Aadhaar card is an important document for every citizen of the country in India. Aadhaar card is used almost everywhere and for every important government and private work. But it is not possible to carry the Aadhaar card all the time, there is also a fear of losing or stealing the Aadhaar card. In this case, you can use the e-Aadhaar card. Here we are telling you about how to download e-Aadhaar and where it can be used.
What is e-Aadhaar?
E-Aadhaar acts as an address and ID proof key just like the Aadhaar card. It contains all the same information as the Aadhaar card and is digitally signed and authorized by UIDAI. In simple words, e-Aadhaar is a secure, password-protected and digitally signed copy of the Aadhaar card. That is, e-Aadhaar is the digital form of physical Aadhaar card. It can be stored in the phone itself. That is, there is no need to keep any separate documents other than the phone.
Where can e-Aadhaar be used?
The physical form of e-Aadhaar is as valid as the Aadhaar card. It can be used as a proof of identity i.e. proof of identity wherever required. At the same time, passport can be used as proof of address and photo-identity for passport application. Apart from this, it can also be used for offline verification. E-Aadhaar is now being used extensively from demat accounts to private offices.
Follow these steps to download your e-Aadhaar
1. Download and install the mAadhaar app from Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
2. Now open the app and enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number or 28-digit EID number.
3. Enter your registered mobile number and click on “Generate OTP”.
4. You will receive an OTP on your registered mobile number. Enter the OTP and click on “Verify”.
5. Click on “Download Aadhaar”.
6. Enter your Aadhaar password and click on “Submit”.
7. Your e-Aadhaar will be downloaded in PDF format. You can view it in any PDF reader app.
