What is Aadhaar card?
Aadhaar is a 12-digit identification number in Aadhaar Card issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to Indian residents following a verification process.
Individuals must provide minimal demographic and biometric information to obtain an Aadhaar number, which includes their name, date of birth or age, gender, address, mobile number, e-mail ID (optional), fingerprints, iris scans, and a facial photo.
UIDAI has issued Aadhaar in a variety of forms, including Aadhaar letters, eAadhaar, mAadhar, and Aadhaar PVC for citizens. All kinds of Aadhaar are valid. Indians have the following options to choose:
Aadhaar Letter
Aadhaar letters are paper-based laminated documents that are sent to citizens after enrolment or after updating the information. In the event of a new enrolment or a mandatory biometric update, a free Aadhaar letter is mailed to the resident.
If the Aadhaar letter is damaged or lost, the person can purchase a copy for Rs 50 from UIDAI’s official website.
eAadhaar
eAadhaar is a password-protected, digitally signed electronic copy of Aadhaar. The password is a combination of the first four letters of the user’s name in capital letters and the year of birth (YYYY). The issue and download dates are included in eAadhaar, as well as a QR code for offline verification.
Residents can use the Mask Aadhaar option to hide their Aadhaar number in downloaded e-Aadhaar. The first eight digits of an Aadhaar number are replaced with characters such as “xxxx-xxxx,” leaving only the last four digits visible in a masked Aadhaar number.
According to the Aadhaar Act, e-Aadhaar is valid for all purposes. Residents can get their e-Aadhaar or masked e-Aadhaar from the official website of the UIDAI.
mAadhaar
mAadhaar is the official mobile app developed by UIDAI to allow Aadhaar users to carry their demographic data, such as name, date of birth, gender, and address, as well as photos, in smartphones. It has a QR code that may be used to validate it offline.
mAadhaar can be downloaded on all smartphones running iOS 10.0 or higher and Android 5.0 or higher. A user can add up to three profiles on one device, as long as all three profiles having same mobile number in their Aadhaar. This is true if members of a family use the same mobile number enrolled in their Aadhaar as the mAadhaar user.
The mAadhaar application is available for use anywhere in India at any time. mAadhaar is more than just a wallet-sized Aadhaar card. The mAadhaar app may be used to lock/unlock biometric data, share QR code and eKYC data, update the Aadhaar profile, and more.
Aadhaar PVC Card
UIDAI introduced the Aadhaar PVC card in October 2020. It is sturdy and portable. The PVC-based Aadhaar Card is a plastic card with several security measures, a digitally signed secure QR code, a photo, and demographic information.
By paying a fee of Rs 50, this kind of Aadhaar can be purchased online using an Aadhaar number, virtual ID, or enrolment ID. The card is mailed to the registered address after application.
How to update your Aadhaar Card online?
You can update most of the information online such as name, date of birth, address, and gender. However, in order to make the updates, your mobile number must be linked to your Aadhaar.
The following is the procedure for updating the name, address, gender, and date of birth info online:
- Go to https://ssup.uidai.gov.in/ssup/.
- Select “Proceed to Update Aadhaar”.
- Provide your Aadhaar number and captcha.
- Select ‘Send OTP’.
- Enter the OTP received on your registered mobile number.
- After doing so, click ‘Update Demographics Data.’
- On the next page, select the relevant options and click ‘Proceed.’
- Make your edits on the following page. Next, upload the necessary document.
- After that, you must review the information that has been entered.
- In last, submit the change request.
The Update Request Number (URN) can be used to track the status of the address change.
How to download an e-Aadhaar?
Your e-Aadhaar card is a digital version of your Aadhaar card. This means that an e-Aadhaar can be used for various government verifications. The e-Aadhaar, like the Aadhaar card, contains all of the relevant information, such as your biometric data, demographic details, Aadhaar number, photograph, and general information, such as your name, date of birth, and gender. To use your e-Aadhaar, you must first download it.
Follow the below steps to download your E-Aadhaar card by Aadhar number:
Step 1: Keep your enrolment number or Aadhar card handy
If you do not have your Aadhar card, keep your enrolment number, as well as the time and date specified on the acknowledgment slip ready. If you have your Aadhaar number, keep it ready for next step.
Step 2: Visit the UIDAI website
Go to the official UIDAI website and search for the Aadhar online services section. In one of the menu options, you will get the ‘Download Aadhar’ option. Click here and fill out all of the required information correctly. This includes the following info:
- Enrolment ID/Aadhar number/VID
- Full Name
- Pin code
- Security code
Step 3: Request for TOTP/OTP and Enter
After you finish this, you will be directed to the section where you must enter a TOTP or OTP. If you do not have it, click the ‘Request OTP’ button.
Step 4: Enter the OTP number
Within a few seconds, you will receive an OTP. Enter the same into the section provided.
Step 5: Download your e-Aadhar in PDF
You must provide a password to open your downloaded e-Aadhaar in PDF format. Your password will be the first four letters of your name, as well as the year of your birth. Make sure all of your name’s letters are capitalized. For example, if your name is NEERAJ and you were born in 1988, your password would be NEER1988.
That’s all you have to do to get your e-Aadhar. You may also receive an Aadhaar on your mobile phone by clicking here. You must have a registered phone number linked to your Aadhaar for this. If you do, enter the following details:
- Enrolment ID
- Date/Time (dd/mm/yyyy/hh/mm/ss)
- Mobile Number
- Security Code
- OTP
How to check status of Aadhaar Card Application?
If you have applied for an Aadhar card and are waiting for it to receive, you can check the status of your Aadhaar card by completing these six steps:
- Keep your enrolment slip ready.
- Login to the official UIDAI website.
- Look for the option ‘Check Aadhaar Status’ on the home page and click on it; the page will open.
- Your 14-digit enrolment ID (EID) number, as well as the 14-digit time stamp, will be required. Enter the same thing. Ensure that the time stamp is entered in the following format: dd/mm/yyyy hh:mm:ss, as specified on your enrollment form.
- After you submit this, you will be prompted to enter the security captcha code. Enter it carefully and without errors.
- Now, click the ‘Check Status’ option to see your Aadhaar application’s status.
Use this information to get digital access to data on your Aadhaar card. To avoid mistakes, always double-check your submitted details.
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