The Aadhar card is a crucial document in India, serving as proof of identity and residence. With the increasing use of digital platforms, itâs now possible to download your Aadhar card online. Hereâs a detailed guide on how to download your Aadhar card:
Method 1: Download using Aadhaar Number
- Visit the official UIDAI website: www.uidai.gov.in
- Click on âDownload Aadhaarâ under the âMy Aadhaarâ tab.
- Select âAadhaar Numberâ as the download method.
- Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number and the captcha code.
- Click âSend OTPâ and enter the OTP received on your registered mobile number.
- Select âDo you want a masked Aadhaarâ option (optional).
- Enter the OTP again and click âVerify And Downloadâ to download your e-Aadhaar card.
Method 2: Download using Enrolment ID (EID)
- Visit the official UIDAI website: www.uidai.gov.in
- Click on âDownload Aadhaarâ under the âMy Aadhaarâ tab.
- Select âEnrolment IDâ as the download method.
- Enter your 14-digit Enrolment ID, select the date and time of enrolment, and type the security code.
- Click âSend OTPâ and enter the OTP received on your registered mobile number.
- Enter the OTP again and click âVerify And Downloadâ to download your e-Aadhaar card.
Method 3: Download using Virtual ID
- Visit the official UIDAI website: www.uidai.gov.in
- Click on âDownload Aadhaarâ under the âMy Aadhaarâ tab.
- Select âVirtual IDâ as the download method.
- Enter your Virtual ID number.
- Follow the same steps as above to verify and download your e-Aadhaar card.
Method 4: Download using mAadhaar App
- Download and install the mAadhaar app from the Google Play Store or App Store.
- If you have registered before, enter your phone number and verify it using the OTP sent to your mobile.
- Once logged in, navigate to the âMy Aadhaarâ section.
- Select âDownload Aadhaarâ and follow the in-app instructions to verify and download your e-Aadhaar card.
Method 5: Download using DigiLocker
- Visit the DigiLocker website or download the app and sign in.
- Select âUIDAIâ as the partner and âAadhaarâ as the document.
- Enter your Aadhaar number and the OTP sent to your registered mobile number.
- Downloaded Aadhaar will be available under âIssuedâ in the app.
- Use this digitally verified copy of your Aadhaar card.
Password Protection
Once downloaded, your e-Aadhaar card is password-protected. To print it, follow these steps:
- Open the PDF file using any PDF reader like Adobe Acrobat or Microsoft Edge.
- Enter the password, which consists of the first four letters of your name (in uppercase) followed by the year of your birth in YYYY format.
Remember to ensure your mobile number is registered with your Aadhaar during enrolment for successful download.