Aadhaar Send OTP API
Initiate paperless e-KYC by sending a 6-digit OTP to the UIDAI registered mobile number associated with the provided Aadhaar number. Returns a unique client_id for verification.
POST /api/v1/aadhaar/send_otp
~<500ms Avg Latency
99.9% Uptime SLA
x-api-key Auth
API Overview
Initiate 12-digit Aadhaar OTP generation sent directly to UIDAI registered mobile.
Key Features & Data Points:
- Instant Authoritative Response: Fetches verified official data with ultra-low response latency (~<500ms).
- Clean JSON Standard: Normalized structure across all verification services for effortless enterprise integration.
- Enterprise SLA: Backed by NextStepApi 99.9% uptime architecture and redundant provider failover.
- Secure Header Authentication: Direct authentication via
x-api-keyrequest header.
Request Specification
Headers:
| Header Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| x-api-key* | string | Your secret production API Key obtained from your NextStepApi dashboard. |
| Content-Type* | string | Must be set to application/json. |
| x-request-id | string | Optional client-generated tracking ID (e.g. REQ12345XYZ) for idempotent logging. |
Request Body (JSON):
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Aadhaar_No* | string | 12-digit valid citizen Aadhaar number. |
Request & Response Examples
Sample Request:
HTTP POST /api/v1/aadhaar/send_otp
POST /api/v1/aadhaar/send_otp
x-api-key: your_api_key_here
Content-Type: application/json
{
"Aadhaar_No": "123456789012"
}
Sample Response (200 OK — Sanitized Test Data):
HTTP 200 OK • application/json • <500ms
{
"code": 200,
"status": "success",
"message": "Success",
"request_id": "REQ12345",
"response": {
"request_Id": "REQ12345",
"client_Id": "AADHAAR_CLIENT_99812",
"otp_Sent": true
}
}
Business Use Cases
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Digital User Onboarding
Designed for mission-critical workflows requiring verified real-time data lookups.
2
e-KYC Verification
Designed for mission-critical workflows requiring verified real-time data lookups.
3
Bank Account Opening
Designed for mission-critical workflows requiring verified real-time data lookups.
4
Loan Application
Designed for mission-critical workflows requiring verified real-time data lookups.
Integration Steps
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1. Pass x-api-key in header
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2. Send 12-digit Aadhaar_No
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