Misplacing your Aadhaar card or forgetting your Aadhaar number is common, but the UIDAI has simplified the retrieval process. Here’s a complete guide.

1️⃣ Why You Need Your Aadhaar Number

· Aadhaar is used for bank accounts, PAN linking, government benefits, and more.

· Losing it can delay essential services, so recovery is important.

2️⃣ Retrieve Aadhaar Online in Minutes

Using Your Registered mobile Number or Email

· Visit the UIDAI official website.

· Click on “Retrieve Lost UID/EID”.

· Enter your full name, registered mobile/email, and captcha code.

· You’ll receive OTP on mobile/email.

· Your Aadhaar Number (UID) or Enrolment ID (EID) will be sent instantly.

3️⃣ Retrieve Aadhaar via SMS (Offline Option)

· Some banks and service centers allow retrieval by SMS using registered mobile number.

· Check with your local Aadhaar Seva Kendra for SMS-based recovery options.

4️⃣ Retrieve Aadhaar at an Aadhaar Seva Kendra

· Visit your nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra with proof of identity.

· Request Aadhaar number retrieval.

· A printout or OTP verification will confirm your UID/EID.

5️⃣ Tips to Avoid Future Loss

· Save a wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital copy of Aadhaar in your phone or cloud storage.

· Link Aadhaar with your mobile number, email, PAN, and bank accounts for easy retrieval.

✅ Takeaway

Losing your Aadhaar card or forgetting the number isn’t a problem anymore. With online, SMS, or Seva Kendra options, you can recover your UID/EID quickly and securely.


 

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Kokila Chokkanathan

26/11/2025 11:23 AM