I don’t think there is any need to explain what this Aadhar card is. We all know this card depicts our individuality and is a valid proof of identity, along with citizenship. Also, it carries a unique personal identification number and a QR code which portrays the personal identification of each and every citizen of India.
Call it Aadhar/ Aadhaar/ Adhar, one and the same thing. It is issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India and the good thing is you have to carry it along with you where ever you travel as an identity proof. Also, it is helpful in availing government and Non-Government services. If you don’t have one, visit your nearby Aadhaar enrolment centre today.
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You can locate Enrollment centres nearby online. Once you are enrolled, you can check the status online, download your e-Aadhar card and can update the Aadhar card as well online. There are many online services available nowadays offered by uidai.
Moreover, if in case you misplaced your Aadhar card, you need not worry as such. Now, you don’t have to spend more time and enrol yourself again. Here, all you have to do is get a new copy, that’s it. Get a digital copy of the same from the official website. As simple as that!
Well, Enrolling for Aadhar Card is absolutely free of cost and so is the process of obtaining its duplicate copy. Even, you can keep as many digital copies you want.
In this article, we are going to discuss some important things that you must know before downloading E-Aadhar card. But before discussing the downloading procedure, there is one more thing that we must tell you and that is the exact information displayed on the E- Aadhar card which you are going to download. You must be curious to know that, right?
Information available on E-Aadhar Card
Part 1- At the top left corner, there will be National Emblem of India
- Heading with Government of India in the centre
- Then you’ll see your passport size photograph printed on the left side of the card
- On the right, there will be QR code present
- Your name will be displayed
- Year of birth
- Gender
- Ending with 12 digit Aadhar number
- Your father’s name
- Your residential address
- In the end, there will be helpline number, email, website link, PO address of UIDAI
7 Important things you must know about E Aadhar card download
1. Fill out the correct information
First and the foremost thing that you need to keep in mind is filling the correct information about yourself while enrollment, or you’ll have to face lots of difficulties afterwards. Be it your name, father name, address or DOB, each information inserted should be just perfect. Any kind of false information entered will be considered an offence and the Aadhar card will be placed under the fake category. Though, it has to pass through many security checks before an Adhar card is issued to any individual. There are many authorized officials present in UIDAI to verify the documents. Still, sometimes the case happens.
If in any case, you did this by mistake, you can update your Aadhar card anytime and that too at your home, with the help of online services.
2. Provide your correct mobile
You are at a great loss if you provide your incorrect phone number while Aadhar card enrollment. You know why? Because here you will be getting all your One Time Passwords. These OTPs are security checks, that you need to fill while downloading e- Aadhar card, or updating details of Adhar card.If in any case you are not receiving the OTP on your registered mobile number, or have provided incorrect mobile number, or haven’t registered any mobile number yet, then you can update it anytime. But, for that, you have to visit your nearby enrollment centre. This is not possible online.
3. Keep your mobile with you while downloading E- Aadhar card
As discussed above, you need to have a mobile number registered on your aadhar card profile. Now, you also need to keep it with you while downloading E Aadhar card. Reason being, you’ll receive an OTP while logging in the website. If you don’t remember your EID, UID, or Aadhar card number, this is not an issue. But if you don’t remember your mobile number also, this will trouble you here. You should know at least one of these details. Though, you can also check which mobile number is registered with Aadhar, on the official website of UIDAI.Follow the following steps to know which mobile is registered with your Aadhar
- Go to Aadhar services menu.
- Enter the 12 digit Aadhar number
- Now, enter the security code as given in the image
- Click on verify
4. Consistently keep checking the status of your e Aadhar card
E-Aadhar is nothing but a digital form of physical Aadhaar card. Since the hard copy of Aadhaar card is delivered to your residential address and this takes some months from the date it is issued. UIDAI makes E- Aadhaar (a soft copy of Aadhaar) available for download as soon as the applicant’s verification of data is complete and the Unique Identity number (UID) is generated. For the same purpose, you need to check the status of your E-Aadhar card consistently to know its availability online.Follow the steps to check the status of E- Aadhar card
- Go to the UIDAI website.
- In the Aadhaar enrollment section, you’ll get an option “Check Aadhaar Status”. Click on this link.
- Fill your 12 digit EID number issued at the time of enrollment
- Fill the Date/Time (mention as dd/mm/yyyy hh:mm:ss as given on the enrolment slip).
- Enter the security code as displayed in the image
- Finally, you can check the status of your E- Aadhar card.
5. You should know your Enrollment ID or UID
As discussed above, to download your E- Aadhar card, you must have proper details with you which you provided and received at the time of enrollment. Most importantly, you need to have your enrollment ID saved with you. In case, if you are updating your Aadhar details, you can fill the Aadhar card number here which you are having already. But, if in case you have misplaced your Aadhaar card and Enrollment ID and do not even remember the Aadhar number, here’s what you need to do now:How to Retrieve your Lost EID/UID
- Click the link to UIDAI It will take you to the correct page where you can retrieve your lost EID/UID number.
- Enter your full name as mentioned in Aadhaar
- Now either type in your email or mobile to get the OTP. (Note: It should be registered with your Aadhaar)
- Now, Enter the Security code, same as you see in the image.
- Click on send OTP.
- You’ll receive the OTP. Enter the OTP in the Right corner box.
- Select verify OTP.
- Now you’ll receive a pop-up message on screen "Congratulation! Your Aadhaar Number (UID) is sent to your Mobile."
- Finally, check your mobile/email to access the Aadhar number for further e-Aadhar download process.
6. How to download e-Aadhar card
Now, we know you have everything ready with you and you are about to download your E- Aadhaar successfully. Just follow the below steps and it will be a cakewalk for you.How to download E-Aadhar card via Aadhar/Enrollment ID/VID
- Go to the UIDAI website.
- In the Aadhaar enrollment section, you’ll get an option “Download Aadhaar”. Click on this link.
- A new portal will open asking some details like what document you have at present
- Make sure you have one of these three: Aadhaar No (UID)/ Enrollment ID (EID)/ Virtual ID (VID). Select the option you have with you.
- Enter the Number
- Type in your full name, as printed on the Aadhaar card/ Enrollment ID.
- Type your residential area pin code you mentioned while enrollment.
- Now enter the security captcha code as you see in the image.
- Now, either select the option if you have TOTP or leave it if and request for the OTP. Click Get OTP.
- A one-time password will be sent to your email address or phone number, you entered in the form.
- Enter this password in the box and click Verify OTP.
- Now, your file is ready to download.
7. What is the password to open an e-Aadhaar card pdf file?
You have reached the climax of the story now. However, even after struggling a lot for downloading the e Aadhar card, here arises another trouble of password protection. Many people are still scratching their head for what could be the password for Aadhar PDF file. So, here we are with the solution!Well, e-Aadhaar pdf password will be of 6 characters. This is nothing but the pin code of your residential area which you mentioned in the Aadhar form while enrollment. Hurray! You have done it!
I hope you like our article. If you still have any queries related to this, feel free to ask anytime on the feedback portal of the website.
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