Last updated: March 10th, 2020 4:48 PM

Lost Aadhar Card

Aadhar card is a vital identity card to every Indian resident. In the case of a loss or misplacement, Aadhar UID or EID can be retrieved through various services provided by the UIDAI. If a person needs to know the Aadhar number or can't locate the Aadhar enrolment ID (EID), the authorized person can request the UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India) to send the details to the registered mobile number. UIDAI portal also enables the Aadhar cardholders to retrieve their UID or EID (enrolment ID) on their registered mobile number. In this article, we look at the procedure to reapply in case of lost Aadhar card. To know more about Linking Aadhar card with Ration card.

Required Documents to Re-apply for Aadhar Card

The UIDAI accepts the following documents to verify, update or correct information related to the Aadhar Card.

• Proof of Identification:- An identity document includes Ration/PDS Photo Card, PAN Card, passport, driving license, etc.
• Proof of Address:- The address proof documents include bank account details/passbook, electricity bill, water bill, telephone bill, Property Tax receipt, Credit Card statement, etc.
• Proof of Date of Birth:- The documents accepted for the proof of date of birth includes Birth Certificate, Mark sheet issued by any Government Board or University, PAN card, etc.

Turnaround Time

The processing time for the retrieval of lost Aadhar card will take 90 days after the initial request.

Procedure to Retrieve Lost Aadhar Card

A person can obtain a duplicate Aadhar card from the official website of UIDAI by providing the enrolment number or UID mentioned in the acknowledgement slip provided at the time of enrolment for the Aadhar card. The duplicate card would have the same card number and other details as the original card.

Methods to Retrieve Lost Aadhar Card

The residents can retrieve their lost Aadhar Card via 3 modes:

• Retrieve Lost Aadhar Online.
• Retrieve Lost Aadhar Offline.
• Visiting a nearby Enrolment Centre.

Note: Link the lost Aadhar or Aadhar card enrolment acknowledgement slip to the registered mobile number and email address. These are the two necessary details to retrieve the Aadhar UID/EID.

Retrieve Lost Aadhar Card - Online Method

The applicants must follow the following steps to retrieve their lost Aadhar card by submitting their request online.

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