Aadhaar Card Download - Steps to Download And Print e-Aadhaar Online

The Aadhaar is a 12-digit number which was introduced in April 2010, with the main objective of providing a universal identity to every resident of India. This number is unique and is based on the demographic and biometric data of the individual. The data is collected, stored, processed, and governed by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). The Aadhaar helps in quick and safe validation of the identity of the individuals. The Aadhaar online portal makes service delivery more effective and economical. The direct benefit of this is the smooth flow of the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) schemes, such as unemployment benefit, LPG subsidy, National Pension Scheme and so on.

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Aadhaar Card Download-Steps to Download And Print e-Aadhaar Online

Once an individual enrols for Aadhaar, he can download it online using the Aadhaar Number, Enrolment ID (EID), or Virtual ID (VID) provided by UIDAI. You can go through the following steps to download your Aadhaar card.

1. Aadhaar Card Download by Aadhaar Number

If you know your Aadhaar Number, you can easily download Aadhaar card from the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) website.

• Go to UIDAI website’s Homepage and click on “Download Aadhaar” option under the Aadhaar Enrolment tab.
• You can also follow the link: https://eaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/#/
• Click on the “Aadhaar” option in the ‘I Have’ section.
• Select “Regular Aadhaar” as your preference, if you wish to get a normal Aadhaar. If you want to download a masked version of your Aadhaar, select “Masked Aadhaar”.
• Enter required details like 12-digit Aadhaar number, Full name, Pin Code, and Captcha
• Click on Request OTP and enter the OTP, which will be sent to your registered mobile, in the required field.
• You can also use the TOPT (Time based OTP) option, by generating a TOTP in the mobile app – mAadhaar.
• Select “Download Aadhaar”

2. Steps to Download Aadhaar Card using Virtual ID

You can also download your Aadhaar by entering Virtual ID. This is the latest addition to UIDAI’s Aadhaar Download Portal. Follow the steps given below:

• Visit UIDAI’s online portal and select “Download Aadhaar”.
• Select “VID” in the ‘I Have’ section.
• Choose Regular or Masked Aadhaar as your preference.
• Enter your 16-Digit VID Number and other details.
• Request OTP and enter it.
• Click on “Download Aadhaar”.

3. Aadhaar Card Download using Enrolment Number

For people who have recently enrolled for Aadhaar and haven’t received the 12-digit Aadhaar number, another option available to download Aadhaar is using the Enrolment ID. This option can also be used in case you’ve forgotten the Aadhaar Number.

• Select “DownloadAadhaar” option on the UIDAI website’s Homepage.
• Select “Enrolment ID” in the ‘I Have’ section.
• Choose Regular or Masked Aadhaar as your preference.
• Enter your 14-Digit Enrolment Number and 14-digit Date-Time Stamp printed on the enrolment slip.
• Fill in Full name, Pin code, and Captcha.
• Request OTP and enter it.
• Click on “Download Aadhaar”.

4. Aadhaar Card Download using Name and Date of Birth

In case you have forgotten your Aadhaar Number and Enrolment ID, you can still download Aadhaar by using just your name and date of birth. Name and Date of Birth are used to retrieve UID / EID.

• Go the UIDAI online portal and select “Retrieve Lost UID/EID”
• You can also follow this link: https://resident.uidai.gov.in/find-uid-eid
• Choose whether you want to retrieve UID or EID.
• Enter personal details – Full Name, Email, Mobile, and enter the Captcha.
• Click on “Send OTP” and enter the OTP in the designated field.
• Aadhaar Number / Enrolment ID will be sent to the registered number.
• Once you receive UID / EID, go to the Download Aadhaar page.
• Follow the same steps as mentioned in the previous steps (Aadhaar Card Download by Aadhaar Number / Aadhaar Card Download using Enrolment Number)

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5. How to Download e-Aadhaar from DigiLocker Account?

DigiLocker is a cloud based platform for the storage, sharing, and verification of documents and certificates in digital form. It was launched by the Government of India with the aim of transforming India into a digitally empowered society. You can download Aadhaar from DigiLocker by following the given steps:

• Login / Register with DigiLocker. https://digilocker.gov.in/
• Sign in using your user credentials or by entering your 23 digit Aadhaar number.
• For using Aadhaar number, you must enter the OTP, which is sent to your registered number.
• Select the “Issued Documents” option from the dashboard.
• Download the Aadhaar using the “Save” icon.

6. How to Download Masked Aadhaar?

Masked Aadhaar is similar to a regular one in all aspects, except the Aadhaar number that is displayed. The number is partially hidden, and only the last four digits are visible. It is a safety measure to prevent your Aadhaar number from being disclosed to others and it is equally valid as a regular Aadhaar. To download a masked Aadhaar, follow the steps mentioned below:

• Go to UIDAI website’s Homepage and click on “Download Aadhaar” option under the Aadhaar Enrolment tab.
• You can also follow the link: https://eaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/#/
• Click on the “Aadhaar / VID / Enrolment ID” option in the ‘I Have’ section.
• Select “Masked Aadhaar” as your preference.
• Enter required details like Aadhaar number / VID / Enrolment ID, Full name, Pin Code, and Captcha
• Click on Request OTP and enter the OTP, which will be sent to your registered mobile, in the required field.
• Select “Download Aadhaar”

7. How to get Aadhaar without Registered Mobile number?

Without registering your mobile number or not having the registered mobile number means you cannot download Aadhaar online. You can still get Aadhaar by following the below steps:

• Visit the nearest Aadhaar centre with your Aadhaar number and other documents like PAN, passport, or any valid identity proof.
• You will have to provide biometric details like finger print and retina scan.
• You will get a printout of Aadhaar either on normal paper or PVC.

8. Steps to Download Aadhaar Through Umang App

• Download and open Umang App
• Under ‘All Services’ tab, choose “Aadhaar Card”
• Select “View Aadhaar Card from DigiLocker”
• Login using DigiLocker Account or Aadhaar Number
• Enter OTP received on your registered mobile
• Click on the download icon to download Aadhaar.

How to Take e-Aadhaar Card Print after Download

The downloaded Aadhaar requires a password to be created. The password is an 8 digit alpha-numeric safety measure designed to avoid misuse of Aadhaar by unauthorized persons. The password consists of the first four letters of the individual’s name, in capital letters, and the year of birth in the format yyyy.

For example, a person with the name Vijay Kumar, and born on 08^th February 1986, must enter the following password: VIJA1986.

Once opened, a printout of the Aadhaar can be taken and kept as a hard copy.

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