What happens if I forget my Aadhaar VID

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

  It’s impossible to trace an Aadhaar number from an Aadhaar VID.

• Can the same Aadhaar VID be used at multiple places?

  Absolutely. A single Aadhaar VID can be used at multiple places, or a new one can be generated for each use case. The choice purely lies with the Aadhaar number holder.

• Are Aadhaar VIDs permanent?

  Aadhaar VIDs are temporary 16-digit numbers that can be generated by Aadhaar number holders. The current minimum validity of an Aadhaar VID is 1 day. So, you can create a new Aadhaar VID every day after 00.00 hrs.

• 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.

• 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.