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e-Aadhaar is nothing but the electronic version of Aadhaar card. Every Aadhaar holder can access his e-Aadhaar on the UIDAI portal. You can download it to get the physical copy of Aadhaar card. Read this comprehensive guide by H&R Block, to understand how Aadhaar card download can be done in few simple steps.

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How to Download Aadhaar Card Online?

Once the aadhaar enrolment process is complete, individuals can download the e-Aadhaar Card from the UIDAI website and print it for further use. e-Aadhaar can be downloaded through 4 different ways as below:

Procedure for Aadhaar Card Download with Aadhaar Number

• Visit the UIDAI website (1)
• Locate Aadhaar Online Services > Aadhaar Enrolment > Select Download Aadhaar option

• The page will be redirected to another page called “Download E-Aadhaar by using your Aadhaar, EID or VID”
• Choose “Aadhaar” under the section “Enter your Personal Details”

• Enter the Aadhaar Number, Full Name, Pin Code, Security Code
• Select relevant option when you have OTP
• Enter the 6-digit OTP sent to the registered mobile number
• Click on “Download Aadhaar”

What is the supporting software needed to open downloaded Aadhaar card?

You need “Adobe Reader” to view Aadhaar card. If you do not have “Adobe Reader” installed in your system, you can install it by visiting Adobe website.

Aadhaar Card Download Password

Once you download your e-Aadhaar, you will get it in the form of a pdf file which is password protected. The password to open e-Aadhaar letter pdf consists of 8 characters. It’s a combination of first 4 letters of your name (as in Aadhaar) in capital letters and year of birth in YYYY format.

Q. Why is e-Aadhaar password protected?

A. e-Aadhaar Card is password protected to ensure that no one misuses the data contained in the document. The digital form of the document is given a password by the Unique Identification Authority of India to increase the security of the file’s data.

Process for Aadhaar Card Download by Name and Date of Birth

There is an option provided by UIDAI to retrieve the Aadhaar Card details in case an individual loses the Aadhaar Card or Enrolment ID number. Let us see the process to retrieve the lost Aadhaar Number or the Enrolment ID Number.

• Visit the UIDAI website (4)
• Locate Aadhaar Online Services > Aadhaar Enrolment > Select Retrieve Lost UID/EID and the below window appears on screen

• Select relevant option Aadhaar Number (UID) or Enrolment Number (EID)
• Fill up the Full Name as per Aadhaar Card, Email Id, Mobile Number along with the Security Code

• Click on “Send OTP” option
• Once it’s received, enter it as shown below and click on “Verify OTP”

• If all the details are correctly furnished, it will display the Aadhaar Number (UID) or Enrolment Number (EID) as per the selection made by you.

Process for Aadhar Card Download Online by Enrollment No.

• Visit the UIDAI website (3)
• Locate Aadhaar Online Services > Aadhaar Enrolment > Select Download Aadhaar option

• The page will be redirected to another page called “Download E-Aadhaar by using your Aadhaar, EID or VID”
• Choose “Enrolment ID” under the section “Enter your Personal Details”

• Enter the Enrolment ID/ Aadhaar Number/ VID, Full Name, Pin Code, Security Code
• Select relevant option when you have OTP
• Enter the 6-digit OTP sent to the registered mobile number
• Click on “Download Aadhaar”

Download e-Aadhar using Virtual ID (VID)

• Visit the UIDAI website (2)
• Locate Aadhaar Online Services > Aadhaar Enrolment > Select Download Aadhaar option

• The page will be redirected to another page called “Download E-Aadhaar by using your Aadhaar, EID or VID”
• Choose “VID” under the section “Enter your Personal Details”

• Enter the Enrolment ID/ Aadhaar Number/ VID, Full Name, Pin Code, Security Code
• Select relevant option when you have OTP
• Enter the 6-digit OTP sent to the registered mobile number
• Click on “Download Aadhaar”

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How to Print Aadhaar Card?

After the e-Aadhaar is downloaded from the UIDAI website, you can open it by using the password as explained above and the same can be printed by the individual for further use.

Didn’t Apply for Aadhaar Card yet?

Before you can download Aadhaar card online, you need to apply for one. The UIDAI provides a proper platform for validation of the resident’s identity for the authorities to electronically verify and issue Aadhaar Cards to the individuals. These are the steps to apply for a Aadhaar Card:

• An Indian resident can approach the Aadhaar Centres or Banks/ Post-offices for enrolment or updating of Aadhaar Card details by booking an appointment at the enrolment centre.
• The documents will be verified as per the information entered in the application form and then the biometric details are captured (biometric details are not applicable for applicants below 5 years of age)
• Once the registration is complete, the applicant will be given Aadhaar Enrolment Id and he/she can check the application status online
• UIDAI also allows to verify the mobile number and email id through the UIDAI portal
• The Aadhaar card linking status to the bank accounts can also be verified online

[ Read: How to apply for Aadhar Card ]

Key Takeaways from Aadhaar Verdict

• Supreme Court declared the Aadhaar scheme as a constitutionally valid scheme (5)
• Supreme Court struck down mandatorily linkage of Aadhaar with mobile number
• Supreme Court upheld passage of Aadhaar Bill as Money Bill
• Private companies cannot ask for Aadhaar card as the Supreme Court abolished section 57 of the Aadhaar Act
• Linking PAN with Aadhaar will stay mandatory
• Quoting Aadhaar number in the I-T return while filing it will remain mandatory
• Aadhaar not mandatory for school admissions

Latest News on Aadhaar Card

UIDAI introduces Masked e-Aadhaar [October 20, 2018]

The UIDAI has introduced a new security feature in e-Aadhaar. This new feature allows the taxpayers to download e-Aadhaar in which the first 8 digits will be hidden. This feature will allow users to share their e-Aadhaar without any hiccups as the first eight digits of the Aadhaar number will not be disclosed. The feature comes in handy in cases where Aadhaar number sharing is not mandatory.

UIDAI to set up Aadhaar centres across 53 cities [October 18, 2018]

The UIDAI has planned for Aadhaar enrolment and updation in 53 cities across the country. The mega project will involve setting up UIDAI’s own facilitation centres modeled after Passport Seva Kendras, which will be operational by 2019. The project is estimated to cost over Rs 300 crores.

UIDAI asks telcos to stop using Aadhaar authentication [October 1, 2018]

The UIDAI has asked telecom companies to submit a plan to stop using Aadhaar for authentication within the next 15 days. Circulars have been issued to major telecom service providers including Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea, Reliance Jio and others to ask them to take immediate action in order to comply with the judgement dated September 26, 2018.

Q. What is e-Aadhaar?

A. e-Aadhaar is nothing but a digital form of Aadhaar Card that can be downloaded from the UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India) web site. This eaadhar is equally valid like the physical copy of Aadhaar Card. The applicant who applies for Aadhaar Card after submitting the biometric and demographic details at the Enrolment Centre, will be issued an acknowledgement slip that has Aadhaar Enrolment Number. This enrolment number is used to track the status of Aadhar Card.

E-Aadhaar is an electronic version of Aadhaar Card which is password protected and can be used like physical Aadhaar Card. An individual needs to provide Enrolment ID, VID (Virtual Identification Number) or Aadhaar Number to download this password-protected E-Aadhaar card from the UIDAI website.

Q. What is the Information contained in e-Aadhaar Card?

A.An E-Aadhaar Card contains the personal information of the applicant. You can view the below details from the UIDAI web site.

• Aadhaar Number
• Name
• Date of Birth
• Address
• Gender
• Photograph of the Aadhaar Holder

Q. What are the benefits of e-Aadhaar?

A.The benefits of e-Aadhaar are as follows:

• E-Aadhaar has a password protection feature that ensures no one misuses the information of the applicant.
• E-Aadhaar is available online that can be accessed at any time
• Indian residents can reap the benefits offered by the government like LPG Subsidy once they provide the Aadhaar Card details
• Aadhaar is a digitally certified document by the Government of India along with a physical copy issued to the resident as well as the E-Aadhaar copy available online on the UIDAI Portal.

Q. What is an E-Aadhaar Card Number?

A.e-Aadhaar Card number is a 12-digit unique number issued to the applicant which is printed on the Aadhaar Card by UIDAI in India.

Q. How to check the e-Aadhaar card status?

A.The status can be checked through the UIDAI website after the applicant submits the biometric and demographic details and an enrolment number is allotted by the enrolment centre authority. This enrolment number is used as a proof to check the status until the dispatch of Aadhaar Card.

Q. What is the difference between e-Aadhaar Card and Aadhaar Card?

A.e-Aadhar Card is the digital form of the Aadhaar Card that is issued in hard copy to the residents of India. e-Aadhaar can be used the same way as Aadhaar Card which can be downloaded from the UIDAI website.

Q. Is e-Aadhaar equally valid like the physical copy of Aadhaar?

A.As per the Aadhaar Act, e-Aadhaar is equally valid like the physical copy of Aadhaar for all purposes.

Q. How to validate digital signatures in e-Aadhaar?

A.You can validate the digital signature by following the given steps:

1. Right click on the “validity unknown” icon and click on “Validate Signature”
2. You will get the signature validation status window, click on “Signature Properties”.
3. Click on “Show Certificate”.
4. Verify that there is a certification path named “NIC sub-CA for NIC 2011, National Informatics centre”. This identifies “NIC sub-CA for NIC 2011, National Informatics centre” as the owner of the digital certificate that has been used when signing the document.
5. Mark the certification path named “NIC sub-CA for NIC 2011, National Informatics centre”, click the ‘Trust’ tab and then ‘Add to Trusted Identities’.
6. Answer ‘OK’ to any security question that follows.
7. Check the box for “Use this certificate as a trusted root” and click “OK” twice to close this and the next window.
8. Click “Validate Signature” to execute the validation.

Note: Once “NIC sub-CA for NIC 2011, National Informatics centre” has been as a Trusted Identity, any subsequent documents with digital signatures from CCA will be validated automatically when opened.

Frequently Asked Questions About Online Aadhaar Card

Q. Can I prepare Aadhaar Card Online?

A.Aadhaar Card can’t be prepared online but you can download the PDF version of E-Aadhaar Card from UIDAI website if you are an Indian resident.

Q. How can I download and print a duplicate Aadhar card?

A.You may need a duplicate Adhar card if you lose your original Aadhaar card. There are two ways to get a duplicate Aadhaar card:

1. You can make a call to the toll-free number 1800-180-1947 and follow the instructions of the IVR.
2. The second option is to download your e-Aadhaar from UIDAI Aadhaar portal, print it and use it in place of your list Aadhaar card.

Q. How to get the Aadhar Card once I apply?

A.The Aadhar Card is sent to the address mentioned in the registration application.

Q. In how many days will I receive the Aadhaar Card?

A.The Aadhaar Card will be sent to the address mentioned in the application within 90 days from the time of enrolment.

Q. I have not received my Aadhaar card. What can I do?

A.First, you need to check the status of your Aadhaar card on the UIDAI’s website. If your status says that your Aadhaar has been dispatched, but you haven’t received it even after one month from the date of application, then you can download the e-Aadhaar and place the request for resending the Aadhaar card again.

Q. What is Aadhar authentication and its benefits?

A.It is a process through which information related to your identity like demographic, biometric and other information is submitted and verified by the CIDR authorities. It helps in establishing your identity, improve the efficiency of service delivery and demographic and address verification in the future.

Q. When do I need to authenticate Aadhaar number?

A.There are various schemes and services which require identity verification at the time of application. You can use Adhar authentication to verify your identity as it is the most convenient method to do so.

Q. From where can I authenticate Aadhaar number?

A.If you are opting for a service or scheme which requires Aadhaar authentication, you can get it done at the office of the service or scheme provider.

Q. Can a US citizen apply for Aadhaar card?

A.Yes, a US citizen can also apply for Aadhaar card if he has been residing in India for the past 182 days continuously or in parts in a year. However, he can use the card only in India, and the card cannot be used as a proof of Indian citizenship.

Q. How can I know if my bank account is linked with my Aadhaar or not?

A.You can check if your bank account is linked to Aadhaar or not by visiting UIDAI website (5)and logging in using your Aadhaar number and OTP to check the linkage.

Q. How can I check the status of my Aadhaar update request?

A.You get a URN number when you make a request for updating. You can use this number to track the progress of your request.

Q. What do I do in case I do not receive my updated Aadhaar letter?

A.You can deither wait to receive the updated Aadhaar letter or visit https://eaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/ to download e-Aadhaar by providing your respective EID/ UID.

Q. Do I need to pay any fee for Adhar enrolment?

A.You do not need to pay any fee to get Aadhaar. Also, if you lose your original Aadhaar Card, you can get a duplicate one free of cost.

Q. Can I file my Income Tax Return without Aadhar number?

A. You cannot file your tax return without Aadhaar number because you need to mandatorily provide the number in your return form.

Q. Can I apply for Aadhaar from outside India?

A.Within India, citizens, as well as foreigners, can apply for Aadhaar card. However, you need to be in India to apply for Aadhaar because the application process involves the submission of biometric details which can only be done at Aadhaar centres located in India.

Q. Why are some agencies not accepting e-Aadhaar and insist on original Aadhaar?

A.e-Aadhaar (downloaded Aadhaar) from the UIDAI website is as legally valid as the original Aadhaar issued by the UIDAI. Both should be acceptable by all agencies. In fact, downloaded e-Aadhaar and m-Aadhaar profile have updated address etc. of the Aadhaar holders and therefore should be preferable. If anyone refuses to accept the downloaded e-Aadhaar, the Aadhaar holder may lodge complaint with the higher authorities of those departments/ agencies. All agencies should accept e-Aadhaar/ m-Aadhaar. They are equally valid.

Frequently Asked Questions About Aadhaar Virtual ID

Q. How to obtain VID?

A. You can download VID only if you hold an Aadhaar number. You can also replace (generate a new VID) the VID from time to time after the expiry of a minimum validity period set by UIDAI (currently set as 1 day, i.e. a new VID be generated after 12 a.m. on the next day). At any given time, only one VID is valid for an Aadhaar number. VID generation facility is available on UIDAI’s resident portal. Whenever required, you can get VID via SMS on the registered mobile number.

Q. Can anyone else generate VID for me?

A.No other entity like AUA/ KUA can generate VID on your behalf.

Q. What if I forget VID? Can I obtain it again?

A.VID generation facility is available on UIDAI’s resident portal. Whenever required, you can get the VID number via SMS on your registered mobile number.

Q. Can I use VID for OTP or biometrics or demographics authentication?

A. VID can be used in lieu of Aadhaar number in Authentication API input.

Q. In case of VID, do I need to provide consent for authentication?

A.Yes, your consent is required for VID based authentication. Agency is required to inform the Aadhaar number holder the purpose for authentication and collect explicit consent for performing authentication.

Q. Can an agency store VID?

A. Since VID is temporary and can be changed by the Aadhaar number holder, storing VID has no value. Agencies should not store VID in any database or logs.

Q. If I request re-generation of VID, will I get the same VID or a different one?

A.After the minimum validity period (currently set as 1 day), if you request for the regeneration of VID, a new one will be generated and the previous ID will be deactivated. If you opt for retrieval of VID, the last active VID will be sent to you.

Q. What is the expiry period of my VID?

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A.At this time, there is no expiry period defined for VID. VID will be valid till the time a new VID is generated by you.

Aadhaar Card is one of the most important identity document which is needed for almost all the government services or to avail the benefits, opening of bank accounts etc. Hence, it is necessary to download and print the Aadhaar Card to keep it handy. We hope that you found this guide helpful.

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