Issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), the Aadhaar Card is a biometric-based identity card with a 12-digit number that’s unique to you.

A birth certificate is your first form of identification. It is a permanent and official record of your existence, mandatory by law.

A long history of the caste system in India has led to discrimination and inequality. As a step towards bringing back equality
for all, marginalised people are offered a special reservation. The caste certificate acts as proof of a person belonging to a
certain caste, providing support to those who need special attention to development.

The Disability Certificate acts as identity proof for persons suffering from certain disabilities.

The domicile certificate, also known as the residence certificate, is proof of a person’s permanent residence in a specific State or Union Territory of India. A person can only obtain this certificate for one State/UT.

The income certificate is a document certifying the annual income of a person’s household. It includes the income of all earning members of the family.

The Ration Card is a document that proves your economic status and eligibility for government subsidies on food grains. This document is voluntary to obtain and not applicable to everyone.

The School Leaving Certificate is a document that’s provided when a student officially leaves the school. It states the reason for leaving and the level of education completed with the school.

The Tribe Certificate acts as the proof of a person belonging to a particular Tribe. It is issued to people belonging to any of the ‘Scheduled Tribes’ specified in the Indian Constitution.

The Voter Identification Card is a document issued by the Election Commission if India to all Indian citizens that are eligible to
vote and above 18 years of age.