The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), issued by Aadhar, allows subscribers to download a digital copy of their Aadhar card through its official website – uidai.gov.in or.
After a person registers for the Aadhaar card by visiting the Center, he / she can download and print the Aadhaar using the registration ID, virtual ID or Aadhaar number provided by UIDAI.
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According to the policy bazaar, here are the steps to download and print the e-Aadhar card online using the Aadhar number:
Step 1: Visit the official website of Aadhar – uidai.gov.in
Step 2: Go to ‘My Aadhar’ option and click on ‘Download Aadhar’
Step 3: Under the ‘I have’ section, select the ‘Adar’ option
Step 4: Now, enter the 12 digit reference number
Step 5: Enter the captcha verification code and click on the ‘Send OTP’ option to retrieve the password once
Step 6: Enter the received OTP
Step 7: Now, click on ‘Verify and Download’ to download the electronic copy of the source
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Here are the steps to download an e-Aadhar card using Virtual ID (VIT):
Step 1: Visit UIDAI’s online portal
Step 2: Click ‘Download Source’
Step 3: Select the VIT option from the ‘I have’ section
Step 4: Enter the virtual ID, full name, zip code and security code
Step 5: Now click on ‘Send OTP’ to create OTP
Step 6: E-source will be downloaded. One can access it by entering the Aadhaar card password
Here are the steps to download E-Aadhar card using Registration Number (EIT):
Step 1: Visit the official website of UIDAI – uidai.gov.in
Step 2: Click on the ‘Download Source’ option
Step 3: New page open. Enter registration ID number and 14 digit time and date values
Step 4: Enter full name, pin code, image captcha code
Step 5: Click ‘Request OTP’ to create OTP
Step 7: Press the ‘Confirm’ button
Step 8: Enter the OTP and click on the ‘Download Source’ option
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