Who is authorized to store Aadhaar VIDs?

Who is authorized to store Aadhaar VIDs?


✅ Only UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India) is authorized to store Aadhaar Virtual IDs (VIDs). No other agency, organization, or service provider is permitted to retain VIDs in their systems or logs.

🛡️ Key Rules for Aadhaar VID Storage

  • UIDAI-only storage → VIDs are securely stored only in UIDAI’s system.
  • No third-party retention → Agencies such as AUAs, KUAs, banks, telecoms, e-KYC providers, or private organizations cannot store VIDs.
  • Temporary by design → VIDs are revocable and regenerable, making external storage unnecessary and against UIDAI policy.
  • Audit compliance → Only UIDAI maintains official logs of valid VIDs for verification purposes.

📝 Quick Summary

Entity

Can Store VID?

Notes

UIDAI

✅ Yes

Official system of record for all Aadhaar VIDs

AUAs / KUAs (Banks, Telecoms etc.)

❌ No

Must only use VIDs for authentication, not store

e-KYC providers

❌ No

Retention strictly prohibited

Private companies / service apps

❌ No

Cannot store or log VIDs

Aadhaar number holder

✅ Yes (personal)

Can generate, retrieve, or regenerate via UIDAI

🎯 What This Means for You

  • Full control → Only you can generate or regenerate a VID.
  • Data protection → VIDs cannot be stored by service providers.
  • Peace of mind → Even if shared, a VID is temporary and can be changed anytime.

🔗 Related FAQs

📞 Need Help?

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

    • Related Articles

    • Do Aadhaar VIDs expire?

      ❌ No. Aadhaar Virtual IDs (VIDs) do not expire automatically. They remain valid indefinitely until you generate a new one, which immediately invalidates the old VID. ? VID Validity & Generation Rules No preset expiry date → A VID stays valid until ...

    • 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 ...

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

      ❌ No. Only you, the Aadhaar number holder, can generate or retrieve your Aadhaar Virtual ID (VID). UIDAI strictly enforces this rule to protect your privacy and prevent misuse. ? Why Only You Can Generate Your VID VID generation requires OTP ...

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

      ❌ No. There is no overall limit on the number of Aadhaar Virtual IDs (VIDs) you can generate. However, certain rules govern how VIDs work. ? VID Generation Rules One active VID per Aadhaar → Only one VID can be valid at a time. Creating a new VID ...

    • Can an Aadhaar VID be mapped back to an Aadhaar number?

      ❌ No. An Aadhaar Virtual ID (VID) cannot be traced back to or reveal your Aadhaar number. It is intentionally designed to protect your privacy and prevent misuse. ? Why VIDs Protect Your Privacy Randomized structure → VIDs are 16-digit random ...