What is an e-Aadhaar card?

13 Feb 2025

By: BlinkX Research Team

e-Aadhaar is a digital version of the Aadhaar card. It can be downloaded from the official UIDAI website using an Aadhaar number or enrolment ID. e-Aadhaar holds the same value as of physical Aadhaar card.

Let us read more about e adhaar card, how to download e adhaar card, and more in detail.

Unique Features of e-Aadhaar

e-Aadhaar is a digital version of the Aadhaar card.
A unique 12-digit alphanumeric identity number is given for every Aadhaar card.
e-Aadhaar is issued to all Indian citizens by the Government of India.
e-Aadhaar is similar to the physical Aadhaar card.
e-Aadhaar can be downloaded from the official UIDAI website.

Table of Content

Unique Features of e-Aadhaar
Details Available on e-Aadhaar
How to Download e adhaar from the e-Aadhaar link?
What is a Digilocker?
How to Download e-Aadhaar from DigiLocker Account?
How to Download e adhaar from mAadhaar Application?
How to Link Your Aadhaar Card to DigiLocker?
How to Validate Digital Signatures in e-Aadhaar?

Details Available on e-Aadhaar

Similar to a physical Aadhaar card, an e-Aadhaar card contains details such as:

Aadhaar number
Photograph
Name
Date of birth
Address
Gender

How to Download e adhaar from the e-Aadhaar link?

Follow the below steps to download your e-Aadhaar card:

Step 1: Visit the UIDAI website.
Step 2: Enter all required details.
Step 2: Click on the option, 'Get One Time Password'(OTP).
Step 3: Enter the one-time password or OTP.
Step 4: Enter the first four letters of your name in Capitals along with your birth year (YYYY format) as the password to open the e-Aadhaar PDF file.

What is a Digilocker?

With the use of Digilocker, you can attach your card to the application. Digilocker is a cloud-based program for issuing, verifying, sharing, and storing different documents and certificates.

How to Download e-Aadhaar from DigiLocker Account?

Follow the below steps to download your e-Aadhaar card from your DigiLocker account:

Step 1: Log in to your DigiLocker app.
Step 2: Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number.
Step 3: Click the 'verify' button to get the OTP.
Step 4: Enter the OTP received on your phone number.
Step 5: Click the 'Verify OTP' button.

Once verified, you can download and save your 'e-Aadhaar card'.

How to Download e adhaar from mAadhaar Application?

Follow the below steps to download your e-Aadhaar card from mAadhaar application:

Step 1: Download the mAadhaar application from Google Play Store
Step 2: Login to the application.
Step 3: Enter your Aadhaar number or Virtual ID (VID) along with your registered mobile number.
Step 4: You will receive an OTP on your registered mobile number.
Step 5: Under ‘Services’, check for ‘Download Aadhaar’ to download your Aadhaar.

How to Link Your Aadhaar Card to DigiLocker?

Follow the below steps to download your Aadhaar Card to Digilocker:

Step 1: Visit the Digilocker website or download the Digilocker mobile application.
Step 2: Create or log in to your account.
Step 3: Click “My Profile” on the dashboard.
Step 4: Click on the ‘Link Aadhaar’ option.
Step 5: Enter your Aadhaar details.
Step 6: Click submit for the linking process.

Once linked, you can access your documents.

How to Validate Digital Signatures in e-Aadhaar?

Follow the below steps to validate digital signatures in e-Aadhaar:

Step 1: Open the e-Aadhaar PDF on your computer or mobile device.
Step 2: Look for 'Signature of Resident' or 'Digital Signature'.
Step 3: Right-click on the signature field.
Step 4: Confirm whether the signature is valid, invalid, or not trusted.
Step 5: Confirm its validity and check the expiration date on the certificate.
Step 6: Update your PDF software (if validation fails).

Once done, you can confirm the authenticity of your e-Aadhaar.

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FAQs on e-Aadhaar

What is the difference between Aadhaar card and an e adhaar?

Aadhaar is a physical copy of aadhaar whereas an e-aadhaar is a digital copy of your aadhaar card. You can download e-aadhaar from the UIDAI website at any time.

How do I get an E-Aadhaar card?

You can get e-aadhaar card by visiting the UIDAI official website or using the mAadhaar app.

Is E-Aadhaar valid as original?

Yes, you can use e-aadhaar in place of a physical aadhaar card. It holds the same valid as a hard copy of aadhaar card.

Can we have 2 Aadhaar cards?

No, you can not have 2 Aadhaar cards. If the information on both the aadhaar cards is similar, you will allotted 1 aadhaar number. Other aadhaar applications will be rejected.