Do you want to download your Aadhaar card PDF copy online? If yes, then you can download your e-Aadhaar copy instantly through the UIDAI website anytime.
You can now also order a plastic PVC Aadhaar card online, however, if you want to download the Aadhaar card copy in PDF format instantly then you can visit the UIDAI website and download it using your Aadhaar card number and registered mobile number.
This e-Aadhaar card is valid and you can use it as ID proof. If you have updated your Aadhaar card then no need to wait for Aadhaar card delivery, just enter your Aadhaar number download your e-Aadhaar directly from UIDAI.
How to Download e-Aadhaar Card PDF Online
Step 1: Visit UIDAI’s official website (https://uidai.gov.in/) & click on the “Download Aadhaar” option.
Step 2: Now enter your 12-digit Aadhaar card number. If you don’t know your Aadhaar card number then enter the EID number printed on the Enrolment slip given to you during Aadhaar enrolment. You can select “I want a masked Aadhaar” option if you want to hide your Aadhaar number on e-Aahdaar. Now click on Send OTP and proceed.
Step 3: And the next screen enter the OTP received on your Aadhaar registered mobile number and click on verify and download.
That’s it. your Aadhaar card PDF copy will be downloaded.
The Aadhaar electronic copy is a password-protected document. The Aadhaar letter PDF Password will be in 8 characters combination of the first four letters of your name (as in Aadhaar) in CAPITAL letters and Year of Birth in YYYY format.
For Example, Your name is ANISH Y KUMAR Your Year of Birth is 1989
Then your e-Aadhaar password will be ANIS1989
Frequently Asked Questions
(1) I have not received my Aadhaar card after the update or application, Can I get it online?
Ans: If you have updated your Aadhaar card and you want a new copy of your Aadhaar card then you can download your Aadhaar card in PDF format and use it as ID proof. You can also take a printout of this PDF copy.
(2) Is e-Aadhaar PDF copy equally valid as a physical copy of Aadhaar?
Ans: Yes, an e-Aadhaar PDF copy is equally valid as a Physical Copy of Aadhaar for all purposes.
(3) What is masked Aadhaar?
Ans: Mask Aadhaar option allows you to mask (hide) your Aadhaar number in your downloaded Aadhaar