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	Aadhaar is a 12-digit identifying number given by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to the residents of India after a certain verification process.</div>
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	To get an Aadhaar number, individuals have to provide minimal demographic and biometric information, which include name, date of birth or age, gender, address, mobile number, and e-mail ID (optional), fingerprints, iris scans, and a facial photo.</div>

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	<strong>What are the different forms of Aadhaar</strong></h4>
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	UIDAI has issued multiple forms of Aadhaar, including Aadhaar letters, eAadhaar, mAadhar and Aadhaar PVC for residents. Aadhaar in all forms are valid. Indians can choose from the following:&nbsp;</div>
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	<strong>Aadhaar Letter</strong></h4>
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	Aadhaar letter is laminated paper-based documents issued to the residents after enrolment and update. In the event of a new enrolment or a mandatory biometric update, an Aadhaar letter is issued to the resident free of charge via regular mail.</div>
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	In case the Aadhaar letter is lost or destroyed, the resident can purchase a reprint from UIDAI&#39;s official website for Rs 50.</div>
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	<strong>eAadhaar</strong></h4>
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	eAadhaar is a password-protected electronic copy of Aadhaar, which is digitally signed by UIDAI. The combination of the first 4 letters of name in capital and the year of birth (YYYY) are set as password. eAadhaar includes a QR code for offline verification as well as the issue and download dates.</div>
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	Mask Aadhaar option allows residents to mask their Aadhaar number in downloaded e-Aadhaar. In a masked Aadhaar number, the first 8 digits of the Aadhaar number are replaced with some characters like &ldquo;xxxx-xxxx&rdquo; while only the last 4 digits of the Aadhaar Number are visible.</div>
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	As per Aadhaar Act, e-Aadhaar is equally valid for all purposes. Residents can get their e-Aadhaar/masked e-Aadhaar from UIDAI&#39;s official website.</div>
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	<strong>mAadhaar</strong></h4>
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	mAadhaar is the official mobile application developed by UIDAI to provide a platform for Aadhaar holders to carry their demographic data i.e. name, date of birth, gender and address along with photographs with them in smartphones. It features a QR code that may be used to verify it offline.</div>
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	mAadhaar can be installed on all smartphones working on iOS version 10.0 and above and Android version 5.0 and above. A user can add a maximum of three profiles on one device, provided all three profiles have the same mobile number registered in their Aadhaar. This is valid in cases where members of a family have the same mobile number registered as the mAadhaar user&rsquo;s in their Aadhaar.</div>
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	mAadhaar app can be used anywhere anytime within India. mAadhaar is more than an Aadhaar card in a wallet. The mAadhaar app can be used for biometric data locking/unlocking, sharing QR code and eKYC data, updating the Aadhaar profile and more.</div>
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	<strong>Aadhaar PVC Card</strong></h4>
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	Aadhaar PVC card was introduced by UIDAI in October 2020. It is easy to carry and durable. The PVC-based Aadhaar Card is a plastic card, which has a digitally signed secure QR code with photograph and demographic details with multiple security features.</div>
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	This form of Aadhaar can be ordered online using an Aadhaar number, virtual ID or enrolment ID by paying a charge of Rs 50. After application, the card is delivered to the registered address by post.</div>

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