How To Download Masked Aadhaar Card in 2022

Today, Aadhar card is one of the identifiable proofs for the residents of India. Aadhar card number is essential for opening a bank account, insurance, filing IT returns or registering any government scheme.

Aadhar card is being used for identity verification in almost all government and private functions. In such a situation, there is always the possibility of losing your Aadhar card or misusing your Aadhar number. In order to further strengthen the security layer of the Aadhaar card holder, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has introduced ‘Masked Aadhaar’.

What is Masked Aadhaar Card?

According to UIDAI “The Mask Aadhaar option allows you to mask your Aadhaar number in your downloaded e-Aadhaar. Veiled Aadhaar number implies replacing of first 8 digits of Aadhaar number with some characters like “xxxx-xxxx” while only last 4 digits of the Aadhaar Number are visible.”

Masked aadhar card also termed as “Concealed Aadhaar” and “Veiled Aadhaar”.

How to download a Masked Aadhaar Card?

Aadhaar card holders can download Concealed Aadhaar online by visiting the official website of UIDAI. Individuals can use their Aadhaar number, Enrollment ID (EID) and Virtual ID (VID) to download the Aadhar card.

The most efficient way to download Masked aadhar is by using aadhaar number and its download process is given below.

Visit uidai’s official site uidai.gov.in
Click on ‘My Aadhaar’ option
Select ‘Download Aadhaar’ option
Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number
Choose the option ‘I need a concealed Aadhaar’
Enter Captcha
Click on ‘Send OTP’ button
Enter the OTP and download your Masked Aadhaar.

Veiled Aadhar card download using EID and VID

The process to download mask Aadhaar using Enrollment ID (EID) and Virtual ID (VID) is the same as explained above for Aadhaar number. You have to choose only EID or VID option instead of number. So check the above procedure again.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Does it cost money to get a masked Aadhaar?
You can download Masked Aadhaar for free from the official website of UIDAI. However, If you download from Aadhaar or CSC center then you may have to pay some money.

Is e-Aadhaar valid as a physical copy of Aadhaar?
Yes. As per the Aadhaar Act, e-Aadhaar is equally valid like a physical copy of Aadhaar for all purposes.