You can download your Aadhaar Card online from the official UIDAI website in a few simple steps. You can download it using your Aadhaar number, Enrolment ID (EID), or Virtual ID (VID).
Steps to download Aadhaar Card online
Step 1: Visit the official website
Open the UIDAI website: Download Aadhaar – UIDAI.
Step 2: Select Download Aadhaar
Choose the Download Aadhaar option and enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number, EID or VID.
Step 3: Verify with OTP
Enter the captcha and click Send OTP. Enter the OTP received on your Aadhaar-registered mobile number.
Step 4: Download your Aadhaar
Click Download to save your e-Aadhaar PDF.
Aadhaar PDF password
Your downloaded Aadhaar PDF is password-protected.
The password is generally:
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First four letters of your name in CAPITAL letters.
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Your birth year in YYYY format.
Example: If your name is RAHUL KUMAR and your birth year is 1998, the password is RAHU1998.
Important information
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e-Aadhaar is digitally signed and is equally valid as the physical Aadhaar card.
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Your registered mobile number is required for OTP verification.
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Never share your Aadhaar OTP or PDF password with anyone.