The Aadhaar Card serves as evidence of identity and address, and it is essential for accessing various government subsidies, opening bank accounts, and making investments. Avoid losing or misplacing your Aadhaar card. However, if such an incident occurs, obtaining a duplicate Aadhaar card is a straightforward process. The duplicate card bears the same card number and other details as the original card. You can also get a duplicate PVC Card.

The chances of misusing an Aadhaar card, even if lost, are extremely low due to its robust verification process. Without the OTP sent to the registered mobile number, no one can access services using an Aadhaar card. To enhance security further, individuals can visit the UIDAI portal and lock their biometric data, such as iris scan and fingerprint. Once locked, even the cardholder cannot use these details for authentication unless unlocked again. To know more about locking / unlocking Aadhaar biometric data, CLICK HERE.

STEPS TO GET DUPLICATE AADHAAR ONLINE:

1: Visit the official UIDAI website at https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/retrieve-eid-uid 

2: Choose either the ‘Aadhaar No (UID)’ or ‘Enrolment No (EID)’ option.

3: Provide your basic information like your name, email address, or mobile number registered with UIDAI.

4: Enter the security code displayed on the screen.

5: Click on the ‘Send OTP’ button.

6: UIDAI will send an OTP to your registered email address or mobile number. Enter the OTP and click on the ‘Submit’ button. 

7. UIDAI will send your Aadhaar Number to your registered email address or mobile number, and a confirmation message will appear on your screen.

8. With the retrieved Aadhaar number or enrolment ID, you can now apply for a duplicate Aadhaar by visiting the UIDAI Portal. 

9. To learn more about how to download Aadhaar card via UIDAI Portal, CLICK HERE. 

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO GET DUPLICATE AADHAAR CARD:

• To apply for a reprint or duplicate Aadhaar card, you usually don’t need to submit any additional documents.
• Since all the required information is already stored on UIDAI’s website, you can get a duplicate Aadhaar card by providing your existing Aadhaar number.
• Alternatively, you can also use your Enrolment number and ID for authentication. For this, you will need to keep the acknowledgement slip received at the time of enrolment.

STEPS TO REPRINT AADHAAR CARD:

1: Go to the UIDAI official website and select the “My Aadhaar” option.

2: Click on “Order Aadhaar Reprint” listed under the “Get Aadhaar” section.

3: Enter your 12-digit UID number, 14-digit EID, or 16-digit Virtual ID, and provide the security code as displayed.

4: Click on “Send OTP” and wait for the OTP to be sent to your registered mobile number.

5: Enter the OTP received, agree to the terms and conditions, and click on “Submit.”

6: Choose your preferred payment method and proceed to pay the required fees for the Aadhaar reprint.

7: Download and save the acknowledgement slip carefully. It contains a 28-digit Service Request Number (SRN) for future reference when checking the status of the reprint request.

If your mobile number is not registered with Aadhaar, you can check the box for “My Mobile number is not registered” after step 3. Then, provide the mobile number on which you want to receive the OTP and continue the process from step 4.

STEPS TO CHECK AADHAAR CARD REPRINT STATUS:

1: Visit UIDAI’s official website and click on the “My Aadhaar” option, followed by “Get Aadhaar.”

2: Select “Check Aadhaar Reprint Status” from the available options.

3: Enter your Service Request Number (SRN), Aadhaar number, and the displayed captcha text on the following page.

4: Click on “Check Status.”

5: The next screen will show you the current status of your Aadhaar reprint request.

6: The charge for ordering Aadhaar reprint is Rs. 50, which includes speed post charges and GST. You can make the payment using UPI, credit card, debit card, or net banking.

7: After making the payment, individuals can track the status of their Aadhaar card delivery, similar to online delivery tracking systems.

STEPS TO GET DUPLICATE PVC CARD ONLINE AND CHECK STATUS:

1: Visit the official UIDAI website and locate the ‘Order Aadhaar PVC Card’ option under the Get Aadhaar section.

2: Input either your 12-digit Aadhaar Number or the 28-digit EID, along with the security code.

3: If your mobile number is not registered with Aadhaar Card, select the appropriate option and provide the non-registered mobile number. Alternatively, if your mobile number is already registered with Aadhaar, you can log in to myAadhaar (myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in) and place the PVC card request there.

4: Click on the ‘Send OTP’ button.

5: An OTP will be sent to the chosen option in the previous step. Enter the OTP and click ‘Submit.’

6: If your mobile number is registered with Aadhaar, you can preview the Aadhaar card details.

7: Proceed to make the payment using UPI, net banking, debit card, or credit card.

8: After a successful payment, you can download the payment slip.

9: To check your PVC card status visit the website https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/checkStatus. 

10: Enter your SRN and the captcha code.

11: The status of your request for the Aadhaar PVC card will be shown on the screen.

Once you request the Aadhaar PVC Card, the post office will hand it over within 5 working days (excluding the date of the request), and they will deliver it through Speed Post to your residential address.

HOW TO GET DUPLICATE AADHAAR CARD OFFLINE (VIA PHONE CALL): 

1: Dial the toll-free number 1800-180-1947 or 1947, which belongs to UIDAI.

2: Follow the Interactive Voice Response (IVR) instructions to connect with an Aadhaar executive.

3: Once connected, explain to the executive the reason for needing a duplicate Aadhaar card and request one.

4: The executive will conduct a verification process by asking specific questions. Respond with accurate information.

5: After successful verification, the executive will approve and process your request for a new Aadhaar card.

6. Upon completing these steps, UIDAI will dispatch your duplicate Aadhaar card to the provided address through speed post.

HOW TO GET DUPLICATE AADHAAR CARD OFFLINE (VIA ENROLLMENT CENTRE):

1: Head to the nearest Aadhaar Enrolment Centre in your area.

2: Complete the given Aadhaar Correction form with accurate and updated information.

3: Hand in the form and make a request to the Aadhaar Registrar or Executive to issue a duplicate Aadhaar card, providing your correct Aadhaar number.

4: If you are unaware of your Aadhaar number, the authorities will verify your identity using biometric data.

5: After successful verification, your request will be processed, and a new Aadhaar card will be sent to your residential address.

HOW TO CONFIRM DUPLICATE AADHAAR CARD VALIDITY: 

1. Visit the UIDAI portal.

2. Select the “Verify an Aadhaar number” option under “Aadhaar services.”

3. Provide your 12-digit UID number and the Captcha code on the following page.

4. Click “Proceed to Verify” to validate your Aadhaar card’s status.

5. Upon completion, a green tick will indicate that your Aadhaar is still valid and active.