If your Aadhaar card is lost? If the Aadhaar card is torn, then you do not need to worry under any circumstances. You can issue a duplicate Aadhaar card. Aadhaar card can be obtained online from the Unique Identification Authority of India i.e. UIDAI website. However, if your Aadhaar card is lost, then first of all you should complain about the loss of your Aadhaar card.

Where to complain about the loss of an Aadhaar card

You can complain about the loss of your Aadhaar card by calling the UIDAI toll-free number 1947. Also, you can complain by emailing from the official website help@uidai.gov.in. Please note that if you do not complain, you will be responsible if your Aadhaar card is misused.

How to apply for duplicate Aadhaar online

Step 1: First of all you have to visit the official UIDAI website.

Step 2: After this, the Aadhaar service section will be visible on the UIDAI website. It will appear in the menu bar or drop-down menu.

Step 3: Then you will see the option "Retrieve Lost UID / EID". This will take you to a new page, from where you can request for a duplicate Aadhaar card.

Step 4: After this, click on the "Retrieve Lost UID / EID" option and enter the Aadhaar number or enrollment number.

Step 5: Then enter the required information like full name, registered mobile number and email. Then you will see a security code. After this, additional information like registered address and date of birth will have to be entered.

Step 6: After filling the details, click on Send OTP option. Then tap on the one-time password option. After this, enter OTP and verify it.

Step 7: Once the OTP is entered, you have to click on the captcha code and then the submit button.

Step 8: After OTP verification, your Aadhaar number will be displayed on your mobile number. After this, it has to be selected and confirmed.

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