Losing your Aadhaar card or forgetting that magical 12-digit number is like a mini heart attack. Especially when you need it urgently for something important like school admission, a new job, or a government scheme. We understand. It’s no longer just a card—it’s your identity.
Why Aadhaar Still Matters
Aadhaar is India’s master key. Your biometric and demographic information— fingerprint, iris scan, address, phone number, and so forth are filed away in it. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) launched Aadhaar with an aim to stem fraud. And it was a success. Counterfeit IDs is all but a relic of the past. It is mandatory now to access most government services and online checks.
But suppose you lose your Aadhaar card and do not remember the number. Do not worry, you are not alone. The same happens to many others. Fortunately, UIDAI has introduced a facility to retrieve your Aadhaar number hassle-free, no need to stress out.
Step-by-Step: Get Your Aadhaar Number Online
1. Go to the UIDAI website: Go to the official UIDAI website: uidai.gov.in.
2. Choose “Retrieve Lost or Forgotten EID/UID”
You’ll get this under My Aadhaar.
3. Fill in your details: Your full name, registered mobile number or email ID, PIN code area, and the display code that shows up.
4. Authenticate via OTP: One-time password OTP will be sent to your registered number or email. Use it to authenticate.
5. Receive your Aadhaar number via SMS or email.
Your Aadhaar number will be sent to your inbox or as a message on OTP authentication.
Other Options to get Aadhaar
Go to an Aadhaar Seva Kendra (center) near you
Just go with the ID proof and they will get it back for you.
Call the toll-free number of UIDAI – 1947
Their customer care is extremely polite usually.
Use the mAadhaar app
Use your registered mobile number to access or download your Aadhaar details.
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Last Thought
If you forget your Aadhaar number or lose it, the end of the world hasn’t come yet. You have choices. Online, mobile app, offline – recovering your Aadhaar is simple if you know where. Just ensure that your phone number and email are current.