How-To Guides

Update your Aadhaar name, address, mobile, DOB or biometrics online at myAadhaar or at a centre. Document update is free online till 14 June 2027.

Your UAN (Universal Account Number) is the master key to all EPF services - activate it in 5 minutes to check balance, withdraw PF, and transfer funds

Age relaxation means extra years added to the upper age limit for reserved categories. SC/ST get +5, OBC +3, PwD +10. Here is what it means, who qualifies, and what the form is asking.

Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC) is essential for availing 15-27% reservation in government jobs and education. Apply online through your state e-District portal in 3 steps.

Domicile certificate proves your permanent residence in a state - essential for state government jobs, state university quota, and state-specific schemes

Get driving license online through Parivahan portal - Learner's License first, then permanent DL after practice and driving test at RTO

EWS certificate gives 10% reservation in government jobs and education for General category families with annual income below ₹8 lakh

Income certificate proves your annual family income - required for government schemes, college admissions, job applications, and legal proceedings. Apply online in your state.

Get OBC-NCL certificate from Tehsildar/SDM office, income limit ₹8 lakh/year, valid 1 financial year for central govt jobs & UPSC. Apply online at your state portal or offline at district office.

Get a free instant e-PAN in 10 minutes or a physical card in 7-15 days. Form 93 replaced Form 49A from April 1, 2026, and most guides have not caught up.

Apply at passportindia.gov.in and you now get a chip-enabled e-Passport. Fees start at ₹1,500, tatkal arrives in days, and the 2025-26 rule changes matter more than most guides admit.

Register your child's birth, download digital certificate from dc.crsorgi.gov.in, or correct errors - completely online with DigiLocker integration

Check your credit score free from all 4 bureaus: CIBIL, Experian, Equifax, CRIF. RBI mandates one free annual report from each, and your bank app shows it monthly

Check your PF (Provident Fund) balance in 30 seconds using UMANG app, EPFO portal, SMS, or missed call: no office visit needed

Check land ownership, khasra/khatauni records, plot maps, and property history online for FREE - every state has a digital Bhulekh portal with verified records

Check your ration card status, apply for a new card, or update member details - all online through your state's food department portal

Register the death within 21 days and the certificate is free and quick. Miss that window and the process hardens at every stage, so this guide covers both routes

Download your digital Voter ID free in minutes, and check that your name survived the electoral roll revision before the next election catches you out

File complaint against companies, hospitals, builders, insurers at edaakhil.nic.in - consumer court is faster than regular courts and awards compensation

Got wrong tax demand, delayed refund, or TDS mismatch? File a grievance on e-Nivaran portal - free, online, response within 30 days

Register your child's birth, download digital certificate from crsorgi.gov.in, or correct errors - completely online with DigiLocker integration

Register your marriage and get a marriage certificate online - required for joint bank accounts, spouse visa, insurance nomination, and property inheritance rights

Link Aadhaar with your bank account to receive government payments (PM Kisan, LPG subsidy, scholarships, tax refunds). 4 easy methods, 2-15 minutes.

Link Aadhaar with PAN in 2 minutes online - mandatory under Section 139AA. Late linking attracts ₹1,000 penalty. Unlinked PAN becomes inoperative.

Store all your government documents digitally in one free vault - Aadhaar, PAN, marksheets, driving license, vehicle RC. Register on DigiLocker in 2 minutes.

Transfer vehicle Registration Certificate to your name after buying used car/bike - complete online on Parivahan with one RTO visit for inspection