FAQs

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/

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

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

 Masked Aadhaar implies replacing of first 8 digits of Aadhaar number with  “xxxx-xxxx” while only last 4 digits of the Aadhaar Number are visible.

As per Aadhaar Act, e-Aadhaar is equally valid like Physical Copy of Aadhaar for all purposes. For validity of eAadhaar, please visit UIDAI circular- https://uidai.gov.in/images/uidai_om_on_e_aadhaar_validity.pdf

e-Aadhaar is a password protected electronic copy of Aadhaar, digitally signed by UIDAI. 

At this time there is no expiry period defined for VID. VID will be valid till the time a new VID is generated by the Aadhaar number holder.

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.

No. Since VID is temporary and can be changed by the Aadhaar number holder, storing VID has no value. Agencies should not store VID in any database or logs.

Yes, Aadhaar number holder consent is necessary for VID based authentication. Agency is required to inform the Aadhaar number holder the purpose for authentication and collect explicit consent for performing authentication.

Yes. VID can be used in lieu of Aadhaar number to perform Aadhaar Authentication.

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, mAadhaar 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.

No other entity like AUA/KUA can generate VID on behalf of Aadhaar number holder. The VID can be generated by Aadhaar number holder by himself/herself only. Aadhaar number holder will receive the VID through SMS on registered mobile number.

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, mAadhaar 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.

VID is a temporary, revocable 16-digit random number mapped with the Aadhaar number. VID can be used in lieu of Aadhaar number whenever authentication or e-KYC services are performed. Authentication may be performed using VID in a manner similar to using Aadhaar number. It is not possible to derive Aadhaar number from VID.

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.

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 a Aadhaar Enrolment Centere, you can locate the centre at Bhuvan Aadhaar Portal