Yes. VID can be used in lieu of Aadhaar number in Authentication API input. Various entities will update their Aadhaar authentication application by 31st May 2019 to accept VID as an input for authentication.
Moreover, does aadhar expire?
The Aadhaar card is valid for your lifetime and does not expire till your death. The card is issued once and thereafter, it continues to be applicable throughout an adult’s lifetime.
Just so, how can I download my Aadhar card virtual ID?
To download your e-Aadhaar using your VID, these are the steps that need to be followed:
- Enter your 16-digit VID number.
- Select the checkbox if you want a masked Aadhaar.
- Enter the captcha provided.
- Select ‘Send OTP’ or ‘Enter a TOTP’.
- Submit the OTP or TOTP details.
- Download your e-Aadhaar.
How can I get virtual ID of Aadhar card without mobile number?
How to raise request using Non-Registered/Alternate Mobile Number? Click on “Order Aadhaar Card” Service. Enter your 12 digit Aadhaar Number (UID) or 16 digit Virtual Identification Number (VID) or 28 digits Enrollment ID. Click on check box “If you do not have a registered mobile number, please check in the box”.
How do I get a virtual ID?
How to generate Virtual ID through SMS
- In order to create a Virtual ID, go to your mobile’s message box.
- Now, send GVID (SPACE) and the last four digits of your Aadhar number to 1947.
- Now send RVID (SPACE) to get your VID.
- Enter the last four digits of your Aadhaar number.
Is UID and VID same?
Aadhaar Card Services: Authentication can be performed using the virtual ID (VID) in a manner similar to using the Aadhaar number (UID). Virtual ID or VID is a temporary, 16-digit identification number mapped with the 12-digit Aadhaar number, also known as Unique Identity Number (UID).
Is virtual ID permanent?
At this time there is no expiry period defined for VID. VID will be valid till the time a new VID is generated by the Aadhaar number holder.
Is virtual ID Safe?
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on Monday launched the virtual ID (VID) facility for Aadhaar, which provides a more secure way of protecting the 12-digit biometric number by masking it and generating a 16-digit randomly generated VID instead.
What is Aadhaar Enrolment ID?
Enrolment ID comprises 28 digits with a 14-digit enrolment number and also with the 14-digit date & time stamp. It can be seen at the top of the update acknowledgement slip which you get from the Aadhaar Enrolment or the Update Centre. Enrolment ID comes in the below format. 5678/56789/56789 03/01/2020 09: 40: 20.
What is Aadhaar virtual ID?
What is Virtual ID (VID)? VID is a temporary, revocable 16-digit random number mapped with the Aadhaar number. VID can be used in lieu of Aadhaar number whenever authentication or e-KYC services are performed. Authentication may be performed using VID in a manner similar to using Aadhaar number.
What is virtual ID number?
Features of Aadhaar Virtual ID
Aadhaar Virtual ID, a 16-digit number that is randomly generated, is used in place of Aadhaar number for authentification purposes. It is valid until a new VID is generated by the user. It is generated at the UIDAI portal. It provides limited KYC access to agencies.