e-Aadhaar is the digitally signed electronic version of your Aadhaar, available in PDF format from the UIDAI portal.

How can I download e-Aadhaar PDF online?

Visit myAadhaar or UIDAI downloads page, select Aadhaar/EID/VID, verify with OTP or TOTP, and click 'Download'.

What is the password for the e-Aadhaar PDF?

Use the first four letters of your name in CAPITALS followed by the year of birth (YYYY). Example: RAVI1995.

What is Masked Aadhaar?

Masked Aadhaar hides the first 8 digits of your Aadhaar, showing only the last 4 digits, ideal for limited identity proof.

How can I verify the digital signature on e-Aadhaar?

Open the PDF in Adobe Acrobat Reader, view the UIDAI signature certificate, and click Validate.

Can I print e-Aadhaar at home?

Yes. You can print e-Aadhaar on A4 paper or order a PVC card from UIDAI for a small fee.

What should I do if OTP is not received?

Wait 60 seconds, retry, check network, or use TOTP from the mAadhaar app. If number changed, update at a centre.

e-Aadhaar Card Download Online PDF (2025) – Official UIDAI Guide, Password, Signature & Print

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e-Aadhaar Card Download Online PDF – Step-by-Step UIDAI Guide (2025)

Download your e-Aadhaar PDF securely online through the UIDAI portal using Aadhaar Number, Enrolment ID, or Virtual ID. Learn the password format, digital signature verification, and masked Aadhaar options in this official-style guide.

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What Is e-Aadhaar and Why It Matters

e-Aadhaar is a digital copy of your Aadhaar card, issued directly by UIDAI and protected with a password. It serves as a legal identity proof accepted at banks, telecom operators, and government departments. It’s faster, paperless, and instantly available after Aadhaar enrolment or update approval.

e-Aadhaar is equally valid as the physical Aadhaar letter under the Aadhaar Act, 2016.

Benefits of e-Aadhaar PDF

✅ Always available anytime online.
✅ Legally valid with UIDAI digital signature.
✅ Secure with QR code verification.
✅ Eco-friendly and easy to print.
✅ Accepted for KYC, PAN, and banking needs.

Requirements Before Downloading

Registered mobile number linked with Aadhaar (for OTP).
Aadhaar Number (UID), Enrolment ID (EID), or Virtual ID (VID).
PDF Reader software like Adobe Acrobat Reader.

If your number is unregistered, visit an Aadhaar Seva Kendra to update it first.

How to Download e-Aadhaar Card Online (Step-by-Step)

Visit UIDAI e-Aadhaar download page.
Select “Aadhaar”, “Enrolment ID”, or “VID”.
Enter the chosen ID, fill the captcha, and click Send OTP.
Enter the OTP received on your registered mobile.
Click Download to save the e-Aadhaar PDF file.

Tip: If the download doesn’t start, allow pop-ups for UIDAI in your browser settings.

How to Open the e-Aadhaar PDF (Password Format)

The e-Aadhaar file is password-protected. The password pattern is:

First four letters of your name in capital letters + Year of Birth (YYYY).

Example: For “Ravi Kumar”, born in 1995 → Password: RAVI1995

Names shorter than 4 characters use all available letters. No spaces or special characters.

Verify Digital Signature in e-Aadhaar

Open e-Aadhaar PDF in Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Click on the signature panel (shows “Signed by UIDAI”).
View certificate and validate if prompted.

If it shows “unknown”, update Acrobat’s trusted certificates list and revalidate.

Masked e-Aadhaar (Secure Option)

Masked e-Aadhaar conceals the first 8 digits of your Aadhaar and shows only the last 4 digits. It’s recommended when identity proof is required without exposing the full number.

Choose “Masked Aadhaar” on the UIDAI download page before generating the PDF.
Valid for most verification and KYC processes.

Print or Order PVC Aadhaar Card

You can print e-Aadhaar at home on A4 paper or order an official PVC Aadhaar card through UIDAI:

Go to Order Aadhaar PVC Card.
Enter Aadhaar or VID, verify OTP, and pay ₹50 (including GST and delivery).
Track status via Check PVC Status.

Using the mAadhaar App

The official mAadhaar app lets you download and carry e-Aadhaar, generate TOTP, and access services on the go.

Install only from official Play Store or App Store.
Set up a PIN for app access.
Use TOTP to log in if SMS OTP is delayed.

Common Problems & Fixes

OTP Not Received

Wait 60 seconds and resend.
Check SMS inbox and network.
Try TOTP via mAadhaar app.
If number changed, update at an Aadhaar centre.

Password Not Working

Use name in CAPITALS + birth year (YYYY).
Remove spaces or punctuation.

Security & Privacy Tips

Never share OTP or Aadhaar details publicly.
Use VID instead of full Aadhaar where possible.
Lock Aadhaar biometrics when not in use.
Access UIDAI only via https://uidai.gov.in or https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in.

FAQs – e-Aadhaar Download Online PDF

1) Is e-Aadhaar legally valid?
Yes. e-Aadhaar downloaded from UIDAI is valid everywhere as per Aadhaar Act 2016.

2) Can I download e-Aadhaar without mobile number?
No. You need OTP verification on the registered mobile number.

3) Is the masked version accepted?
Yes. It hides first 8 digits for privacy and is accepted for ID verification in most cases.

4) Can I print and laminate e-Aadhaar?
Yes. It’s valid both digitally and when printed on paper.

5) How to get PVC Aadhaar?
Use the “Order Aadhaar PVC” service on UIDAI and pay ₹50 to receive it by post.