How To Download E-Aadhaar Card Using Aadhaar Number, Enrolment Id and Virtual Id?

Citizens of India can obtain a 12-digit verifiable unique identity number, Aadhaar, based on their biometric and demographic data. Established in January 2009 by the Government of India under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology’s jurisdiction, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) collects these data. 

After enrolling for an Aadhaar card, individuals can download its electronic copy from UIDAI’s official website. This electronic copy, also known as e-Aadhaar, is a password-protected copy of a physical card digitally signed by a UIDAI authority. 

Read on to know how individuals can download Aadhaar from the official website of UIDAI. 

How to Download Aadhaar Using Aadhaar Number?

1. Visit UIDAI’s official website. 
2. You will find a “My Aadhaar” drop-down from where you need to select “Download Aadhaar”.
3. Now, you will land on a new page that contains a number of options. 
4. On the new webpage, click on the required option to download a password-protected and digitally signed electronic copy of the Aadhaar. 
5. There will be three options available on the screen. Select “Aadhaar Number” and proceed. 
6. Enter the Aadhaar number and security code to receive a One-time Password (OTP) on your mobile. 
7. Once you enter the OTP, tap on “Verify and Download.” 
8. After verification, you will be able to obtain an electronic copy of your Aadhaar. 

How to Download Aadhaar Using Enrolment ID?

• Go to the official website of UIDAI. 
• Select “Download Aadhaar” from the “My Aadhaar” drop-down. 
• Once you land on the new webpage, you can download your e-Aadhaar. 
• Select the “Enrolment ID” option to proceed. 
• Enter your 28-digit enrolment ID and the security code visible on the screen to obtain an OTP. 
• Enter the OTP received and click on “Verify and Download.”
• Once verified, your e-Aadhaar will be downloaded. 

Note that individuals can find their Aadhaar Enrolment ID or EID on an acknowledgement slip received during registration. In case an individual loses or forgets this ID, they can retrieve it from the official website of UIDAI. 

Also Read – https://navi.com/blog/change-or-update-aadhaar-card-details/ 

How to Download Aadhaar Using Virtual ID?

1. Visit UIDAI official website. 
2. From the “My Aadhaar” drop-down, select “Download Aadhaar”.
3. A new webpage will appear on the screen. Select the option to download an electronic copy of the Aadhaar. 
4. Navigate to “Virtual ID” and click on it. 
5. Enter the 16-digit virtual ID and the security code as mentioned in the box. 
6. After clicking on the “Send OTP” option, you will get an OTP on your phone number that is registered with UIDAI. 
7. Type in the OTP and click on “Verify and Download.”
8. After successful verification, your e-Aadhaar will be downloaded. 

To follow the aforementioned procedure, one needs to generate a virtual ID. In this regard, registering a mobile number with Aadhaar is necessary. After successful registration, residents can generate a virtual ID from the UIDAI official website. 

How to Retrieve Lost or Forgotten Aadhaar Number or Enrolment ID?

• Go to UIDAI’s official website. 
• Under the “My Aadhaar” drop-down menu, you will find “Aadhaar Services”. From there, click on “Retrieve Lost or Forgotten EID/UID.”
• After the new web page opens, you will find two options- Aadhaar No (UID) or Enrolment ID (EID). 
• Select the required option and proceed. 
• Enter your full name, mobile number and email ID. 
• Type in the captcha code and click on “Send OTP” or “Enter TOTP” options. 
• After successful verification, details regarding your enrolment ID or Aadhaar number will be sent to you via SMS facility. 

Also Read – https://navi.com/blog/documents-for-aadhar-card-enrollment/ 

Final Word

One can print an Aadhaar card and obtain its physical copy by visiting the official UIDAI website. Similarly, individuals can consider obtaining the electronic copy of this card in case they misplace the physical card. 

To download it, individuals can use their Aadhaar number, enrolment ID or virtual ID as mentioned in the above sections. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I download Aadhaar using any app?

Yes, you can consider downloading Aadhaar by using the UMANG application. Here are the simple steps to follow:

• Download the app from the Google Play Store. 
• Navigate to the “All service” tab and click on “Aadhaar Card.”
• Now you can log in with your Aadhaar number or Digilocker account. 
• Submit the OTP that will receive on your registered number and click on “Verify OTP.”
• You will find a “Download” option. Click on it to download your e-Aadhaar. 

Can I download e-Aadhaar without mobile number registration?

No, e-Aadhaar download is only possible if you have a registered mobile number with UIDAI. An OTP generation option will be present when you download the electronic copy of Aadhaar by using your Aadhaar number, enrolment ID or virtual ID. By clicking on this option, one needs to verify the OTP received on a registered mobile number and proceed to the downloading process. Without a registered mobile number, this would not be possible. 

How to get an Aadhaar card without a registered mobile number?

You can get a physical copy of your Aadhaar card even if you do not have a registered mobile number. Here are the steps to follow:

• Visit the nearest Aadhaar Enrolment Centre. 
• You will need to provide biometric details for verification. 
• Provide your Aadhaar number and furnish the necessary documents, for example, your voter ID card, if required. 
• The authorised person will hand over the Aadhaar printout. 

How to print e-Aadhaar after download?

If you are planning to take a printout of your e-Aadhaar, you might want to consider following these steps:

• Enter the 8-digit password to view your e-Aadhaar. This password consists of the first four initials of your name and your birth year. 
• Now you can download your Aadhaar in pdf format from UIDAI’s official website.
• Finally, to print your Aadhaar card online, click on the “Print” option. 

What do you mean by a masked Aadhaar card?

This latest feature present in the UIDAI website allows citizens to hide their Aadhaar card details in the downloaded e-Aadhaar. Here, the initial 8-digits of the Aadhaar number are hidden, and the four digits in the end are visible. The first 8-digits are available in the format of “XXXX-XXXX”.

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