Are Aadhaar VIDs permanent?

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• Do Aadhaar VIDs expire?

  Currently, there is no expiry or validity defined for Aadhaar VIDs. An existing Aadhaar VID is valid until a new one is generated.

• Who is authorized to store Aadhaar VIDs?

  No agency or service provider is allowed to store Aadhaar VIDs. Only UIDAI hasaccess to all the Aadhaar VIDs generated.

• Can Aadhaar VIDs be created by anyone, on my behalf?

  Only Aadhaar number holders can create Aadhaar VIDs.

• Is there a limit on the number of Aadhaar VIDs that can be created?

  There is no limit on the number of Aadhaar VIDs that can be created. You can generate a new Aadhaar VID after the minimum validity period of 1 day.

• I have not linked my phone number to my Aadhaar number, can I still get an Aadhaar VID?

  No, currently Aadhaar VIDs can only be generated from the UIDAI portal through an OTP key. Hence, it’s mandatory to link your phone number to your Aadhaar number at the moment.