𝑨𝒂𝒅𝒉𝒂𝒂𝒓 𝑪𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝑫𝒐𝒘𝒏𝒍𝒐𝒂𝒅: How To Download & Print eAadhar?

Whether you are travelling, joining a new company or filing taxes, the need to submit your Aadhaar Card as ID proof can come up any time. But what happens when you don’t carry your Aadhaar Card with you? We’ve all faced this situation at some point or the other, haven’t we? A simple solution for this problem is the Aadhaar card download option. 

We’re living in an internet-obsessed world where everything is available online. The Government of India understands this very well and has thus given us the option to download important documents such as the Aadhaar Card online. A quick and easy way to do that is by visiting the official UIDAI website and following the related guidelines.

Aside from downloading, you can also print your Aadhaar Card. Just like downloading, printing your Aadhaar Card is a hassle-free process. We have listed the steps for both of those below. Take a look and make sure to carefully follow the instructions. 

Aadhaar Card Download Online – What are the Benefits?

Before we get down to the process of downloading Aadhar, let us discuss the benefits it offers. Aside from the obvious that you can access it anytime and anywhere, having an Aadhaar Card in handy has the following perks: 

• You don’t have to carry a physical card all the time or worry about losing it. 
• It comes with a password-protected feature that refrains others from accessing or misusing it.
• It is a valid proof of identity and residential proof for a majority of activities across India. These actions include opening a Bank Account, applying for or renewing a passport, filing income tax returns, getting insurance, and more. 
• With an Aadhaar, you can also avail yourself of varied government-authorized benefits or schemes such as LPG subsidies. 
• Even if you lose your Aadhaar Card (physical card) for some reason, you can download and print it online. It will serve the same purpose. 

Different Ways to Download Aadhaar Card

There is no one particular method to download your Aadhar Card online. There are multiple ways and each of them has a different set of steps. You can download your Aadhar Card via:

• Aadhaar Number
• Enrollment ID (EID)
• Virtual ID (VID)
• Name and Date of Birth (DOB)
• mAadhaar App
• DigiLocker
• UMANG

You are free to use the method that suits you best. Let us take a look at the procedure to download Aadhaar for all these methods.

Aadhaar Card Download by Aadhaar Number

If you remember your Aadhaar number, you can download it online within seconds. The UIDAI website allows you to enter the Aadhaar number and get a copy of it on your device instantly. Just follow these steps: 

• Go to uidai[dot]gov[dot]in, click on the My Aadhaar tab and select the Download Aadhaar option.

• Type the 12-digit Aadhar number

• Then type the captcha code
• Once the code gets accepted, click on Send OTP 
• Fill in the OTP details that you receive on your registered mobile number and download the Aadhaar Card online. 

You can also download a masked Aadhar if you wish to hide or cover the Aadhaar number in your Aadhaar. A check box highlighting ‘Masked Aadhaar’ will appear on your screen after you click on the Send OTP option. Choose that and you will be able to download your Aadhaar with a partially hidden Aadhaar Number. This option is perfect if you are downloading it as ID proof for airport/train travelling or for hotel bookings. However, you cannot use it to avail government welfare schemes. 

Download Updated Aadhar Card Online via EID (Enrollment ID)

Another popular Aadhaar download method is the Enrollment ID or EID method. Once you visit the official UIDAI portal and click on the Download Aadhaar button, an option for downloading it using EID will appear on your screen. Click on it and use these steps: 

• Enter the 14-digit enrolment number

• Enter the CAPTCHA, make sure it’s correct. If the captcha is not visible for some reason, refresh and then enter it
• Click on Send OTP and enter OTP in the designated box as soon as you receive it to your registered mobile number.
• Download your Aadhaar Card.

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Aadhaar Card Download Using VID (Virtual ID)

Aadhaar download is possible using Aadhaar Virtual ID as well. Just like the two methods mentioned above, the VID method also requires you to visit the official UIDAI website. The steps are as follows: 

• In the VID Section, enter the 16-digit Virtual ID

• Type the Captcha code 
• Click on the Send OTP option 
• Type in the right OTP details
• And download your e-Aaadhar

Download Aadhaar Card Online With or Without Mobile Number

When downloading Aadhaar most people inquire if they can do it without a mobile number. Luckily, an option like this is available on the official UIDAI website. It allows citizens to download their Aadhar Card with and without a mobile number.  The latter however, requires them to have a registered email address. The steps include: 

• On the official UIDAI website – uidai[dot]gov[dot]in/, choose My Aadhaar
• From the drop-down menu, click on the Retrieve Lost or Forgotten EID/UID option
• You will be redirected to a new page, wherein you need to choose the Aadhaar Number option.
• Enter your Full Name and Email ID or Mobile Number (If you do not wish to use your mobile number, you can select the Email ID option)
• Then enter the correct Captcha verification code
• Click on Send OTP and wait for the details to reach your registered mobile phone number or email address 
• Type the OTP and click on Login
• A new pop-up window will appear on your screen informing you that the Aadhaar UID has been sent to your mobile number or email.
• Note or Copy the UID (Unique Identification Number) and visit the UIDAI official website home page
• From the My Aadhaar section, now choose Download Aadhaar
• Enter the UID, captcha code and click on Send OTP
• Type the OTP and download your Aadhaar

Opening the downloaded file will open a PDF on your device. This PDF will be password protected and require you to enter a password to view your Aadhar. 

The password is a combination of your DOB and name. It is the first four letters of your name in capital letters and the year of your birth. Enter those details and will you be able to view your Aadhaar Card on your device. 

Aadhaar Card Download Using the mAadhaar App

mAadhaar is the official (Government of India) Aadhaar app that allows you to access your Aadhaar on your phone. Similar to the UIDAI website, it is easy to use and fully secure. 

The mAadhaar app is available on both Android and iOs application stores. It’s free of cost and quick to download. Once downloaded, the app asks for a password. Type a password containing 8-12 characters. Make sure it has at least one alphabet, one number, one special character and 1 capital letter. 

After successfully signing in, you will be able to view your Aadhaar profile. You may download this profile on any device with the same registered mobile number. (This has to be the same number that you provided during Aadhar enrollment i.e. the one linked to your Aadhaar). 

Please note that the app has an automatic OTP reading feature for security purposes. You do not have to enter the OTP manually, the app will fetch it on its own. 

If multiple members of the family have the same mobile number for their Aadhar, you can add their profiles to your device. Each user can add a maximum of 3 profiles to their devices if all of them have the same number registered for Aadhaar.  

Aadhaar Download through DigiLocker

DigiLocker is a mobile application that allows Aadhaar card download. It is a part of the Government of India’s paperless initiative. To download your Aadhaar you will need to:

• Download the DigiLocker Application
• Select a partner (in this case it’s UIDAI) and then choose Aadhaar from the documents dropdown. 
• Type the Aadhaar number followed by the OTP that you receive on your mobile phone. 
• Once verified, the Aadhar card will appear in the ‘Issued’ section of the application.
• You can now access and use the digital copy of your Aadhar Card.  

Downloading Aadhaar Card via UMANG

UMANG is also a part of the Government’s e-services and Digital India campaign. This application allows users to access multiple government-related services (State, Central, Local) on their phones. To use this app, you need to: 

• Download it from the application store
• Complete the registration and log in to your account. 
• Tap on the All Services icon and select Aadhaar Card
• Select View Aadhaar from DigiLocker
• You will be redirected to DigiLocker’s home page where you would require entering your DigiLocker account details and signing in.
• If you do not have a DigitaLocker account, register using the same mobile number that is linked to your Aadhaar Card.
• After signing in, View your Aadhaar Card on the app.   

How to Print your Aadhaar Card Online?

If you’re stuck in a situation that requires you to submit a printed copy of Aadhaar, here’s what you need to do:

• Connect your device to your printer. 
• Open the Aadhaar PDF file on Adobe Acrobat, Chrome or any other PDF reader on your device. 
• Enter the Aadhaar password. 
• After the file opens, click on Print and select the number of copies that you want to print and then Print.

In Case You Don’t Own a Printer

• Save your Aadhar on your device (mobile or tab)
• Send it to yourself via email
• Print it using any computer that is linked with a printer. 

It could be from a Cyber Cafe or a friend’s place, depending on where you are at that moment. 

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