The 12-digit unique identification number issued by UIDAI is Aadhaar Number also known as UID (Unique Identification Number). EID (Enrolment Identification Number) is a 28-digit unique number generated during Aadhaar enrolment, provided as an acknowledgement slip to individuals applying for Aadhaar for the first time. Some individuals may have forgotten or lost their Aadhaar or Enrolment Identification Number when accessing Aadhaar-related services.

To address this issue, the UIDAI offers a service to retrieve forgotten or lost Aadhaar UID/EID. Residents have the option to do this online, through the m-Aadhaar app, or by visiting the nearest Aadhaar Enrolment Centre, making the process of retrieval convenient and straightforward. Read more about how to link and de-link your Aadhaar to PAN Card.

HOW TO RETRIEVE LOST AADHAAR UID/EID ONLINE VIA UIDAI PORTAL: 

1. Visit the UIDAI official website at uidai.gov.in and choose ‘Retrieve Lost or Forgotten EID/UID’ under the ‘My Aadhaar’ tab.

2. Select whether you want to retrieve your EID or Aadhaar number.

3. Provide your Full Name, Mobile No./Email Address, and Captcha Verification.

4. Click on ‘Send OTP’ to receive the OTP on your registered mobile number.

5. Enter the received OTP for verification, and your Aadhaar Number/Enrolment ID will be sent to your registered mobile number/email ID.

HOW TO RETRIEVE LOST AADHAAR UID/EID ONLINE VIA M-AADHAAR APP:

1. Access the mAadhaar app and select ‘Retrieve EID/UID’.

2. Choose whether you want to retrieve your Aadhaar number (UID) or Enrolment Number (EID).

3. Provide your full name, mobile number/email ID, and the 4-digit captcha code. Click on the ‘Request OTP’ button.

4. Enter the OTP received on your registered mobile number to receive the Aadhaar Number/Enrolment ID after verification on your registered mobile number/email ID.

Residents without a registered mobile number/email ID with their Aadhaar Card must visit the nearest Permanent Enrolment Centre for UID/EID retrieval.

HOW TO RETRIEVE LOST AADHAAR UID/EID OFFLINE:

1. Visit the nearest Permanent Enrolment Centre or Aadhaar Seva Kendra.

2. Provide your demographic and biometric details.

3. After verifying the details from the UIDAI database, you can obtain your UID/EID and even download your Aadhaar card. If needed, you can also get a printout of the Aadhaar card at the Aadhaar Seva Kendra by paying a nominal fee of Rs. 30.

HOW TO RETRIEVE LOST AADHAAR ENROLLMENT ID SLIP:

1. Visit the UIDAI official website at uidai.gov.in and choose ‘Retrieve Lost or Forgotten EID/UID’ under the ‘My Aadhaar’ tab.

2. Select “Enrolment ID (EID)” from the “Select Option” menu and provide the corresponding detail.

3. Enter the applicant’s “Full Name” exactly as mentioned in the AADHAAR enrolment/correction/update form.

4. Provide either the registered “Mobile Number” or the registered “Email Address” for OTP verification.

5. Enter the Captcha Verification code displayed on the screen accurately. If it’s not readable, refresh the code.

6. Click on the “Send OTP” button to receive the OTP on the registered mobile number or email address.

7. Enter the OTP received and click “Login.”

8. The Enrolment ID (EID) will be sent to the registered mobile number via SMS. It’s essential to have a valid mobile number linked to Aadhaar for retrieving the lost or forgotten Enrolment ID online.

HOW TO RETRIEVE / GENERATE LOST AADHAAR VIRTUAL ID:

1. Visit the UIDAI official website at uidai.gov.in and choose ‘Virtual ID (VID) Generator’ under the ‘My Aadhaar’ tab.

2. Enter the applicant’s 12-digit Aadhaar number. If the Aadhaar number is lost or forgotten, check the steps given above to retrieve Aadhaar UID.

2. Input the Captcha Verification code displayed on the screen exactly as shown. Use the refresh icon to generate a new code if needed.

3. Click on the “Send OTP” button, which will send a One Time Password (OTP) to the applicant’s registered mobile number.

4. Enter the received OTP on the registered mobile number. Then, select “Generate VID” or “Retrieve VID” based on your preference to generate or retrieve the Aadhaar Virtual ID. Click on “Generate.”

5. The Aadhaar Virtual ID will be sent to the applicant’s registered mobile number via SMS.

6. It’s essential to have a valid mobile number linked to AADHAAR for generating or retrieving the lost or forgotten Aadhaar Virtual ID online.

HOW TO RETRIEVE / GENERATE LOST AADHAAR VIRTUAL ID VIA SMS:

1. To generate a new AADHAAR Virtual ID, send an SMS “GVID” to AADHAAR helpline number 1947 from your registered mobile number. 

2. For example, send “GVID1234” where 1234 represents the last 4 digits of your AADHAAR number.

3. Alternatively, you can also send an SMS “RVID” to AADHAAR helpline number 1947 from your registered mobile number. For instance, send “RVID1234” where 1234 denotes the last 4 digits of your AADHAAR number.

HOW TO APPLY FOR LOST PAN CARD ONLINE: 

1. Log in to the TIN/NSDL website.

2. Select the “Online Application for PAN” tab from the menu.

3. Choose the “Reprint PAN Card” preference if your PAN card is stolen, lost, or misplaced.

4. Click on the “Online Application for changes/correction in PAN data” link on the redirected page.

5. Read the instructions and guidelines provided on the new page.

6. Select the type of PAN card you need to apply for (individual, company, HUF, firm, etc.).

7. Fill up the online application form with details like existing PAN, name, communication address, contact number, email, etc.

8. Attach self-attested copies of necessary documents, such as ID proof and photographs, along with the form.

9. Submit the application form online or send it by post to NSDL, along with the required documents.

10. Pay the application fee of Rs. 50 for resident individuals or Rs. 959 for non-resident individuals (communication address outside India) using debit/credit card, net banking, or demand draft.

11. After successful payment, an acknowledgement number will be generated for future reference.

12. Within approximately 2 weeks, a duplicate PAN card with the same PAN number will be sent by post to the correspondence address mentioned in the form.

HOW TO APPLY FOR LOST PAN CARD OFFLINE:

1. Obtain the ‘Request for New PAN Changes or Correction in PAN Data’ Form from any TIN-Facilitation Centres, IT PAN Service Centres, PAN Centres, or download it from the Income Tax Department website, UTIITSL website, or NSDL website.

2. Fill the form in BLOCK LETTERS and with BLACK INK, using only the English language.

3. Mention your existing 10-digit PAN.

4. Fill only one character in each box and leave a box blank after each word.

5. For individual applicants, affix 2 recent colored photographs on the top of the form.

6. Provide your signature or left-hand thumb impression across the photo on the left side and in the box provided on the right side of the form.

7. If using a thumb impression, get it attested by a Magistrate, public notary, or gazetted government officer under their official seal and stamp.

8. If updating alternative addresses, tick the checkbox on the left-hand margin and provide details on an additional page following the prescribed format.

9. The processing fee for PAN application with a correspondence address within India is Rs. 50, and for non-residents with a correspondence address outside India, it is Rs. 959.

10. Pay the applicable fee in cash, cheque, or DD at the counter while submitting the application form.

General Instructions for Non-individual Applicants:

1. Non-individual entities must provide proof of identity, including the date of formation/incorporation.

2. Proof of correspondence address is also mandatory for non-individual applicants.

3. For firms, limited companies, LLPs, trusts, societies, or associations, it is essential to provide the name of the office and its complete address.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR LOST PAN CARD (INDIVIDUAL APPLICANTS):

Identity Proof	Age Proof	Address Proof
Photocopy of the Aadhaar Card	Photocopy of the Birth Certificate as issued by the local Municipal Authority or any other relevant office	Photocopy of the Aadhaar Card
Photocopy of the Voter ID card	Photocopy of the Pension payment order	Photocopy of the Voter ID card
Photocopy of the Driving License	Photocopy of the Marriage certificate issued by the Registrar of Marriages	Photocopy of the Driving License
Photocopy of the Passport	Photocopy of the Matriculation Certificate	Photocopy of the Passport
Photocopy of the Ration card bearing a photograph of the applicant	Photocopy of the Passport	Photocopy of the Ration card bearing a photograph of the applicant
Photocopy of the Arm’s license	Photocopy of the Driving License	Photocopy of the Arm’s license
Photocopy of any other valid identity card issued by the Central Government or the State Government or any Public Sector enterprise	Photocopy of the Domicile Certificate	Photocopy of any other valid identity card issued by the Central Government or the State Government or any Public Sector enterprise
Photocopy of the pensioner card bearing the photograph of the applicant	A notarized Affidavit vetted before the magistrate for the proof of date of birth	Photocopy of the Pensioner card bearing the photograph of the applicant
Photocopy of the Health Service Scheme Card	–	Photocopy of the Health Service Scheme Card issued by either the Central or State Government.

Documents Needed for Foreign Nationals / PIO / OCI Card Holders Applying for Lost PAN Card:

• Photocopy of the passport
• Photocopy of the PIO card
• Photocopy of the OCI card
• For foreign nationals, photocopy of the Nationality certificate or citizenship identification attested by the “Apostille”

Documents Required for Non-Individual Entities/HUF:

• Certificate of Incorporation
• Trust deed with the date of creation
• Partnership deed for Partnership Firms
• LLP agreement
• HUFs letter signed by all coparceners for HUF

For Identification Proof/Address Proof, any one or a combination of two from the following can be submitted:

• A copy of Certificate of Incorporation issued by the Registrar of Companies.
• Partnership Deed issued by the Registrar of Firms or a Notarized copy of the partnership deed.
• Certificate of Registration issued by the Registrar in case of Limited Liability Partnerships.
• Copy of the trust deed/trust registration certificate.
• Agreement or copy of the registration certificate of societies or associations issued by the registrar of the cooperative society or by any other authorized government authority.