Aadhaar Online Services

Aadhaar Number holder can download e-Aadhaar by visiting UIDAI's MyAadhaar portal - https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/genricDownloadAadhaar/en or by using Aadhaar app for mobile phones.

An Aadhaar Number holder can download e-Aadhaar by following three ways.

By Using Enrollment Number

By Using Aadhaar No

By using VID

OTP for downloading eAadhaar will be received on registered mobile number.

Password of eAadhaar is a combination of the first 4 letters of name in CAPITAL and the year of birth (YYYY).

For Example:

Example 1
Name: SURESH KUMAR

Year of Birth: 1990

Password: SURE1990

Example 2

Name: SAI KUMAR

Year of Birth: 1990

Password: SAIK1990

Example 3

Name: P. KUMAR

Year of Birth: 1990

Password: P.KU1990

Example 4

Name: RIA

Year of Birth: 1990

Password: RIA1990

Aadhaar number holder needs 'Adobe Reader' to view digitally verified e-Aadhaar. To install Adobe Reader in the System visit https://get.adobe.com/reader/

Please visit Aadhaar YouTube Channel and watch tutorial link on https://youtu.be/aVNfUNIccZs?si=ByW1O6BIPMwc0seL

VID can be generated only by the Aadhaar number holder. They can also replace (generate a new VID) their VID from time to time. At any given time only one VID will be valid for an Aadhaar number. UIDAI provide various options to Aadhaar number holders to generate their VID, retrieve their VID in case they forget, and replace their VID with a new number. These options will be made available via UIDAI’s website ( www.myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in ), eAadhaar download, Aadhaar mobile application, etc.

VID can also be generated by sending an SMS to the Aadhaar helpline number 1947. Aadhaar number holder will have to type “GVIDLast 4 digits of Aadhaar Number” and send it to 1947 through the registered Mobile Number.

Yes, UIDAI provide multiple ways to generate new and/or retrieve current VID. These options are made available via UIDAI’s website ( www.myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in ), eAadhaar, Aadhaar mobile application, SMS, etc.

For retrieval of VID, Aadhaar number holder may send SMS to the Aadhaar helpline number 1947. Aadhaar number holder will have to type “RVID Last 4 digits of Aadhaar Number” and send it to 1947 through the registered Mobile Number.

After the minimum validity period (currently set as 1 calender day or after midnight 12), Aadhaar number holder may requests regeneration of a new VID. In this way, new VID will be generated and the previous VID will be deactivated.

In case, if Aadhaar number holder opts for retrieval of VID, the last active VID will be sent to the Aadhaar number holder through SMS. Aadhaar number holder will have to type “RVIDLast 4 digits of Aadhaar Number” and send it to 1947 through the registered Mobile Number.

You can update your demographic details in Aadhaar

1. By enrolling through nearest enrolment centre. You can search the nearest enrolment centre by clicking https://bhuvan.nrsc.gov.in/aadhaar/
2. Using Online services for address update and document update available at https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/ 

You can update your mobile number by visiting any Aadhaar Enrolment centre. Aadhaar Enrolment centre can be located by visiting at Bhuvan portal: https://bhuvan-app3.nrsc.gov.in/aadhaar/

You have to enter the details in English, which shall be transliterated into your selected regional language. You can update for any correction in transliteration if required. The following regional languages are available for update of address through online.

Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.

On successful submission of an online address update request, a SRN (Service Request Number) is generated, which is shown on screen and also sent via SMS to your registered mobile number. After successful submission of the request, please download the invoice containing the SRN number and other details. The status of the update request can be checked at the bottom of the page by login in to Check Aadhaar Update Status

Aadhaar update requests to be supported by valid/proof of address (POA) document. A request can be rejected for invalid document in following scenarios:

1. The Proof of Address(POA) document should be a Valid document, as per document list available at List of Supporting Document
2. Document is in the name of the Aadhaar holder for whom update request is submitted. 
3. Address details entered should match the address with the address mentioned in the document.
4. Image uploaded should be clear and colored scan of original document.

Aadhaar QR code is Quick Response code digitally signed by UIDAI and used for offline verification of identity. It is present on all forms of Aadhaar like e-Aadhaar, Aadhaar letter, Aadhaar PVC card and Aadhaar App. It contains last 4 digits of Aadhaar number, name, address, gender, date of birth and photograph of the Aadhaar number holder. It also contains masked mobile number and email-id of the Aadhaar number holder.

Aadhaar QR code can ONLY be read using:

1. Aadhaar app available on Google Play Store and app store

2. Aadhaar QR Scanner app available on Google Play Store and app store

3. Windows based application available on UIDAI official website - https://uidai.gov.in/qr-code-reader

It is a secure sharable document which can be used by any Aadhaar number holder for offline verification of Identification.

An Aadhaar number holder desirous of using this facility shall generate his/her digitally signed Offline XML by accessing UIDAI website. The Offline XML will contain Name, Address, Photo, Gender, DOB, hash of registered Mobile Number, hash of registered Email Address and reference id which contains last 4 digits of Aadhaar Number followed by time stamp. It will provide Offline Aadhaar Verification facility to service providers/Offline Verification Seeking Entity (OVSE) without the need to collect or store Aadhaar number.

The process of generating Aadhaar Offline e-KYC is explained below:

• Go to URL https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/offline-ekyc

• Enter ‘Aadhaar Number’ or ‘VID’ and enter mentioned ‘Security Code’ in screen, then click on ‘Send OTP’. The OTP will be sent to the registered Mobile Number for the given Aadhaar number or VID. OTP will be available on Aadhaar mobile Application of UIDAI. Enter the OTP received. Enter a Share Code which be the password for the ZIP file and click on ‘Download’ button

• The Zip file containing the digitally signed XML will be downloaded to device wherein the above mentioned steps have been performed. The Offline Aadhaar XML can also be downloaded from Aadhaar app. In next step, after successful validation, i.Select the required details which you want to download by clicking the radio button. ii.Enter the desired ‘Share Code’ for the ZIP file in the provided field with required parameters as indicated in screen iii.Enter the ‘Security Code’ and press ‘Submit’ button The Zip file containing the digitally signed XML will be downloaded to device wherein the above mentioned steps have been performed. Extract the zip file using the password as specified in previous step and save the XML file in the desired location

The process of Aadhaar Offline e-KYC Verification by Service Provider is:

• 
  Once service provider obtains the ZIP file, it extracts the XML file using the password (share code) provided by the Aadhaar number holder.
• 
  The XML file will contain the demographic details such as Name, DOB, Gender and Address. Photo is in base 64 encoded format which can be rendered directly using any utility or plane HTML page. Email Address and Mobile number are hashed.
• 
  Service Provider has to collect Email Address and Mobile number from Aadhaar number holders and perform below operations in order to validate the hash: 
  Mobile Number:
  Hashing logic: Sha256(Sha256(Mobile+ShareCode))*number of times of last digit of Aadhaar Number
  Example : Mobile number: 9800000002
  Aadhaar Number: 123412341234
  Share Code: Abc@123
  Sha256(Sha256(9800000002+ Abc@123))*4
  In case if Aadhaar Number ends with Zero or 1 (123412341230/1) it will be hashed one time.
  Sha256(Sha256(9800000002+ Abc@123))*1
  
  Email Address:
  Hashing Logic: This is a simple SHA256 hash of the email without any salt
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  Entire XML is digitally signed and Service Provider can validate the XML file using the signature and public key available on the UIDAI website.(https://uidai.gov.in/images/uidai_offline_publickey_26022019.cer).

Once Aadhaar number holder enables Biometric Locking system their biometric remains locked till the Aadhaar Holder chose any below mentioned option: Unlock it (which is temporary )or Disable the Locking system The biometric unlock can be done by Aadhaar number holder either by visiting UIDAI website, enrolment centre, Aadhaar Seva Kendra(ASK), through Aadhaar app. Note: Registered Mobile Number is essential to avail this service. In case your mobile number is not registered with Aadhaar visit the nearest Enrolment Centre/Mobile Update End Point.

For an Aadhaar number holder, security and privacy of personal data is always a primary concern. To strengthen the security of his/her Aadhaar number and to provide control to the Aadhaar number holder, UIDAI provide a mechanism of locking and unlocking Aadhaar number (UID).

Aadhaar number holder can lock his or her Aadhaar (UID) via UIDAI website (www.myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in).

By doing this Aadhaar number holder cannot perform any sort of Authentication using UID, UID Token & VID for Biometrics, Demographic & OTP modality

If Aadhaar number holder wants to unlock UID he/she can do so by using latest VID, through UIDAI website.
After unlocking Aadhaar (UID), Aadhaar number holder can perform authentication using UID, UID Token & VID.

For Unlocking UID Aadhaar number holder should have latest 16 digit VID and if Aadhaar number holder forgot 16 digit VID he can retrieve latest VID through SMS services

RVID Space last 4 or 8 digit of UID. SMS to 1947. Ex- RVID 1234

To unlock UID, Aadhaar number holder may visit UIDAI website (https://myaadhaarbeta.uidai.gov.in/lock-unlock-aadhaar/en), select Unlock radio button, Enter Latest VID and security Code and click on send OTP or select TOTP and click on Submit. Your UID will be unlocked successfully.

The Aadhaar PVC Card is a durable, credit-card-sized version of Aadhaar with enhanced security features. It can be ordered online for ₹75 through the UIDAI website.

The different forms of Aadhaar are Aadhaar Letter, Aadhaar PVC card, eAadhaar and Aadhaar App. All forms of Aadhaar are equally valid and acceptable.

"Aadhaar PVC Card" request can be raised by visiting the UIDAI Official Website ( https://www.uidai.gov.in or https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/genricPVC ).

Please Visit https://uidai.gov.in or https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/genricPVC Click on “Order Aadhaar Card” Service or Aadhaar application to order Enter your 12 digit Aadhaar Number (UID) or 16 digit Virtual Identification Number (VID) or 28 digits Enrollment ID. Enter the security code If you have TOTP, choose option “I have TOTP” by clicking in check box else Click on “Request OTP” button. Enter OTP/TOTP received on registered mobile number. Click on “Make payment”. You will be re-directed to Payment Gateway page with payment options as Credit/Debit Card, Net banking and UPI. After successful payment, receipt will get generated having digital signature which can be downloaded by resident in PDF format. Resident will also get the Service Request Number via SMS. Resident can track the status of SRN till dispatch of Aadhaar Card on Check Aadhaar Card Status. SMS containing AWB number will also be sent once dispatched from DoP. Resident can further track delivery status by visiting DoP website.

Please Visit https://uidai.gov.in or https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/genricPVC Click on “Order Aadhaar Card” Service or Aadhaar application Enter your 12 digit Aadhaar Number (UID) or or 28 digits Enrollment ID. Enter the security code Click on check box “If you do not have a registered mobile number, please check in the box”. Please enter Non-Registered / Alternate Mobile Number. Preview will not be available for residents ordering using non-registered mobile number. Rest of the steps for ordering remains the same.