Do I need to self-attest an e-Aadhaar printout?

If the form asks for a self-attested copy, yes. UIDAI treats the downloaded e-Aadhaar as valid proof, so you attest its printout or screenshot the same way you would a photocopy of the card.

Can I give a masked Aadhaar as a self-attested copy?

Yes, when the form only wants identity or address proof. A masked Aadhaar hides the first 8 digits. If the form asks you to enter or prove the full 12-digit number, give the regular copy.

Should my signature go over the Aadhaar photo?

No. Sign in the empty space next to or below the card. A signature over the photo, the QR code or the number makes the copy harder to check, and the verifying officer may ask for a fresh one.

What should I write on an Aadhaar copy apart from "Self-Attested"?

Add the date and one line saying what the copy is for, such as "For SSC CGL application only". If the copy ends up somewhere it should not, that line makes it harder to reuse for a SIM card or loan KYC.

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Self-attested Aadhaar card copy

A self-attested Aadhaar copy is a photocopy or scan of your card with your signature, the words "Self-Attested" and the date on it. Forms ask for it as identity or address proof. The stamp below already carries a generic purpose line. Swap in the exam or scheme name before you download.

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Aadhaar front and back, or the e-Aadhaar page as an image

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What to write on the copy

Three things: "Self-Attested", your signature and the date. On an Aadhaar copy, add a fourth line saying what the copy is for, such as "For IBPS PO application only" or "For scholarship verification only".

Aadhaar copies get handed around more than any other document, and a copy with a stated purpose is harder to reuse for a SIM card, a loan or a wallet KYC. It costs you one line.

Where to sign on an Aadhaar copy

Sign in the white space next to or below the card. Keep clear of the photo, the QR code and the 12-digit number, because the person verifying your copy needs to read all three. If the front and back are on one sheet, one attestation covers the sheet. If you scanned them as two images, attest both.

The tool starts in the bottom-right corner. Look at the preview: if the stamp sits on the QR code or the address, switch to another corner.

Attesting an e-Aadhaar

UIDAI treats the e-Aadhaar downloaded from its website as valid proof, the same as the physical card. The PDF is password protected. The password is the first four letters of your name in capitals followed by your year of birth, so RAHU1998 for Rahul born in 1998.

This tool works on images. Open the PDF, take a screenshot of the page (or export it as JPG), and drop that image above. On paper, a printout of the e-Aadhaar is attested exactly like a photocopy of the card.

When a masked Aadhaar is enough

A masked Aadhaar shows only the last 4 digits of the number. It works when the form wants identity or address proof and never asks for the full number. If the form makes you type in or verify all 12 digits, attach the regular copy, because the numbers have to match.

You can download a masked e-Aadhaar from UIDAI, or black out the digits yourself on a scan with the Mask Aadhaar tool and then attest the result here.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to self-attest an e-Aadhaar printout?: If the form asks for a self-attested copy, yes. UIDAI treats the downloaded e-Aadhaar as valid proof, so you attest its printout or screenshot the same way you would a photocopy of the card.
Can I give a masked Aadhaar as a self-attested copy?: Yes, when the form only wants identity or address proof. A masked Aadhaar hides the first 8 digits. If the form asks you to enter or prove the full 12-digit number, give the regular copy.
Should my signature go over the Aadhaar photo?: No. Sign in the empty space next to or below the card. A signature over the photo, the QR code or the number makes the copy harder to check, and the verifying officer may ask for a fresh one.
What should I write on an Aadhaar copy apart from "Self-Attested"?: Add the date and one line saying what the copy is for, such as "For SSC CGL application only". If the copy ends up somewhere it should not, that line makes it harder to reuse for a SIM card or loan KYC.