What happens if I forget my Aadhaar VID

What happens if I forget my Aadhaar VID


If you forget your Aadhaar Virtual ID (VID), don’t worry—you can easily retrieve or regenerate it anytime using UIDAI’s official tools. The VID is not permanent, and you have full control over generating a new one whenever required.

✅ How to Recover Your Aadhaar VID

1. Via SMS

  1. From your registered mobile number, send:RVID <last 4 digits of Aadhaar>
  2. Send the SMS to 1947 (UIDAI helpline).
  3. You’ll receive your current active VID via SMS.

2. Online via UIDAI Portal

  1. Visit UIDAI MyAadhaar Portal.
  2. Click Login and enter your Aadhaar number.
  3. Authenticate using the OTP sent to your registered mobile.
  4. Under Services, select Retrieve VID.
  5. Your active VID will be sent to your registered mobile.

3. Using the mAadhaar App

  1. Open the mAadhaar app and log in.
  2. Go to VID Services.
  3. Tap Retrieve VID and verify with OTP.
  4. Your VID will be displayed in the app and also sent via SMS.

🧩 Special Case: Aadhaar Locked but VID Forgotten

Even if you’ve locked your Aadhaar, you can still recover your VID:

  • Send the RVID SMS from your registered mobile.
  • Use the retrieved VID to unlock Aadhaar or complete e-KYC.

📝 Quick Summary

Scenario

What to Do

Forgot your VID

Send RVID SMS or use portal/app

Aadhaar locked, no VID

Send RVID SMS to retrieve and then unlock

🎯 What You Can Expect

  • Instant retrieval via SMS, portal, or app.
  • Flexibility to regenerate a new VID anytime.
  • Ability to unlock Aadhaar even without remembering VID.

🔗 Related FAQs

📞 Need Help?

For Aadhaar-related support, visit the official UIDAI Help Center or call 1947 (UIDAI helpline).

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