The password-protected e-Aadhaar PDF obtained from the Aadhaar Portal or mAadhaar app holds equivalent validity as the physical Aadhaar Letter dispatched via postal services. In instances when residents doesn’t receive the physical Aadhaar Letter, they can retain the option to download the Aadhaar card from the UIDAI’s Official Website or from the mAadhaar app.
The downloaded eAadhaar letter or PDF file includes the Aadhaar holder’s unique 12-digit identification number, accompanied by a photograph, full name, address, date of birth, gender, and mobile number. This makes the e-Aadhaar PDF valid and accepted everywhere in the country as the Aadhaar PDF Letter.
The Aadhaar PDF file is password-protected, so the Aadhaar holder must enter a password to open it. Without entering the correct password, the downloaded Aadhaar PDF cannot be accessed.
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Why the Password has been Assigned?
The e-Aadhaar is securely stored on UIDAI’s server as a PDF. A key benefit of using the PDF format is that it’s read-only, preventing unauthorized changes without leaving an electronic trail. To enhance security, UIDAI has added password protection to the PDF. This extra layer of security is especially useful when sharing the document via email, as only those with the password can access its contents.
Aadhar Card Password Format
Open the downloaded e-Aadhaar PDF file using either Adobe PDF Reader or the Google Chrome Browser
Upon opening the file with Adobe PDF or Chrome, you will be prompted to enter the Aadhar document password
The new pwd to open Aadhar Card comprises of 8 characters, which is the combination of the first four letters of your name in capital letters, followed by the Year of Birth in YYYY format.
Enter your password by combining the first four letters of your name in capital letters with your Year of Birth. Then, click the OK button to open your Aadhaar Card PDF. If the password doesn’t work, please refer to the UIDAI Card Acknowledgement Slip you received when registering for Aadhaar. Make sure the password matches the name and year of birth on the Acknowledgement Slip.
For your reference or to make it simple, we have provided a few examples of password pattern for Aadhar card:
e Aadhaar Password Pattern
| E.g. No. | Name | Year of Birth | Password |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MANISH KUMAR | 1990 | MANI1990 |
| 2 | A. KUMAR | 1990 | A.KU1990 |
| 3 | MIA | 1990 | MIA1990 |
I hope by referring to the above examples of the Aadhar Card Password Pattern, you will be able to easily combine the password of Aadhaar PDF File.
It is essential to note that each time you attempt to open your Aadhaar Card PDF, you will be required to enter the Aadhaar document password.
The specified password pattern is applicable for Masked Aadhaar, Baal Aadhaar, and all other types of Aadhaar PDFs downloaded from UIDAI.
Your e-Aadhaar PDF File will be digitally signed and it doesn’t require any additional physical signature or stamp. If the digital signature on your Aadhaar PDF is appearing as Validity Unknown in yellow-colored question mark icon then you will need to validate the signature. To know how to validate the signature of your Aadhaar PDF, you can read our
Aadhaar PDF Password Generator
How to Use the Aadhaar PDF Password Generator
Using our Aadhaar PDF Password Generator is simple and straightforward. Just follow these steps:
Enter Your Full Name: Type in your full name as it appears on your Aadhaar card.
Enter Your Year of Birth: Input your year of birth.
Generate Password: Click the “Generate Password” button to get your Aadhaar PDF password.
The password generated will consist of the first four letters of your name in uppercase and your year of birth. If your name has fewer than four letters, the available letters will be used.
Why You Need an Aadhaar PDF Password Generator
The password-protected PDF ensures that your Aadhaar card remains secure and that only you can access it. However, remembering the correct password can be tricky, especially if you are unsure of the exact format. Our tool saves you time and ensures that you can easily retrieve your Aadhaar card whenever needed.
How to Know Aadhaar PDF Password
If you are having difficulty in memorizing your Aadhaar PDF Password then you can know Aadhaar PDF Password by referring to your UIDAI Acknowledgement Slip.
Just check for your full name and date of birth printed on your Aadhar Acknowledgement Receipt and compose the password to open Aadhaar PDF.
Old e Aadhaar PDF Password
The old e Aadhaar PDF Password was easy to memorize by an unauthorized person if they knew the location of the Aadhaar holder. So by entering the postal code as e Aadhar password, they could have managed to open the Aadhaar. But now with the recent update in e aadhaar password, it has made it more difficult which is almost impossible to memorize someone’s password to open Aadhaar PDF.
Below is the difference between New and Old Aadhaar Password.
| Aadhar Password Old | Aadhar Password New |
|---|---|
| Postal Pin Code as registered on Aadhaar Card | First Four letters of Aadhaar holder’s name in capital letters, followed by the year of birth of the Aadhaar Holder |
So if you have old e Aadhaar downloaded with you then that file can be opened with postal code and the new aadhar password won’t work.
How to Remove Aadhaar PDF Password
Yes, you can actually remove the password from your e-Aadhaar PDF File and store it as PDF File without Password. So next time onwards when anytime you open your e-Aadhar PDF File there will no need of entering any password. Aadhaar without a password is also required when you want to share your Aadhaar via email or upload it without a password, in cases where the receiver has specifically requested it.
Previously there were many methods, with which e aadhaar password could be easily removed but it used to leave the Aadhaar Digital Signature as invalid. So with the invalid digital signature, such a copy of Aadhaar used to be rejected or worthless. The need for Aadhaar PDF without Password File might occur on several occasions like when you want to share your Aadhaar Copy for various purposes when you want to take printout etc.
Remove Password from Aadhaar and Store it as PDF without Password with Valid Digital Signature on it, you should have Adobe PDF Reader Software Installed on your PC or Laptop.
If you don’t have Adobe PDF Reader Software installed on your PC or Laptop then just get it installed.
Make sure you have your e-Aadhaar PDF File on your PC if you don’t have it then just download it from UIDAI Official Self Service Portal.
Open your e-Aadhaar PDF File with Adobe PDF Reader Software.
It will prompt you to enter a password, enter your first 4 letters of your name in capital letter followed by Year of Birth.
Once your Aadhaar PDF gets one with Adobe PDF Reader, just go to File > Print or press keyboard shortcut Ctrl+P.
In the printer, option select Microsoft Print to PDF and click on the print button.
It will ask you to set the file name for the PDF which you wish to print to PDF without Password.
Just select the appropriate location where you want to save this Aadhaar without Password PDF File, set any file name and click on the Save button.
That’s it, your Aadhaar PDF File has been stored without a password on your PC or Laptop.
Now you can open the saved Aadhaar PDF File, and it will not ask you any password to enter to open the file.
Also on Aadhaar without Password File you will get to see a valid digital signature.
Get Aadhaar from Seva Kendra without entering Password
Whether you have a mobile number linked with Aadhaar or not, doesn’t matter while getting Aadhaar from Seva Kendra. Even if you don’t have your Aadhaar details like Aadhaar Number, VID or Enrollment Number you can get your Aadhaar from Seva Kendra.
Visit Aadhaar Seva Kendra and request for Aadhaar Print
The Operator will ask you for Aadhaar Details, if you have your Aadhaar details then you can provide your Aadhaar or VID or EID
If you don’t have Aadhaar then your details like, name, dob, would be asked
Once you provide these details, you will be asked to place your fingerprint over the fingerprint scanner device
Your fingerprint will be authenticated in the server and your printout of your Aadhaar will be provided to you
You will need to pay a nominal charge at the Seva Kendra for the print
This is how you can get a physical copy of your Aadhaar Card and be free worrying about Aadhar Password.
No, once you download your Aadhaar file, it can be opened forever unlimited times.
As the Aadhaar PDF file is password protected, you will need to enter the password every time whenever you want to open your Aadhaar PDF file.
No, you cannot change or reset the password of your eAadhaar PDF file.
Yes, password format for eAadhaar PDF is the same for new born baby too.
You don’t need to enter a password while downloading your Aadhaar, instead you will need to enter the OTP or TOTP to download your Aadhaar.
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