mAadhaar app offline verification is now possible

The Unique Identification Authority of India launched the mAadhaar app in 2017. UIDAI has recently said that users will be able to verify other Aadhaar cards using this app even when there is no internet. The government body noted that “all forms of Aadhaar have a secure and verifiable QR Code, which will help users to “easily verify any form of Aadhaar by Scanning the QR Code using the mAadhaar app.”  

This feature will help users to identify fake Aadhaar cards used by fraudsters. 

UIDAI is promoting the feature before the G20 summit, which is set to be held in India from September 8 to September 10. 

Other key features of the mAadhaar app are -  

● Updating address in Aadhaar via documentary proof 

● Able to keep/manage the Aadhaar of family members (up to 5 members) in one device 

● Share Paperless eKYC or QR code with service-providing agencies 

● Secure Aadhaar by Locking Aadhaar or Biometrics 

● Generate or Retrieve VID which users can use in the place of Aadhaar to avail of Aadhaar services (for those who have locked their Aadhaar or do not wish to share their Aadhaar). 

● Use Aadhaar SMS services in offline mode 

● Check Request Status Dashboard: After enrolling for Aadhaar, ordering a reprint or updating Aadhaar data, the resident can check the status of the service request in the App. 

● Help others who don’t own a smartphone by availing Aadhaar services with the help of common services. 

● Get updated history and Authentication records 

● Book an Appointment to visit Aadhaar Seva Kendra 

● The Aadhaar Sync feature allows residents to fetch the updated data in their Aadhaar profile after the successful completion of an update request. 

● Time-based One-Time Password can be used instead of SMS-based OTP to avail of Aadhaar Online Services available on the UIDAI Website 

● Locate Enrolment Centre (EC) helps the user find the nearest enrolment Centre