Archive · 8 Dec 2025
UIDAI Introduces New Aadhaar Verification Rule
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is introducing a new rule that will require hotels, event organisers, and other entities to register if they want to verify people using Aadhaar.
This is to stop the practice of taking photocopies of Aadhaar cards and storing them physically, which is against the current Aadhaar Act.
The new rule will give these entities access to a new technology that will allow them to verify individuals by scanning a QR code or using a new Aadhaar app.
This app will also help resolve issues related to server downtimes and will enable users to update their address proof and add family members who don't have mobile phones.
The goal is to make verification easier and more secure, without the need for paper, while also protecting users' privacy.
UIDAI introduces a new rule mandating registration for Aadhaar-based verification for entities like hotels and event organisers.
The rule aims to discourage the practice of photocopying and storing Aadhaar cards physically.
Entities will get access to a new technology for verification via QR code scanning or a new Aadhaar app.
The new app will enable app-to-app verification and resolve issues related to server downtimes.
Users will be able to update their address proof and add family members who don't have mobile phones.
- Who
- Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) and entities like hotels, event organisers
- What
- Introduction of a new rule mandating registration for Aadhaar-based verification
- When
- The rule has been approved and will be notified soon
- Where
- India
- Why
- To discourage paper-based Aadhaar verification and enhance offline verification
Entities
UIDAI
Registration Requirement
Entities
Entities express concerns about the additional burden of mandatory registration.
UIDAI
UIDAI emphasizes the necessity of registration to ensure compliance and security.
- Entities Affected
- Hotels, event organisers, etc.
- Current Issue
- Photocopying and storing Aadhaar cards physically
- New Rule
- Mandatory registration for Aadhaar-based verification
- Verification Method
- QR code scanning or new Aadhaar app
- Objective
- Discourage paper-based Aadhaar verification
- Expected Benefit
- Enhanced offline verification without paper use
- Privacy
- Maintains user privacy and prevents data leaks
- App Features
- App-to-app verification, address proof updates, family member addition
Sources
UIDAI to introduce new rule mandating registration of entities seeking Aadhaar-based verification
UIDAI makes registration mandatory for entities seeking Aadhaar-based verification to curb misuse — details here
UIDAI to introduce new rule mandating registration of entities seeking Aadhaar-based verification
Aadhaar app 2025 launched: Check features, key benefits, how to download and register on Android, iOS – Step-by-step guide
Aadhaar Card Update: UIDAI mulls banning private entities from storing Aadhaar photocopies — know more about the new digital verification rule
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