How to Self Attest Aadhaar Card – quick & simple guide

If you need to submit a self-attested Aadhaar card copy, here’s how to do it right. Knowing the correct steps saves time and avoids rejection.

What is self attesting and why it matters

Self-attesting your Aadhaar means you take a photocopy of your original card and on that copy you write “True copy” or “Self-attested”, sign it, date it. In short, you’re declaring that the copy is genuine.  Many agencies ask for this to verify your identity.

Step-by-step to self-attest your Aadhaar card

1. Make a clear photocopy (or print a good quality e-Aadhaar) of your card.
    
2. On the copy write at the bottom: “True copy of original – self-attested”.
    
3. Sign just below the statement and date it (for example: 25 Nov 2025).
    
4. If the copy includes your photo on the card, you might also sign across the photo (small tick) though not always asked.
    
5. Submit the copy along with any other required document.
   Quick tip: Keep the original Aadhaar safe, only send the self-attested copy.
    

What you’ll need

• Your original Aadhaar card
   
• A good photocopy or print of it
   
• A pen to write the statement, date & signature
   
• Any envelope/folder if you submit manually
   

Example scenario

For instance: You join a new company and HR asks for “self-attested Aadhaar and PAN copy”. You print your Aadhaar, write the statement and sign it on 25 Nov 2025, give it with your PAN. That’s it — simple, no need for a notary.

Extra tip

If you submit online (PDF upload), you can use a “Fill & Sign” tool in a PDF reader: add the text and then draw/sign your signature digitally.