How to Download a Copy of Your Aadhaar Card

 

The unique 12-digit government identification is not compulsory to have, but it serves as an identity proof on most forms that you'll fill, and some government agencies also require the Aadhaar these days. It is issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India on behalf of the Indian government.

Getting your UID number

To download a copy of the Aadhaar card, you need to know your UID number or your Enrolment ID. If you've gotten your Aadhaar already, then it's generally a good idea to note down the number somewhere. If you've misplaced the Aadhaar, then look for the enrolment form to check your Enrolment ID. In case you don't have either, then you need to look this number up first. Here's what you need to do:

1. Go to the UIDAI website.
2. Make sure that Aadhaar No (UID) is selected from the two options near the top of the screen.
3. Type in your full name, as printed on the Aadhaar card.
4. Type either the email address or phone number that you used to register for Aadhaar.
5. Enter the characters you see in the image above Enter the Security Code.
6. Click Get OTP.
7. A one-time password will be sent to your email address or phone number, whichever you entered in the form. Enter this password in the form next to Enter OTP.
8. Click Verify OTP.
9. Now you'll receive your Aadhaar number on via SMS or email.

Getting your Aadhaar card

Once you have the UID number, you can use it to download a copy of your Aadhaar card. This part is also simple:

1. Head to the e-Aadhaar page on the UIDAI website.
2. Select Aadhaar next to I have.
3. Enter your Aadhaar number, full name and the PIN code of your residential address.
4. Key in the characters in the image in the field Enter above Image Text.
5. Click Get One Time Password.
6. This one-time password will be sent to your phone number if you click Confirm in the pop-up. Alternatively, you may click Cancel and have it sent to your email address.
7. Enter the password you received into the form next to Enter OTP.
8. Click Validate & Download.