In pursuance to the Unique Identification Authority of India (Aadhaar Usage Division) Circular No. HQ-30011/3/2025-AU-HO dated 30th April, 2026, it is hereby informed that as a step towards enhancing digital enablement, UIDAI has launched a new Aadhaar Application viz "Aadhaar App". The Aadhaar Verifiable Credentials shown, shared and/or verified through the "Aadhaar App" shall now be treated as valid identity proof.

The Aadhaar App is available on both Android and iOS platforms enabling the Aadhaar number holders to show, share and verify their identity in a digital manner. However, while sharing the identity details to an Offline Verification Seeking Entity (OVSE) through Aadhaar App, the 12-digit Aadhaar number is not transferred. The Aadhaar App provides the option to share either complete or partial identity details in the form of Aadhaar Verifiable Credentials of the Aadhaar number holder. Therefore, the details so shared is legally valid in terms of the provisions of Information Technology Act, 2000, which provides legal recognition to electronic records.

In light of the provisions of Aadhaar Act, 2016 and its regulations, Aadhaar verifiable credentials shown, shared and/or verified through the "Aadhaar App" are legally valid form to establish identity of Aadhaar number holder, in addition to other forms like Aadhaar letter, e-Aadhaar, Aadhaar Card and m-Aadhaar.

All concerned Departments/District Administration/implementing agencies across the -State are requested to ensure strict compliance and acceptance of the Aadhaar verifiable credentials shown, shared and/or verified through the "Aadhaar App" as valid identity proof for the purpose of establishing the identity of the Aadhaar holders.