Lost your Aadhaar card? Don't worry! You won't believe how much it costs to order a re-print

From bank account to passport application, Aadhaar carrd has become a necessity for a huge number of tasks, subsidies and more. Aadhaar card is used for various purposes related to providing identity or address proof. So, in case you lose or misplace your Aadhaar card, the it qualifies as an emergency? Well, you don't really have to worry as UIDAI has this hassle-free way to give a replacement Aadhaar card. 

To retrieve lost Aadhaar card or Enrolment ID online, "Order Aadhaar Reprint" is your saviour. It is a new service launched by UIDAI on pilot basis, which facilitates the residents of India to get their Aadhaar card reprint by paying just nominal charges. Residents who do not have registered mobile number can also "Order Aadhaar Reprint" using Non-Registered / Alternate Mobile Number.

Aadhaar Card Reprint Charges:
The individual who lost his/her Aadhaar card will have to pay Rs 50 (inclusive of GST & speed post charges) for “Order Aadhaar Reprint”.

To register for Aadhaar card reprint:
"Order Aadhaar Reprint" request can be raised by visiting the UIDAI Official Website or Resident Portal using 12 digits Aadhaar Number (UID) or 16 digits Virtual Identification Number (VID). Your Aadhaar details must have the correct mobile number and/or email id registered. This is necessary because you will receive 'OTP' (One-time password) which will be used in helping you retrieve your Aadhaar even if you don't remember your enrolment number.

Steps to raise request using registered mobile number:
1. An individual need to visit the UIDAI website, ie. www.uidai.gov.in or resident.uidai.gov.in

2. Click on “Order Aadhaar Reprint” Service

3. Enter your 12 digit Aadhaar Number (UID) or 16 digits Virtual Identification Number (VID)

4. Enter OTP/TOTP received on registered mobile number.

5. Click on the checkbox against "Terms and Conditions".

6. Click on "Submit" Button to complete OTP/TOTP verification.

7. On next screen, a preview of the Aadhaar details will appear for verification by the resident before placing the order for reprint.

8. Click on "Make payment". You will be re-directed to Payment Gateway page with payment options as Credit/Debit Card, Net banking and UPI.

9. After successful payment, a receipt will get generated having a digital signature which can be downloaded by a resident in PDF format. The resident will also get the Service Request Number via SMS.

Resident can track the status of SRN till dispatch of Aadhaar Letter on Check Aadhaar Reprint Request Status Resident can further track delivery status by visiting DoP website.

If you lost your Aadhaar, no need to worry. Just #OrderAadhaarReprint from: https://t.co/27Oy8XumyS. With a nominal payment (online payment ONLY) of Rs. 50, you get a reprinted copy of your Aadhaar delivered to your address within 15 days via Speed Post.@IndiaPostOffice pic.twitter.com/JfbesNKLWX

— Aadhaar (@UIDAI) September 25, 2019

Steps to raise Request using Non-Registered/Alternate Mobile Number:

1. An individual need to visit the UIDAI website, ie. www.uidai.gov.in or resident.uidai.gov.in
 
2. Click on “Order Aadhaar Reprint” Service

3. Enter your 12 digit Aadhaar Number (UID) or 16 digits Virtual Identification Number (VID)

4. Enter the security code

5. Click on the checkbox "If you do not have a registered mobile number, please check in the box"

6. Please enter Non-Registered / Alternate Mobile Number.

7. Click on “Send OTP”

6. Click on the checkbox against "Terms and Conditions". (Note: Click on a hyperlink to see details).

7. Click on "Submit" Button to complete OTP/TOTP verification.

8. On next screen, a preview of the Aadhaar details will appear for verification by the resident before placing the order for reprint. Click on "Make payment". You will be re-directed to Payment Gateway page with payment options as Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking and UPI.

9. After successful payment, a receipt will get generated having a digital signature which can be downloaded by a resident in PDF format. The resident will also get the Service Request Number via SMS. 

Resident can track the status of SRN till dispatch of Aadhaar Letter on Check Aadhaar Reprint Request Status

Aadhaar delivery:
Once the request is placed, you get a reprinted copy of your Aadhaar delivered to your address within 15 days via Speed Post.