhar Card.