Aadhaar Card Download

How to Download Aadhaar Card via UIDAI Portal?

Individuals can download e-Aadhaar through three methods, which are Aadhaar number, Enrolment ID, and Virtual ID.

Step 1 - Visit the official website (https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/).

Step 2 - Click on the 'Download Aadhaar' link.

Step 3 - On the new page, enter the 12-digit Aadhaar Number, 16-digit Virtual ID (VID) Number, or 28-digit Enrolment ID (EID) Number.

Step 4 - If you have an Aadhaar number, enter it; otherwise, use the EID or VID.

Step 5 - Enter "Captcha code"

Step 6 - Click on the 'Send OTP' button.

Step 7 - Enter the OTP received on your registered mobile number.

Step 8 - Click on the 'Verify and Download' button.

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

Note:

1. EID is a 28-digit number used to track Aadhaar application status, while UID is the 12-digit Aadhaar number issued after approval as identity and address proof.
2. To link your mobile number with Aadhaar, you must visit the nearest Aadhaar service center for the update if it's not already connected.
3. If you have forgotten your Aadhaar number or enrolment ID, select the 'Retrieve EID or Aadhaar number' option and recover it using your name, mobile or email, and OTP verification.

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How to Download e-Aadhaar Card by using Name and Date of Birth?

Your name, date of birth, phone number, and email address can be used to find your Enrolment ID if you don't have one or appear to have lost it.

Once you retrieve the number, you can download your e-Aadhaar.

Here are the steps to follow:

Step 1 - Go to the official UIDAI website.

Step 2 - Navigate to the ‘My Aadhaar’ option.

Step 3 - Under the ‘Aadhaar Services’ section, click on ‘Retrieve Lost or Forgotten EID/UID’.

Step 4 - Select whether you want your Aadhaar number or Enrolment ID.

Step 5 - Enter your name, mobile number or email, and captcha code.

Step 6 - Click ‘Send OTP’.

Step 7 - Enter the OTP and click ‘Submit’.

You will receive a message with your Aadhaar number or Enrolment ID sent to your mobile or email. Click on the link provided to you via SMS to download your Aadhaar.

***Note: Know more about the steps to download aadhaar with name and date of birth and also check Aadhaar Card Correction in detail.

How to Download Aadhaar Card via DigiLocker?

DigiLocker is a different mobile application you can use to download your Aadhaar card. The Government of India created this smartphone application as part of its Digital India initiative to promote a paperless government. Downloading Aadhaar via DigiLocker offers secure, instant access without needing a physical copy.

The steps to download Aadhaar via DigiLocker are mentioned below:

Step 1 - Visit Digilocker or open the DigiLocker mobile app (Android/iOS).

Step 2 - Create or Log in an account to the website or DigiLocker app using your mobile number, Aadhaar number, or username.

Step 3 -  Enter the OTP sent to your registered number.

Step 4- Click on ‘Search Document’.

Step 5 - Type ‘Aadhaar Card’.

Step 6 - Select the Aadhaar card option from the results.

Step 7 - Provide your Aadhaar number.

Step 8 - Enter the OTP received on your registered mobile to proceed.

Step 9 - Once verified, DigiLocker fetches your Aadhaar directly from UIDAI.

Step 10 - The Aadhaar will appear under the ‘Issued Documents’ section.

Step 11 - Click on the download icon next to the Aadhaar card.

Step 12 - Re-enter the OTP (if prompted), to download your Aadhaar

Step 13 - The Aadhar will be downloaded as a PDF file.

Note: To download your Aadhaar using DigiLocker, you will have to first make sure that you have registered your mobile number with your Aadhaar card at the time of enrolment.

How to Print Your Aadhaar Card?

Once you have downloaded your e-Aadhaar, to print it, you will need to follow these steps:

Step 1 - Your e-Aadhaar is a 'pdf' file. So, you will need to open it using any pdf reader (such as Adobe Acrobat or Microsoft Edge).

Step 2 - Enter the password. Your password will be the first four letters of your name (in caps) followed by the year of your birth in the format YYYY. For example, if your name is Amith Kumar and your date of birth is 8/6/1984, your password will be 'AMIT1984'.

Step 3 - Once the file is opened, select the 'Print' option, choose the number of copies you would like to print, and hit 'Print'.

Note: Verify that a printer is connected to your device. If you don't have a printer, you can print the document from a computer that is linked to a printer, save it to a portable device, or email it to yourself.

Before you use any of these methods to download your Aadhaar card, make sure that you have the required information with you.

How to Download Aadhar Card using mAadhaar App?

Individuals can download Aadhaar card via mAadhaar application by following the below-mentioned steps:

Step 1 - Download the mAadhaar app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.

Step 2 - Sign up using your registered mobile number and the OTP sent to it.

Step 3 - Once registered, navigate to the dashboard and select the ‘Download Aadhaar’ option.

Step 4 - Choose between Regular Aadhaar or Masked Aadhaar, depending on your preference.

Step 5 - Provide your Aadhaar Number, VID, or Enrolment ID, along with the captcha code.

Step 6 - Tap the ‘Request OTP’ button.

Step 7 - Enter the OTP received on your registered mobile.

Step 8 - After verifying the OTP, click ‘Open’ to download your Aadhaar in PDF format.

Note : 

1. The e-Aadhaar will be downloaded in PDF Format only.
2. The password to view Aadhaar card consiste of eight characters, which consists of first four letters of Aadhaar holder’s name in capital letters and year of birth in YYYY format.
3. In Regular Aadhaar all digits of Aadhar number are visible, while in Masked Aadhar only first eight digits are visible.

How to Download Aadhaar Card via UMANG?

UMANG is a measure taken by the government to make e-governance mobile-first and was developed by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and the National e-Governance Division (NeGD).

This app allows you to access e-Governance services from central, state, and local bodies and agencies across India. The app is integrated with digital India services such as Aadhaar and DigiLocker.

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

Step 1 - Visit the UMANG portal at web.umang.gov.in.

Step 2 - First-time users must register by providing their mobile number or email, create a password, and verify your details via OTP.

Step 3 - Existing users can simply log in using your credentials (mobile number, email ID, or username).

Step 4 - Navigate to the ‘Aadhaar’ section once logged in.

Step 5 - Click on it to see available Aadhaar services.

Step 6 - Select ‘Download Aadhaar’ from the list of services under ‘My Aadhaar’ section.

Step 7 - A new page will appear prompting you to start the Aadhaar verification process.

Step 8 - Click ‘Proceed’ to continue.

Step 9 - Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number or VID (Virtual ID).

Step 10 - After submitting, an OTP will be sent to your registered mobile.

Step 11 - Enter OTP to authenticate your request.

Step 12 - Click ‘Verify & Download’, after OTP verification.

Step 13 - Your e-Aadhaar will be generated and saved as a PDF.

Note: Verify that a printer is connected to your device. If you do not have a printer, you can print the document from a computer that is linked to a printer, save it to a portable device, or email it to yourself.

Before you use any of these methods to download your Aadhaar card, make sure that you have the required information with you.