What is UID number in Aadhar card?

UIDAI was created to issue Unique Identification numbers (UID), named as “Aadhaar”, to all residents of India. The UID had to be (a) robust enough to eliminate duplicate and fake identities, and (b) verifiable and authenticable in an easy, cost-effective way.

Is UID same as Aadhaar number?

Aadhaar or Unique Identity Number (UID) is a 12-digit number based on biometrics-related information. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), the issuer of Aadhaar card and Aadhaar number, has provided several tools on its portal – uidai.gov.in.

What is the meaning of UID number?

unique identifier
A unique identifier (UID) is a numeric or alphanumeric string that is associated with a single entity within a given system. Unique identifiers can be assigned to anything that needs to be distinguished from other entities, such as individual users, companies, machines or websites.

What is UID certificate?

Aadhaar authentication requires the identity data of the resident within the XML (PID block) to be encrypted. Sample Java application (both binary and source code zip files) to test Aadhaar authentication can be downloaded from here. …

Is Aadhaar card a national identification card?

This uniqueness property of Aadhaar allows it to act as a robust ID, hence, Aadhaar is accepted as Proof of Identity and Proof of Address for an Aadhaar Holder. Also, some of ministries/ departments and State governments too have notified acceptance of Aadhaar as an Identity document.

How do I know my UID number?

Yes, In case your mobile number is registered in Aadhaar, you can find your Enrolment number (EID) or Aadhaar (UID) by clicking on “Retrieve Lost UID/EID” tab under Section Aadhaar enrolment on uidai.gov.in website or https://resident.uidai.gov.in/lost-uideid.

How can I download my UID certificate?

How to Download Certificate for Aadhaar Enrolment from the UIDAI Website?

1. Visit the official website of UIDAI.
2. Navigate to ‘My Aadhaar’, locate ‘Downloads’ and click on ‘List of Supporting Documents’
3. Upon clicking, a new screen will appear with important documents to be submitted and a certificate for Aadhaar enrolment.

What is UID number in visa?

A UID Number (U=Unique; ID= Identification), as it pertains to US immigration, is the 8-digit number on the CGI website when a K1 or immigrant visa applicants schedules an embassy interview. It can be found on the confirmation page and appointment history page.

What is 16 digit Aadhaar number?

Aadhaar Virtual ID
Aadhaar Virtual ID is a 16-digit temporary code that can be used for Aadhaar authentications. You can provide the UIDAI virtual ID instead of your Aadhaar number to agencies and protect your Aadhaar details from being accessed by someone else.