Aadhaar Virtual ID (VID): Know what it is, how to get it, generation process and other details

Aadhaar card is an identity proof which almost every individual in the country holds. An Aadhaar card contains a unique 12-digit random number which is issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) after satisfying the verification process. This number is very important as it is required for every kind of official or government related works.

UIDAI also provides several Aadhaar services to the residents of the country one of which includes generation of Virtual ID (VID).

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People who want to generate their VID and are not aware about it can check the details below:

What is Virtual ID (VID)?

As per the information provided by UIDAI, VID is a temporary, revocable 16-digit random number mapped with the Aadhaar number. VID can be used in lieu of Aadhaar number whenever authentication or e-KYC services are performed.

Authentication may be performed using VID in a manner similar to using Aadhaar number. However, it is not possible to derive Aadhaar number from VID.

How can you obtain VID?

VID can be generated only by the Aadhaar number holder. They can also replace (generate a new VID) their VID from time to time after UIDAI set minimum validity period (currently set as 1 calender day, that is a new VID be generated after 00:00 hrs on the next day).

At any given time only one VID will be valid for an Aadhaar number. UIDAI will provide various options to Aadhaar number holders to generate their VID, retrieve their VID in case they forget, and replace their VID with a new number.

These options will be made available via UIDAI’s resident portal, eAadhaar download, Aadhaar Enrolment centre, mAadhaar mobile application etc. Presently, VID generation facility is available on UIDAI's resident portal.

Whenever required, VID will be sent to residents via SMS on their registered mobile number.

VID can also be generated by sending an SMS to the Aadhaar helpline number 1947. Resident will have to type “GVIDLast 4 digits of Aadhaar Number” and send it to 1947 through the registered Mobile Number.

Can anyone else generate VID for me?

No other entity like AUA/KUA can generate VID on behalf of Aadhaar number holder.

What if an Aadhaar number holder forgets VID? Can he/she obtain again?

Yes, UIDAI will provide multiple ways to generate new and/or retrieve current VID. These options will be made available via UIDAI’s resident portal, eAadhaar, Aadhaar Enrolment centre, mAadhaar mobile application etc. Presently, VID generation facility is available on UIDAI's resident portal.

VID can also be retrieved by sending an SMS to the Aadhaar helpline number 1947. Resident will have to type “RVIDLast 4 digits of Aadhaar Number” and send it to 1947 through the registered Mobile Number.