Aadhar card is an essential document of identity for every Indian citizen. It is one of the most important documents of Indian identity an Indian can carry. Keeping this in mind, losing your Aadhar card can mean facing problems at various points where verification of identity is required. Aadhar Card issued by Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is a unique document of its kind. The card carries biometric credentials like fingerprint and iris of the individual apart from the usual details on the identity document like name, date of birth, gender and address. Considering its importance, in case of loss of this identity card, you should try to reissue it as soon as possible.
To tackle the need for re-issuance in case of a lost Aadhaar card, the government’s UIDAI has come up with an option to get the verifiable 12-digit identification number online, in case you can’t remember it. All the work can be done in few minutes on the official portal of UIDAI. The only pre-requisite is that you must have your registered mobile number linked with your Aadhaar number to use this service. If not, you will have to try the offline method, and there is really no need to be worried. On that note, let us see how you can find your Aadhaar number online if you have lost your card.
Step by Step Guide to Retrieve Lost Aadhar Number Online
As mentioned earlier, the only condition for getting your Aadhaar number online is that your mobile number should be already registered with Aadhaar. If you have already done it, take a look at the following steps.
1) To begin, visit the official website of UIDAI (https://resident.uidai.gov.in/) on your phone or computer.
2) Then, you should scroll down to the Aadhaar Service option to continue
3) After clicking on the option, go to the tab named ‘Recover Lost or Forgotten EID/UID’ from the current page.
4) Next, when you have successfully navigated to the specific page, click on the ‘Aadhaar Number (UID)’ bullet under the ‘Select Option’ section.
5) After this you need to enter your personal details like full name, mobile number and email address to continue.
6) Once this is done, verify the Captcha on the page.
7) Then click on ‘Send OTP’ button. Wait till the six digit One Time Password is received and enter it after receiving it. You will be able to retrieve your Aadhaar number on your email ID and/or mobile number in this way. A similar procedure can be followed in case you have lost your Aadhaar Enrollment ID.
how to get lost aadhar number offline
If you do not have your number registered with Aadhaar, you are out of luck. Still, the Aadhaar number can be retrieved, the UIDAI website says. But for this you have to work extra hard.
“You can visit any UIDAI-run Aadhaar Seva Kendra to download your Aadhaar and get the printout. This service is available only on ASK operated by UIDAI. It will later be extended to other Aadhaar centers in banks, post offices, BSNL centers or state government offices,” according to the website. The reprinted Aadhaar will be delivered to your registered address within 15 days. To get your enrollment ID offline, You can follow the proper procedure by calling the helpline number 1947 of the government.
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