Every year, millions of Aadhaar cards are lost across India — in trains, autos, hospitals, markets, and public places. Losing your Aadhaar card feels stressful. But if you act quickly, the damage is limited and recovery is straightforward.
Here is exactly what to do.
The first thing to do is report your lost Aadhaar card on FindBack — India's dedicated lost-and-found platform. Someone may have already found your card and reported it there. FindBack connects the person who lost something with the person who found it — for free.
Report on FindBack — FreeThis is the most important security step that most people skip. Go to myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in and lock your biometrics immediately. This prevents anyone from misusing your Aadhaar for authentication until you unlock it yourself.
Visit your nearest police station and file a complaint for your lost Aadhaar card. Ask for a copy of the complaint receipt — you will need it for the reprint. FindBack also has a free FIR drafting tool to help you prepare.
Use FIR Drafting ToolVisit uidai.gov.in to download a digital e-Aadhaar for free, or order a physical reprint for ₹50. Both options work without your original card — you only need your registered mobile number.
If someone found your Aadhaar card and reported it on FindBack, you will receive a notification directly. You can then connect with the finder and arrange to collect it.
Yes, which is why locking your biometrics immediately (Step 2) is critical. A physical card alone cannot be used for most transactions without biometric verification.
Yes. Download from uidai.gov.in using your registered mobile number at no cost.
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Visit your nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra with any other valid ID to update your mobile number first.