Real Aadhar Card: Is Your Aadhaar Card Real Or Fake?

The aadhaar number is a unique ID assigned to every Indian as an official document. It works as proof of identity and resident proof. This unique card has several advantages under various government schemes. But there are several cases recorded of people or non-Indians carrying fake Aadhaar cards. To keep yourself safe from this fake aadhaar card scam, you must understand the difference between a real Aadhaar card and the fake one. 

Read and be aware of it yourself and others around us.

What is Real Aadhar Card?

A real Aadhaar card is an official document authorised by the Indian government as an identity card for every Indian. You can also verify your aadhaar number online and offline to check its genuineness. We will also discuss how to differentiate between fake and real aadhaar cards.

What is a Fake Aadhaar Card?

Numerous apps create your fake Aadhaar card easily available. These are represented with proper lamination and print to make it look like a real Aadhaar card. To ensure that your real aadhaar card is fake, you can validate the unique 12-digit number on the government portal.

How to Verify my Real Aadhaar Card?

The UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India) issues Aadhaar cards. And seeing the increasing rate of fake Aadhaar cards, they have shared two ways to check whether you own a real Aadhaar card. 

Online Mode to Validate an Aadhaar Number

You can validate the authenticity of an Adhaar number by following the steps written below:

Step 1: Visit the website uidai[dot]gov[dot]in/en.

Step 2: Click on My Aadhaar. 

Step 3: Click on Verify Aadhaar under Aadhaar services.

Step 4: Enter the Aadhaara number and the captcha. Click on Proceed and verify your Aadhaar.

You will know whether you have a real aadhaar card or not.

Offline Mode to Validate an Aadhaar Number

Follow the offline process to validate your Aadhaar number.

Step 1: Simply download the Aadhaar QR Scanner app on your smartphone and log in to the app.

Step 2: You have to scan the QR code on the Aadhaar card.

Now, you will know the authenticity of your aadhaar number. 

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How to Download the Real Aadhar Card Online?

To download the real Aadhaar card online, you can follow the steps written below:

Step 1: Go to UIDAI’s official website uidai[dot]gov[dot]in/en.

Step 2: Click on ‘My Aadhaar’ and then ‘Download’ the Aadhaar card.

Step 3: You will be redirected to a new page. You again have to click on download aadhaar.

Step 4: Select any options and fill in the details as asked.

Step 5: Enter the OTP and verify it. 

Step 6: Once done, you can download the real aadhaar card online.

What to do if Real Aadhaar Card is not Received?

Sometimes, Aadhaar cards might not get delivered to you because of technical issues or backlog or get lost in transit. And to receive your lost Aadhaar card, you can either go to the online portal or visit an offline Aadhaar office nearby. 

Your enrolment number on the acknowledgement slip can help you get your Aadhaar card.

• Visit eaadhaar[dot]uidai[dot]gov[dot]in
• You have to select the Aadhaar number or ‘Enrolment Id.’
• Fill out the form with your details.
• Click on getting OTP and verify it.
• Now, download your e-Aadhar in PDF format. 
• You can also take the printout. This e-Aadhaar is valid and can be used anywhere.

To get your Aadhaar offline, you can visit the nearest enrolment centre. You just have to fill out the form and submit it to the enrolment centre. Make sure your information and biometrics are verified. After the details are verified, you can collect your real Aadhaar card.

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