How To Open Aadhaar Card PDF File: Follow these steps

Aadhaar card is one of the most crucial identity proofs in India. The body of UIDAI provides an Aadhaar card to every Indian citizen as the unique proof of identity and residence. Though it may seem convenient to use a photocopy of your Aadhaar card hard copy, it is best to keep e-Aadhaar handy, especially when you file your tax return online or fill an employment form on your employer’s website. Once you successfully apply for the Aadhaar and receive one, you also use e-Aadhaar, which is a digital version of your Aadhaar, by simply downloading your Aadhaar PDF.

For safety reasons, you can not just open the file unless you know the password.

Here are simple steps if you want to know how to open Aadhaar card PDF File.

What is an e-Aadhaar card PDF file?

As per the Aadhaar Act 2016, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) issues a unique identification number as identity proof to all Indian citizens. To stop crimes and frauds that involve the use of fraud IDs, UIDAI issues an easy to verify 12-digit number as a unique identity. It is nothing but your Aadhaar number. Thanks to the provisions under the IT Act 2000, UIDAI started to issue an authentic digital version of your Aadhaar physical copy. Just like a physical Aadhaar copy, e-Aadhaar has all your details of demographics and biometric.

It is popularly known as an e-Aadhaar card. It may not replace your physical hard copy, but serves the purpose due to the following:

e-Aadhaar is authentic and easily verifiable.
It serves the purpose of ID proof just like your physical Aadhaar copy. Furthermore, it can be stored in your Digilocker as valid ID proof.
It is password protected.
Due to its digital version, it aims to minimise your risk of losing or tearing the original physical copy.

How to download an Aadhaar card pdf file?

To download your e-Aadhaar, you need to visit the UIDAI website and follow few simple steps as mentioned below:

Open your browser and visit the website https://uidai.gov.in/ to access your copy.

2. Check the ‘Your personal details’ section on the website and choose the ‘I have Aadhaar’ option.

3. When you select ‘Aadhaar’, you need to input your 12-digit Aadhaar number.

4. Once you enter a 12-digit Aadhaar number, enter your full name. Always remember to use the same name you have entered while registering for your Aadhaar.

5. Then, input your pin code /zip code mentioned in your Aadhaar address.

6. After this step, you need to enter your registered mobile number. For safety reasons and validation, you will receive a One-Time-Password i.e. OTP on your registered mobile number. After you enter the OTP you got on your mobile number, download your digital copy of the Aadhaar PDF file. But, just having a digital copy is not enough. You must know the password to open your Aadhaar PDF.

Why do you need a password to open the Aadhaar card PDF file?

Aadhaar card is an important identification document that acts as proof. It is linked with your bank account, PAN card, subsidiary schemes, and more. To promote the use of an e-Aadhaar card, it is important to make the file safe and protected.
Having a password-protected file makes an e-Aadhaar card safe and secured.
As e-Aadhaar is accepted as identity proof in most places, the fraudsters may try to steal someone’s identity or misuse another person’s Aadhaar. To avoid this UIDAI has created every digital Aadhaar password protected.
Even if you download your digital copy of an Aadhaar card on a public computer, your file is safe due to password protection.

How to open Aadhaar card PDF file?

To open your Aadhaar card PDF file, you need to access your e-copy from the UIDAI website.

Once you download the e-Aadhaar, you need a password to open that file.

Aadhaar card password has a set format. This password is nothing but a combination of your name and your birth year.

You must enter your name in Capital letters / block letters, i.e. in All caps. The birth year follows a specific format of YYYY.

For example, If your name is Ronnie and your birth year is 1985. Your Aadhaar password is a combination of name and birth year. Therefore, your Aadhaar password is RONN1985.

Why is an e-Aadhaar card beneficial?

A hard copy of your Aadhaar may easily get misplaced or stolen and even damaged in handling.

With e-Aadhaar, you can immediately access a digital copy of your Aadhaar card.

e-Aadhaar allows you to smoothly update information like mobile numbers, addresses online, which saves effort and a trip to the Aadhaar center.

Direct transfer benefit of schemes: Government diverts funds to common people, farmers under multiple social welfare schemes. Aadhaar card has made it possible to receive the direct benefit of these welfare schemes. It aims to reduce corruption and make life easy.
Curbs ration card related fraud: In some states, Aadhaar cards help curb ration duplication fraud and ensure the needy people get the benefit they are meant to receive.
Attendance records: Biometric details in the Aadhaar card are essential in keeping attendance records. These help to bring discipline to government offices.
Aadhaar card plays a crucial role if you apply for a passport or open a bank account.

Conclusion:

e-Aadhaar card not just acts as a valid identity proof for citizens, but also brings transparency and efficiency to the governing system. Backed by technological infrastructure, e-Aadhaar offers flexibility, convenience, and safe identity proof.

We hope our article turned out to be useful for you. For more such informative content, you can visit these linked articles as well:
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FAQs

Q. What if I do not remember the password to open the Aadhaar card PDF file?

Ans. If you do not remember your password to open the Aadhaar card PDF file, use the first four letters of your name mentioned on Aadhaar and your birth year in the format of YYYY.

Q. Can you use an e-Aadhaar card to link your bank account with Aadhaar?

Ans. Yes, UIDAI gives e-Aadhaar as a valid proof of identity. You can submit a printed copy of your Aadhaar PDF file to your bank or use online mode by inputting your unique 12 digit Aadhaar number.

Q. Is it compulsory to link your Aadhaar card with your bank account?

Ans. Yes, As per the Aadhaar Act 2016, you must link all your bank details with your Aadhaar card.

Q. Is e-Aadhaar safe to use?

Ans. Due to password protection, e-Aadhaar is safe to use. You will also need to enter One-Time-Password while changing any details to help to ensure its safe usage and protects you from fraud.

Q. Does UIDAI steal my data and track all my activities?

Ans. No, According to the Aadhaar Act 2016, UIDAI does not collect or track your data. Aadhaar card only acts as an identifier tool.

Q. Are NRI eligible to get an Aadhaar card?

Ans. Being an Indian citizen, UIDAI issues Aadhaar cards to Indian citizens as well as non-resident Indians.