Documents & Services
The official link for every document you need — PAN, Aadhaar, Passport, Voter ID, Driving Licence and more — with eligibility, documents, fees and timelines. Free, no middlemen.
Aadhaar
12-digit identity number used for almost every other service in India.
FeeNew: free · Update: ₹50
TimelineUp to 90 days
Eligibility, documents & how to apply
Who it’s for: Every resident of India, including newborns.
Apply: Online or in person · Helpline 1947
Documents needed
- Proof of identity (any one)
- Proof of address (any one)
- Date of birth proof
How to apply
- Find a nearby Aadhaar centre (bank/post office) for new enrolment, or use myAadhaar online for updates.
- Submit your proof of identity, address, and date of birth.
- Give biometrics (photo, fingerprints, iris) at the centre.
- Track status and download the e-Aadhaar with your enrolment ID.
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PAN / e-PAN
10-character account number for all tax, banking, and large financial transactions.
Feee-PAN free · Physical ≈ ₹107
Timelinee-PAN ~10 min; card 15–20 days
Eligibility, documents & how to apply
Who it’s for: Any individual, business, or NRI who pays tax or makes major transactions.
Apply: Online · Helpline 1800-103-0025
Documents needed
- Aadhaar (for instant e-PAN)
- Proof of identity & address
- Date of birth proof
How to apply
- Open the Income Tax portal and choose "Instant e-PAN" (Aadhaar-based) or apply via Protean/UTIITSL.
- Verify with the OTP sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile.
- Confirm your details and submit.
- Download the e-PAN in minutes; a physical card follows if requested.
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Passport
Travel document and a widely accepted proof of identity and citizenship.
Fee₹1,500–₹2,000 (+₹2,000 Tatkaal)
Timeline~15 days; Tatkaal 1–3 days
Eligibility, documents & how to apply
Who it’s for: Any Indian citizen. Minors apply through parents/guardians.
Apply: Online or in person · Helpline 1800-258-1800
Documents needed
- Aadhaar / identity proof
- Address proof
- Date of birth proof
- Online appointment
How to apply
- Register on Passport Seva and fill the application form online.
- Pay the fee and book an appointment at a PSK/POPSK.
- Visit with original documents for verification.
- Police verification follows; track status online until dispatch.
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Voter ID (EPIC)
Registers you to vote and serves as a common photo identity proof.
FeeFree
Timeline~30 days
Eligibility, documents & how to apply
Who it’s for: Indian citizens aged 18+ on the qualifying date.
Apply: Online or in person · Helpline 1950
Documents needed
- Aadhaar / identity proof
- Address proof
- Passport-size photo
- Age proof
How to apply
- Open the Voters’ Service Portal and register / sign in.
- Fill Form 6 (new) or the correction/shift form.
- Upload a photo, age proof, and address proof.
- Track the reference number; the EPIC is verified, then issued.
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Driving Licence & RC
Licence to drive, plus vehicle registration (RC) and other RTO services.
FeeLearner ≈ ₹150 · Licence ≈ ₹200+
TimelineLearner same day; licence 1–3 weeks
Eligibility, documents & how to apply
Who it’s for: Learner from 16 (gearless) / 18; permanent licence after the learner stage.
Apply: Online or in person · Helpline 1800-120-0151
Documents needed
- Aadhaar / address proof
- Age proof
- Passport-size photos
- Learner licence (for permanent)
How to apply
- On Parivahan Sarathi, apply for a Learner’s Licence and take the online test.
- After the learner period, book a driving test slot.
- Pass the driving test at the RTO.
- The permanent licence is printed and dispatched; track it online.
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Income Tax e-Filing (ITR)
File your income tax return, check refunds, and link Aadhaar–PAN.
FeeFree on the official portal
TimelineMinutes to file; refund in weeks
Eligibility, documents & how to apply
Who it’s for: Anyone with taxable income or who wants a refund/loan/visa proof.
Apply: Online · Helpline 1800-103-0025
Documents needed
- PAN & Aadhaar
- Form 16 / salary slips
- Bank statements
- Investment proofs
How to apply
- Log in to the Income Tax portal with your PAN.
- Choose the right ITR form and pre-fill your data.
- Verify income, deductions, and tax paid; submit the return.
- e-Verify (Aadhaar OTP / net-banking) to complete filing.
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DigiLocker
Free government wallet to store and share verified documents (DL, RC, marksheets, PAN).
FeeFree
TimelineReady in minutes
Eligibility, documents & how to apply
Who it’s for: Any Indian with a mobile number linked to Aadhaar.
Apply: Online · Helpline support@digitallocker.gov.in
Documents needed
- Aadhaar-linked mobile number
How to apply
- Sign up on DigiLocker with your Aadhaar-linked mobile.
- Verify with the OTP.
- Pull issued documents (DL, RC, marksheets, PAN) from the issuers.
- Share verified copies directly from the app whenever needed.
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ABHA Health ID
A digital health ID that links your medical records under Ayushman Bharat.
FeeFree
TimelineInstant, online
Eligibility, documents & how to apply
Who it’s for: Any Indian resident.
Apply: Online · Helpline 1800-11-4477
Documents needed
- Aadhaar or driving licence
- Mobile number
How to apply
- Open the ABHA portal and choose create via Aadhaar or driving licence.
- Verify with the OTP.
- Set your ABHA address and profile.
- Link your health records and share them when visiting a hospital.
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EPFO / UAN (Provident Fund)
Manage your PF savings, check your balance/passbook, and claim withdrawals.
FeeFree
TimelineClaims in a few days
Eligibility, documents & how to apply
Who it’s for: Salaried employees of covered establishments (UAN given by employer).
Apply: Online · Helpline 1800-118-005
Documents needed
- UAN (Universal Account Number)
- Aadhaar-linked mobile
- Bank account & KYC
How to apply
- Activate your UAN on the EPFO member portal (UAN given by your employer).
- Complete KYC — Aadhaar, PAN, and bank linking.
- View your passbook and balance.
- Raise online claims for withdrawal or transfer when you change jobs.
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Ration Card (NFSA)
Subsidised food grains under the National Food Security Act; also an address proof.
FeeNominal (varies by state)
TimelineA few weeks (varies)
Eligibility, documents & how to apply
Who it’s for: Eligible households as defined by your state; applied at the state portal.
Apply: Online or in person · Helpline 1967 / 1800-3456-194
Documents needed
- Aadhaar of family members
- Address proof
- Income/eligibility details
- Passport-size photo
How to apply
- Open YOUR state’s food/PDS portal (NFSA links to each).
- Fill the new-ration-card form with family and income details.
- Upload Aadhaar of members and address proof.
- Track the application; the card is issued after verification.
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Apply on YOUR state’s food/PDS portal — NFSA links to each one.
Birth & Death Certificate
Official record of a birth or death — needed for school, passport, pension, and claims.
FeeFree within 21 days; late fee after
Timeline~7 working days
Eligibility, documents & how to apply
Who it’s for: Register within 21 days of the event; late registration is allowed with extra steps.
Apply: Online or in person · Helpline Via your local municipal / gram panchayat registrar
Documents needed
- Hospital/institution record
- Parents’ ID & address proof
- Proof of birth/death
How to apply
- Register the event with your local registrar (hospital often does this).
- On the CRS portal, apply for the certificate with the registration details.
- Submit proof of the birth/death and applicant ID.
- Collect or download the certificate after verification.
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Many states use their own CRS portal — your municipal body’s site links to it.
e-Shram Card
A national ID for unorganised workers (labour, domestic, gig, farm) that links them to welfare and social-security schemes.
FeeFree
TimelineInstant (UAN on signup)
Eligibility, documents & how to apply
Who it’s for: Unorganised workers aged 16–59 not covered by EPFO/ESIC.
Apply: Online or in person · Helpline 14434
Documents needed
- Aadhaar
- Aadhaar-linked mobile number
- Bank account details
How to apply
- Open the e-Shram portal and choose "Register on e-Shram".
- Verify with the OTP on your Aadhaar-linked mobile.
- Fill your work, skill, and bank details.
- Your UAN card is generated instantly — download it.
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National Scholarship Portal
A single window for central and state government scholarships for students.
FeeFree
TimelineYearly window; after verification
Eligibility, documents & how to apply
Who it’s for: Students who meet a scheme’s class, income, and category criteria.
Apply: Online · Helpline 0120-6619540
Documents needed
- Aadhaar / enrolment ID
- Bank account (own)
- Income & caste certificate (if required)
- Marksheet & bonafide
How to apply
- During the open window, register on the National Scholarship Portal.
- Pick the scholarships you’re eligible for.
- Upload marksheet, income/caste certificate, and bank details.
- Your institute and the department verify; track status online.
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NPS / Pension (NPS Trust)
A voluntary retirement-savings pension account regulated by PFRDA, open to any citizen.
FeeLow-cost to open
TimelinePRAN in minutes, online
Eligibility, documents & how to apply
Who it’s for: Indian citizens aged 18–70 (resident or NRI).
Apply: Online · Helpline 1800-110-708
Documents needed
- PAN & Aadhaar
- Bank account
- Mobile & email
- Cancelled cheque / passbook
How to apply
- Open the eNPS portal and start registration with PAN/Aadhaar.
- Choose your pension fund manager and investment mix.
- Complete KYC and make the first contribution.
- Your PRAN is generated — manage contributions online.
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GST Registration
Register your business for GST, file returns, and verify a GSTIN.
FeeFree (govt registration)
Timeline~7 working days
Eligibility, documents & how to apply
Who it’s for: Businesses above the turnover threshold or doing inter-state / online supply.
Apply: Online · Helpline 1800-103-4786
Documents needed
- PAN of business/owner
- Aadhaar
- Proof of business address
- Bank account details
How to apply
- On the GST portal, start a new registration (Part A with PAN/mobile/email).
- Fill business and promoter details (Part B).
- Upload address proof and bank details; verify with Aadhaar.
- An ARN is issued; the GSTIN follows after officer approval.
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Traffic e-Challan & Vehicle PUC
Check and pay traffic challans online, and get/verify a Pollution-Under-Control (PUC) certificate.
FeeChallan as fined · PUC nominal
TimelineInstant, online
Eligibility, documents & how to apply
Who it’s for: Any vehicle owner / driver.
Apply: Online · Helpline 1800-120-0151
Documents needed
- Vehicle number
- Challan / DL number
- Chassis/engine number (for some lookups)
How to apply
- Open the Parivahan e-Challan portal.
- Enter your vehicle number, challan number, or DL number.
- Review pending challans and pay online.
- For PUC, use Parivahan vehicle services to get/verify the certificate.
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For common life events
- Turning 18: Voter ID (EPIC), PAN / e-PAN, Driving Licence & RC, Aadhaar
- New baby: Birth & Death Certificate, Aadhaar, ABHA Health ID
- Lost wallet: Aadhaar, PAN / e-PAN, Driving Licence & RC, Voter ID (EPIC)
- New job: PAN / e-PAN, EPFO / UAN (Provident Fund), Aadhaar, Income Tax e-Filing (ITR)
- Moving home: Aadhaar, Voter ID (EPIC), Driving Licence & RC, Ration Card (NFSA)
- Senior citizen: NPS / Pension (NPS Trust), ABHA Health ID, Aadhaar, Ration Card (NFSA)
- Student: National Scholarship Portal, Aadhaar, DigiLocker, PAN / e-PAN