How to generate, retrieve Aadhaar Virtual ID

VID can also be generated by sending an SMS to the Aadhaar helpline number 1947. At any given time only one VID will be valid for an Aadhaar number.

Step 1: visit- https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/genericGenerateOrRetriveVID

Step 2: Enter Aadhaar number and captcha code, Click Send OTP

According to the UIDAI website, “UIDAI provide various options to Aadhaar number holders to generate their VID, retrieve their VID in case they forget, and replace their VID with a new number. These options will be made available via UIDAI’s website (www.myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in), eAadhaar download, mAadhaar mobile application, etc.”

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There are several methods offered by UIDAI to create new VIDs and/or retrieve existing ones. These options are accessible via SMS, eAadhaar, the mAadhaar mobile application, the UIDAI website (www.myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in), eAadhaar, and other channels.

Aadhaar number holders can send SMS to the Aadhaar helpline number 1947 to retrieve their VID.Aadhaar holder should type “RVID Last 4 digits of Aadhaar Number” and send it to 1947 through the registered Mobile Number.

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Aadhaar number holders have the option to seek the regeneration of a new VID after the minimum validity time, which is currently fixed to 1 calendar day or after midnight 12. The old VID will be inactivated as a result, and a new one will be generated.

If a resident chooses to retrieve their VID, their most recent active VID will be provided via SMS to the owner of their Aadhaar number. The resident must text the words “RVIDLast 4 digits of Aadhaar Number” to 1947 from their registered mobile phone.

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At this time there is no expiry period defined for VID. VID will be valid till the time a new VID is generated by the Aadhaar number holder.

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