How to Download Your Aadhaar Card (e-Aadhaar)
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Step-by-step Process
Visit myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in
Go to the official UIDAI self-service portal. Click on "Download Aadhaar" under the My Aadhaar section.
Enter Your Aadhaar Number
Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number or 28-digit Enrolment ID (EID). Enter the captcha shown on screen.
Enter OTP Sent to Registered Mobile
Click "Send OTP". A 6-digit OTP will be sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile number. Enter it within 10 minutes.
Download the e-Aadhaar PDF
Click "Download Aadhaar". A password-protected PDF will be downloaded. The password is your name's first 4 letters (CAPS) + birth year (e.g., RAJE1990).
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Common Questions
Is e-Aadhaar valid as an identity proof?
Yes. e-Aadhaar downloaded from the official UIDAI website is a legally valid identity document, equivalent to a physical Aadhaar card.
What if my mobile number is not linked to Aadhaar?
If your mobile is not linked, you cannot download e-Aadhaar online. You must visit an Aadhaar Seva Kendra to update your mobile and then download.
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