How Do I Get A Duplicate Aadhaar Card?

Have you lost or misplaced your Aadhaar card? Relax! You can easily download a duplicate Aadhaar card from the official UIDAI website with the help of your Aadhaar number or the enrolment number mentioned in your Aadhaar enrolment slip. This downloaded version of the card will be an exact replica of the original one.

How Do I Download My Duplicate e-Aadhaar Card Online?

Do you want a duplicate Aadhaar card? Can't recall the Aadhaar number? Lost the enrolment slip too? There's nothing to worry about. All these information can be retrieved from the UIDAI Website. You could either visit the Aadhaar Enrolment Center to manually get it done or simply generate a duplicate Aadhaar card online. Follow our quick guide to solve your problem.

• Click here to visit the official UIDAI website.

• Enter your personal details as required.

• Enter the Captcha (security code) as displayed.

• You will find a "Get OTP" link; click on it.

• Your registered mobile number or email ID will receive an OTP.

• Submit the OTP and click on "Verify OTP".

• Your Aadhaar or enrolment number will be sent to your registered mobile number.

• Now click here to visit the e-Aadhaar website.

• The website will ask for your Enrolment number (EID) or your Aadhaar number (UID).

• Enter either your UID or EID along with your name, area pin code, registered mobile number and the Captcha.

• Receive another OTP.

• Enter the OTP.

• Select "Validate and download"

• A PDF version of your Aadhaar card will be downloaded to your device.

• Print it and use it as your original Aadhaar card.

How do I download my duplicate e-Aadhaar card offline?

Are you unable to download e-Aadhaar card from the internet? There's a solution to every problem! A duplicate copy of the Aadhaar card can be obtained by visiting the Aadhaar enrolment Center. Alternatively, you can call the Aadhaar toll-free number and file a request. Follow these easy steps:

Via Call:

• Dial 18001801947 or just 1947 to reach the UIDAI helpline.

• Choose to speak with the Aadhaar executive when the IVR gives you the option.

• Raise a request for a duplicate Aadhaar card.

• You will have to answer a few questions for identity verification.

• Upon completing the verification, your request will be accepted and the executive will initiate the procedure.

• You will receive your duplicate Aadhaar card via post.

Please note that in case your mobile number is not registered with UIDAI, it is mandatory for you to visit the Enrolment Center.

Via Enrolment Center:

• Go to the nearest Aadhaar enrolment center.

• You can request for a duplicate card in case you know your enrolment number or Aadhaar number.

• If you do not know either of the two, you need to fill up the Aadhaar correction form.

• Your biometric records will be verified and then a request will be placed for a duplicate card.

• You will receive the card via post.

What Are the Benefits of Enrolling for Aadhaar?

Aadhaar card serves as an official identity proof for an Indian citizen. It also assists the government in keeping a tab on the country's population. Listed below are several other benefits of an Aadhaar card.

Receiving subsidy:If you wish to receive subsidy for LPG cylinders, kerosene, rice, pulses, sugar, etc, you must have an Aadhaar card. The amount paid over the subsidized price will be credited to your bank account only if it is linked to your Aadhaar card.

DigiLocker: Launched in 2015 by the Indian Government, Digi Locker is a secure electronic storage space of 1GB that Indian residents can use for safe-keeping of the electronic versions of their personal documents issued by various Government departments. You require an Aadhaar number to avail this facility.

Passport in 10 days: If you attach a photocopy of your Aadhaar card while applying for your passport, the passport will be issued and received within 10 days. The police verification process will be done after issuing the passport. This will save your time considerably.

MGNREGA Wages: The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Scheme was launched in 2005 with an aim to uplift the living conditions of rural residents of India by providing them the wage of at least 100 days a year. The workers or laborers who work under this scheme receive their wages in their bank accounts that are linked to their Aadhaar cards.

New Bank accounts: You can open a new bank account by providing your Aadhaar card alone as part of the KYC documents. It works as an identity as well as address proof.

Central Govt Scholarships & NEET exam: The Central Sector Scholarship Scheme can only be availed by students holding an Aadhaar card. Similarly, aspiring doctors must compulsorily provide their Aadhaar number while registering for the NEET entrance exam.

EPFO Scheme: It is mandatory for all working Indians to have an Aadhaar card in order to avail the Employees' Provident Fund facility. Pensioners will receive their pension and employees can withdraw their Provident Fund only after submitting their Aadhaar cards.