If Aadhaar card is lost, recover it through SMS-email: You can also recover the number from UIDAI website, know the process.

Aadhar card has now become the most important document for every work, but if you have forgotten the 12 digit number or your card is lost somewhere then there is no need to panic. UIDAI has given many easy methods by which you can recover your Aadhaar number sitting at home.

This work is done in minutes through website, SMS, email and My-Aadhaar app. This facility is providing relief to lakhs of people. Especially those who need Aadhaar for bank account, PAN card linking or government schemes.

Why do people forget Aadhaar number?

Nowadays, most of the people keep Aadhaar linked with mobile or email, but sometimes the number is not remembered when the phone is changed or the email ID is forgotten. According to UIDAI, about 130 crore Aadhaar cards have been issued, but every year lakhs of people complain of forgetting their number or losing their Aadhaar card.

The good thing is that the recovery process is free and is done without any documentation. All that is required is your registered mobile number or email. If even that is not there, you may have to go to the nearest Aadhaar center.

Process to recover Aadhaar number from UIDAI website

If you have internet, you can find your Aadhaar number immediately by visiting the official website of UIDAI, uidai.gov.in. Its step by step process is…

This method is the fastest and for privacy, the number is shown in XXXX XXXX format, so that security is maintained. UIDAI has recently made this portal more user-friendly, thereby reducing the loading time.

How to get Aadhaar number sitting at home by sending SMS

If you do not have a computer or laptop, then use SMS from mobile. This method works without internet…

UIDAI data shows that the SMS method is most used because it is simple. But it is necessary to have a registered number.

You can also check Aadhaar number through email or IVRS.

Users should email getdetail.aadhaar@gmail.com. Keep the subject line blank and write name and pin code along with UID in the body. Response will be received within 24 hours. At the same time, call 1940 through IVRS – follow the voice command and listen to the Aadhaar details. This option is good for elderly or less tech-savvy people.

What to do if there is no registered mobile or email?

In such a situation, go to the nearest Aadhaar Enrollment Centre. There the number will be recovered through biometric verification. You can also get guidance by calling UIDAI helpline 1940. Experts say that keep mobile and email updated in advance, so that you do not have to face problems later.

A UIDAI official said that our focus is on the privacy of users. No personal data has to be shared in the recovery process. Recent updates have made the My-Aadhaar app smoother, with the ‘Retrieve Lost/Replaced Aadhaar’ section allowing one-click recovery. AI based chatbot is also going to come in future, which will tell the Aadhaar number through voice command.

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