A masked Aadhaar is a version of the Aadhaar card where only the last four digits of the Aadhaar number are visible, providing an extra layer of security. Follow these steps to download a masked Aadhaar from the UIDAI website:
Steps to Download
Visit the UIDAI Website:
Go to the official UIDAI website at https://uidai.gov.in.Access the Download Section:
- Click on the “My Aadhaar” section on the homepage.
- Select “Download Aadhaar.”
Enter Required Information:
On the Aadhaar download page, provide one of the following:- Your 12-digit Aadhaar number.
- Your 16-digit Virtual ID (VID).
- Your 28-digit Enrollment ID (EID).
Select Masked Aadhaar Option:
- Check the box labeled “I want a masked Aadhaar” to download the masked version.
Captcha Verification:
- Enter the Captcha code displayed on the screen.
Request OTP:
- Click on “Send OTP.”
- An OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number.
Enter OTP:
- Input the OTP received on your registered mobile number.
Download the Masked Aadhaar:
- Once the OTP is validated, you can download the masked Aadhaar in PDF format.
Password-Protected PDF:
- The downloaded PDF will be password-protected.
- Use a password that combines the first four letters of your name in CAPITAL letters followed by your year of birth (YYYY format) to open the file.
Example:
If your name is John Doe and your birth year is 1990, the password would be: JOHN1990.
If you encounter any issues while downloading, feel free to contact UIDAI support for assistance.