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Biometric devices are instruments, designed to capture biometric data inputs including fingerprint and iris information from Aadhaar number holders for the purpose of authentication and identity verification.

Introduction

QR Code earlier present on Aadhaar print-letter and e-Aadhaar contained only the demographic information of the Aadhaar number holder. UIDAI has introduced new Secure QR Code which contains demographics as well as photograph of the Aadhaar number holder. Information in the QR Code is secure and tamper-proof as it is digitally signed by UIDAI.

The new digitally signed secure QR code can be read using UIDAI’s custom application and validate it against UIDAI digital signatures on real time. Therefore, any fraud attempted on Aadhaar can be easily detected by using QR Code scanner.

By scanning the Secure QR Code on the presented Aadhaar/ e-Aadhaar, the identity of the presenter can be verified.

What is Secure QR CODE?

Secure QR code is a visual code containing demographics and photograph of the Aadhaar number holder which is digitally signed by UIDAI.

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Data stored in QR Code is as follows:

Ref ID
Name
Gender
DOB
Mobile
Email
Address
Photograph
2048 bit digital signature

How to get and use QR Code :

Introduction of FMR-FIR (Finger Minutiae Record) based Authentication : UIDAI introduced an in-house AI/ML based model FIR to check the liveness of Finger Print.

How to Get/Generate new secure QR Code:-
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    e-Aadhaar
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    m-Aadhaar
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    On Physical Letters
How to Read / Validate secure QR Code:-
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    Window Client using Handheld Scanner Device
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    Android based Application
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    IOS based Application
How to use Secure QR Code ?

Post installation of UIDAI’s QR code application, secure QR code of Aadhaar/e-Aadhaar/m-Aadhaar need to be scanned using the physical scanner in line with UIDAI Specifications. The application will display the demographic including photograph details of Aadhaar number holder once the QR Code of e-Aadhaar is digitally verified by UIDAI at backend and give scan QR Code verified. In case the digital signature is not verified the reader displays QR Code not verified GUI Screen.

Steps to Verify Aadhaar Using Secure QR Code/Offline XML Reader
UIDAI Secure QR Code - Windows Client
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    Download the UIDAI Smart QR Code Reader
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    Double click the installer
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    Click Install button
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    Successful installation prompt will pop up
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    Open the UIDAI Smart QR Code Reader 4.0 for Use
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    Windows Secure QR Code / Offline XML Reader
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Handhold Scanner Device : 
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The device is used for scanning the Secure QR code available on Aadhaar Letter/e-Aadhaar for displaying the demographic details including photograph of the Aadhaar Number Holder.

Following are a list of STQC Certified QR Code Scanners:

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Window Client: Scan using QR Code Scanner Device:
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Click on the Mobile Number and email ID button and type the same in the boxes to verify.

Window Client: Scan using QR Code File:
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Click on the Mobile Number and email ID button and type the same in the boxes to verify

Window Client: Scan using Offline XML File
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Click on the Mobile Number and email ID button and type the same in the boxes to verify

UIDAI Secure QR Code – Android
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Click on the Mobile Number and email ID button and type the same in the boxes to verify

UIDAI Secure QR Code – IoS:
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Click on the Mobile Number and email ID button and type the same in the boxes to verify

Click here for Secure QR code specification. For any queries / concern please call 1947 or drop email at help@uidai.gov.in

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The Aadhaar QR Code scanner App is available here:

Windows application (for desktops/ laptops): https://uidai.gov.in/images/authDoc/QrCodeReaderV4.2.msi
Aadhaar QR Code available on Aadhaar Letter, e-Aadhaar and m-Aadhaar can be read through mobile Apps while using the links given below:

1. Android - Click here to download

2. IoS - Click here to download

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Published on: 14 Apr 2026

Last Updated: 14 May 2026

Owner: Danish

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Residents can download e-Aadhaar, a password-protected electronic copy, from the official UIDAI MyAadhaar portal, the mAadhaar mobile app, or the UMANG app. The service requires a registered mobile number to receive an OTP.

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Content Information

Published on: 14 Apr 2026

Last Updated: 14 May 2026

Owner: Danish

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