e-Aadhaar PDF Password Format
Find out the password for your e-Aadhaar PDF. UIDAI sets the password as the first 4 letters of your name (UPPERCASE) + year of birth. Use the calculator below to find your password instantly.
What Is the e-Aadhaar PDF Password?
The password for an e-Aadhaar PDF is set by UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India) and follows a fixed, predictable format: the first 4 letters of your name in UPPERCASE + your 4-digit year of birth.
For a person named Ravi Kumar born in 1985, the password is RAVI1985. For Priya Sharma born in 1993, it is PRIY1993.
Aadhaar Password Format — Rules and Examples
- Name portion: First 4 letters of your first name, in UPPERCASE
- Year portion: Full 4-digit year of birth (e.g. 1990, 2001)
- No separators: No space, dash, or underscore between name and year
- Case-sensitive: Must be uppercase — lowercase will fail
Examples:
- Amit Singh, born 1988 →
AMIT1988 - Sunita Devi, born 1975 →
SUNI1975 - Kumar, born 2000 →
KUMA2000(only 4 letters of first name)
What If Your Name Is Shorter Than 4 Letters?
If your first name has fewer than 4 characters, use the first letter of your surname to reach 4 characters. For example:
- Amy Roy, born 1992 →
AMYR1992(AMY + R from Roy) - Jo Khan, born 1985 →
JOK1985(if 3-letter name, some UIDAI systems use only 3)
If the 4-character version fails, try using only the actual letters in your name (3 or fewer) without padding from the surname.
Why UIDAI Password-Protects e-Aadhaar
e-Aadhaar is a legally valid identity document under the Aadhaar Act. It contains your name, DOB, address, gender, photo, and masked Aadhaar number. UIDAI encrypts the downloaded PDF to ensure that even if the file is intercepted or stored in email, it cannot be opened without knowing the holder’s name and birth year.
Is e-Aadhaar Password the Same as Aadhaar OTP?
No. They are completely different. The OTP (One-Time Password) is used to authenticate your identity on the UIDAI portal during download or verification. The PDF password is a static value derived from your name and birth year, and it stays the same every time you download your e-Aadhaar.
How to Download e-Aadhaar
- Visit myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in
- Click “Download Aadhaar” → Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number
- Verify with OTP sent to your registered mobile
- The PDF downloads with your name (4 letters) + birth year as the password
Ready to Unlock the PDF?
Once you know the password (use the calculator above), visit the Aadhaar PDF Unlock Tool to remove the password and download a password-free copy.
How to use this tool
- Enter your name (as on Aadhaar) in the calculator above.
- Enter your year of birth (4 digits).
- Your password is shown in the preview — it is the first 4 letters of your name in uppercase + birth year.
- Use this password to open your e-Aadhaar PDF in any PDF viewer.
- To remove the password permanently, click the Aadhaar PDF Unlock Tool link.
Frequently asked questions
What is the password for e-Aadhaar PDF?
The first 4 letters of your name in UPPERCASE + your 4-digit year of birth. Example: Ravi Kumar born 1985 → RAVI1985. Use the calculator above to find yours.
Is the Aadhaar PDF password the same for everyone?
No. The format is the same (name + year), but the actual password is unique to each person based on their name and birth year as registered with UIDAI.
My Aadhaar PDF password is not working. What should I try?
Ensure you use uppercase letters and the 4-digit birth year. If your name is shorter than 4 letters, try adding the first letter of your surname. Also ensure the name portion uses your name exactly as it appears on your Aadhaar card.
Does the password change if I update my Aadhaar?
If you change your name in the Aadhaar database, the password for newly downloaded PDFs will change accordingly (using the new name). Older PDFs you already downloaded will still use the old name.
Can I use the e-Aadhaar PDF without removing the password?
Yes. You can open it in any PDF viewer by entering the password each time. Many government portals and banks also accept the password-protected PDF — you enter the password when opening it for the required verification.
What is the difference between e-Aadhaar and mAadhaar?
e-Aadhaar is the downloadable PDF version from UIDAI's website, which is password-protected. mAadhaar is the official UIDAI app that shows a digital Aadhaar without a password. Both are equally valid for identity proof.