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1. Generate/ Retrieve VID
(Video)
2. TUTORIAL: How to generate Virtual ID or VID?
(Video)
3. Can anyone else generate VID for me?
(Virtual ID (VID))
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 ...
4. Do I need to generate OTP for all Aadhaar SMS services?
(Aadhaar SMS Service)
OTP Auhtentication is must for Aadhaar Lock/unlock and Biometric Lock/unlock Function. You don’t need OTP for VID Generation & Retrieval function. To get OTP send SMS -> GETOTPLAST 4 or 8 DIGITs of Aadhaar ...
5. How this Aadhaar Offline Paperless eKYC document is different from the other identification documents produced offline by individuals?
(Aadhaar Paperless Offline e-kyc)
... it contains and has to trust the document producer. Whereas, the XML file generated by the Aadhaar number holder using Aadhaar Paperless Offline e-KYC is digitally signed document using UIDAI digital signature. ...
6. How to generate Offline Aadhaar XML?
(Aadhaar Paperless Offline e-kyc)
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, ...
7. What is the expiry period of VID?
(Virtual ID (VID))
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.
8. Will re-generation of VID lead to the same VID or a different VID?
(Virtual ID (VID))
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 ...
9. What if an Aadhaar number holder forgets VID? Can he/she obtain again?
(Virtual ID (VID))
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, ...
10. How does an Aadhaar number holder obtain VID?
(Virtual ID (VID))
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 ...
11. Videos
(English (UK))
... online ? 02:45 [5.3 MB] TUTORIAL: Aadhaar Update History 01:32 [3.2 MB] TUTORIAL: How to generate Virtual ID or VID? 01:07 [2.1 MB]  ...
12. What is the mAadhaar app, and how can I use it?
(mAadhaar FAQs)
The mAadhaar app is an official mobile application by UIDAI that allows users to access Aadhaar services, download Aadhaar, generate Virtual IDs (VID), and update their details. It requires a registered ...
13. How can I know the status of Aadhaar generation against NRC Biometric Enrolment (NRC-BME) and how will I get my Aadhaar number?
(Assam NRC Cases )
... status is displayed as “Your Aadhaar has been generated”: You can view and download the electronic copy of Aadhaar i.e. e-Aadhaar from https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/genricDownloadAadhaar This requires ...
14. How can I find my lost/forgotten Aadhaar number, in case mobile number is not linked with Aadhaar?
(Lost/Forgotten Aadhaar)
... 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, ...
15. What is the process to get an Aadhaar letter, in case the same is misplaced or lost?
(Lost/Forgotten Aadhaar)
... number followed by date stamp- yyyy/mm/dd/hh/mm/ss format) as per the Aadhaar generated enrolment. Please provide Biometric authentication using single fingerprint or single iris (RD device). If match ...
16. How to raise request using Registered Mobile Number?
(Order Aadhaar PVC Card)
... 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 Aadhaar number holder in ...
17. Aadhaar Services on SMS new
(Uncategorised)
... Registered Mobile to 1947 in the format mentioned below: To Generate – Virtual ID GVIDAadhaar-Number-last-4-digits For example if the Aadhaar number is 1234-5678-9123 then SMS – GVID 9123 ...
18. Aadhaar Services on SMS
(My Aadhaar)
... Registered Mobile to 1947 in the format mentioned below: To Generate – Virtual ID GVIDAadhaar-Number-last-4-digits For example if the Aadhaar number is 1234-5678-9123 then SMS – GVID 9123 ...
19. How can Aadhaar number holder Lock UID?
(Aadhaar Lock/Unlock)
For Locking UID, Aadhaar number holder should have 16 digit VID number and it's a pre-requisite for locking. If Aadhaar number holder don't have VID can generate via SMS Service or UIDAI website (www.myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in). ...
20. API Error Handling
(Data and Downloads Section)
... records 400 "OTP" validation failed Application should have provision for allowing user to provide OTP value again and after some retries (configurable) option to generate OTP again. Please ...
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UIDAI Regional Office, Hyderabad

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Block-V, First Floor, HOUSEFED Complex, Beltola-Basistha Road, Dispur, Guwahati - 781 006

UIDAI Regional Office, Guwahati

Block-V, First Floor, HOUSEFED Complex, Beltola-Basistha Road, Dispur, Guwahati - 781 006

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1st Floor, JIADA Central Office Building, Namkum Industrial Area,Near STPI Lowadih, Ranchi - 834 010

UIDAI Regional Office, Chandigarh

SCO 95-98, Ground and Second Floor , Sector 17- B, Chandigarh 160017

UIDAI Regional Office, Hyderabad

6th Floor, East Block, Swarna Jayanthi Complex, Beside Maitrivanam, Ameerpet Hyderabad-500 038, Telangana State

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7th Floor, MTNL Exchange, GD Somani Marg, Cuff Parade, Colaba, Mumbai - 400 005

UIDAI Regional Office, Mumbai

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Ground Floor, Supreme Court Metro Station, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi-110001

UIDAI Regional Office, Mumbai

7th Floor, MTNL Exchange, GD Somani Marg, Cuff Parade, Colaba, Mumbai - 400 005

UIDAI Regional Office, Mumbai

7th Floor, MTNL Exchange, GD Somani Marg, Cuff Parade, Colaba, Mumbai - 400 005

UIDAI Regional Office, Chandigarh

SCO 95-98, Ground and Second Floor , Sector 17- B, Chandigarh 160017

UIDAI Regional Office, Chandigarh

SCO 95-98, Ground and Second Floor , Sector 17- B, Chandigarh 160017

UIDAI Regional Office, Chandigarh

SCO 95-98, Ground and Second Floor , Sector 17- B, Chandigarh 160017

UIDAI Regional Office, Ranchi

1st Floor, JIADA Central Office Building, Namkum Industrial Area,Near STPI Lowadih, Ranchi - 834 010

UIDAI Regional Office, Bengaluru

Khanija Bhavan, No. 49, 3rd Floor, South Wing Race Course Road, Bengaluru - 560001

UIDAI Regional Office, Bengaluru

Khanija Bhavan, No. 49, 3rd Floor, South Wing Race Course Road, Bengaluru - 560001

UIDAI Regional Office, Bengaluru

Khanija Bhavan, No. 49, 3rd Floor, South Wing Race Course Road, Bengaluru - 560001

UIDAI Regional Office, Delhi

Ground Floor, Supreme Court Metro Station, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi-110001

UIDAI Regional Office, Mumbai

7th Floor, MTNL Exchange, GD Somani Marg, Cuff Parade, Colaba, Mumbai - 400 005

UIDAI Regional Office, Guwahati

Block-V, First Floor, HOUSEFED Complex, Beltola-Basistha Road, Dispur, Guwahati - 781 006

UIDAI Regional Office, Guwahati

Block-V, First Floor, HOUSEFED Complex, Beltola-Basistha Road, Dispur, Guwahati - 781 006

UIDAI Regional Office, Guwahati

Block-V, First Floor, HOUSEFED Complex, Beltola-Basistha Road, Dispur, Guwahati - 781 006

UIDAI Regional Office, Guwahati

Block-V, First Floor, HOUSEFED Complex, Beltola-Basistha Road, Dispur, Guwahati - 781 006

UIDAI Regional Office, Hyderabad

6th Floor, East Block, Swarna Jayanthi Complex, Beside Maitrivanam, Ameerpet Hyderabad-500 038, Telangana State

UIDAI Regional Office, Bengaluru

Khanija Bhavan, No. 49, 3rd Floor, South Wing Race Course Road, Bengaluru - 560001

UIDAI Regional Office, Chandigarh

SCO 95-98, Ground and Second Floor , Sector 17- B, Chandigarh 160017

UIDAI Regional Office, Delhi

Ground Floor, Supreme Court Metro Station, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi-110001

UIDAI Regional Office, Guwahati

Block-V, First Floor, HOUSEFED Complex, Beltola-Basistha Road, Dispur, Guwahati - 781 006

UIDAI Regional Office, Bengaluru

Khanija Bhavan, No. 49, 3rd Floor, South Wing Race Course Road, Bengaluru - 560001

UIDAI Regional Office, Hyderabad

6th Floor, East Block, Swarna Jayanthi Complex, Beside Maitrivanam, Ameerpet Hyderabad-500 038, Telangana State

UIDAI Regional Office, Guwahati

Block-V, First Floor, HOUSEFED Complex, Beltola-Basistha Road, Dispur, Guwahati - 781 006

UIDAI Regional Office, Lucknow

3rd Floor, Uttar Pradesh Samaj Kalyan Nirman Nigam Building, TC-46/ V,Vibhuti Khand, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow- 226 010

UIDAI Regional Office, Delhi

Ground Floor, Supreme Court Metro Station, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi-110001

UIDAI Regional Office, Ranchi

1st Floor, JIADA Central Office Building, Namkum Industrial Area,Near STPI Lowadih, Ranchi - 834 010

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