Kohima, 3rd November 2026 (Nokinketer News): The Nagaland Government has directed all departments, district administrations and implementing agencies across the state to accept Aadhaar verifiable credentials shared or verified through the new Aadhaar App as valid identity proof.
The directive follows the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) Aadhaar Usage Division Circular No. HQ-30011/3/2025-AU-HO dated April 30, 2026, regarding the launch of the Aadhaar App to enhance digital identity verification.
According to the notification, Aadhaar verifiable credentials displayed, shared or verified through the application are legally valid for establishing the identity of Aadhaar holders, in addition to existing forms such as Aadhaar letter, e-Aadhaar, Aadhaar card and m-Aadhaar.
Available on both Android and iOS platforms, the Aadhaar App enables users to digitally show, share and verify their identity. It also allows users to share either complete or partial identity details through Aadhaar verifiable credentials without transferring the 12-digit Aadhaar number to an Offline Verification Seeking Entity (OVSE).
The notification stated that the digitally shared credentials are legally valid under the provisions of the Information Technology Act, 2000, which provides legal recognition to electronic records, as well as the Aadhaar Act, 2016, and its regulations.
All concerned departments, district administrations and implementing agencies have been directed to ensure strict compliance and accept Aadhaar verifiable credentials presented through the application as valid identity proof for establishing the identity of Aadhaar holders.
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