Retrieve Lost Aadhaar Number or EID: Official UIDAI Options
UIDAI provides more than one recovery route depending on whether your mobile or email is linked with Aadhaar. Use the official retrieval service rather than entering identity details into third-party recovery forms.
Independent website: We cannot retrieve your Aadhaar number or EID and should never be sent your personal identity details.
Use this summary before taking action.
Retrieve UID/EID With Linked Mobile or Email
Open Retrieve UID/EID
Use UIDAI’s official retrieval page.
Choose Aadhaar or EID
Select which identifier you need to recover.
Enter the requested details
Provide your name and linked contact details.
Complete captcha and OTP
Use the OTP sent through the official flow.
Receive the identifier
UIDAI sends your Aadhaar number or EID securely.
Continue to your task
Return to download, status, or other UIDAI services.
If Your Mobile or Email Is Not Linked
Aadhaar centre
UIDAI offers Aadhaar recovery at centres using demographic details and biometrics.
UIDAI helpline
UIDAI helpline 1947 can assist with retrieving Aadhaar or enrolment details.
Update mobile if appropriate
For future OTP-based services, use UIDAI’s current mobile-number update options.
What You Can Do After Recovery
Download e-Aadhaar
Return to UIDAI’s e-Aadhaar download service.
Check status
Use the correct UIDAI status route and reference.
Order PVC Card
Use the official PVC request service.
Official Sources Used
UIDAI — Enrolment & Update FAQ
Official Retrieve UID/EID
Frequently Asked Questions
Recover Through UIDAI, Not a Third Party
Use UIDAI’s online retrieval, centre or official helpline routes depending on your linked-mobile situation.