Are Aadhaar VIDs permanent?

Are Aadhaar VIDs permanent?


❌ No. Aadhaar Virtual IDs (VIDs) are not permanent. They remain valid indefinitely until you generate a new one. Once a new VID is created, the old one becomes invalid immediately.

📅 VID Validity & Regeneration Rules

  • No fixed expiry date → A VID stays valid indefinitely unless replaced.
  • One active VID at a time → Generating a new VID automatically invalidates the old one.
  • 24-hour regeneration limit → A new VID can only be generated once every 24 hours.
  • Unlimited regeneration → No cap on how many times you can regenerate over time.

🔄 Why This System Works

  • Enhanced privacy → If an old VID is exposed, you can generate a new one to stay secure.
  • Single valid credential → Service providers only validate the most recent VID, simplifying authentication.
  • User control → You decide when to regenerate your VID, instead of relying on fixed expiry dates.

📝 Quick Summary

Rule

Meaning

Expiry

❌ No auto-expiry; VID valid until replaced

Active VID

✅ Only one active VID per Aadhaar at a time

Regeneration Frequency

⏱ Once every 24 hours

Total Regenerations

✅ Unlimited over lifetime

🎯 What You Can Expect

  • Continuous control over your Aadhaar privacy.
  • Always one valid VID for secure authentication.
  • Flexibility to regenerate your VID anytime (with a 24-hour gap).

🔗 Related FAQs

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