Aadhar Reprint: How to Place & Get Aadhaar Card Reprint?

The Aadhaar reprint service helps you get a duplicate of your Aadhaar card without any hassle when it gets lost or damaged. Continue reading to know:

• How to reprint your Aadhaar card?
• How to check Aadhaar reprint status?
• Advantages of Aadhaar card reprint

What Is the Aadhaar Card Reprint?

The Aadhaar reprint service lets you get duplicate Aadhaar cards when your original ones get lost or damaged. You will get all the exact details reprinted on your new Aadhaar card through this service. Online requests for reprints can be submitted through the UIDAI portal using an Aadhaar number while paying a nominal fee. You will get the reprinted Aadhaar through speed post delivery to your registered address. 

How To Place an Aadhaar Reprint Request?

Here are the simple steps you need to follow to reprint your Aadhaar card: 

Step 1: Go to the official UIDAI portal and navigate to ‘My Aadhaar’ and click on ‘Order Aadhaar PVC Card’ under the ‘Get Aadhaar’ section.

Step 2: Provide your 12-digit Aadhaar number. Additionally, if you do not remember your Aadhaar number, you can retrieve it using the ‘Retrieve EID/ UID’ option.

Step 3: Enter the captcha code and mobile number.

Step 4: Click on ‘Send OTP’. Enter the OTP received on your registered mobile number.

Step 5: Pay a nominal fee of Rs. 50 (including GST and postal charges) through debit/credit card, net banking, or UPI.

Step 6: After payment, you will receive a Service Request Number (SRN) for tracking. The reprinted Aadhaar will be sent via Speed Post to your registered address.

How To Check Aadhaar Reprint Status?

Follow the below procedure to monitor your Aadhaar card reprint:

Step 1: Go to the official UIDAI portal and navigate to ‘My Aadhaar’ and click on ‘Check Aadhaar PVC Status’ under the ‘Get Aadhaar’ section.

Step 2: After placing your request of reprinting Aadhaar card, you will receive an SRN via SMS and email. Enter this SRN number.

Step 3: Enter the captcha code displayed and click ‘Submit’. The portal will show whether your request is under processing, printed, or dispatched.

Things To Remember Under Aadhaar Card Reprint

The following points need due attention during a request for an Aadhaar reprint service to achieve successful end-to-end delivery:

• Permanent and Current Address should Match: The reprinted Aadhaar arrives at the address that you linked to your Aadhaar. Request a reprint only when your address matches what stands in the record because, otherwise, delivery may get compromised.
• Processing and Dispatching Time: The Aadhaar reprint procedure spans several days, from the printing phase to the dispatch occasion. The delivery time through the India Post Postal Service is up to two weeks. Therefore, you can go for downloading your Aadhaar card for urgent purposes.
• Apply Separately for Updating Details: Reprinted Aadhaar cards display a copy of all existing information contained in your original document. So, the procedure for updating demographic or biometric elements in your Aadhaar requires you to apply separately through an Aadhaar update service.
• Status Tracking: You can monitor the status of your reprint application through Service Request Numbers (SRNs) issued after the application. These SRNs let you track the status through the UIDAI websites.
• Nominal Service Charge: Customers need to pay Rs. 50 as reprint charges that incorporate GST and postal delivery fees. The payment can be made using debit/credit cards, net banking, or the UPI system.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Aadhaar Card Reprint

The UIDAI enables users to request duplicate Aadhaar cards through its Aadhaar reprint service for their original document. So, here are certain advantages and disadvantages you can expect from availing this service:

Advantages

• An online request enables users to access the reprint process without visiting an Aadhaar Enrolment Centre.
• The reprinted document maintains equivalent status to the original version. Thus, it enables individuals to perform official verification checks and present them for documentation purposes.
• The Aadhaar reprint service is cost-effective because you pay a nominal fee of Rs. 50, which includes GST and postal service fees.
• The UIDAI website lets users monitor the status of their reprint request to provide complete visibility into reprint processing.
• The new reprinted Aadhaar card will be delivered to you through speed post at your registered address through secure delivery.

Disadvantages

• The Aadhaar reprint service operators need multiple days to process and deliver requests. Individuals face delivery delays when urgent delivery is required.
• Users cannot modify their Aadhaar demographic or biometric details through the reprint service since they need to file a separate update request.
• The reprinted Aadhaar document will not be delivered to you if your registered address is not current address. A necessary address change procedure will be required.

The Aadhaar reprint service is a cost-effective and hassle-free service which lets you apply for a duplicate document in case the original gets lost, stolen, or damaged. So, you can apply for a new Aadhaar card through the UIDAI portal by following specific simple steps.

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