How to know Aadhaar card is original or duplicate

Introduction

QR Code earlier present on Aadhaar print-letter and e-Aadhaar contained only the demographic information of the Aadhaar number holder. UIDAI has introduced new Secure QR Code which contains demographics as well as photograph of the Aadhaar number holder. Information in the QR Code is secure and tamper-proof as it is digitally signed by UIDAI.

The new digitally signed secure QR code can be read using UIDAI’s custom application and validate it against UIDAI digital signatures on real time. Therefore, any fraud attempted on Aadhaar can be easily detected by using QR Code scanner.

The Aadhaar QR Code scanner App is available here:

Windows application (for desktops/ laptops): https://uidai.gov.in/images/authDoc/QrCodeReaderV4.2.msi

Aadhaar QR Code available on Aadhaar Letter, e-Aadhaar and m-Aadhaar can be read through mobile Apps while using the links given below:

1. Android – Click here to download

2. IoS – Click here to download

How to get and use QR Code :

If resident has old copy of Aadhaar Letter and desires to use offline verification. He/ she may present e-Aadhaar/ m-Aadhaar or  by visiting UIDAI website.

How to Get/Generate new secure QR Code:-

e-Aadhaar
m-Aadhaar
On Physical Letters

How to Read / Validate secure QR Code:-

Window Client using Handheld Scanner Device
Android based Application
IOS based Application

How to use Secure QR Code ?

Post installation of UIDAI’s QR code application, secure QR code of Aadhaar/e-Aadhaar/m-Aadhaar need to be scanned using the physical scanner in line with UIDAI Specifications. The application will display the demographic including photograph details of resident once the QR Code of e-Aadhaar is digitally verified by UIDAI at backend and give scan QR Code verified. In case the digital signature is not verified the reader displays QR Code not verified GUI Screen.

Download Secure QR Code App:

1. Android – Click here to download

2. IoS – Click here to download

Aadhar card scanner Features–

Following are the features of the Aadhar card scanner-.

• Quickly Scan your Aadhar card QR- code and get all your Aadhar details in on your phone.
• Autodetection of Aadhar card.
• View/Read your Aadhar card in pdf format.
• Show your Aadhar card on the smartphone or send to others.
• Check your Aadhar card application status and Aadhar card correction details.
• User-friendly interface using material design.
• Works offline.
• No user data is stored anywhere.
• It also shares updates from time to time about the latest information regarding Aadhar and digital India.

Benefits of Using Aadhaar QR Scanner

1. You can keep your Aadhaar card digitally in your phone.
2. You can also save Aadhaar cards of your family members.
3. It is easy to share your Aadhaar details with Aadhaar QR Scanner because after scanning the card you can save your details in pdf format.