Your base , you’ll need your base number or registration ID or virtual ID to retrieve.
New Delhi. Aadhaar has become one of the most trusted identity cards today, which is being used every day by millions of people across the country. What will you do if your base is lost? If the print copy of Aadhaar has been lost, then you must first file an FIR at your local police station. After this you can easily regain your base through the following steps.
Your base , you’ll need your base number or registration ID or virtual ID to retrieve. After this, you will also need an Aadhaar registered mobile number or email ID.
Case 1: You have an Aadhaar number and registered mobile number
If you have your Aadhaar number then the process is very easy. You can download your Aadhaar from https://eaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/#/ or from the mAadhaar App on your smartphone. You can also use a printed copy of your basis. The downloaded base is legally valid. If you want to get Aadhaar letter again through post, you can order Aadhaar reprint through https://resident.uidai.gov.in/ order-reprint. You can get your Aadhaar reprinted again for a minimum fee of Rs 50. With speed post, you will get it within 15 days.
Case 2: You have an Aadhaar number but not a registered mobile number / email id
You can place an order to reprint your Aadhaar through https://resident.uidai.gov.in/ order-reprint . You can use another mobile number here to get OTP. However, in this case you will not be able to see the preview of Aadhaar details before payment. A biometric certification is required to update the mobile number in Aadhaar. For this you have to go to Aadhaar center.
Case 3: You do not have an Aadhaar number but registered mobile number / email id
In this case, you can retrieve the Aadhaar number from https://resident.uidai.gov.in/ lost-uideid or using the mAadhaar app. The OTP for this service is sent to your registered mobile number or email ID. After being authenticated through OTP, your Aadhaar number is sent to your mobile number or email ID.
Case 4: You do not have both Aadhaar number and registered mobile number / email id
In such a case, citizens should take this step:
1. Call Aadhaar Helpline 1947
2. Provide information like your name, date of birth, pincode etc.
3. After the information is verified, you will be given a registration ID.
4. Using this registration ID, you can place an order to reprint Aadhaar through https://resident.uidai.gov.in/ order-reprint .
Case 5: Download Aadhaar with biometric authentication
Apart from the methods mentioned above, most Aadhaar centers across the country offer downloading of Aadhaar with biometric authentication. You can get the information of your nearest Aadhaar center from https://appointments.uidai.gov.in/easearch.aspx . With some basic identification information like name, date of birth, pincode etc. and biometric authentication you can regain your Aadhaar. For this service you will have to pay a fee of 30 rupees.
