How to Retrieve Aadhaar Card: A Detailed Guide 

If you have forgotten or lost your Enrollment ID (EID) or Aadhaar number (UID), you can retrieve Aadhaar number online, offline, or through the mAadhaar App. To complete this process, ensure you have the registered mobile number or email address, as you will receive an OTP on any of the above-mentioned mediums. In this blog, we will discuss the processes to retrieve your Aadhaar card number using various methods.

UID vs EID Numbers

Here are the differences between UID (Unique Identification Number) and EID (Enrollment ID) associated with the Aadhaar number:

How to Retrieve Aadhaar Number Online?

Follow the steps mentioned below to retrieve Aadhaar card online:

Step 1: Go to the official UIDAI website.

Step 2: Navigate to the ‘Retrieve EID/Aadhaar Number’ option.

Step 3: Select whether you want to retrieve your Aadhaar number (UID) or Enrollment ID (EID).

Step 4: Fill in details such as name, email address/ mobile number before you enter the captcha code.

Step 5: Click on ‘Send OTP’ to receive a One-Time Password on your registered mobile number or email.

Step 6: Fill in the OTP for verification. Once successful, you will receive your Aadhaar number or EID on your registered mobile number or email.

How to Retrieve Aadhaar Number Using the mAadhaar App?

Here are the steps to retrieve an Aadhaar number by mobile number using the mAadhaar App:

Step 1: Log in to the mAadhaar App using valid credentials.

Step 2: Navigate to the ‘Retrieve EID/UID’ section.

Step 3: Choose whether you want to retrieve the EID or Aadhaar number.

Step 4: Fill in the necessary details such as your name, mobile number or email address and the captcha for verification.

Step 5: Click on ‘Send OTP’ to fill in the OTP for verification.

Step 6: On successful verification, you will receive the EID or Aadhaar number on your email address or registered mobile number.

How to Retrieve Aadhaar Number Offline?

You need to follow the below-mentioned steps to retrieve Aadhaar number offline:

Step 1: Locate an Aadhaar Seva Kendra or Permanent Enrolment Centre in your area.

Step 2: Provide relevant information such as your name, gender, date of birth, address, email ID and phone number followed by your biometric details.

Step 3: On effective verification of your information in the UIDAI database, you can retrieve the Aadhaar number or EID.

Step 4: You need to pay a fee of ₹30 to download or take a printout of your Aadhaar card from the Aadhaar Seva Kendra.

Final Words

If you have lost or forgotten your Aadhaar number, you can retrieve it using the mAadhaar App, by visiting the nearest Aadhaar Enrollment Centre, or through the online retrieval process. Ensure you have an active registered mobile number or email ID to retrieve Aadhaar number seamlessly following any of the methods.

Retrieving your lost Aadhaar number is essential as it enables you to avail online banking services without any hassle. For instance, it enables a hassle-free KYC process when booking an online fixed deposit.

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