How to Retrieve Lost Aadhaar UID and EID Number

Step 2 - Then, click on the 'Retrieve Lost UID/EID' option, which will redirect you to a new page.

Step 3 - Choose any one of these two options -a) Retrieve Aadhaar Number (UID) or b) Retrieve Aadhaar Enrolment Number (EID).

Step 4 - Fill in name, email id or mobile number as mentioned in the Aadhaar enrolment form and the Aadhaar card. Enter the Captcha for verification.

Step 5 - Click on the 'Send OTP' button. After receiving the OTP, enter the same for verification.

Step 6 - Post verification, the Aadhaar number or Enrollment ID will be sent to your registered email ID or mobile number.

Those who have not registered their mobile number/email ID with their Aadhaar card, will have to pay a visit to the nearest Permanent Enrollment centre for retrieval of EID or UID number.

Retrieve Lost or Forgotten Aadhaar UID/EID via mAadhaar App

The following are the steps to retrieve lost or forgotten Aadhaar UID/ EID through mAadhaar App:

Step 1 - Login to the mAadhaar app using your credentials.

Step 2 -  Click on the ‘Retrieve EID/ UID’.  

Step 3 - Choose if you want to retrieve your Aadhaar Number or Enrolment Number.

Step 4 - You will get a One Time Password (OTP) that you have received at your registered mobile number. Enter OTP to get the Aadhaar Number or Enrolment ID after the verification.

Step 5 - If you do not have a registered mobile number or email ID with Aadhaar, you need to visit your nearest Permanent Enrolment Centre for retrieval of EID/ EID.

Retrieve Lost or Forgotten Aadhaar UID/EID Offline

The following are the steps to retrieve the lost or forgotten Aadhaar UID/ EID offline:

1. Firstly, visit your nearest Permanent Enrolment Centre or Aadhaar Seva Kendra.
2. Enter your biometric or demographic details.
3. After the verification of the details are done from the UIDAI, you can come to know your UID/ EID and download your Aadhaar Card and get a printout of it at the Aadhaar Seva Kendra by making a payment of Rs.30.