{"id":1128,"date":"2025-04-05T08:21:26","date_gmt":"2025-04-05T08:21:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gradesetter.com\/?p=1128"},"modified":"2026-04-05T06:33:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T06:33:13","slug":"difference-between-aadhaar-e-aadhaar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/aadhaar\/difference-between-aadhaar-e-aadhaar\/","title":{"rendered":"[2026] What is the Difference Between Aadhaar and E-Aadhaar"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Do you want to know the difference between Aadhaar and E-Aadhaar Card? Then you are in the right place.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Often one may get into confusion regarding the difference between the two, and this is normal because both of these are the two sides of the same coin.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1q01kb8\" data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"829\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"829\">What is Aadhaar?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"1047\"><strong data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"842\">Aadhaar<\/strong> refers to the <strong data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"874\">physical card<\/strong> that is issued by the <strong data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"906\">UIDAI<\/strong> once your enrolment for Aadhaar is complete. It contains your <strong data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"1003\">unique 12-digit Aadhaar number<\/strong>, along with other personal details such as:<\/p>\r\n<ul data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1164\">\r\n<li data-section-id=\"1dj4tfi\" data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1064\"><strong data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1064\">Your name<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<li data-section-id=\"j1pq5s\" data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1084\"><strong data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1084\">Date of birth<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<li data-section-id=\"ajvpsn\" data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1097\"><strong data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1097\">Gender<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<li data-section-id=\"86aq88\" data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1114\"><strong data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1114\">Photograph<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<li data-section-id=\"1tpavku\" data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1128\"><strong data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1128\">Address<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<li data-section-id=\"4db8zu\" data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1164\"><strong data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1164\">QR code for easy verification<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1295\">Aadhaar is widely used for various <strong data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1223\">government schemes<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1245\">banking services<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1264\">KYC processes<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1294\">mobile verifications<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n<h3 data-section-id=\"6tlzq3\" data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1325\">Key Features of Aadhaar:<\/h3>\r\n<ul data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1654\">\r\n<li data-section-id=\"49ewn\" data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1393\"><strong data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1347\">Physical Format<\/strong>: Aadhaar is issued in a physical card format.<\/li>\r\n<li data-section-id=\"p5hfgx\" data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1549\"><strong data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1433\">Issued after successful enrolment<\/strong>: Once the enrolment process (which includes biometric data collection) is completed, you receive your Aadhaar card.<\/li>\r\n<li data-section-id=\"s16z6u\" data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1654\"><strong data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1586\">Required for official purposes<\/strong>: Aadhaar serves as proof of identity, residence, and date of birth.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1i8zdb0\" data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1686\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1686\">What is E-Aadhaar?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"2006\"><strong data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"1701\">E-Aadhaar<\/strong> is the <strong data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1728\">digital version<\/strong> of the physical Aadhaar card. It is available as a <strong data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1811\">password-protected PDF file<\/strong>, which can be downloaded from the official UIDAI website or app. E-Aadhaar carries the <strong data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"1915\">same details<\/strong> as the physical Aadhaar card, including the Aadhaar number, name, address, and photograph.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"2008\" data-end=\"2150\"><strong data-start=\"2008\" data-end=\"2021\">E-Aadhaar<\/strong> is just as valid and legally recognized as the physical Aadhaar card, and it can be used in the same way for official purposes.<\/p>\r\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1d900pf\" data-start=\"2152\" data-end=\"2182\">Key Features of E-Aadhaar:<\/h3>\r\n<ul data-start=\"2183\" data-end=\"2752\">\r\n<li data-section-id=\"5cg7g9\" data-start=\"2183\" data-end=\"2287\"><strong data-start=\"2185\" data-end=\"2203\">Digital Format<\/strong>: E-Aadhaar is a <strong data-start=\"2220\" data-end=\"2232\">PDF file<\/strong> that you can easily download and store on your device.<\/li>\r\n<li data-section-id=\"1ifvhdd\" data-start=\"2288\" data-end=\"2446\"><strong data-start=\"2290\" data-end=\"2325\">Downloadable from UIDAI Website<\/strong>: You can download E-Aadhaar using your <strong data-start=\"2365\" data-end=\"2383\">Aadhaar number<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"2387\" data-end=\"2403\">Enrolment ID<\/strong> via the official <strong data-start=\"2421\" data-end=\"2438\">UIDAI website<\/strong> or app.<\/li>\r\n<li data-section-id=\"10xcanm\" data-start=\"2447\" data-end=\"2620\"><strong data-start=\"2449\" data-end=\"2471\">Password-protected<\/strong>: E-Aadhaar is encrypted and requires a <strong data-start=\"2511\" data-end=\"2523\">password<\/strong> to open (usually the first four letters of your name in uppercase, followed by your birth year).<\/li>\r\n<li data-section-id=\"6goc4g\" data-start=\"2621\" data-end=\"2752\"><strong data-start=\"2623\" data-end=\"2640\">Legally Valid<\/strong>: E-Aadhaar is recognized as an official document and is accepted in the same manner as a physical Aadhaar card.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2 data-section-id=\"15newkf\" data-start=\"2759\" data-end=\"2811\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"2762\" data-end=\"2811\">Key Differences Between Aadhaar and E-Aadhaar<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<div class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\">\r\n<div class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\">\r\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"2813\" data-end=\"3961\">\r\n<thead data-start=\"2813\" data-end=\"2940\">\r\n<tr data-start=\"2813\" data-end=\"2940\">\r\n<th class=\"\" data-start=\"2813\" data-end=\"2838\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"2815\" data-end=\"2826\">Feature<\/strong><\/th>\r\n<th class=\"\" data-start=\"2838\" data-end=\"2889\" data-col-size=\"md\"><strong data-start=\"2840\" data-end=\"2862\">Aadhaar (Physical)<\/strong><\/th>\r\n<th class=\"\" data-start=\"2889\" data-end=\"2940\" data-col-size=\"md\"><strong data-start=\"2891\" data-end=\"2914\">E-Aadhaar (Digital)<\/strong><\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody data-start=\"3069\" data-end=\"3961\">\r\n<tr data-start=\"3069\" data-end=\"3195\">\r\n<td data-start=\"3069\" data-end=\"3094\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"3071\" data-end=\"3081\">Format<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td data-start=\"3094\" data-end=\"3144\" data-col-size=\"md\">Physical card<\/td>\r\n<td data-start=\"3144\" data-end=\"3195\" data-col-size=\"md\">Digital PDF file<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr data-start=\"3196\" data-end=\"3323\">\r\n<td data-start=\"3196\" data-end=\"3221\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"3198\" data-end=\"3214\">Availability<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td data-start=\"3221\" data-end=\"3272\" data-col-size=\"md\">Sent via post after successful enrolment<\/td>\r\n<td data-start=\"3272\" data-end=\"3323\" data-col-size=\"md\">Available for download from UIDAI website<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr data-start=\"3324\" data-end=\"3451\">\r\n<td data-start=\"3324\" data-end=\"3349\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"3326\" data-end=\"3343\">Accessibility<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td data-start=\"3349\" data-end=\"3400\" data-col-size=\"md\">Physical copy (must be carried with you)<\/td>\r\n<td data-start=\"3400\" data-end=\"3451\" data-col-size=\"md\">Can be downloaded and stored on any device<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr data-start=\"3452\" data-end=\"3578\">\r\n<td data-start=\"3452\" data-end=\"3477\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"3454\" data-end=\"3477\">Password Protection<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td data-start=\"3477\" data-end=\"3527\" data-col-size=\"md\">Not password-protected<\/td>\r\n<td data-start=\"3527\" data-end=\"3578\" data-col-size=\"md\">Password-protected PDF file<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr data-start=\"3579\" data-end=\"3706\">\r\n<td data-start=\"3579\" data-end=\"3604\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"3581\" data-end=\"3593\">Issuance<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td data-start=\"3604\" data-end=\"3655\" data-col-size=\"md\">Issued after biometrics and document verification<\/td>\r\n<td data-start=\"3655\" data-end=\"3706\" data-col-size=\"md\">Downloaded anytime from UIDAI\u2019s official site<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr data-start=\"3707\" data-end=\"3833\">\r\n<td data-start=\"3707\" data-end=\"3732\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"3709\" data-end=\"3727\">Legal Validity<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td data-start=\"3732\" data-end=\"3782\" data-col-size=\"md\">Accepted as a government-issued ID<\/td>\r\n<td data-start=\"3782\" data-end=\"3833\" data-col-size=\"md\">Legally valid for all purposes, including KYC<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr data-start=\"3834\" data-end=\"3961\">\r\n<td data-start=\"3834\" data-end=\"3859\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"3836\" data-end=\"3845\">Usage<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td data-start=\"3859\" data-end=\"3910\" data-col-size=\"md\">Used as a physical card for various purposes<\/td>\r\n<td data-start=\"3910\" data-end=\"3961\" data-col-size=\"md\">Used as a digital version for similar purposes<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<hr data-start=\"3963\" data-end=\"3966\" \/>\r\n<h2 data-section-id=\"hag23y\" data-start=\"3968\" data-end=\"4009\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"3971\" data-end=\"4009\">Benefits of E-Aadhaar Over Aadhaar<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<h3 data-section-id=\"zhrc6\" data-start=\"4011\" data-end=\"4036\"><span role=\"text\">1. <strong data-start=\"4018\" data-end=\"4036\">Instant Access<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p data-start=\"4037\" data-end=\"4212\">E-Aadhaar can be downloaded <strong data-start=\"4065\" data-end=\"4080\">immediately<\/strong> after Aadhaar registration or when you need to update your details. You don\u2019t need to wait for the physical card to arrive by post.<\/p>\r\n<h3 data-section-id=\"17wlqf5\" data-start=\"4214\" data-end=\"4236\"><span role=\"text\">2. <strong data-start=\"4221\" data-end=\"4236\">Convenience<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p data-start=\"4237\" data-end=\"4394\">You can <strong data-start=\"4245\" data-end=\"4264\">carry E-Aadhaar<\/strong> with you on your mobile phone or computer, making it easier to access anytime, anywhere. No need to keep a physical card on hand.<\/p>\r\n<h3 data-section-id=\"7dogck\" data-start=\"4396\" data-end=\"4427\"><span role=\"text\">3. <strong data-start=\"4403\" data-end=\"4427\">Environment-Friendly<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p data-start=\"4428\" data-end=\"4553\">Since E-Aadhaar eliminates the need for printing, it is a <strong data-start=\"4486\" data-end=\"4508\">paperless solution<\/strong>, contributing to environmental conservation.<\/p>\r\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1m1pdh3\" data-start=\"4555\" data-end=\"4580\"><span role=\"text\">4. <strong data-start=\"4562\" data-end=\"4580\">Cost-Effective<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p data-start=\"4581\" data-end=\"4745\">You don\u2019t have to pay for printing or delivery charges associated with the physical Aadhaar card. E-Aadhaar is <strong data-start=\"4692\" data-end=\"4700\">free<\/strong> to download from the official UIDAI website.<\/p>\r\n<h3 data-section-id=\"v9dgc3\" data-start=\"4747\" data-end=\"4785\"><span role=\"text\">5. <strong data-start=\"4754\" data-end=\"4785\">Password-Protected Security<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p data-start=\"4786\" data-end=\"4962\">E-Aadhaar is <strong data-start=\"4799\" data-end=\"4821\">password-protected<\/strong>, adding an extra layer of security to your personal data. Only you can access it using the password, which helps keep your information safe.<\/p>\r\n<h2 data-section-id=\"17mwwqb\" data-start=\"4969\" data-end=\"5002\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"4972\" data-end=\"5002\">How to Download E-Aadhaar?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"5004\" data-end=\"5051\">Here\u2019s how you can download your <strong data-start=\"5037\" data-end=\"5050\">E-Aadhaar<\/strong>:<\/p>\r\n<ol data-start=\"5053\" data-end=\"5767\">\r\n<li data-section-id=\"zetm23\" data-start=\"5053\" data-end=\"5172\"><strong data-start=\"5056\" data-end=\"5092\">Visit the Official UIDAI Website<\/strong>: Go to the official UIDAI website <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/uidai.gov.in\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5127\" data-end=\"5171\">https:\/\/uidai.gov.in<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n<li data-section-id=\"8wr4kx\" data-start=\"5173\" data-end=\"5273\"><strong data-start=\"5176\" data-end=\"5207\">Click on &#8216;Download Aadhaar&#8217;<\/strong>: Under the &#8220;Aadhaar Services&#8221; tab, select <strong data-start=\"5250\" data-end=\"5272\">\u201cDownload Aadhaar\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n<li data-section-id=\"sxzyuj\" data-start=\"5274\" data-end=\"5410\"><strong data-start=\"5277\" data-end=\"5319\">Enter Your Aadhaar Number\/Enrolment ID<\/strong>: You can download your E-Aadhaar using either your <strong data-start=\"5371\" data-end=\"5389\">Aadhaar number<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"5393\" data-end=\"5409\">Enrolment ID<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n<li data-section-id=\"140j9cj\" data-start=\"5411\" data-end=\"5512\"><strong data-start=\"5414\" data-end=\"5432\">Verify via OTP<\/strong>: An <strong data-start=\"5437\" data-end=\"5444\">OTP<\/strong> will be sent to your registered mobile number. Enter it to proceed.<\/li>\r\n<li data-section-id=\"ijpoi2\" data-start=\"5513\" data-end=\"5606\"><strong data-start=\"5516\" data-end=\"5536\">Download the PDF<\/strong>: Once verified, the <strong data-start=\"5557\" data-end=\"5574\">E-Aadhaar PDF<\/strong> will be available for download.<\/li>\r\n<li data-section-id=\"5lxsf8\" data-start=\"5607\" data-end=\"5767\"><strong data-start=\"5610\" data-end=\"5633\">Password Protection<\/strong>: To open the PDF, use the password, which is the <strong data-start=\"5683\" data-end=\"5731\">first four letters of your name in uppercase<\/strong> followed by your <strong data-start=\"5749\" data-end=\"5766\">year of birth<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1cmquqm\" data-start=\"5774\" data-end=\"5814\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"5777\" data-end=\"5814\">Is E-Aadhaar as Valid as Aadhaar?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"5816\" data-end=\"6099\">Yes, <strong data-start=\"5821\" data-end=\"5834\">E-Aadhaar<\/strong> is just as <strong data-start=\"5846\" data-end=\"5855\">valid<\/strong> as the <strong data-start=\"5863\" data-end=\"5888\">physical Aadhaar card<\/strong>. The <strong data-start=\"5894\" data-end=\"5903\">UIDAI<\/strong> has made it legally acceptable for all official purposes, including <strong data-start=\"5972\" data-end=\"5983\">banking<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"5985\" data-end=\"5992\">KYC<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"5994\" data-end=\"6017\">government services<\/strong>, and more. You can use <strong data-start=\"6041\" data-end=\"6054\">E-Aadhaar<\/strong> in place of the physical card when required.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"6101\" data-end=\"6260\">In fact, E-Aadhaar is widely used for <strong data-start=\"6139\" data-end=\"6147\">eKYC<\/strong> processes in various services, making it one of the most accessible and widely accepted forms of identity proof.<\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">But First, we will talk about the similarities between the two-<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>1.<\/strong>\u00a0Both Aadhaar and E-Aadhar are valid, and you can use any of these to avail some service.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>2.<\/strong>\u00a0Both of them store your 12 Digits UID number.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>3.<\/strong>\u00a0Both of them have your address and other essential data.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">You may now be confused and thinking \u201cEverything is the same\u00a0then what is the difference?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Now let\u2019s talk about what is the difference between both of them.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>1.<\/strong>\u00a0You see Aadhaar is a physical card which you can hold and take it everywhere, this might look a little handy, but it also increases the chances of misplacing your physical card.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1879 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/aadhaar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/12\/Aadhaar-is-a-physical-Card-300x300-1.png\" alt=\"Aadhaar is a physical Card\" \/><\/span><\/figure>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">But your E-Aadhaar as the name symbolizes is an\u00a0<strong>Electronic<\/strong>\u00a0card which means you can store the downloaded file in your Mobile, PC, Laptop or other portable devices. Moreover, your downloaded file will be password protected which only you will know.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">So with the first point, it is clear that your Electronic UID has more of portability and thus you can carry it everywhere, for instance, your work, airport, etc. without having to worry about misplacing.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>2.<\/strong>\u00a0I will explain the second point with a little illustration.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Suppose you are going somewhere where you need your Aadhar card as an entry checkup and you are going there for very important work. Now while getting out of the Taxi, your UID card got a slip from your Pocket and fell in that taxi.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">In this situation when you don\u2019t have your card, you will not be allowed to surpass the Entry checkup because you have no aadhar.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">But suppose if you have an e-aadhar downloaded on your phone then you can directly go there are show them you downloaded file and boom, You got the access. It tells that e-aadhaar\u00a0has more flexibility than simply one.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">3. Let\u2019s say that you moved to a new address or you got a new sim or a new email and you update the details on your Aadhaar card. After the update is done, UIDAI will not send you a new UID Card.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Which means that you have to use your old Aadhar, but with the help of e-aadhar\u00a0you can download your new and updated card and use it for any service you want.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1880\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/aadhaar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/12\/E-Aadhaar-card-saves-time-178x300-1.png\" alt=\"E Aadhaar card saves time\" \/><\/span><\/figure>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">4. The fourth and last point is Saving of Time \u2013 If you UID card ever got lost, then you can order an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/aadhaar\/aadhaar-services\/order-aadhaar-reprint\/\">Order Aadhaar Reprint<\/a>\u00a0by which UIDAI will send you a new card, but you have to pay them 50 Rupees for their service.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">You can afford the price, but you may not be able to afford the time it takes, which is more than five days. Let\u2019s say you need your Aadhaar for some important work.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">In this situation, you can simply download your e-aadhar and print it from the nearest Enrolment Centre or some cybercafe shop.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>The <strong data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"246\">Aadhaar card<\/strong> is one of the most important identity documents in India, issued by the <strong data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"371\">Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)<\/strong>. It serves as a proof of identity and address for Indian residents. While the <strong data-start=\"450\" data-end=\"475\">physical Aadhaar card<\/strong> has been the traditional format, the <strong data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"526\">E-Aadhaar<\/strong> has become increasingly popular due to its digital convenience.<\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Conclusion<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">In this article, I talked about the Difference between an Aadhaar and e-aadhaar card in an easy to understand language. If you like this article, then don\u2019t forget to share it with your friends and family. For any query do comment below.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you want to know the difference between Aadhaar and E-Aadhaar Card? Then you are in the right place. Often one may get into confusion regarding the difference between the two, and this is normal because both of these are the two sides of the same coin. What is Aadhaar? 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