How to Download and Print Aadhaar Card Online
The 12-digit Aadhaar number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has become the go-to identification proof. After enrolling for the Aadhaar, citizens can download the E-Aadhaar, and print it, in a hassle-free way by following the steps below.
How to download Aadhaar card using Aadhaar number
Step 1: Open the official UIDAI website - https://uidai.gov.in/
Step 2: Go to the Aadhaar Online Services section
Step 3: Click on ‘Download Aadhaar’, after which you will be redirected to another website
Step 4: Select the ‘Aadhaar’ option when asked to enter personal details
Step 5: Enter your 12-Digit Aadhaar number
Step 6: Enter your full name and pin code in the space provided
Step 7: Enter the security code as mentioned on the screen
Step 8: Enter TOTP in the space provided
Step 9: If you don’t have a TOTP, click on the Request OTP button. Then an OTP will be sent to your Aadhaar registered mobile number
Step 10: Fill in your OTP once received
Step 11: Click on the ‘Download Aadhaar’ option.
Step 12: Open the file in a PDF reader on a computer that is connected to a printer, and simply click on the print option.
How to download Aadhaar card using VID
Step 1: Open the official UIDAI website - https://uidai.gov.in/
Step 2: Go to the Aadhaar Online Services section
Step 3: Click on ‘Download Aadhaar’, after which you will be redirected to another website
Step 4: Select the ‘VID’ option when asked to enter personal details
Step 5: Enter your 16-digit VID in the space provided
Step 6: Enter your full name and Pin code and provided on your Aadhaar in the space provided
Step 7: Enter the security code as provided in the box
Step 8: Select the ‘Yes I have TOTP’ option, if you have one
Step 9: Click on the Request OTP button, following which the OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number, if you do not have TOTP
Step 10: Fill in your OTP once received
Step 11: Click on the ‘Download Aadhaar’ option.
Step 12: Once downloaded, open the file in a PDF reader on a computer that is connected to a printer, and simply click on the print option.
How to download Aadhaar using EID of enrolment id
Step 1: Open the official UIDAI website - https://uidai.gov.in/
Step 2: Go to the Aadhaar Online Services section
Step 3: Click on ‘Download Aadhaar’, after which you will be redirected to another website
Step 4: Select the ‘Enrolment ID’ option when asked to enter personal details
Step 5: Enter your 24-digit enroll number as well as the 14-digit date stamp printed on your Enrolment Slip
Step 6: Enter your full name and Pin code and provided on your Aadhaar in the space provided
Step 7: Enter the security code as provided in the box
Step 8: Select the ‘Yes I have TOTP’ option, if you have one
Step 9: Or else click on the Request OTP button, following which the OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number
Step 10: Fill in your OTP once received
Step 11: Click on the ‘Download Aadhaar’ option.
Step 12: Open the file in a PDF reader on a computer that is connected to a printer
Step 13: Click on the print option.