India

As of 2025, more than 1.35 billion people in India have enrolled in Aadhaar, making it the most comprehensive identity verification system globally available through Bynn's platform.

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Biometric Verification with Goverlink™ in India

Bynn always performs biometric verification for every Goverlink™ identity check in India. We compare facial biometrics from the government ID, a live selfie (liveness check), and official government databases like Aadhaar when available. This ensures the person is real, present, and matches a verified identity. The liveness detection prevents spoofing with photos or AI-generated images. With this multi-source biometric match, Bynn delivers secure, fraud-resistant verification trusted across regulated industries.

Verification Overview

India verification through Goverlink™ provides real-time authentication against official government databases maintained by UIDAI. This system offers multiple verification methods to accommodate different business requirements and user scenarios.

Supported Verification Types:

Processing Time: Typically 1-10 seconds for all verification types

Aadhaar System

Aadhaar is India's foundational identity document, providing a unique 12-digit identification number to residents. The system is managed by UIDAI and serves as the primary identity verification method for government services, banking, and digital transactions.

Key Components:

• 12-digit unique Aadhaar number
• Demographic information (name, date of birth, gender, address)
• Biometric data (fingerprints, iris scans, facial photograph)
• Mobile number linkage for OTP services

Coverage: Available to all Indian residents regardless of citizenship status

Verification Methods

Demographic Verification

Validates the existence of an Aadhaar number and cross-references basic demographic information against UIDAI records. This method provides fast verification of identity data without requiring biometric authentication.

Verified Data Points:

• Aadhaar number validity
• Full name matching
• Date of birth verification
• Gender confirmation
• PIN code validation

Requirements: Valid 12-digit Aadhaar number and corresponding demographic information

Biometric Authentication

Authenticates users through fingerprint or iris biometric matching against UIDAI's centralized biometric database. This method provides the highest level of identity assurance by confirming physical presence.

Supported Biometric Types:

• All 10 fingerprints
• Both iris scans
• Facial recognition (where available)

Requirements:

• Certified biometric capture device
• High-quality biometric templates in ISO format
• Valid Aadhaar number

Device Compatibility: Supports UIDAI-certified biometric devices for fingerprint and iris capture

eKYC (Electronic Know Your Customer)

Performs comprehensive identity verification using OTP sent to the Aadhaar-linked mobile number. Returns complete demographic and address information along with official photograph.

Verification Process:

1. OTP request to registered mobile number
2. OTP validation and consent confirmation
3. Complete eKYC data retrieval from UIDAI

Returned Information:

• Full demographic details
• Complete address information
• Official Aadhaar photograph
• Contact information (email and mobile)

Requirements: Mobile number must be linked to Aadhaar account

Offline XML Verification

Verifies digitally signed XML files that users can download from the UIDAI resident portal. This method enables verification without requiring online connectivity to UIDAI systems.

Verification Capabilities:

• Digital signature validation
• Data extraction and verification
• Photograph extraction
• Timestamp verification

Requirements:

• Offline XML file from UIDAI portal
• 4-digit share code provided by user
• Valid digital signature

QR Code Verification

Validates QR codes found on physical Aadhaar cards and e-Aadhaar documents. Provides instant verification of printed or digital Aadhaar credentials.

Verification Features:

• QR code signature validation
• Demographic data extraction
• Photograph hash verification
• Issuer authentication

Supported Formats:

• Physical Aadhaar card QR codes
• e-Aadhaar document QR codes
• mAadhaar app QR codes

Data Verification Details

Mandatory Data Points

All India verifications require explicit user consent and must include the following mandatory data points:

Additional Verifiable Information

Through eKYC Verification:

• Complete postal address with all components
• Care of (relationship) information
• Email address (if available)
• Mobile number verification
• Official Aadhaar photograph

Through Biometric Verification:

• Living person confirmation
• Biometric template matching
• Device authentication
• Quality scoring

Integration Requirements

Technical Prerequisites

API Access:

• Valid Bynn API credentials
• Goverlink™ India module enabled (enterprise plan)

SDK Integration:

• Goverlink™ is already part of all Bynn SDK and will automatically run if enabled for the country.

For Biometric Verification:

• UIDAI-certified biometric capture devices
• Bynn SDK

Regulatory Compliance

UIDAI Guidelines

Bynn's India verification complies with all Unique Identification Authority of India regulations and guidelines for Aadhaar usage in identity verification.

Key Compliance Areas:

• Explicit user consent for all Aadhaar operations
• Purpose limitation to identity verification only
• Data minimization principles
• Secure data transmission and storage
• Complete audit trail maintenance

Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) 2023

User Rights:

• Consent management and withdrawal
• Data portability and access rights
• Right to correction and erasure
• Breach notification requirements

Business Obligations:

• Data localization for sensitive personal data
• Security safeguards implementation
• Grievance redressal mechanisms
• Regular compliance audits

Common Error Scenarios

UIDAI Service Errors

Network and System Errors

Performance Metrics

Typical Response Times

Service Availability

UIDAI maintains high availability with typical uptime of 99.5% or higher. Bynn implements automatic retry mechanisms and fallback options to handle temporary service disruptions.

Peak Usage Times:

• Business hours (9 AM - 6 PM IST) may experience slightly longer response times
• End-of-month and quarter periods may have increased load
• Festival seasons may impact service availability

Additional Resources

For more information about Aadhaar and UIDAI services, visit the official UIDAI website.