12-digit UIDAI biometric identity, e-Aadhaar PDF download, ₹50 PVC card & address update
Visit Official Portal →💡 The Aadhaar Card is a 12-digit biometric unique identity number issued by UIDAI to residents of India. It serves as universal proof of identity and address. Citizens can download digital e-Aadhaar PDFs, order an official durable PVC card for ₹50 delivered via Speed Post, and complete online address updates directly on myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in.
Instant (e-Aadhaar download after generation) | 10–15 days for PVC Card Speed Post delivery
Initial Enrollment: 100% Free | Mandatory Biometric Update (Age 5 & 15): Free | Demographic Update: ₹50 | Order Aadhaar PVC Card: ₹50
Any individual residing in India for at least 182 days in the preceding 12 months (regardless of citizenship)
All residents of India (including infants and foreign residents completing 182 days in India) for accessing government welfare, subsidies, banking, SIM activation, and filing taxes
Visit appointments.uidai.gov.in to schedule an appointment at your nearest UIDAI Aadhaar Seva Kendra or authorized bank/post office center.
At the center, officials capture your 10 fingerprints, dual iris scans, facial photograph, and demographic details. Collect the 28-digit Enrollment Slip (EID).
Once generated (usually 3–7 days), visit myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in, authenticate with mobile OTP, and download your password-protected digital e-Aadhaar.
Order a pocket-sized, weather-proof PVC Smart Card with a tamper-proof QR code, hologram, and ghost image directly from myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in for ₹50 delivered via Speed Post.
Children enrolled under age 5 (Baal Aadhaar) MUST complete their first free biometric update upon reaching age 5, and their second free biometric update at age 15 at any Aadhaar Seva Kendra.
Update your residential address, name spelling, or mobile number in Aadhaar:
Visit myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in and log in with your Aadhaar number and mobile OTP.
Choose 'Update Address Online' or 'Head of Family (HOF) Based Address Update'.
Upload a scanned copy of your utility bill or bank statement and pay ₹50 via UPI/Cards.
Use the Update Request Number (URN) to track approval, which typically takes 3 to 7 working days.
Download an official digital e-Aadhaar or Masked Aadhaar PDF online:
Go to the official portal and select 'Download Aadhaar'.
Type your 12-digit Aadhaar number and captcha code.
Enter the 6-digit OTP received on your UIDAI-registered mobile number.
Download regular or Masked e-Aadhaar. Open using the password (first 4 letters of name in CAPITAL + birth year).
Track your Aadhaar enrollment or update request status online:
Visit myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/CheckAadhaarStatus.
Type the Enrollment ID (including date-timestamp) or Update Request Number.
Check if your Aadhaar has been generated or if an update has been completed.
The password to open your digital e-Aadhaar PDF consists of 8 characters: The first 4 letters of your Name in CAPITAL letters, followed by your Year of Birth (YYYY). For example, if your name is SURESH KUMAR and your birth year is 1992, your password is SURE1992.
1) Visit myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in. 2) Click 'Order Aadhaar PVC Card'. 3) Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar Number or 28-digit EID and captcha. 4) Authenticate via OTP sent to your registered (or non-registered) mobile number. 5) Pay ₹50 online (includes printing, GST, and Speed Post delivery). 6) Track the Service Request Number (SRN) until doorstep delivery.
Baal Aadhaar is a blue-colored Aadhaar card issued to children under 5 years of age based on their birth certificate and parent's Aadhaar (without capturing biometrics). It requires two Mandatory Biometric Updates (MBU): 1) At age 5 (capturing fingerprints, iris, and photo), and 2) At age 15. Both MBUs are 100% free of charge at any Aadhaar Seva Kendra.
A Masked Aadhaar is a legally valid digital copy where the first 8 digits of your Aadhaar number are hidden as 'XXXX-XXXX', displaying only the last 4 digits along with your photo and QR code. It is recommended for hotel check-ins, KYC, and identity proof to prevent Aadhaar number misuse while maintaining full verification validity.
YES! Log into myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in using your Aadhaar number and OTP, select 'Address Update', choose 'Update Address Online', upload a valid address proof (Electricity bill, Bank statement, Rent agreement, or Head of Family HOF consent), pay the ₹50 fee, and track the URN until approved.
Visit the official government portal to start your application
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