Aadhaar card update: How to download using face authentication

Aadhaar card update: There is no need to remind you how important Aadhaar card has become for any Indian. The 12-digit Aadhaar number issued by the UIDAI and serves as an address and ID proof. Aadhaar card is being used for identity authentication across banks, telecom companies, public distribution system, income tax amongst others. 

Aadhaar card update: How to download using face authentication
UIDAI has introduced a new feature for Aadhaar cardholders through which you can download Aadhaar card online through the official website of UIDAI by face authentication. Source - UIDAI.
Written By: ZeeBiz WebTeam
Edited By: Harish Dugh
Updated: Tue, Nov 17, 2020
10:16 am
New Delhi, ZeeBiz WebDesk
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Aadhaar card update: There is no need to remind you how important Aadhaar card has become for any Indian. The 12-digit Aadhaar number issued by the UIDAI and serves as an address and ID proof. Aadhaar card is being used for identity authentication across banks, telecom companies, public distribution system, income tax amongst others. 

If you are yet to download the Aadhaar card and want to, there are two ways to do so. One is by using the enrollment number and the other one is by using Aadhaar number. UIDAI has introduced a new feature for Aadhaar cardholders through which you can download Aadhaar card online through the official website of UIDAI by face authentication. 

How to download an Aadhaar card through face authentication? 

Log in to UIDAI website. 

Click on the option 'Get Aadhaar Card' . 

Look for the option of face authentication under the Aadhaar Card section. 

Before selecting the 'Face Authentication' option, you need to enter your mobile number and CAPTCHA. 

Verify your face through the authentication process. 

UIDAI will automatically click your picture after clicking on OK. 

Once your photo is clicked and verified, you can successfully download your Aadhaar Card.

For those unaware, the UIDAI had recently introduced the all-new new Aadhaar PVC card, which is durable, looks attractive, and has the latest security features. Its security features include a hologram, Guilloche Pattern, ghost image & Microtext. 

UIDAI allows residents of India to get their Aadhaar letter reprint on PVC card by paying nominal charges of Rs 50. Residents who do not have registered mobile number can also order using non-registered or any alternate mobile number. In fact, one person can order Aadhaar PVC cards online for the whole family, using his or her mobile number. 

UIDAI in a recent tweet wrote, "You can use any mobile number to receive OTP for authentication, regardless of the registered mobile number in your Aadhaar. So, one person can order Aadhaar PVC cards online for the whole family. Follow the link https://residentpvc.uidai.gov.in/order-pvcreprint to order now."

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