How to Download Aadhaar Card by UIDAI, Enrolment ID, DigiLocker, Virtual ID, Name and DOB

Knowing how to download Aadhaar card online is necessary when you need a digital copy for KYC, banking, or government services. The process can be completed through UIDAI, DigiLocker, or the mAadhaar app. Your mobile number must be registered with UIDAI to complete the UIDAI Aadhaar card download process. 

Prerequisites for Downloading Aadhaar

Before downloading your Aadhaar card, keep the following ready:

• Aadhaar Number, 28-digit Enrolment ID (EID) or 16-digit Virtual ID (VID)
• Mobile number registered with UIDAI to receive the OTP
• A PDF reader to open the downloaded e-Aadhaar
• PDF password (first four letters of your name in CAPITALS followed by your birth year in YYYY format)

How to Download Aadhar Card from UIDAI?

To download your Aadhaar card by using Aadhaar number, you must have your mobile number registered with UIDAI, as you would require a One Time Password (OTP) for e-Aadhaar download. 

Step 1: Visit the myAadhaar Download e-Aadhaar page on the UIDAI website.

Step 2: Select ‘Aadhaar Number’, enter your Aadhaar number and captcha code and click ‘Send OTP’.

Step 3: Here you can select if you want to download a ‘Masked Aadhaar’. Enter the OTP and click on the button ‘Verify & Download’. Masked Aadhaar is an option that enables you to download your Aadhaar but with only the last four digits being visible.

Step 4: Your Aadhaar card will be downloaded. You can open it by entering the 8-digit password which is the first four letters of your name (in CAPS) and your year of birth.

Note: A 6-digit One-Time Password (OTP) is sent to your mobile number registered with UIDAI for authentication. The OTP remains valid for a limited period. If it expires before verification, request a new OTP and complete the download process.

How to Download Aadhar Card from New Aadhar App?

The new Aadhaar App allows residents to securely access and download their Aadhaar digitally using app-based authentication.

Step 1: Download and open the New Aadhaar App on your smartphone.

Step 2: Log in using Face Authentication or the available secure verification method.

Step 3: Select the Aadhaar profile you want to access or add a new Aadhaar profile.

Step 4: Navigate to the Aadhaar details or documents section in the app.

Step 5: Choose the option to view or download Aadhaar digitally.

Step 6: Save the Aadhaar PDF securely on your device or access it anytime within the app.

How to Download Aadhaar Card using Enrolment ID (EID)?

If you have applied for an Aadhaar card, you will get an Enrolment ID through which you can track your Aadhaar card enrolment status and download your Aadhaar card. 

Step 1: Visit the official UIDAI website and go to the 'Download Aadhaar' page under the 'Get Aadhaar' section in 'My Aadhaar'.

Step 2: Select 'Enrolment ID', enter your 28-digit Enrolment ID (EID) and the CAPTCHA code, then click 'Send OTP'.

Step 3: Select whether you want to download a 'Masked Aadhaar', enter the OTP received on your registered mobile number, and click 'Verify & Download'.

Step 4: Your e-Aadhaar will be downloaded. You can save it on your device or print it for future use.

Note: The Enrolment ID (EID) is a 28-digit number comprising the 14-digit enrolment number and the 14-digit enrolment date and time stamp printed on the acknowledgement slip. Use the complete 28-digit EID while downloading your Aadhaar or checking your enrolment status.

How to Download Aadhaar Card by Name and Date Of Birth?

In some instances, you might have lost your Aadhaar number and Enrolment ID, but you can still download a copy of your Aadhaar card with the help of your date of birth and name registered with UIDAI.

Step 1: Visit the official UIDAI website and go to the 'Retrieve Lost or Forgotten EID/UID' page under the 'Aadhaar Services' section in 'My Aadhaar'.

Step 2: Select 'Aadhaar Number' or 'Enrolment ID', enter your name, registered mobile number or email ID, and the CAPTCHA code, then click 'Send OTP'.

Step 3: Enter the OTP received on your registered mobile number or email ID and click 'Submit'.

Step 4: Your Aadhaar Number or Enrolment ID will be sent to your registered mobile number or email ID. You can then use it to download your Aadhaar card.

How to Download Aadhaar Card with Virtual ID?

You can also download your Aadhaar card through a 16-digit Virtual ID (VID). You have to first generate the Virtual ID from the UIDAI website for downloading the Aadhaar through the VID method.

Step 1: Visit the official UIDAI website and go to the 'VID Generator' page under the 'Aadhaar Services' section in 'My Aadhaar'.

Step 2: Select 'Generate VID' or 'Retrieve VID', enter your Aadhaar number and the CAPTCHA code, then click 'Send OTP'.

Step 3: Enter the OTP and click 'Verify and Proceed'. Your 16-digit Virtual ID (VID) will be sent to your registered mobile number.

Step 4: Go to the 'Download Aadhaar' page under the 'Get Aadhaar' section in 'My Aadhaar', select 'Virtual ID (VID)', and enter your 16-digit VID and the CAPTCHA code.

Step 5: Select whether you want to download a 'Masked Aadhaar', enter the OTP received on your registered mobile number, and click 'Verify & Download'.

Step 6: Your e-Aadhaar will be downloaded. You can save it on your device or print it for future use.

How to Download Aadhaar Card from mAadhaar App?

The mAadhaar app is the official mobile application for Aadhaar, allowing users to download their e-Aadhaar and access their Aadhaar details on their mobile devices. To log into and download your mAadhaar, follow these steps:

Step 1: Open the mAadhaar app on your mobile device.

Step 2: Select your language and continue. If you have already linked your mobile number to your Aadhaar during the enrolment process, you can proceed to log in to the mAadhaar app.

Step 3: Enter your mobile number and OTP received on your registered mobile number and click ‘Submit’. 

Step 4: Once you are logged into the app, click on the ‘Download Aadhaar’ option under the ‘Get Aadhaar’ section.

Step 5: Select if you want ‘Regular Aadhaar’ or ‘Masked Aadhaar’.

Step 6: Select if you have an ‘Aadhaar Number’, ‘Virtual ID (VID) Number’, or ‘Enrolment ID Number’.

Step 7: Enter the details and captcha code and click ‘Request OTP’.

Step 8: Enter the OTP received on your mobile and click ‘Verify’.

Step 9: The e-Aadhaar card will be downloaded on your mobile device.

Note: The mAadhaar app is the legacy Aadhaar mobile application. UIDAI has also introduced the New Aadhaar App, which uses Face Authentication for secure digital verification.

How to Download Aadhar Card from DigiLocker?

You can download your e-Aadhaar card through the DigiLocker app by following these steps:

Step 1: Download the DigiLocker app on your smartphone and sign in.

Step 2: Under the 'Issued Document' section, find ‘Aadhaar’. Alternatively, you can click on ‘Search Documents’, search for ‘UIDAI’, and select ‘Aadhaar’.

Step 3: Enter your Aadhaar number and the OTP that will be sent to your registered mobile number.

Step 4: Once the verification is complete, your Aadhaar card will be available for download under the 'Issued Documents' section of the app. You can download it by clicking on the three-dot icon next to it and selecting ‘Download’. 

The e-Aadhaar available through DigiLocker is digitally issued by UIDAI and is legally valid for all purposes where Aadhaar is accepted.

Note: To download your Aadhaar via DigiLocker, your mobile number must be linked to your Aadhaar to receive OTP-based authentication.

How to Download Aadhaar Card Via UMANG App?

Here's how you can download your Aadhaar card on the UMANG app:

Step 1: Register and log in to the UMANG app.

Step 2: Click on ‘Documents’ and select ‘Aadhaar Card’.

Step 3: Click on ‘Login’ to DigiLocker account.

Step 4: You will be redirected to the DigiLocker home page. Register or sign in to DigiLocker.

Step 5: If you are registering on DigiLocker, ensure your mobile number has already been registered with Aadhaar.

Step 6: You can then view and download your Aadhaar card on the app via DigiLocker.

How to Order Aadhaar PVC Card Online?

The Aadhaar PVC Card is a wallet-sized version of Aadhaar made of durable PVC material. It contains multiple security features, including a secure QR code, ghost image, microtext and guilloche pattern for verification.

Step 1: Log in to the myAadhaar website using your Aadhaar number and the OTP sent to your registered mobile number. 

Step 2: Click on the ‘Order Aadhaar PVC’ tab.

Step 3: Select the ‘Self’ option, preview the Aadhaar details and click ‘Next’.

Step 4: Accept the ‘Terms and Conditions’ and tick the payment consent.

Step 5: Click on ‘Make payment’ and pay the fees of  ₹75 (inclusive of GST and Speed Post delivery charges).

Step 6: A receipt will be generated containing the Service Request Number (SRN). You can track your Aadhaar PVC card status through the SRN.

Your Aadhaar PVC card will be sent to you via speed post within a few days.

How to Download Aadhaar Card Without Mobile Number?

To download an e-Aadhaar card online, you require an Aadhaar-registered mobile number for OTP verification. However, if your mobile number is not linked or inactive, you can use these alternative methods to download the Aadhaar card.

I. Visiting Aadhaar Seva Kendra 

Step 1: Visit your nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra.

Step 2: Provide your Aadhaar Number or 28-digit Enrolment ID (EID).

Step 3: Complete biometric authentication to verify your identity.

Step 4: Request a printed copy of your e-Aadhaar and pay the prescribed fee of ₹30.

II. Order Aadhaar PVC Card Using Other/Alternate Number

If your mobile number is not registered with Aadhaar, you can still order an Aadhaar PVC Card using an alternate mobile number.

Step 1: Visit the myAadhaar website and click on 'Order Aadhaar PVC Card'.

Step 2: Enter your Aadhaar number, Virtual ID (VID) or Enrolment ID (EID).

Step 3: Tick the checkbox 'My mobile number is not registered'.

Step 4: Enter the alternate mobile number on which you want to receive the OTP.

Step 5: Complete the OTP verification.

Step 6: Accept the Terms and Conditions and proceed to payment.

Step 7: Pay ₹75 (inclusive of GST and Speed Post charges).

Step 8: After successful payment, an SRN will be generated, which can be used to track the PVC card delivery status.

Downloading a Child's (Bal Aadhaar) Aadhaar

If a child's Aadhaar is linked to a parent's or guardian's registered mobile number, the e-Aadhaar can be downloaded online using OTP authentication on that registered mobile number. The download process is the same as that for an adult Aadhaar.

How to Know Aadhaar Number?

If you have misplaced your Aadhaar number, you can easily retrieve it by following the below steps: 

Step 1: Visit the official UIDAI website and go to the 'Retrieve Lost or Forgotten EID/UID' page under the 'Aadhaar Services' section in 'My Aadhaar'.

Step 2: Select 'Aadhaar Number', enter your name, registered mobile number or email ID, and the CAPTCHA code, then click 'Send OTP'.

Step 3: Enter the OTP and click 'Submit'.

Step 4: Your Aadhaar Number will be sent to your registered mobile number or email ID.

How to Print e-Aadhaar Card Download?

After downloading your e-Aadhaar card, you can take a printout of it by following the below steps:

Step 1: Locate the downloaded e-Aadhaar card PDF file on your device and click on it. 

Step 2: Enter the 8-digit password to open your e-Aadhaar card download copy.  

Step 3: Once the file is opened, click on the ‘Print’ option to print your e-Aadhaar card.

The password to open your e-Aadhaar card download PDF file is first four letters of your name in uppercase and the year of birth in YYYY format. For example, if your name is Prabha Pandey and your date of birth is 20/11/1986, your password will be ‘PRAB1886’.

Common Errors and Fixes for Aadhaar Card Download 

Here are common problems faced while trying to download your Aadhaar card:

How to Check Aadhaar Enrollment or Update Status?

If you have applied for Aadhaar enrollment or Aadhaar details update, you can first check the enrolment or update status, and then proceed to download your Aadhaar card if it has been generated or if the updated Aadhaar is ready. 

Process to Check Aadhaar Enrolment Status

Step 1: Visit the official UIDAI website and go to the 'Check Aadhaar Update Status' page under the 'Update Your Aadhaar' section in 'My Aadhaar'.

Step 2: Select the 'Enrolment Number' option, enter your 28-digit Enrolment ID (EID) and the CAPTCHA code.

Step 3: Click 'Submit' to view your Aadhaar enrolment status.

Process to Check Aadhaar Update Status

Step 1: Visit the official UIDAI website and go to the 'Check Aadhaar Update Status' page under the 'Update Your Aadhaar' section in 'My Aadhaar'.

Step 2: Select the 'SRN' or 'URN' option, enter your 14-digit Service Request Number (SRN) or 14-digit Update Request Number (URN) and the CAPTCHA code.

Step 3: Click 'Submit' to view the status of your Aadhaar update request.

Note: URN (Update Request Number) is a 14-digit reference number generated after submitting an Aadhaar update request. SRN (Service Request Number) is also a 14-digit reference number generated for online Aadhaar services such as Aadhaar PVC Card orders and other service requests.

UIDAI Contact Details

If you face any issues while downloading your Aadhaar card or while opening the downloaded PDF, you can contact UIDAI at:

• Toll-free number: 1947
• Email ID: help@uidai.gov.in 

Understanding how to download Aadhaar card online ensures quick access to your digitally signed Aadhaar copy whenever required. Keep your UIDAI registered mobile number with you ready to complete the e-Aadhaar card download process.

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