How to Download Aadhar Card with Mobile Number: Complete Guide

Aadhaar card is a 12-digit unique identification number issued to the citizens of India by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), the Government of India. The card stores personal details, demographic details and biometric details of resident individuals in the government database for the citizen services and public welfare. An Aadhaar card is an important document that can be used as identity proof and address proof. An Aadhaar card is essential for availing government subsidies, schemes and acquisition of passport and various other benefits and services. The best part of aadhaar services is its ease of availability. Once you apply for aadhaar card, it is available for download online, known as an e-aadhaar card which can be accessed anytime without any hassles.

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Let’s learn how you can download or print aadhaar card online using a mobile number. For availing any of the aadhaar services online, it is important and mandatory to have your mobile number registered in the aadhaar records.

Download/Print Aadhaar with Mobile Number

With the help of a registered mobile number, you can choose various options online and download/print e-aadhaar cards. The options available are downloaded using aadhaar number/virtual ID/ enrolment number/ by name and date of birth/ through DigiLocker account. Mobile number registration is important as it is used for verification of online download process. Now, let’s take a look at the process of downloading e-aadhaar using various options.

Aadhaar Card Download by Aadhaar Number

Following is the step-by-step process for aadhaar card download online with mobile number by ‘aadhaar number’ option –

Aadhaar Card Download by mAadhar App

The mAadhar is a mobile application that is available for iOS as well as Android. You can download the app on your smartphone to the App Store or Google Play Store. Make sure you check the Unique Identification Authority of India as the developer’s name.

After downloading the app, you have to link your Aadhaar number with the app so that you can access the card on your phone. Follow the steps given below:

  1. Step 1: Scan the QR code on your Aadhaar or enter the 12-digit number
  2. Step 2: After entering the details, click on Verify. You would receive an OTP on your phone, which would authenticate the process.

You also have the option to add your profile in the app by clicking on “Register My Aadhaar”. Once you download it, you will now have your Aadhaar in your phone, just like in your wallet, and you can use it anywhere and anytime throughout the country.

Aadhaar Card Download by Umang

Unified Mobile Application for New Age Governance, better known as UMANG, is a government initiative that offers a list of citizen-centric services, including services that are Aadhaar-related. The app helps you verify, check the status of enrolment/ update, verify your email/ mobile number and also retrieve your Aadhaar number. To make use of these services, you need to follow the steps below:

  1. Aadhaar Card Download by UMANG on Mobile:
  1. Aadhaar Card Download by UMANG on Computer:
UMANG official website Login/ Register

Aadhaar Card Download by Virtual ID

Following is the step-by-step process for aadhaar card download online with mobile number by ‘Virtual ID’ option –

Aadhaar Card Download by Enrolment Number (EID)

Following is the step-by-step process for aadhaar card download online with mobile number by ‘Enrolment ID’ option –

Aadhaar Card Download by Date of Birth and Name

In case you have lost or forgotten your aadhaar number (UID)/virtual ID/ enrolment number (EID), you can still download e-aadhaar using the date of birth and name. However, for this option you’re your mobile number should be mandatorily registered in your aadhaar records. The Aadhaar card downloads online with a mobile number using the date of birth and name is an easy and simple process. Let’s take a look at the process –

Following is the step-by-step process for aadhaar card download online with mobile number using the date of birth and name –

Aadhaar Card Download by DigiLocker

A digital facility provided by the Ministry of Electronics and IT, Government of India called ‘DigiLocker’ can help you download your digital aadhaar card when you register/login with your mobile number and other personal details. It is a cloud-based platform for storing, issuing, sharing and verification of important certificates and documents which can be accessed on a digital platform anytime safely.

Following is the step-by-step process for aadhaar card download online with mobile number using DigiLocker account –

Why Should you Download Aadhaar Card Online?

Once you enrol for aadhaar, a confirmation message will come to you on your registered mobile number and the delivery of the aadhaar letter to your address would take some more time. E-aadhaar or downloading aadhaar card online is an excellent option for various reasons mentioned below –

Aadhaar card download by mobile number is the easiest and convenient way to access. Registration of mobile number is an important requirement to avail any of the aadhaar services online.

How to Know Your Aadhar Number on Mobile

In case, you have misplaced your Aadhaar Card and you need your Aadhaar number, you get it on your mobile phone. Follow these 6 simple steps to get your Aadhaar number:

  1. Visit the official website of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)
  2. From the home page select the “My Adhaar”option
  3. You will see several options on the screen, select the “Retrieve EID/Aadhaar number” option
  4. Fill in the name that you have on your Aadhaar card. Also, fill up the registered mobile number or email address, and Captcha for verification. Click on “send OTP”
  5. The portal will generate an OTP and it will be sent to the registered number.
  6. Fill in the OTP. The portal will send your Aadhaar number to your phone via SMS in seconds

How to Get Your Aadhar Card without Mobile Number

Previously, It was difficult to find a lost adhaar card online if a phone number wasn’t linked to it. The previous process included going to the local adhaar office. The further process included document verification, biometric verification, and retinal scan. In short, it was a lengthy process. To make it easier for the citizens, the government introduced an online option for it. There are the steps you can follow to get your Aadhaar card without a registered number:

  1. Visit the official UIDAI website
  2. From the home page, select the “My Adhaar”option
  3. Tap on “Order Aadhaar reprint” under the “My Aadhaar” option
  4. After that you will be asked for your 12 digit Aadhaar number, enter it
  5. There will be a Captcha for verification, fill it out
  6. Now, you will get an option to download your Aadhaar card, select the option “My number is not registered”
  7. This will bring you to a new screen, enter an alternate number or a non-registered number and hit “Sent OTP”
  8. Within a minute, you will receive a OTP on the alternate number you provided. Enter the OTP on the portal
  9. This directs you to a new page with the preview of your Aadhar card and verifies it
  10. Make the payment and you’re done

After all this process, you will receive a Service Request Number via SMS on your phone. With this number you can track your application status.

Updation of Mobile Number in Your Aadhaar Card

You can verify the mobile number given for aadhaar enrolment at the time of application

In case the mobile number is not registered and you need to get the mobile number updated, you are required to visit the Aadhaar Permanent enrolment Centre. You can get the complete details on UIDAI’s official website

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What is masked aadhaar? And how can I download masked aadhaar?

Masked aadhaar is nothing but the e-aadhaar card with certain details masked. Basically, the masked aadhaar displays only the last four digits of your aadhaar number. While downloading e-aadhaar cards online, you can tick ‘I want a masked aadhaar’ option to get the masked aadhaar.

Can I download my aadhaar card online if my mobile number is not registered?

No, registered mobile number is a mandatory requirement to download aadhaar card online as you need to validate the process with ‘one-time password’ sent on your registered mobile number.

Can I download masked aadhaar from DigiLocker?

No, masked aadhaar can only be downloaded from UIDAI’s website.

What is “Order Aadhaar Reprint” Service?

In case you misplace your aadhaar card, you can now order a reprint of the aadhaar card. UIDAI reprints the card and delivers it to your registered address after successful payment of INR 50 for a request.

How many days does it take to receive the reprinted aadhaar card?

UIDAI sends the reprinted Aadhaar card to your registered mailing address through India Post which is expected to reach you within 5 days.

Can I download an Aadhaar letter online after updating it?

Once your request is accepted, you can download the e-Aadhaar or the Aadhaar online. You can download it through myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in. Or download the same through the UIDAI website. Here, go to “Download Aadhaar” and then go to the “My Aadhaar” tab, which is under the “Get Aadhaar” section.

Can I download my Aadhar card as a PDF?

Yes, you can. After enrolling for the Aadhaar, you can visit any Aadhaar card and download the Aadhaar Card using the enrolment ID. Once you download the card, you will find it in your phone/ computer’s “My Downloads”. It would need a password to open, which would be the first 4 letters of your name (in capital alphabets) and the year of your birth in YYYY format.