Lost your Aadhaar card? Here’s how to find Aadhaar number online

The only prerequisite is that your phone number be registered with UIDAI and linked to your Aadhaar card.

New Delhi: An Aadhaar card comes with a unique 12-digit number assigned to each citizen by the Government of India, and it is required for identification everywhere. Almost every official dealing with government and private businesses requires an Aadhaar card, from opening a bank account to obtaining benefits from social service initiatives to applying for a job. But what if you misplaced your Aadhaar card and can't recall your Aadhaar number (UID)? Don't be concerned! You may still get your Aadhaar number online.

The only prerequisite is that your phone number be registered with UIDAI and linked to your Aadhaar card. In addition, your cell phone number must be active and capable of receiving SMS messages.

Here's how to retrieve your lost Aadhaar card number online: