Yes, once your Aadhaar is generated, you can always download e-Aadhaar letter by clicking on “Download Aadhaar” under Aadhaar Enrolment section on uidai.gov.in website. The UIDAI asks the resident to confirm the addresses (from the multiple address proof) on which he/ she wants his/ her Aadhaar letter to be delivered.
Combination of the first 4 letters of name in CAPITAL and the year of birth (YYYY) as password.
Here's a step-by-step guide on how to get your Aadhaar card reprinted.
- Step 1: Visit UIDAI's website, www.uidai.gov.in.
- Step 2: Under the Aadhaar services, select 'Order Aadhaar Reprint'.
- Step 3: A new tab will open on your computer screen.
- Step 4: An OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number.
How many days will it take to receive “Aadhaar Card” after creating successful request? After receiving order for Aadhaar Card from the resident UIDAI will handover printed Aadhaar Card to DoP within 5 working days (excluding the date of request).
Go to URL Enter 'Aadhaar Number' or 'VID' and mentioned 'Security Code' in screen, then click on 'Send OTP' or 'Enter TOTP'. The OTP will be sent to the registered Mobile Number for the given Aadhaar number or VID.
- Click on 'Proceed to Update Address' link.
- Login with Aadhaar.
- Select option to 'Update Address via Secret Code'
- Enter Secret Code.
- Review the new address and submit.
- Note your Update Request Number (URN) shown on screen.
Downloaded Aadhaar (e-Aadhaar) is, therefore, as legally valid proof of identity under Section 4(3) of the Aadhaar Act, 2016 read together with Regulation 15 (1) of the Aadhaar (Enrolment and Update) Regulations, 2016, as printed version of Aadhaar Letter.
Go to uidai.find-uid-eid. Select appropriate option, "Aadhaar No (UID)" OR "Enrolment No (EID)", under "You want to receive your lost:" Enter your full name. Select appropriate option, "Enrollment Id" OR "Aadhaar", under "I have:"
Process to Verify your Aadhaar card
- Visit the official UIDAI website.
- Choose the option “Aadhaar services” present at the page.
- Choose the option “Verify Aadhaar”.
- Enter your 12 digit unique Aadhaar number in the space provided.
- Once you've entered your Aadhaar number, enter the security code.
Here's how to verify mobile number on the official UIDAI website: Visit the UIDAI website. Alternatively, you can click on this link: verify-email-mobile. You will have to fill in details such as your Aadhaar number, email address as well as security code.
Here's the process:
- Click on Verify Aadhaar Number.
- Once you enter the two details, a window will appear that will tell you if whether the Aadhaar number exits with UIDAI or not.
- One does not need an Aadhaar number of their own to verify any individual's Aaadhaar number or their identity.
Send SMS from registered mobile number to 1947 to get OTP. The SMS must be sent in the format: GETOTP Last four digits of Aadhaar number. For example, if your Aadhaar number is 1234 5678 4321, then SMS will be sent as GETOTP 4321.
According to UIDAI, the Aadhaar letter sent by it, a cutaway portion or downloaded versions of Aadhaar on ordinary paper or mAadhaar are perfectly valid.
- Click on “Order Aadhaar Card” Service.
- Enter your 12 digit Aadhaar Number (UID) or 16 digit Virtual Identification Number (VID) or 28 digits Enrollment ID.
- Enter the security code.
- Click on check box “If you do not have a registered mobile number, please check in the box”.
Visit the uidai.gov.in website and select the "Check Aadhaar PVC Card Status" option. Here's the direct link. On the next page, titled "Check Aadhaar Reprint Status", enter details such as the 12-digit Aadhaar number (also known as Unique Identity Number) and the Service Request Number (SRN).
There is no concept such as smart Aadhaar card. Aadhaar letter or Aadhaar downloaded from UIDAI website, in the form as may be specified from time to time, is sufficient and a valid form of Aadhaar. Only visit authorized common service centres or Aadhaar permanent enrolment centres for Aadhaar related services.
Steps to Download and Print the Aadhar card
- Visit the official website of
- Go to the section 'Aadhaar online services' and click 'Aadhaar enrolment'
- After that Click on 'Download Aadhaar'
- Subjected to whether you have the UID or EID, choose the suitable option.
- Enter your Aadhaar number /enrollment number.
How to apply for the all-new Aadhaar PVC card
- Apply online on the official website of UIDAI.
- In the 'My Aadhaar section', click on the 'Order Aadhaar PVC Card'
- Now, enter either the 12 digit Aadhaar number or the 16 digit virtual ID or the 28 digit EID.
UIDAI CEO Ajay Bhushan Panday said, “So-called Aadhaar Smart card is totally unnecessary and a waste as during such printing its QR code often becomes dysfunctional. The Aadhaar card or the downloaded Aadhaar card printed on ordinary paper or mAadhaar is perfectly valid for all kind of uses.”
