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Aadhaar Card: What to do if you lose your Aadhaar card? Learn the FREE process to recover it..
Indiaemploymentnews | January 29, 2026 4:39 PM CST

How to Retrieve a Lost Aadhar Card: Losing your Aadhar card can be a stressful situation for anyone, but the good news is that retrieving it is now very easy and completely digital. If your Aadhar card has been misplaced, lost, or stolen, there's no need to panic. You can now download your Aadhar card online from the comfort of your home, without spending any money. In this article, we are providing you with the complete and correct process to recover your Aadhar card absolutely free of charge, which will help you easily retrieve your Aadhar card.

What to do if your Aadhar card is lost?
If your Aadhar card is lost, you can easily recover it through the official UIDAI website or the mAadhaar app. With their help, you can retrieve your Aadhar card in minutes. Let's look at the step-by-step process...

Step-by-Step Process for Aadhar Card Recovery
Step 1: First, go to the official UIDAI website: https://uidai.gov.in.
Step 2: On the website, click on the 'My Aadhaar' option and select 'Retrieve Lost or Forgotten UID/EID'.
Step 3: Then, enter your name, registered mobile number, and other necessary details.
Step 4: After verifying with the OTP, you will receive your UID/EID number via SMS.

How to Download the Card After Getting the Aadhar Number
Once you have your Aadhar card number, you can easily download your Aadhar card. To do this, first go to the official UIDAI website https://uidai.gov.in and click on 'Download Aadhaar'. Then, enter your Aadhar card number, verify with the OTP, and your e-Aadhaar PDF will be downloaded. You can save it on your mobile phone. Please note that you will not have to pay any fees for this entire process; it is completely free.

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