What is the use of e-Aadhar card?

E-Aadhaar is an online service for residents to print their Aadhaar letters from the UIDAI resident portal. E-Aadhaar service allows residents to download digitally signed PDF letter once Aadhaar is generated and not wait for letter to come via post.

Is e-Aadhar card valid?

Downloaded Aadhaar (e-Aadhaar) is, therefore, as legally valid proof of identity under Section 4(3) of the Aadhaar Act, 2016 read together with Regulation 15 (1) of the Aadhaar (Enrolment and Update) Regulations, 2016, as printed version of Aadhaar Letter.

Is e-Aadhaar valid for bank account?

Absolutely not. When you give Aadhaar number to your banks, mutual fund companies, mobile phone companies, they only send Aadhaar number, your biometrics (given at the time authentication) and your name etc. to UIDAI for verification for your identity. They do not send your bank account details to UIDAI.

How does e-Aadhaar look like?

An e-Aadhar card has 12 digits on it and these numbers are used as a representation of the identity of the person holding the card. It is a number that is generated after the government verifies an Indian resident’s biometric and demographic information.

What is M aadhar?

mAadhaar is official mobile application developed by Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to provide an interface to Aadhaar Number Holders to carry their demographic information viz. Name, Date of Birth, Gender and Address along with photograph as linked with their Aadhaar Number in smart phones.

How can I get e-Aadhaar?

Download Aadhaar Card by Aadhaar Number

1. Keep Your Aadhaar Card or Enrolment Number Ready. If you don’t have your Aadhaar: Keep your enrolment number along with the time and date provided in the acknowledgment slip ready.
2. Visit UIDAI Website.
3. Request for TOTP/OTP.
4. Enter OTP.
5. Download e-Aadhaar PDF.

What is a masked aadhar?

The ‘masked’ Aadhaar hides the first eight digits of the 12-digit Aadhaar number and shows only the last four, thus protecting the card from being misused. Aadhaar card (Image used only for representation) Published on Oct 17, 2021 09:25 AM IST.

Is e aadhar valid in train?

Ministry of Railways permits Downloaded e-Aadhar Card as prescribed proof of identity for Rail Travel Purpose. Ministry of Railways has decided to incorporate downloaded Aadhaar (e-Aadhaar) also as prescribed proof of identity at par with printed Aadhaar Card during travel.

Can e aadhar be used for airport?

Yes, an e-Aadhar card is allowed in the airport security checks.

What is the difference between Aadhaar card and E-Aadhaar card?

The Aadhaar is the card you receive at home and e-Aadhaar is what you download from the site. Diff. between them is e-Aadhaar contains date of birth and month also while Aadhaar contains only year of birth. aaadhar card is noramla aadhar card and E-Aadhaar means it was s digital copy , which we store in online by downloading through udai website .

What is the difference between regular Aadhaar and last 4 digits?

Only the last Four digits will be visible and rest of the information will remain same as like regular aadhaar. Regular Aadhaar : If you select this option. All the information would be visible on Aadhaar card including the complete aadhaar number, address, name, DOB, etc.

What is the difference between regular Aadhaar and masked Aadhaar?

Regular Aadhaar :- Regular Aadhaar is a complete Aadhaar where our Aadhaar Number is shown on our Aadhaar. Masked Aadhaar :- In Masked Aadhaar our Aadhaar Number not shown fully only last four digit of our Aadhaar showing there.

What is the Aadhaar Bill all about?

The Aadhaar Bill plans to use the identification number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), to deliver State subsidies directly into the hands (or actually, bank accounts) of beneficiaries. Aadhaar was first mooted as the Indian equivalent to the Social Security Number in the US.