How-To Guides

Update Aadhaar details — name, address, mobile number, DOB, email — online at myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in for ₹50 or free biometric refresh at center

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

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.

OBC certificate + Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) certificate essential for 27% reservation in central government jobs and central institutions. Apply online through state portal.

Get a new PAN card in 7-15 days or an instant e-PAN in 10 minutes using Aadhaar — essential for income tax, bank accounts, and investments

Apply for Indian passport online through Passport Seva portal — normal processing 30 days, Tatkal (urgent) in 1-3 days for travel emergencies

Check your credit score FREE from all 4 bureaus — CIBIL, Experian, Equifax, CRIF. RBI mandates one free annual report from each bureau

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

Download your digital e-EPIC voter ID or register as a new voter if you've turned 18 — Election Commission portal with instant access

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