Aadhaar card download without mobile number is possible these days. As per the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), having a registered mobile number is not mandatory for Aadhaar card download. So, those who don’t have their mobile number registered with their Aadhaar card can download their unique 12-digit identification number online by logging in at the UIDAI website — uidai.gov.in.
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Online Aadhaar card download without mobile number
To download e-Aadhaar without mobile number, the Aadhaar card holder needs to log in at the official UIDAI website — uidai.gov.in. The at the UIDAI home page, one needs to select “Order Aadhaar Reprint” under “My Aadhaar” option and follow some simple steps that are as follows:
- Log in at the UIDAI website — uidai.gov.in;
- Select “My Aadhaar” at UIDAI home page;
- Click at “Order Aadhaar Reprint” option;
- Fill in 12-digit Aadhaar number or 16-digit VID number;
- Enter the given security code;
- Click at “My Mobile number is not registered” option;
- You will get option to enter an alternate mobile number which is not registered with your Aadhaar number;
- Enter the alternate mobile number;
- Click at “Send OTP” tab;
- Check-in at the box against “Terms and Conditions” option;
- Click at ‘Submit’ button;
- Complete OTP or TOT authentication;
- “Preview Aadhaar Letter” will get displayed on your computer monitor for further authentication;
- Make payment for your e-Aadhaar download; and then
- Receipt would be created with your digital signature. Download the PDF of your e-Aadhaar.
Steps to Download e-Aadhaar Card by Virtual ID (VID)
Downloading Aadhaar number through the Virtual ID is the latest addition to UIDAI’s portal for Aadhaar download. Follow the below-mentioned steps for Aadhaar card free download using the virtual ID online:
Step 1: Visit UIDAI’s online portal
Step 2: Click “Download Aadhaar”
Step 3: Select the VID option from the “I Have” section
Step 4: Enter your virtual ID, full name, pin code and security code
Step 5: Now click “Send OTP” to generate OTP
Step 6: Alternatively, you can use the TOTP feature to authenticate your request
Step 7: e-Aadhaar will be downloaded to your system
Step 8: You can access it by entering the Aadhaar card password.
Step 9: Enter the 8 digit password to open the PDF file – first four letters of your name in CAPITALS and “Year of Birth”
e-Aadhaar Card Download by Using Enrollment Number (EID)
In case you have not got your Aaadhar card yet or have forgotten your Aadhaar number, you can still download updated Aadhar card by entering the Aadhaar Enrolment Number (EID). Follow the given steps below for e-Aadhaar card download by enrolment number:
Step 1: Visit www.uidai.gov.in
Step 2: Click “Download Aadhaar” option
Step 3: You will be redirected to https://eaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/
Step 4: Enter your 14-digit enrolment ID number and 14-digit time and date values
Step 5: Enter your full name, pin code, image captcha code
Step 6: Click “Request OTP” to generate an OTP
Step 7: Press “Confirm” Button.
Step 8: You will receive the OTP on your registered mobile number
Step 9: Enter the OTP & click on the “Download Aadhaar” option
Step 9: Now you can download electronic copy of your Aadhaar Card.
Steps for Aadhaar Card Download by Name and Date of Birth
In case you do not remember your Aadhaar number or EID, you can still download e-Aadhaar by entering your name and date of birth. Follow these steps for Aadhar card download:
Step 1: Visit Aadhaar website https://resident.uidai.gov.in/lost-uideid
Step 2: Enter your full name and either your registered e-mail ID or mobile number and the security code
Step 3: Click the “Send OTP” button
Step 4: Enter the OTP received on your registered mobile number and click on the “Verify OTP” button
Step 5: A message will appear on the screen informing the Aadhaar number is sent to your registered mobile number
Step 6: On Getting your Aadhaar enrolment number on your mobile, visit the e-Aadhaar page on the official UIDAI website
Step 7: Click “I have Aadhaar” option
Step 8: Enter Aadhaar enrolment number, full name, pin code, image captcha
Step 9: Click “Request OTP”
Step 10: An OTP will be sent to your mobile number. Enter this OTP and click “Download Aadhaar” to download Aadhaar
How to Download e-Aadhaar from DigiLocker Account
DigiLocker has collaborated with the UIDAI to make it available to the cardholders on linking the DigiLocker account with Aadhaar. DigiLocker is a cloud-based platform for the issuance, storage, sharing and verification of documents and certificates in digital form which enables the select registered organization to provide electronic or e-copies into ‘digital lockers’ allotted to citizens. Follow below-mentioned steps to download Aadhaar from DigiLocker Account:
- Step 1: Login to your DigiLocker account https://digilocker.gov.in/
- Step 2: Click on “Sign In” button and enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number
- Step 3: Click on ‘Verify’ to get ‘OTP’
- Step 4: Enter the OTP received on your mobile number
- Step 5: Click ‘Verify OTP’
- Step 6: ‘Issued Document’ page appears. Download ‘e-Aadhaar’ using ‘Save’ icon
How to Download Masked Aadhaar
Masked Aadhaar card is similar to a regular Aadhaar card. The only difference between the two variants is that your Aadhaar number is partially hidden and only last 4 digits of your Aadhaar number are visible. It is aimed at protecting your Aadhaar number from being disclosed to others. Your masked Aadhaar card is equally valid as your regular e-Aadhaar. Follow the steps mentioned below to download updated Aadhar card in masked format:
Step 1: Click on the link https://eaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/;
Step 2: Select Aadhaar, VID or Enrolment Number in the “Enter your personal details” section
Step 3: Select “Masked Aadhaar” in the “Select your preference” section and enter other details such as your Aadhaar number, full name, pin code and the security code
Step 4: Click on “Request OTP” to send OTP to the mobile number registered with UIDAI
Step 5: Click on “I Agree” to give consent to UIDAI for authentication using your personal details
Step 6: Click on “Confirm” to send OTP to your registered mobile number
Step 7: Enter the OTP and click on “Download Aadhaar” to download the masked Aadhaar card.