Aadhaar Card Download: You can do this using your mobile phone number at uidai.gov.in

Aadhaar Card Download Online: Aadhaar card is a 12-digit unique identification number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to every citizen. It stores personal, demographic and biometric details in government's database. Aadhaar number is an important document that can be used as identity proof and address proof. These days, it has become an essential document for availing government subsidies, schemes and acquisition of passports and various other benefits and services. So, those people who still don't have an Aadhaar Card should immediately apply for it. Those who already have it but did not download it yet, can do so easily now.

Aadhaar card download online by mobile number

Now, in the age of digitization, Aadhaar card can be downloaded using registered mobile number as well. So, if you don't want to take a print out of your Aadhaar Card, you can download your e-Aadhaar card from your mobile number.

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Here is the step by step guide to download Aadhaar Card using one's registered mobile number:

1] Log in at the official website of the UIDAI — uidai.gov.in;

2] Click on 'My Aadhaar' tab on the UIDAI home page;

3] Click on ‘download aadhaar’ option under ‘Get aadhaar’ tab;

4] You will be redirected to a new page;

5] Choose ‘aadhaar number’ option under ‘I have’ section;

6] Enter your 12 digit aadhaar number (UID) and captcha verification code as shown in the page;

7] Click on ‘send OTP’ button;

8] You will receive a one-time password (OTP) on your registered mobile number or email ID;

9] Enter the OTP received on your mobile number to verify your request. Then, click on ‘validate and download’ button;

10] After the validation, you can successfully download your e-aadhaar card in PDF format which is protected with a password;

11] Enter the password (as per the instructions given) when you open you e-aadhaar PDF document; and

12] Now, you have your e-aadhaar card, which can be printed out for reference.

So, following the above mentioned steps at uidai.gov.in, one can download an Aadhaar card using one's mobile number.