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If your Aadhaar Card is lost, there is no need to take tension. You can easily get it again. Know what you have to do here:
If your Aadhaar card is lost or spoiled, you can easily get duplicate Aadhaar card. You can apply it through UIDAI’s website online, by calling their helpline, or by going to any Aadhaar enrollment center. Just follow the given steps and get your duplicate Aadhaar card.
Whether your original card is lost or not worth using, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) provides a convenient way that you can get duplicate Aadhaar card. In this guide, we will explain to the step-by-step process of obtaining duplicate Aadhaar card in both online and offline methods.
Go to Aadhaar Center: You can also get a duplicate copy of your Aadhaar by visiting Aadhaar enrollment center. Go to any Aadhaar enrollment/update center and give your information, which includes name, gender, district or pin code and other information. Next, your biometric identity (fingerprint or iris scan) will be done. When matching, the operator will print your e-boundary letter. However, a minor fee of Rs 30 can be charged for this.
Call UIDAI Helpline 1947: Another option is to call 1947. Call this number and talk to the executive by providing your demographic details. If the details match, the executives will share your EID to you. Call 1947 again and use IVRS system. Subsequently, select the Rickiest States Option, Eid, Date (DOB) and PIN Code. If the details match, your Aadhaar number will be told to you. This service is free.
How to get duplicate Aadhaar card online? : First, visit the official website of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). Find the “Aadhaar Services” section on the UIDAI website. It can be found in the main menu or in the drop-down menu.
Find the “Retrieve Lost UID/Eid” option and by clicking on it you will reach the page where you can request for a duplicate Aadhaar card. On the “Retrieve Lost Uid/Eid” page, choose the option according to your. You can choose one of the “Aadhaar Number (UID)” or “Enrollment Number (EID)”, whatever information you are available to you.
Enter the necessary information, such as your full name, a registrated mobile number or email address and the security code shown on the page. Provide any additional information, such as your registered address or date of birth.
After filling the details, click on “Send OTP”. You will get a one-time password (OTP) at your registrated mobile number or email address. Enter OTP in the place given on the webpage.
After entering OTP, fill the ‘Captcha Code’ and click on ‘Submit’. After the OTP verification, you will find your Aadhaar number (UID) on your registered mobile number or email address, which you had chosen earlier. A confirmation message will also be seen on the screen. Now you can get a duplicate Aadhaar card by visiting UIDAI portal and can take it.
