You need your Aadhaar card or your Aadhaar number for the verification of a number of government services. It can also be used as residential proof for identification proof.
Thus it is an important document and you need to have it with you at all times.
UIDAI has made it easier to download the PDF version of your Aadhar card (e-Aadhaar) online from its official website uidai.gov.in.
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Downloading your Aadhar card is also beneficial at times when you don’t have your physical Aadhar card handy.
In this article, you will get to know the following details on how to download Aadhar card PDF online,
Let’s see each of these points in detail…
Documents required to download Aadhar card online
The documents or data you need to download Aadhar card online are,
- Aadhaar number
- Mobile number linked with Aadhaar
Steps to download Aadhar card PDF (e-Aadhaar) online
To download the PDF version of your Aadhar card (e-Aadhaar) online,
Step 1: Go to the official website
- First, go to the official website of UIDAI at uidai.gov.in
- Next, click on “My Aadhaar”.
- Now, click on “Download Aadhaar”.
- A new page will open.
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Step 2: Choose the Download Aadhaar option
- On the new page, you will get a number of option.
- Click on “Download Aadhaar”.
- A new page will open up.
Step 3: Enter Aadhar details and download
- On this page, enter your Aadhaar Number, Enrollment ID, or Virtual ID.
- Next, enter the security code.
- Click on Send OTP.
- Enter the OTP received on your Aadhaar linked mobile number.
- Now click “Verify and Download”.
Your Aadhar card will be downloaded successfully.
In case you don’t remember your Aadhaar ID or Enrollment ID, you can check how to find it online.
Click to know the steps to find the Aadhaar ID/Enrollment ID online.
By following these steps you can easily download your Aadhaar card in PDF format (e-Aadhaar) online through the official website of UIDAI at uidai.gov.in online.
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Password to open downloaded e-Aadhar PDF
Once you download your Aadhar card PDF, you need a password to open it.
According to UIDAI, the password of your e-Aadhar is a combination of the first 4 letters of your name in CAPITAL and the year of birth (YYYY).
There are 4 examples that were provided by UIDAI to explain it.
Example 1: In case full name is provided in Aadhar card.
Name: SURESH KUMAR
Year of Birth: 1990
Password: SURE1990
Example 2: In case your first name on the Aadhar card has fewer than 4 letters.
Name: SAI KUMAR
Year of Birth: 1990
Password: SAIK1990
Example 3: In case full name is not provided in Aadhar card.
Name: P. KUMAR
Year of Birth: 1990
Password: P.KU1990
Example 4: In case only first name is provided on the Aadhar card and has fewer than 4 letters.
Name: RIA
Year of Birth: 1990
Password: RIA1990
FAQs regarding Aadhaar card download
How to download an Aadhaar card online?
You can download an Aadhar card in PDF format online using the “Download Aadhaar” option on the official website of UIDAI at uidai.gov.in.
What is e-Aadhaar?
e-Aadhaar is the PDF version of your Aadhaar card that can be stored on your phone and can be downloaded online using the UIDAI portal.
What is the password of e-Aadhaar?
The password of your e-Aadhar is a combination of the first 4 letters of your name in CAPITAL and the year of birth (YYYY).
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*The information provided in the article is for educational purposes only.