Ugh, misplacing your Aadhaar card? Absolute nightmare fuel. You either drop it in some rickety auto or—worse—some random decides it’s their lucky day and nabs it. Next thing you know, you’re spiraling, picturing some rando using your identity to buy a yacht or, like, open a dozen bank accounts. People do wild stuff with stolen info, trust me.
But, hey, there’s a silver lining. The UIDAI actually gives you the power to lock and unlock your Aadhaar. It’s like having a “do not disturb” sign for your identity. Kinda cool, right? You flick a switch, and suddenly your details aren’t just out there for anyone with sticky fingers.
Let’s not kid ourselves—Aadhaar’s your all-access pass in India. Can’t get a SIM card or even claim a government freebie without it. If some sketchy dude snags your card and you haven’t locked it, well, buckle up—your life could get messy real fast. But hit that lock, and boom—your biometrics, like fingerprints and iris scans? Untouchable. No one’s impersonating you unless you let them. Feels pretty darn empowering, honestly.
How to Lock and Unlock Aadhaar
It is very important to keep your Aadhaar card safe. You can lock it to protect your personal information. You can lock it online on the UIDAI website or by SMS from your registered phone.
To lock online, go to the UIDAI website, click ‘My Aadhaar’ → ‘Aadhaar Lock/Unlock’. Choose ‘Lock UID’, enter your Aadhaar number, name, and PIN code. Enter the captcha and click ‘Send OTP’. Enter the OTP you get on your phone and submit. Your Aadhaar will be locked.
To lock by SMS, send GETOTP + last 4 digits of your Aadhaar to 1947. You will get an OTP. Then send LOCKUID + last 4 digits + OTP to 1947. You will get a message saying your Aadhaar is locked.
You can unlock your Aadhaar anytime using your Virtual ID (VID) online or by SMS. Locking your Aadhaar keeps your fingerprints, eye data, and personal details safe.