Downloading Or Printing Aadhaar Card

The Aadhaar card can be used in its online version and is accessible anywhere, anytime. This can be downloaded on your phone, tablet, desktop or laptop. The card is downloaded in the PDF format and is password protected. The combination password of your name and year of birth makes it very secure. There are many ways to download E-Aadhaar (online version of your actual Aadhaar card).

1. By using your Aadhaar Number

This method of downloading the Aadhaar card online is possible only if you have been issued an Aadhaar Card and have an Aadhaar number on it. The following steps can be note:

• Log onto the official website of UIDAI
• Click on “My Aadhaar”
• Click on “Download Aadhaar”
• Enter the 12-digit UID number
• If required, you can choose “masked Aadhaar” by ticking the checkbox
• Enter captcha details
• Click on send OTP or TOTP (for mAadhaar) as desired
• Enter the OTP or TOTP received to download E-Aadhaar
• The Aadhaar card is downloaded in a PDF format.

2. By using Enrolment ID

One can download the E-Aadhaar by using the Enrolment ID received on the acknowledgement receipt at the time of application. The following steps can be noted in this method of download:

• Log onto the official website of UIDAI
• Enter the 14-digit Enrolment Number
• Enter the 14-digit date and time stamp which has been printed on the Enrolment slip
• If you wish to download a masked Aadhaar, then select that option by ticking the checkbox
• Enter the captcha details
• Click on “Send OTP” or “Send TOTP”
• Submit the OTP or TOTP details
• Download the E-Aadhaar in the PDF Format

3. By using Virtual ID

Another method of downloading the Aadhaar Card is by using the Virtual ID. You can follow the steps given below:

• Log onto the UIDAI website
• Enter the 16-digit Virtual ID number
• If a masked Aadhaar is required, please select the checkbox for it at this stage
• Enter the captcha details
• Select “Send OTP” or “Send TOTP”
• Submit the OTP or TOTP details
• Download the E-Aadhaar card which comes in a PDF format

4. By using your name and date of birth

One can download the E-Aadhaar card by using just your name and date of birth. This method is more appropriate in a situation where your Enrolment ID is misplaced or lost. The following steps can be noted:

• Log onto the official website of UIDAI
• Click on Retrieve, Lost or Forgotten EID/UID page
• Select Enrolment ID button on this page
• Enter your full name as mentioned for Aadhaar Card application
• Enter the mobile number as mentioned for the Aadhaar Card application
• An alternate option for this is entering the email address
• Enter captcha details
• Select “Send OTP” or “Send TOTP”
• Enter the OTP or TOTP details
• Enrolment ID number is received
• Go back to home page and click on “Download Aadhaar”
• Enter the Enrolment ID number to download E-Aadhaar in the PDF format

5. By using mAadhaar App

UIDAI has developed a mobile application for Aadhaar Card. Many services for Aadhaar can be availed at the click of a button. The Aadhaar card can be downloaded through mAadhaar. One must have the app already downloaded on the phone to avail of this service.

• Log into the app on your phone
• If your mobile number is already added in the Aadhaar application form, then you can download the E-Aadhaar from the app
• An SMS will be received with the OTP details. This need not be filled manually as the app will automatically detect the OTP and enter it.
• One can add 3 profiles in the same mAadhaar app only if the same mobile number has been provided in the Aadhaar application.

6. By using DigiLocker

DigiLocker is a mobile app launched by the Government of India. This has been created towards bringing paperless governance by the Government. One can download E-Aadhaar through this app.

• Firstly, the application needs to be downloaded on your phone and signed in
• Select a partner and a document that is being looked at. For E-Aadhaar, it will be UIDAI.
• Choose Aadhaar from the dropdown menu.
• Enter your Aadhaar Number and the OTP that would be sent to your registered mobile number.
• The E-Aadhaar gets downloaded and will appear under the “Issued” section of the app.

7. By using UMANG

UMANG is yet another application created by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and National e-Governance Division to make e-governance a reality. This app helps you with e-Governance services from the Central, State and Local bodies across the country. The app has been carefully integrated with other digital initiatives like Aadhaar and DigiLocker.

• Download UMANG and register your profile.
• Log into your account.
• Click on “All Services” and Select “Aadhaar Card”
• Click on “View Aadhaar Card from DigiLocker”
• You get redirected to the DigiLocker page wherein you need to sign in.
• Your E-Aadhaar can be downloaded from here. It is important to know that your mobile number in these applications must be the same as mentioned in the Aadhaar application form.

In order to print your Aadhaar Card, it is important to download it on your device first. The identity proof gets downloaded in a password protected format. The password for opening the file is the combination of the first 4 letters of your name and year of birth. This should be in capital letters. Once the file is opened, select the print document.