Check Aadhaar Card Status Online

The Aadhaar is a 12-digit unique ID number that can be obtained by the residents of India. It includes their demographic and biometric particulars that help them attain an individual identity. It is now a mandate by the Government for all Indian citizens to have an Aadhaar Card.

Once you complete the application process and get yourself enrolled for the Aadhaar card, you can check its status online. After applying for the Aadhaar Card, one gets an acknowledgment slip. The acknowledgement slip contains details that can be used to check the status of your Aadhaar Card online. It is a very simple process. You can check it online through UIDAI’s online portal.

The following steps can be followed to check the status of your Aadhaar Card:

Step 1 : Log on to the official UIDAI Website, i.e. the official Aadhaar Card Website.

Step 2 : There will be a section called “Aadhaar Enrolment”. Under that, you will be required to select the “Check Aadhaar status” option. 

Step 3 : Enter the details of your Enrolment ID, date and time of enrolment, security code and then click on the “Check Status” button as can be seen in green color below.


 

Step 4 :When your Aadhaar is generated, you will get a message regarding it and the options to either download your e-Aadhaar online, or get it on your registered mobile number.


 

Step 5 : In case you want to download e-Aadhaar, click on the “Download Aadhaar” option.

Step 6 : In case you want to get your Aadhaar on mobile, you can select the “Get Aadhaar” on Mobile option.

The status of your Aadhaar will be displayed on your screen. You can find your enrolment number on the acknowledgment slip, which will be of 14 digits. The date and time can also be found on that slip. The enrolment number and date/time together constitute your Enrolment ID (EID).

Steps for Online Mobile/Phone Number Verification

There is an alternative way to check the status of an Aadhaar Card. This could be done through the mobile number of the applicant. However, the important point to remember here is that the number provided by the applicant should be verified first. The steps through which the number can be verified are mentioned below:

Step 1 : Log on to UIDAI’S official website.

Step 2 : At the bottom of the screen, select the option ‘Aadhaar Services’ which displays a link to ‘Enrolment/Download E- Aadhaar Update’.

Step 3 : The applicant then gets redirected automatically to the Aadhaar Kiosk upon clicking on the aforementioned option.

Step 4 : One can find a number of options on the screen such as Aadhaar enrolment, updating of Aadhaar and status check. You then need to click on the ‘Verify Email/Mobile’ option that appears on the right side of the page.

Step 5 : Upon doing so, the applicant automatically gets redirected to a particular page where he will be asked to verify the mobile number provided by him.

Step 6 : After that, one needs to type in certain details such as the 12 digit Aadhaar number and either email ID or mobile number.

Step 7 : A security code will flash on the screen. Enter that code and click on the option ‘Generate Verification Code’.

Step 9 : A verification code is then immediately sent on the given mobile number. Enter the verification code received on the screen.

Step 10 :  Lastly, click on ‘the Verify’ option that appears at the bottom of the screen to complete the verification process.

Steps to Check Aadhaar Card Status through Mobile Number 

Another easy procedure through which one can check their Aadhaar Card Status is through a mobile number. It can be done simply through the registered mobile number. The applicant needs to follow these steps to check Aadhaar status on his/her mobile:

• Type the following SMS - “UID STATUS < 14 digit enrolment number >” and send it to 51969.

• If the Aadhaar has been generated, the applicant receives an SMS containing the Aadhaar number.

• If the Aadhaar has not been generated, an SMS is sent to the applicant with the current status of the Aadhaar.

How to Check Aadhaar Card Status without acknowldegment/Enrolment Details

After an Aadhaar applicant completes the verification process, he/she receives an acknowledgement slip. But if due to any reason that slip gets misplaced or damaged or the applicant forgets the acknowledgement number, the applicant can still track the status of his Aadhaar. These provisions have been made to facilitate people to have an alternative in case any emergency shall occur. These emergencies could occur by chance and/or unexpectedly.

As these processes are lengthy and have to be performed with utmost care, these provisions are required. The acknowledgement slip that one receives after verification can be called as the most important document until you receive the Aadhaar Card itself. In case the acknowledgement slip is misplaced or damaged and you are required to check the status of your Aadhaar Card, it can be done by following the steps mentioned below:

Step 1 : Log on to UIDAI’s official website.

Step 2 : Click on the ‘Aadhaar Services’ link https://resident.uidai.gov.in/web/resident/find-uid-eid to go on the page directly.

Step 3 : The next step would be to click on the ‘Find UID/EID’ option.

Step 4 : The applicant receives an option to find his lost Aadhaar Number or lost enrollment number. Select the desired options.

Step 5 : Now the applicant will be required to fill details like full name, email ID and registered mobile number.

Step 6 : The security code that appears on the screen now needs to be entered.

Step 7 : Click on the button ‘Get OTP’.

Step 8 : The OTP can be received either on the email ID or on the mobile number. Enter the received OTP in the specified field.

Step 9 : Click on ‘Verify OTP’ option.

Step 10 : Once the verification is successful, the Aadhaar Enrolment Number is sent either on the email ID or on the registered mobile number of the applicant.

Steps to Check Aadhaar Card by Enrolment Number

When you enroll for the Aadhaar Card, an acknowledgement slip is given to you. The top of your acknowledgement slip contains 14 digit enrolment number (1234/12345/12345) and the 14-digit date and time (dd/mm/yyyy hh:mm:ss) of enrolment. These 28 digits together form your Enrolment ID (EID).

The Aadhaar Card status can be checked through an online process as well as an offline process. The applicant can also make a call at the Aadhaar card status enquiry phone number 1947 to check whether his Aadhaar is generated or not.  Once the applicant is done with the enrolment, he/she can follow a few steps to check Aadhaar status with Enrolment Number.
 

Step 1:  The first step would be to log on to the UIDAI’s website https://goo.gl/CZZ6K2

Step 2:  You need to enter your Enrolment ID, and the date and time of enrolment.

Step 3:  You will be required to enter the security code and click on the “Check Status” button.

Step 4:  You will get the status of your Aadhaar generation after entering the security code.

Step 5:  After your Aadhaar is generated, you can download your e-Aadhaar and print it.

Steps to Check Aadhaar Card Without Enrolment Number

Sometimes you might forget your enrolment number or even misplace your acknowledgement slip. There is a way to retrieve your enrolment number. You can always retrieve it and then check your Aadhaar card status with the enrolment number. There is a very simple process to retrieve your enrolment number. Follow the procedure stated below to find the Aadhaar card status without the enrolment number:

Step 1:  First you are required to visit https://goo.gl/hSo8WC to retrieve your enrolment number.

Step 2:  Now, select the EID or UID (Aadhaar) option to retrieve your details.

Step 3:  Now enter your name, email, mobile number and security code to send the OTP to your registered mobile number.

Step 4:  Enter the OTP in the space provided and click on Verify OTP.

Step 5:  Once you have verified it, the Enrolment number/Aadhaar number is sent to the email ID and mobile number of the applicant.

Step 6:  Using this retrieved enrolment number, the applicant can now check the status of his/her Aadhaar card.

Steps to Check Aadhaar Card Status through Name

When you apply for Aadhaar, you get an acknowledgement slip that contains the Enrolment ID. This enrolment ID can be used to track the status of the Aadhaar card generation. When you apply for updating details in your Aadhaar card, you get an update request number on successful submission of the application. The URN can be used to track the update status of the Aadhaar card.

If you have lost your AADHAR card Enrollment ID and don't know your AADHAR number, you can get the AADHAR card by following these steps below:

Step 1 :  Go to https://resident.uidai.gov.in/find-uid-eid

Step 2 : Select appropriate option, "Aadhaar No (UID)" OR "Enrolment No (EID)", under "You want to receive your lost:"

Step 3 : Enter your full name, address and mobile number.

Step 4 : Enter the security code as displayed and click on "Get OTP" button. One Time Password (OTP) will be delivered to your mobile and/or email address.

Step 5 : In the box below, enter the OTP you just received on your mobile and/or email address

Step 6 : Click on "Verify OTP"

Step 7 : Now you will receive a message on your mobile with your AADHAR card number or Enrollment Id as you selected in Step 2 above.

Step 8 : The next step would be to log on to https://eaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/

Step 9 : Select appropriate option, "Enrollment Id" OR "Aadhaar", under "I have:"

Step 10 : Enter your AADHAR card number or Enrollment Id, full name, Pin Code, security text and mobile number

Step 11 : Click on "Get OTP"

Step 12 :One Time Password (OTP) will be delivered to your mobile and/or email address.

Step 13 : Enter the OTP you just received on your mobile in the "Enter OTP" box and click on "Validate and Download".

Step 14 : Now you have downloaded your e-Aadhaar card. Enter your Pin Code as the password when you open the PDF document.

You have now received your e-AADHAAR card, which you can print out and keep.

Steps to Check Aadhaar Status through India Post

Once you have generated your Aadhaar and once it has been dispatched by UIDAI, it will be sent to the residential address of the applicant through post within a time period of 60 to 90 days. There are ways to track your Aadhaar card. You can track your Aadhaar card online through India Post by following these simple steps stated below-



Step 1 : You can check your Aadhaar card status in the official website, ‘https://uidai.gov.in/’. Click on the above link. You will be redirected to the official government website on details regarding Aadhaar card.

Step 2 : In the above page, you will find Aadhaar Online services and a subdivision named Aadhaar Enrolment. Below this you will find ‘Check Aadhaar Status’.

Step 3 : After providing the requisite details, you will receive information on Aadhaar card dispatch. On the same page, you will find a link for tracking the delivery of your Aadhaar card. With the help of this link you will be able to find the tracking ID of the Indian Post, through which your Aadhaar card will be delivered.

Step 4 : After finding the tracking ID of the Indian post, navigate to their web page and track the status of your post, with the help of the tracking number you found from UIDAI portal.

Step 5 : On this website, the delivery status like ‘In transit’, delivery date, etc. will be displayed.

Step 6 : If the delivery status is updated as ‘Delivered’ and you haven’t received your Aadhar card, you can file a complaint with the Indian Postal Services website or else you can call their toll free number 1947, in order to know the details regarding the delivery or to raise a complaint.

FAQs for Aadhaar Card Status 

Q. How can I track my Aadhaar card status after I have enrolled?

A. You can either call 1947 or check your Aadhaar’s status online using your enrolment number.
 

Q. Lost my Aadhaar card Enrolment Slip. Should I enroll again?

A. You need not enroll again for Aadhaar. You can retrieve your Aadhaar number/Enrolment number through the UIDAI’s website.
 

Q. How can I check Aadhaar card status through India post?

A. You can send your details such as your enrolment number and the date and time of your enrolment to UIDAI by post. You will get a response by post on your address.
 

Q. Where should I send this letter to check the status of Aadhaar?

A. The letter has to be sent to the following address: UIDAI, Post Box No. 99, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad – 500034, India.
 

Q. In how many days will I get my Aadhaar card?

A. Your Aadhaar card will be generated and sent to your address within 90 days of the enrolment. You can keep checking the status of Aadhaar to keep a track of it.
 

Q. How to check the Aadhaar card status without mobile number?

A. You can check the status of your Aadhaar card without using your mobile number by visiting an Aadhaar Enrolment Centre.
 

Q. How can I track the Aadhaar card status after enrolment?

A. You can track the status of your Aadhaar card online by visiting the UIDAI’s website or by calling the Aadhaar’s toll-free number 1947.
 

Q. What is the URN number in Aadhaar card status?

A. When you go for updating details in your Aadhaar, you get an update request number (URN) at the enrolment centre. You can use this URN to track the status of your Aadhaar card.
 

Q. How can I check the lock/unlock status of my Aadhar biometrics?

A. You can visit UIDAI’s website and login to your account using your Aadhaar and OTP to check the status of your Aadhaar biometrics. Alternatively, you can check the status of Aadhaar biometrics by logging in to your account through the mAadhaar app.
 

Q. The URN given to me for Aadhar updation is incorrect as per the website. Is there any other way to check it?

A. You can visit an Aadhaar Enrolment Centre and check the status there or call the UIDAI’s toll free number 1947 and talk to the Aadhaar representative.

Q. How to update my Aadhaar in ration card?

A. It is recommended that you submit a photocopy of your Aadhaar with a copy of ration card to your PDS shop. They may ask you to place a finger on a sensor to authenticate/check that you and your Aadhaar number are matched.