Every Indian citizen now has an Aadhaar Card, a 12-digit unique identity number provided by the Indian government. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is the organization that issues Aadhaar cards.
Aadhaar card is required to carry out a number of operations including opening a bank account or investing in a government scheme or availing of various national schemes.
But do you know how to download an Aadhaar card on your smartphone? Don’t worry. We're giving you the quickest and most simple instructions for downloading an Aadhaar card on your smartphone.
How to Download an Aadhaar card on your smartphone?
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Visit the official website of UIDAI at uidai.gov.in Or you can also paste this link: uidai.gov.in on the google chrome address bar.
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On the homepage, click on the “Get Aadhaar” section.
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Under the ‘Get Aadhaar’ section, look for the “Download Aadhaar” option.
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Now click on the login option. Enter your Aadhaar number and the captcha code as shown on the page.
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Now Click on the ‘Send OTP’ option.
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You will receive an OTP on your registered mobile number.
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Enter the OTP and click on the ‘Verify and download’ option.
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Once your details are verified, the PDF of your Aadhaar card will be downloaded in your smartphone.
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The PDF will require a password to open it.
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Note, that the password will be eight characters long. Click the downloaded file.
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Once you unlock the e-Aadhaar card, you can either keep it in the downloads folder or save it in your email for future reference.
Aadhaar Card Download password:
The password will be a combination of the first 4 letters of your name in capital letters, and your birth year in YYYY format.
If you run into any issues while downloading an Aadhaar card, you can simply contact UIDAI's customer support by calling the Toll-Free number—1947—or sending an email to—help@uidai.gov.in—with your queries.
