Aadhar Card Download: The Aadhar Card downloaded online from the UIDAI Website is called e-Aadhar. If you have enrolled for the Aadhar Card, then you can download the e-Aadhar Card from the link given below or from the website www.uidai.gov.in or myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in. The complete process of Aadhar Card PDF Download and other information related to “How to Download Aadhar Card?” are given in this article. The Aadhar Card can also be downloaded with the help of Name and Date of Birth. The process of Aadhar Card Download with Name and Date of Birth is given below in detail.
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| Organization | UIDAI |
|---|---|
| Service | Aadhar Card PDF Download |
| Who Can Download | Any Aadhar Card Holder |
| Time to Download | Any Time |
| Requirement | Registered Mobile Number |
| Official Website | uidai.gov.in |
Aadhar Letter : Paper-based laminated letter with secure QR Code with Issue Date and Print Date.
e-Aadhar : eAadhaar is the electronic form of Aadhaar, digitally signed by UIDAI, having a QR code for offline verification with an Issue Date and Download Date.
mAadhaar : mAadhaar is a digital form of Aadhaar which can be installed on a mobile device. The mAadhaar app is available on Google Play Store/iOS for downloading on the resident’s mobile device.
Aadhaar PVC Card : The PVC Aadhar Card is the latest form of Aadhaar introduced by UIDAI. Other than being easy to carry and durable, the PVC-based Aadhaar Card has a digitally signed secure QR code with photographs and demographic details with multiple security features.
The Aadhaar Card PDF can be downloaded in the following two ways:
By Using Enrollment Number : Resident can download e-Aadhaar using 28-digit enrolment number along with Full Name and PIN code.
By Using Aadhaar N umber: Resident can download e-Aadhar by using 12 digits of Aadhaar No. along with Full Name and PIN code.
Follow these steps to Download the Aadhar Card PDF Online (e-Aadhar)
Steps you can follow to download the Aadhar Card by name and date of birth. The below process is also for the “How to retrieve the lost/ forgotten Aadhar Number/ UID/ EID“.
| Download Aadhar Card PDF (Direct Link) | Aadhar Download |
| uidai.gov.in official website | UIDAI |
Can I Download Aadhar without OTP?
No, You must have OTP to download your Aadhaar Card Online, either on mobile or via Email ID. In October 2020, UIDAI started the service of “Reprint Aadhar Card” which has the option of downloading the Aadhar Card without the OTP (by name and date of birth). But, the service of the Reprint Aadhar Card was discontinued/ stopped in May 2021. However, you can order the PVC Aadhar Card which can be received at your address (that too also requires OTP). If you don’t have a mobile number registered with the Aadhar Card, then you must visit the nearest Aadhar Seva Kendra to get your mobile number registered with your Aadhar Card.
What is e-Aadhar?
e-Aadhaar is a password-protected electronic copy of the Aadhar Card that can be printed and used.
Is e-Aadhar valid like a physical copy of an Aadhar Card?
Yes, the e-Aadhar is equally valid as a physical copy of the Aadhar Card.
What is the Password of e-Aadhar?
Combination of the first 4 letters of the name in CAPITAL and the year of birth (YYYY) as password. For Example:
Name- MANDEEP KUMAR, Year of Birth- 1995. Password: MAND1995
How to download Aadhar Card PDF Online?
Aadhar Card can be downloaded from the official website https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/ by entering the Aadhar Number/ EID/ VID Number, Captcha, and OTP.
What is masked Aadhar?
The masked Aadhaar option allows masking your Aadhaar number in your downloaded e-Aadhaar. Masked Aadhaar number implies replacing of first 8 digits of the Aadhaar number with some characters like “xxxx-xxxx” while only the last 4 digits of the Aadhaar Number are visible. For Example (xxxx xxxx 9194)
