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Offline Verification Seeking Entity(OVSE)

Offline verification refers to the framework that enables entities to perform Offline Verification of Aadhaar number holder for identity verification without connecting to the UIDAI’s CIDR (Central Identity Data Repository) . It allows secure, consent-based, and offline identity verification.

Prominent Use Cases for Entities for Offline Verification

1. Hospitality and Tourism
2. Healthcare
3. Gig Economy
4. Entertainment & Public Events
5. Real Estate and Housing
6. Education
7. Recruitment
8. Facility Management
9. NGO and Trusts
10. Central and State Government departments
11. Fin tech Companies
12. Or any other entity requiring Aadhaar offline verification

Technical Requirement to become an OVSE

  1. Logo in SVG format (<10Kb)*
  2. A call back URL where UIDAI will post the response data*
  3. Organization Name to be displayed in Aadhaar App*
  4. Domain Name for verification*
  5. Public Certificate with 2 Year Validity*
  6. Application ID - Android/iOS (App to App intent call)#

* Mandatory Requirements

# Conditional Requirement (mandatory only in app-to-app intent cal)

Benefits of becoming a registered OVSE

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Option to verify complete or selective Aadhaar verified credentials

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Quick & seamless integration with Aadhaar application

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Improved efficiency and reduced operational costs

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Secure offline verification with savable output

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Proof-of-presence with offline face verification

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Lower compliance burden

Steps for registering as an OVSE

Step 1

OVSE application form to be downloaded from the link

Link provided at the top of this page.

Step 2

Fill in organization details

Complete the form with organization and technical details as applicable.

Step 3

Sign and email documents

Authorised signatory to sign and stamp the form along with the T&C. Email the signed, scanned documents (pdf) to UIDAI (ovse.registration@uidai.net.in)

Step 4

UIDAI review for onboarding

UIDAI reviews your application, if found satisfactory the entity is onboarded as an OVSE

Instructions to Entities applying for OVSE Registration

Entities seeking registration as an Offline Verification Seeking Entity (OVSE) to perform offline verification of Aadhaar number holder for lawful purpose may apply to the Authority in the prescribed application form.  

For Any Clarification/support reach out to: ovse.registration@uidai.net.in

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