FAQs

UIDAI provides multiple options to trace or retrieve your lost/forgotten Aadhaar number, even if your mobile/email id is not linked with Aadhaar.

Option 1: Aadhaar number can be retrieved with the help of operator at Aadhaar enrolment centre using "Print Aadhaar" service.

Aadhaar number holder to visit an Aadhaar enrolment centre in person.
Provide the following mandatory information: Name, gender, district or PIN code as per the Aadhaar generated enrolment.
In case the requirement could not be traced due to presence of multiple records, additional available demographic details such as year of birth, C/O, State etc. may also be provided for narrowing the search.

Please provide Biometric authentication using single fingerprint or single iris (RD device).
If match is found, operator will provide printout of the e-Aadhaar letter.
Operator can charge Rs.30/- for providing this service.

Option 2: Retrieving Lost/forgotten Aadhaar number by calling UIDAI Helpline number 1947

Stage 1

Call 1947 (Toll-free)
Provide Demographics details required by the executive, as per your request
If match is found EID will be provided on call by the executive. This service is free of cost.
Stage 2 (IVRS)

Call 1947 again. After selecting Language option – Key-in option 1 (request status) followed by option 2 (request of Aadhaar enrolment status)
Provide the available EID number of the Aadhaar generated enrolment to IVRS
Provide Date of Birth and PIN code as per the Aadhaar generated enrolment to IVRS
If match is found, IVRS shall communicate the Aadhaar number. This service is free of cost.

Option I: By visiting enrolment centre

1. Aadhaar number holder to visit an Aadhaar enrolment centre in person.
2. Provide the Aadhaar number or 28 digit EID available on the acknowledgement slip (14 digit number followed by date stamp- yyyy/mm/dd/hh/mm/ss format) as per the Aadhaar generated enrolment.
3. Please provide Biometric authentication using single fingerprint or single iris (RD device).
4. If match is found, operator will provide printout of the e-Aadhaar letter.
5. Operator can charge Rs.30/- for providing this service.

Option II: Aadhaar holder can opt for the facility to order PVC card service available at https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/genricPVC where the applicant to enter the 12 digit Aadhaar number or 28 digit EID and Captcha.  This facility is available for Aadhaar holder who linked their mobile with Aadhaar or not.  In case the mobile number of Aadhaar holder is linked, he shall be provided with provision to track the status of his order by providing AWB number.

If downloadable acknowledgement receipt (invoice)with Service Request Number (SRN) is not generated due to any technical error after processing of payment. The charges paid is refunded to your (applicant) bank account within 21 days from which payment was made. If refund is not received after 21 days  please dial 1947 (toll free) or write to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for further assistance.

Online update request is deemed "served" after downloadable acknowledgement receipt (invoice) is generated with Service Request Number (SRN) after successful processing of payment on the portal. No refund or chargeback is applicable for such requests. For tracking of processing status SRN is conveyed to the user through portal, invoice or SMS.

If you have any queries for your online update request please dial 1947 (toll free) or write to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for further assistance.

No claim for refund is applicable if online update request is rejected in process.

If you have any queries for your online update request please dial 1947 (toll free) or write to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for further assistance.

In case you have lost/do not possess the mobile number anymore that is registered with Aadhaar, you have to personally visit the nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra for updation of mobile number.

Submission of information does not guarantee update of Aadhaar data. Changes submitted through Update Aadhaar online Service are subjected to verification and validation by the UIDAI and after validation only the change request is processed further for Aadhaar update.

Yes, for online update of address you have to pay Rs. 50/- (including GST).

Following limits are applicable for the update of Aadhaar information:
Name: Twice in Life Time
Gender: Once in Life Time
Date of Birth: Once in Life Time

For minor corrections in your name or change in name, kindly visit nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra.