V2Introduction

Aadhaar eKYC V2 — Faster, No Captcha

Upgraded Aadhaar eKYC with no captcha, faster processing, and higher success rates. Recommended for all new integrations.

What's new in V2

FeatureDescription
No Captcha RequiredA simplified, low-friction flow with reduced user input
Higher Success RatesBackend enhancements improve reliability and consistency across offline data processing
Improved Error HandlingClear, customer-friendly responses with detailed sub_code values to support easier backend debugging
Automated Document GenerationAutomatically generate downloadable PDF summaries of the offline Aadhaar data for compliance and record-keeping

API integration steps

  1. Generate OTP — Request an OTP sent to the Aadhaar-linked mobile number
  2. Verify OTP — Validate the OTP and retrieve the offline Aadhaar data with auto-generated PDF

As per UIDAI requirements, sharing and storage of Aadhaar numbers is prohibited. Service providers must not share, publish, or display Share Codes, XML files, or their contents with third parties. Non-compliance may result in actions under Sections 17 and 25 of The Aadhaar (Authentication) Regulation, 2016; Sections 4 and 6 of The Aadhaar (Sharing of Information) Regulation, 2016; and Sections 29(2), 29(3), and 37 of The Aadhaar Act, 2016. Companies must mandatorily store consent documentation before proceeding with verification.