How to download Aadhaar card online

How to download Aadhaar card online
How to download Aadhaar card online


Aadhaar card is the most important document in india. Today Aadhaar card has been widely used by private companies and banks for the purpose e-KYC. It  is the 12-digit biometric ID issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), Aadhaar card is the first-of-a-kind ID which covers all the personal demographic information and biometric information of an individual. In demographic information it covers Name, Gender, Date of Birth  or Age ,  Address, Mobile/Phone  Number , Email ID , etc and biometric information like Facial Photograph ,Two Iris Scans, and Ten Fingerprints.


Aadhaar card is also used as ID proof for getting mobile SIM cards and for the purpose of opening accounts with banks. A person who is not willing to offer Aadhaar card as ID proof, be it for opening a bank account or obtaining a mobile phone SIM card.

Further, Aadhaar is a identity platform with its inherent features like Uniqueness, Authentication, Financial Address and e-KYC, enables the Government to directly reach residents of the country in delivery of various benefits and services by using the resident’s  12-digit Aadhaar number only.

How to download e-Aadhaar card

In the way to download the aadhaar card open your PC browser and  follow these steps

Step 1: Visit the UIDAI  official website: https://uidai.gov.in/.
How to download Aadhaar card online
How to download Aadhaar card online

Step 2: Click on ‘Download Aadhaar’ under ‘Get Aadhaar’ sub-head.

Note: You can also go directly to weblink: https://eaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/.

Step 3: Enter the 12-digit Aadhaar  ID number and fill the Captcha Verification code.
Step 4: Click on send One-Time Password (OTP).
Step 5: You will receive OTP on your registered mobile No.
How to download Aadhaar card online
How to download Aadhaar card online

Step 6: Fill up  OTP and the ‘Quick Survey’.
Step 7: Click on ‘Verify And Download’ option to download the Aadhar card PDF file.
Step 8: The PDF file is password protected You can open  pdf file by inputting a combination of the first four letters of your name written in CAPITALS  and your Year of Birth (in YYYY format). For example your name is ROHIT and your Year of Birth is 1994 your password is ROHI1994