Aadhaar Online Services

Yes, e-Aadhaar is equally valid like physical copy of Aadhaar. For validity of eAadhaar, please refer UIDAI circular- F.No. 140 l4 l8l20ll -Logistics Vol.ll Dated 28th April, 2017. It can be accessed through https://uidai.gov.in/images/Circular_dated_28_April_2017.pdf

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 through following ways:
By Using Enrolment Number
By Using Aadhaar No
By using VID
By using SID

In Masked Aadhaar, first 8 digits of Aadhaar number are masked and only last 4 digits of the Aadhaar number are visible. Facility of Masked Aadhaar is available only in e-Aadhaar.

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

Resident needs latest version of 'Adobe Reader' to view e-Aadhaar.

To successfully validate the digital signature on e-Aadhaar UIDAI recommends to download and open the e-Aadhaar in the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader on Microsoft Windows/MacOS .

Yes, e-Aadhaar is equally valid as other forms of Aadhaar. For validity of eAadhaar, please refer UIDAI circular- F.No. 140 l4 l8l20ll -Logistics Vol.ll Dated 28th April, 2017. It can be accessed through https://uidai.gov.in/images/Circular_dated_28_April_2017.pdf

Yes, once your Aadhaar is updated successfully, eAadhaar can be downloaded online.

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:

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  Once service provider obtains the ZIP file, it extracts the XML file using the password (share code) provided by the Aadhaar number holder.
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  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.
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  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.

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.

Yes, you can reorder Aadhaar PVC card multiple times.

On receipt of  successful request from the Aadhaar Number Holder, Aadhaar PVC card is delivered normally within 10 working days (excluding day of raising request) through Speed post services of India Post at the address registered with UIDAI.  Consignment Number/AWB is sent to the registered mobile number of ANH and same can be tracked on https://www.indiapost.gov.in.

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

“Order Aadhaar PVC Card” is an online service which facilitates the Aadhaar holder to get their Aadhaar details printed on PVC Card by paying nominal charges of Rs. 75/-.

Aadhaar PVC Card contains security features like:
Tamper proof QR Code
Micro text
Ghost image
Issue Date & Print Date
Guilloche Pattern
Embossed Aadhaar Logo

Charges to be paid for Aadhaar PVC Card are Rs.75/- (Inclusive of GST & speed post charges).

The facility can be availed by visiting myAadhaar portal at the following link: https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in.

Aadhaar Number Holder (ANH) with registered mobile number can login by entering 12-digit Aadhaar Number (UID) and order Aadhaar PVC Card  by following the instructions provided on screen and paying applicable charges.

ANH whose mobile number is registered with Aadhaar can order Aadhaar PVC Cards for Self or Others.

After successful payment, receipt will get generated containing SRN and transanction details. SRN is also shared via SMS.

Presently, following online payment modes are available for making payment:-
Credit Card
Debit Card
Net Banking
UPI
Wallet
UPIPPI
UPICLI

SRN is 14 digits Service Request Number which is generated while raising request for Aadhaar PVC Card.

Airway Bill Number(AWB) is the tracking number generated by Department of Posts to track the delivery of Aadhaar PVC Card through India Post website.

If residents want some changes in the details to be printed on Aadhaar PVC Card,  they first need to update their details in Aadhaar by visiting Enrolment Center or online (depending upon type of update) and then raise the request for Aadhaar PVC Card after successful completion of update request.

Please visit myAadhaar Portal , and log in using your Aadhaar number and one-time password (OTP) received on your registered mobile number. List of supporting documents is available at - List of Supporting Document

The documents can be submitted online through myAadhaar Portal or at any Aadhaar Enrolment Centre. For a tutorial video in this regard, please click here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jne0KzFcF8