Secure QR Code Reader (beta)

UIDAI Tamper Proof QR code is present on all forms of Aadhaar like e-Aadhaar, Aadhaar letter, Aadhaar PVC card and mAadhaar.  QR Code contains digitally signed data like last 4 digits of Aadhaar number, demographic data like name, address, gender, and date of birth, and photograph of the Aadhaar number holder. It also contains masked mobile number and email-id of the Aadhaar holder. Further, to make this Information more secured and tamper-proof, it is signed with UIDAI digital signature. QR code can be used for offline verification of identity to avoid any fraudulent activity.

UIDAI approved QR Code Stand alone app for mobiles and Windows based application works in Offline mode and does not require internet for scanning purpose through which Aadhaar can be verified using QR code with limited or no internet connectivity at remote places.

The new digitally signed QR code can be read by ONLY using UIDAI’s mAadhaar app or UIDAI approved QR code scanning app for smart phones available on Google Play Store, Apple store and windows based application. Windows application can be downloaded from official website “uidai.gov.in”. A good quality STQC certified QR Code scanner will be required for windows based application.

Important: It is recommended to have good quality print out in case of e-Aadhaar or photocopy of Aadhaar.

Post installation of UIDAI’s QR code reader application, Secure & Tamper Proof QR code of e-Aadhaar need to be scanned using the physical scanner in line with UIDAI Specifications. The application will display the demographic details of resident once the QR Code 

Any Aadhaar Holder or any User/Service Agencies like Banks, AUAs, KUAs, Hotels etc can use this facility for offline verification of the data in Aadhaar.

Public certificate for Digital signature validation can be downloaded from here.