Aadhaar is India’s most important identity document and was initially issued in 2009 by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). It consists of a Government-generated 12 digit figure that can serve for proof of both identity his where one lives. Losing or forgetting the Aadhaar number can be worrying at times, but if a person’s mobile number is linked to their Aadhar, they should easily be able find it using online resources. In this blog, you will find information about the process for finding your Aadhar card by using your registered mobile number and explanations about security questions.
Can You Find Your Aadhaar Card Using a Mobile Number?
It’s important that before you search well for any of this information on someone else’s phone, you must understand one thing: For privacy and security reasons, we regret that it is not possible yet to look at a person’s Aadhaar details directly by means of his or her mobile number. If your mobile number is linked with your Aadhaar, you can retrieve either your Aadhaar Number (UID) or Enrolment ID (EID) through the official UIDAI website for resident.in.
Steps to Find Aadhar Card by Mobile Number
Those who have lost their Aadhaar ID number or forgot it and have a registered mobile number can access it by following these steps:
Step 1: Visit UIDAI Portal
Go to the official portal at myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in. UIDAI’s official website homepage will appear
Step 2: Click on “Retrieve Lost or Forgotten UID/EID”
Under the “Login” section, select the option “Retrieve Lost or Forgotten UID/EID.”
Step 3: Enter your Details
Aadhaar holders can choose to retrieve either their Aadhaar Number (UID) or Enrolment ID (EID) based on their requirement. To proceed, they need to enter their registered mobile number and then have to enter the CAPTCHA code displayed for verification.
Step 4: Request “Send OTP”
SMS will be sent to your linked mobile number, UIDAI containing a One-Time Password (OTP)
Step 5: Verify OTP
After entry of the UIDAI SMS porting instructions or a brief message, you will be asked to enter OTP for user authentication and submit it.
Step 6: Receive Aadhaar Number via SMS
After successful verification, your Aadhaar letter or Enrolment ID slip should be sent to your mobile number by UIDAI.
How to Download Aadhaar Card after Retrieving UID/EID?
When you provide the UIDAI with your mobile number, and have an Aadhaar number or Enrolment ID, you can use the web interface to download eAadhaar. This is how it works:
Go to the UIDAI e-Aadhaar page
- Key in “https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/genricDownloadAadhaar” on your browser.
Enter Aadhaar Details
- Input your Aadhaar Number (UID) or EID.
- Input the mobile phone number registered with its CONTENTCAPTCHA verification.
Request OTP & Verify
- click on “Send OTP”
- Enter the received OTP
Download e-Aadhaar
- Once the OTP has been approved, you may download the Aadhaar card in PDF format. The password to open the Aadhaar PDF is the first four letters of your name (in CAPITAL) and your year of birth. (For instance, RAHU 1990 if Rahul is born in 1990).
What If Your Mobile Number Is Not Linked to Aadhaar?
If your mobile number is not linked to your Aadhaar, and you cannot recover your Aadhaar online. In this case, you need to update your Aadhaar details by following these steps:
Go to the Nearest Aadhaar Enrolment Center
- Find the nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra by visiting: https//appointments.uidai.gov.in/.
Fill Out the Aadhaar Update Form
- Request and complete the Aadhaar Update/correcting form with your new mobile number.
Submit the Form & Biometrics Verification
- Turn in the form with a valid identification card.
- Provide biometric verification (finger print/iris scan) for a security clearance.
Collect the Acknowledgment Slip
- You will get an Acknowledgment Slip that includes an Update Request Number (URN).
- This URN can be used to monitor the update status at any time.
Wait for the Update
- You need to be patient. The mobile number will be updated within 7-10 days.
- Once updated, the Aadhaar number can be retrieved online.
Security Measures to protect Aadhaar data
- In order to prevent Aadhaar details from being misused, the UIDAI offers several security measures:
Lock and Unlock your Aadhaar
- Your Aadhaar number can be locked or unlocked to avoid unauthorized access. Go to this address: https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/.
Use of the Virtual ID (VID)
- Instead of sharing your Aadhaar number, you can use a Virtual ID (VID) for authentication.
mAadhaar App
- For secure management of Aadhaar, download the mAadhaar app on your mobile phone.
Conclusion
After you have linked your mobile to Aadhaar, you can easily find your Aadhaar number with a mobile phone. UIDAI has offered a secure process for people to retrieve their Aadhaar data online in order to insure privacy. However, when your phone number is not linked with your mobile, then you have to go to an Aadhaar Enrolment Center and update it.
When you access your own information, always use UIDAI’s official website. Remember to save it and keep it safe!
Frequently Asked Questions
1. If my mobile number is not linked, can I retrieve my Aadhaar number?
No, you have to go to an Aadhaar Enrolment Center first and update your mobile number before you get back the Aadhaar number.
2. How long does it take to send the Aadhaar number via SMS after that?
From the time we verify your mobile number with our system you should receive your Aadhaar number via SMS within a few minutes.
3. Can I use a mobile number to legally search for someone else’s Aadhaar?
No, if you try to access someone else’s Aadhaar details without their permission it is against the law and could be punished under Aadhaar Act.
4. What if I don’t receive the OTP?
Make sure that you have correctly entered your mobile number and that it is linked to your Aadhaar. If the problem still persists, please contact the UIDAI at 1947 or visit an Aadhaar center.
5. Can I update my Aadhaar details online?
Yes, you can update your address through the website, but for other changes such as mobile number updating, please go to Aadhaar Seva Kendra or visit any branch of these departments.
