An Aadhaar Card is a 12-digit unique identification number that acts as proof of identity and proof of address. An Aadhaar Card is also important to avail various government-related subsidies. An Aadhaar Card is required for opening a bank account, investing in fixed deposit, mutual funds, etc. However, it is imperative that you must not lose your Aadhaar Card, but in case of loss or misplacement of Aadhar card, you can get a duplicate Aadhaar Card made with ease. The duplicate card has the same card number and other details as the original card.
How to Get Duplicate e-Aadhaar Card Online
Follow the steps mentioned below to get duplicate e-Aadhaar Card online-
Step 1: Go to the official UIDAI website i.e. https://resident.uidai.gov.in/lost-uideid
Step 2: Choose either ‘Aadhaar No (UID)’ or ‘Enrolment No (EID)’ option
Step 3: Input basic information like the name, email address, and mobile number registered with UID
Step 4: Type in the security code as displayed on the screen
Step 5: Click on the ‘Send OTP’ or ‘Enter TOTP’ button
Step 6: An OTP will be sent to your registered email address or mobile number. Enter the OTP and click on the ‘Login’ button
Step 7: Once done, your Aadhaar Number will be sent to your registered email address or mobile number
Step 8: The confirmation regarding the same will appear on your screen
Note: Now that you have retrieved your Aadhaar number or enrolment ID, you can get a duplicate Aadhaar by visiting the website UIDAI Portal.
How to Get your Aadhaar Card Reprinted?
To reprint the Aadhaar Card, follow these steps mentioned below:
Step 1: Visit the official website of UIDAI and click on the ‘Order Aadhaar Reprint’ button
Step 2: You will be asked to select your ‘Aadhaar Number (UID)’ or ‘Enrolment ID (EID)’
Step 3: Input your Aadhaar number or Enrolment ID, full name, pin code, security text as shown in the tab and mobile number
Step 4: An OTP will be sent to the registered mobile number
Step 5: Input the OTP received on mobile in the ‘Enter OTP’ tab and click on the ‘Validate and Generate OTP’ button
Step 6: Your Aadhaar will be Generated as a PDF file
How to Check Aadhaar Reprint Status?
To check Aadhaar Reprint Status, you need to follow the steps mentioned below:
Step1: Click on the link https://resident.uidai.gov.in/check-reprint-status
Step 2: Enter the 28-digit SRN (Service Request number), UID and click on the ‘Submit’ button
Step 3: The status of your request will appear on the screen
More Information: SRN is a 28-digit Service Request Number which is generated after raising request for Order Aadhaar Reprint on our website. It will be generated every time whenever the request will be raised regardless whether payment is successful or not.
Steps to Get Duplicate Aadhaar Card via Call
People can alternatively get a duplicate copy of Aadhaar card offline by either visiting the Aadhaar Enrolment Centre or by calling the toll-free number.
Users can call UIDAI’s toll-free number 1947 and request a duplicate Aadhaar. They have to follow the following steps:
Step 1: Call the UIDAI’s toll-free number 1800-180-1947 or 1947
Step 2: Follow the IVR options and choose the option to talk to the Aadhaar executive
Step 3: Place a request with the executive for a duplicate copy of your Aadhaar card
Step 4: The executive will ask you a few questions to verify your identity
Step 5: Once verified, the executive will accept your request and initiate the process
Step 6: A duplicate Aadhaar card will be sent to the mentioned residential address by post
Steps to Get Duplicate Aadhar Card by Visiting the Aadhaar Enrolment Centre
In case your mobile is not registered with UIDAI, you can simply visit a nearby Aadhaar Enrolment Centre and request a duplicate Aadhaar. You will have to follow these steps to get a duplicate Aadhaar:
Step 1: Visit the nearest Aadhaar Enrolment Centre and fill the Aadhar Correction form
Step 2: If you know your Aadhaar number or enrolment number, you can request the registrar to issue a duplicate Aadhaar
Step 3: Else, the executive will verify your biometrics and place a request for a duplicate Aadhaar
Step 4: After processing your request successfully, your Aadhaar will be sent to your residential address
Know the Benefits of Enrolling for Aadhaar Card
Enrolling for Aadhaar not only works as official identification to a resident of India but also, helps the government to keep a count of the population of our country. Below are the benefits of enrolling for Aadhaar:
Receipt of subsidy
While enrolling for subsidies, the applicant has to provide details regarding his/her bank account which will be linked to his Aadhaar. At the time of availing subsidy for LPG cylinder, the amount is directly credited to the applicant’s bank account. Also, subsidy for products like kerosene, sugar, rice, and pulses are credited to the account linked with the Aadhaar card.
DigiLocker
DigiLocker is a digital locker launched in the year 2015 by the Government of India. It provides secure electronic storage space to the residents of our country for storing personal documents like Degrees from universities, PAN/Voter ID cards, URLs of e-documents issued by government departments. DigiLocker provides 1 GB storage space to the user and the storage space is linked to the UIDAI number i.e. Aadhaar card of the applicant.
Obtain passport in 10 days
An applicant having an Aadhaar card can obtain a passport in a period of 10 days. The applicant will have to attach a copy of his Aadhaar card with the application for a passport. Police verification is done post the issuance of passport thus saving the applicant a lot of time.
MNREGA Wages
MNREGA is an acronym for Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Scheme. This scheme was launched in the year 2005 in the name of the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act. It was introduced with the aim to provide at least 100 days of wage employment in a year. The purpose of this scheme is to enhance the livelihood of people living in rural areas. The wages paid to the workers/labors working under the MNREGA scheme is directly credited to the bank account which is linked to the Aadhaar card.
ID/Address Proof for new bank account
Aadhaar card has been notified by the government of India as an “Officially Valid Document” which can be given to the bank as proof of identity for complying with the KYC (Know Your Customer) norms or while opening a new bank account in India. Any individual can open a new bank account by only providing the Aadhaar card as it works as a proof of identity as well as address.
A bank account holder can also perform E-KYC i.e. Electronic KYC by authorizing the UIDAI to provide your identity and/or address with the help of biometric authentication at the bank branch.
Scholarships offered by the Central government and NEET entrance exam
The HRD (Human Resource Development) Ministry has made it mandatory for the students to have an Aadhaar card or to have enrolled for an Aadhaar card for the purpose of availing benefits under the Central Sector Scholarship Scheme.
Candidates aspiring to become doctors and applying for the NEET entrance exam should mandatorily provide their UID number at the time of registration for the entrance exam.
Mandatory for EPFO scheme
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has made it mandatory for all pensioners and members contributing to the provident fund to provide their Aadhaar cards. Pension will be paid to pensioners only on submission of Aadhaar card to the respective department and provident fund will be released only after submission of the UID number.
FAQs
Q. Have you lost your Aadhaar card? Here’s how to get a duplicate Aadhaar online?
Ans. In case you have lost your original Aadhaar, you can get your Aadhaar online from UIDAI’s website. However, your mobile number should be linked with Aadhaar to avail of this facility.
Q. How to get a duplicate Aadhaar when you don’t have an Aadhaar number or the enrolment ID?
Ans. You can retrieve your Aadhaar online by visiting the UIDAI website and selecting the Retrieve UID/EID option. You can also visit the Aadhaar Enrolment Centre to find out your UID/EID.
Q. Is a duplicate Aadhaar card valid?
Ans. Yes, if you have lost your Aadhaar Card and you download a duplicate one, it is considered to be equally valid.
Q. I lost my Aadhar card. How can I get the same Aadhar card?
Ans. In case you have lost your Aadhaar Card, you can easily get a duplicate Aadhaar Card through the ‘Reprint Aadhaar Card’ facility provided by UIDAI. The steps for the same are mentioned above in detail. You can also use the mAadhaar app or DigiLocker app.
Q. What are the charges for Aadhaar Reprint?
Ans. The Charges to be paid for ‘Order Aadhaar Reprint’ is Rs.50 (inclusive of GST & speed post charges).
Q. What are the modes available for making payment for Aadhaar Reprint?
Ans. To make the payment for ‘Order Aadhaar Reprint’, you can choose the following options:
Credit Card
Debit Card
Net Banking
UPI