How to Verify Your Aadhaar Card: A Guide for Online Authentication

Hello friends, in a recent Twitter post the UIDAI shared essential information on how to verify an Aadhaar number online, and why it is crucial to do so. This unique identity proof, which includes demographic and 12-digit biometric data, is issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) and is used across numerous services and transactions.

Why Verify Your Aadhaar Number?

Before using your Aadhaar card or number, it is important to ensure that your Aadhaar number is active and that the details on your Aadhaar card match those in the UIDAI’s database. Verifying your Aadhaar number online not only ensures the validity of your identity but also helps in preventing fraud and identity theft.

Verifying Your Aadhaar Number through UIDAI Website or mAadhar App

Verifying an Aadhaar number can be done easily either through the UIDAI website or the mAadhar app, ensuring that your identity remains secure and authentic.

Verifying Aadhaar Number through UIDAI Website

Go to the UIDAI website.

Select ‘Verify an Aadhaar Number’ from the services section.

Enter the 12-digit Aadhaar number and captcha.

Proceed to verify.

If the presented Aadhaar is authentic, it will be verified.

The details like age band, gender, state, and the last three/four digits of the registered mobile number associated with that Aadhaar will be displayed.

Verifying Aadhaar Number through mAadhaar App

The printed Aadhaar card includes a QR Code.

Open the QR Code Scanner in your mAadhaar app and scan the QR Code on the presented Aadhaar card.

The demographic details of the Aadhaar holder, along with a photograph, will display on the screen.

Match these details with the Aadhaar presenter to verify identity.

Secure QR Codes on Aadhaar Cards

Every Aadhaar card (letter/PVC card) includes a Secure QR code that contains critical information such as the name, gender, DOB, address, and a photograph of the card holder. This Secure QR code provides an added layer of security, ensuring that the information presented is correct and secure.

Additional Information

For more details and guidance on using your Aadhaar card, please refer to the UIDAI’s official website or the mAadhaar app. Ensure that you maintain the security of your Aadhaar card and never share your Aadhaar number or related information with unauthorized individuals or entities. This will help in preventing any unauthorized use or fraudulent activities.

By following these steps, you can ensure that your Aadhaar number is valid and up-to-date, and that your identity is secure and reliable for all future use.