Lost Your Aadhar Card? Know What To Do

If you had lost your Aadhar Card and became panic about same, then no need to be panic because UIDAI and Aadhar Service centres may help in many ways.

Last Updated : Wednesday, 03 June 2026
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New Delhi: Aadhar Card became a most crucial document so far. But the main concern is what if it lost? There's no any need to worry because here we will be telling several methods of how you can get your new Aadhar card.

First if you lost your Aadhar Card, just go to the UIDAI website and you can download it after filling some basic details like Aadhar Number and Enrollment Number.

Also, if you linked your contact details like cell number and mail id, then it's more easy to access this document again.

What to do recover Aadhar Card?

Basic information must be with you before proceeding to recover your IDs. With the help of Mobile Number and mail id, you can access you ID. Make sure that Phone number and Email ID must be linked with the Aadhar Card.

UIDAI also provide an option to access the Aadhar card. By choosing the option "Retrieve Lost or Forgotten EID/UID" and filling details like Mobile Number and e-mail ID. The OTP will be required to access the ID, which will be sent to your applicable contact details.

How to download?

Once filled the OTP, the file will be visible. After clicking to the e-Aadhar section and then download, The file will be saved at your device.

What if mobile number and mail ID not linked with the Aadhar Card?

In this situation, you will be needed to go to the nearby Aadhar service center. It may be a little difficult process. After authenticating your biometric, mobile number can be updated and then you'll be eligible to use the online services further.