Where Can I Find My VID?

You can primarily find your Virtual ID (VID) for Aadhaar on your registered mobile number, either when it's initially provided or by sending a specific SMS command.

Where Your VID is Initially Provided

When your Virtual ID is generated, or during certain Aadhaar-related services, the Aadhaar number holder will receive VID on his/her registered mobile number. This means it's usually sent to you via SMS when it's first issued or updated.

How to Retrieve or Regenerate Your VID

If you need to retrieve your VID because you've lost it, forgotten it, or simply want to confirm it, you can do so easily via SMS, provided you use your Aadhaar-registered mobile number.

Using SMS to 1947

To get your VID, send an SMS to the designated number from your mobile number that is registered with Aadhaar. This ensures the request is authenticated and your privacy is maintained.

Here are the steps:

1. Access your Registered Mobile: Ensure you are sending the SMS from the mobile number that is linked to your Aadhaar.
2. Compose the SMS: Type RVID followed by a space, and then the last 4 or 8 digits of your Aadhaar (UID) number.
   • Example: If your Aadhaar number is XXXXXXXXXX1234, you would type RVID 1234 or RVID XX1234 (using the last 8 digits).
3. Send to 1947: Send this SMS to the toll-free number 1947.

After sending the SMS, you will receive your Virtual ID (VID) via SMS on the same registered mobile number.

For quick reference, here's a summary of the SMS method: