Regular Aadhaar – Complete Guide (2025)

What is Regular Aadhaar?

A Regular Aadhaar is the standard Aadhaar card issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI).
It displays your full 12-digit Aadhaar number, along with your name, date of birth, photograph, gender, and QR code for verification.

This Aadhaar version can be used both in physical form and as digital e-Aadhaar (PDF) downloaded from the UIDAI portal.
It serves as valid proof of identity and address across all government and private institutions.

Key Details of Regular Aadhaar
Feature	Description
Issued By	UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India)
Type	Standard Aadhaar with full 12-digit number
Information Shown	Name, DOB, Gender, Address, Photograph, Aadhaar Number, QR Code
Format	Physical Card and Digital e-Aadhaar (PDF)
Use	Accepted for KYC, Passport, Banking, SIM, PAN, and Government Schemes

How to Get a Regular Aadhaar Card

You can get your Regular Aadhaar easily by enrolling through an authorized Aadhaar centre or online process.

 
Steps to Enrol:

1. Visit the nearest Aadhaar Enrolment Centre or Aadhaar Seva Kendra.
2. Fill out the Aadhaar Enrolment Form.
3. Provide your identity proof (PAN, Passport, Voter ID, etc.) and address proof (electricity bill, bank statement, etc.).
4. Provide your biometric details – fingerprints, iris scan, and photograph.
5. Review your details and submit the form.
6. You’ll receive an Enrolment ID (EID) for checking your Aadhaar status later.

Once processed, your Regular Aadhaar will be generated and delivered by post within a few weeks.
You can also download the digital version (e-Aadhaar) from the official UIDAI website.

How to Download Regular Aadhaar Online

After receiving your Aadhaar number, you can download the same Regular Aadhaar digitally anytime using UIDAI’s official portal.

 
Steps:

1. Visit the official myAadhaar portal: https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/
2. Click on “Download Aadhaar”.
3. Enter your Aadhaar Number (UID), Enrolment ID (EID), or Virtual ID (VID).
4. Fill the captcha and click Send OTP.
5. Verify the OTP received on your registered mobile number.
6. Click on Verify & Download to get your Regular e-Aadhaar PDF.

Your downloaded Aadhaar PDF will be password-protected.
First 4 letters of your name in CAPITAL + Birth Year (YYYY)
Example: If your name is MEET KUMAR and year of birth is 1998 → Password = MEET1998 

Who Can Apply for Regular Aadhaar?

Any Indian resident, regardless of age, gender, or background, can apply for a Regular Aadhaar card.
Children below 5 years get a Blue Aadhaar (Baal Aadhaar), which later converts into a Regular Aadhaar after re-enrolment at age 5 and 15.

Benefits of Regular Aadhaar

• Acts as universal identity proof accepted across India.
• Required for government schemes, subsidies, and KYC verification.
• Enables digital services like e-KYC, e-sign, DigiLocker access, and mAadhaar login.
• Simplifies identity verification for online and offline transactions.

Difference Between Regular Aadhaar and Masked Aadhaar

Feature	Regular Aadhaar	Masked Aadhaar
Aadhaar Number	Shows complete 12-digit number	Hides first 8 digits (shows only last 4)
Purpose	Used for official verification (KYC, Banking, PAN)	Used for privacy and limited ID sharing
Visibility	Full details visible	Partial number hidden
Usage	Government schemes, PAN, Passport, SIM	Online sharing, form uploads
Legality	Fully valid under Aadhaar Act 2016	Also valid under Aadhaar Act 2016

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• Masked Aadhaar – Secure Aadhaar Download Guide (2025) • Download Aadhaar Card Online – Step-by-Step Guide (2025)

Final Words

Your Regular Aadhaar card is your core identity proof in India -
useful for everything from government benefits to banking and KYC verification.
If you want to protect your Aadhaar details online, you can also download the Masked Aadhaar version anytime from the UIDAI portal.

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