New Delhi: UIDAI introduced Aadhaar Paperless Offline e-KYC Verification, enabling Aadhaar number holders to utilise it voluntarily for identity verification in both paperless and electronic formats. This method ensures privacy, security, and inclusion. Through the mAadhaar app, users can generate secure and shareable documents, serving as an offline verification tool. UIDAI defines it as a “secure shareable document” usable by any Aadhaar holder for offline identity verification.
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With Aadhaar Paperless Offline e-KYC, residents no longer need to provide photocopies of their Aadhaar letter. Instead, they can download the KYC XML and present it to agencies requiring their KYC. The agency can then verify the KYC details provided by the resident. The KYC information is in a machine-readable XML format digitally signed by UIDAI, ensuring authenticity and enabling detection of any tampering. The agency can also authenticate the user through their OTP/Face authentication mechanisms.
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Step-by-Step Guide to Access Paperless Offline e-KYC:
Step 1: Download or update the mAadhaar app from the Play Store or Apple App Store.
Step 2: Log in using your registered phone number and enter the OTP received on your phone.
Step 3: Navigate to the “Services” tab at the bottom and locate “Paperless Offline e-KYC” under “Aadhaar Services.”
Step 4: Enter your Aadhaar number, Share Code, and Security Captcha.
Step 5: Tap on “Request OTP” and enter the OTP received. Click “Verify.”
Step 6: The app will display a “Share eKYC” button once verified.
Step 7: Select the app through which you want to share the e-KYC documents.
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How To Download Aadhaar paperless E-KYC File From myAadhaar Portal:
Step 1: Go to https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/offline-ekyc.
Step 2: Click on ‘Login’ and input your Aadhaar number or VID number. Then, enter the security code displayed in the captcha challenge. Click on ‘Send OTP’ and enter the OTP received on your Aadhaar registered mobile number.
Step 3: Once logged in, click on the ‘Offline eKYC’ button from your Aadhaar dashboard.
Step 4: Enter a share code for the Aadhaar paperless e-KYC file. This code serves as the password for opening the file and can be any four-digit code of your choice. After entering the share code, click on ‘Download’.
Once downloaded, a ZIP file containing your eKYC will be password-protected using the share code you provided. Share this ZIP file with the KYC verifying agency that accepts KYC verification via offline paperless Aadhaar.
