Almost everyone in India has an Aadhaar card, but many don’t know how to check if their Aadhaar is genuine. In fact, about 90% of people don’t know how to spot a fake Aadhaar card.
The good news is it’s very easy to verify your Aadhaar at home. Aadhaar is a 12-digit number, and with this number, you can quickly find out if it’s valid or fake. Let’s understand how.
Why Verify Aadhaar?
You might have noticed that landlords or employers often ask for Aadhaar as ID proof before renting out property or hiring someone.
But sometimes, Aadhaar verification is delayed or skipped. You can now verify Aadhaar right from your home quickly. However, this doesn’t replace the need for police verification when necessary.
By verifying Aadhaar, you can safely hire tenants or employees, ensuring their documents are genuine. This service is available on the official UIDAI website.
How to Verify Aadhaar Online?
Go to the official website: uidai.gov.in
Click on My Aadhaar
Select Verify Aadhaar Number under Aadhaar Services
Enter the 12-digit Aadhaar number and the captcha code
Click Verify
On the next page, you will see if the Aadhaar number is active or inactive. This will tell you if the Aadhaar is real or fake.
Verify Aadhaar via Mobile App
You can also use the mAadhaar app for Aadhaar verification:
Download and install the mAadhaar app on your phone.
Open the app and choose between two verification options:
Aadhaar Verify – Enter the Aadhaar number to verify.
Scan QR Code – Scan the QR code on the Aadhaar card to check its authenticity.
Verification is Free
Aadhaar verification is completely free through the UIDAI website or the mAadhaar mobile app.
