Now you can download e-Aadhaar card from the comfort of your home without any registered mobile phone number.
Actually downloading e-Aadhaar card has been made easier now. As per the latest guidelines of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), it is no longer necessary to have a registered mobile number to download the Aadhar card. Downloading the Unique 12-Digit Identification Number is now made easy, you can download it by simply logging on to the UIDAI website (uidai.gov.in). Know further its process.Also Read:Smartphone with 5 cameras, the picture blew the senses of the people, said – will create a ruckus
How to download aadhar card without phone number
Log on to the official website of UIDAI at uidai.gov.in. Then select “Order Aadhaar Reprint” under My Aadhaar option (on the home page). Enter 12-digit number or 16-digit VID number. Then enter the security code. After this select the option “My mobile number is not registered” (My mobile number is not registered). After selecting this option you will be redirected to enter an alternate mobile number which is not registered with Aadhaar number. Know more about the rest of the process.Also Read:Update your Windows PC immediately! Microsoft is fixing many flaws
What to do next
When you are redirected to the new page, enter the details of the alternate mobile number there. Then select “Send OTP”. Check the “Terms and Conditions” box. Click on the “Submit” option. Then enter OTP for TOTP verification. The “Preview” Aadhaar letter will be displayed on your phone/computer screen for further authentication. Pay to download e-Aadhaar. At last download the e-Aadhaar PDF.Also Read:Good News: SpiceJet passengers can now book taxis during the flight
Mobile number is useful
If your mobile number is not registered with Aadhaar then you can download e-Aadhaar easily. But you should keep in mind that registering mobile number with Aadhar card is very helpful. Because it gives benefit and freedom from hassle on many services. One advantage of this is also to take advantage of offline service by just sending an SMS.Also Read: Fixed Deposit Scheme: These banks including SBI, BoB are offering more interest on FD, there is a chance till September 30
Do not download from here
Aadhaar users should take care not to use public computers while downloading e-Aadhaar. That is, you should not download e-Aadhaar from public computers (cyber cafes etc.). If someone does this, then definitely delete all the downloaded copies of e-Aadhaar from the system. Because someone else can use it.Also Read:Indian Railways: Important news on booking tickets from the reservation counter! Keep these two information together
Why is Aadhaar needed?
Currently, Aadhaar is one of the most important documents to prove one’s identity. Aadhaar is a 12-digit identification number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) free of cost to residents of India. You should also note that as per the Aadhaar Act, e-Aadhaar is equally valid as the physical copy of Aadhaar for all purposes. Well you can download e-Aadhaar with the help of name and pin code using enrollment number. In this process an OTP is received on the registered mobile number. TOTP can also be used to download e-Aadhaar instead of OTP. TOTP can be generated using mAadhaar mobile application.Also Read: Indian Oil Corporation extends missed call facility to 8454955555 to avail LPG connection
