How to Change Mobile Number in Aadhar (Step by Step Guide)

Aadhar is a unique number for citizens of India for identification purposes and it is required in many situations for individuals in authentication. linking mobile numbers with Aadhar is important. If not, the individuals may face problems in using certain government and financial services as it require Aadhar-based authentication.

In case you lost your mobile number or want to change your mobile number on your Aadhar card, This article will brief you on the steps you need to take in order to update/change your mobile number on your Aadhar card.

How to Update Mobile Number in Aadhar Card Online?

As of July 2024, the Unique Identification Authority of India(UIDAI) no longer allows users to update mobile number in aadhar online to verify and authenticate the legitimacy of the requested applicant. However, you can update your mobile number by visiting the enrolment center or by using a postman.

How to Change Mobile Number in Aadhar Card Offline?

• Step 1 -  Locate and visit nearby Aadhar permanent enrolment center

• Step 2 -  Fill out the Aadhar enrollment form if you are linking a mobile number for the first time. Fill out the Aadhar correction form and add a new number to update an existing one

• Step 3 - Verify through biometrics to authenticate your details.

• Step 4 - Submit the form to the Aadhar executive along with the service fee of Rs.50

• Step 5 - Collect the acknowledgment slip which contains the update request number (URN). This number can be used to track the status of your application.

• Step 6 - Your mobile number will be updated in the UIDAI database within 90 days

How to Check the Linking Status Online?

You can check the status of your request application online once you submit the Aadhar correction form to change your mobile number. Here are the steps

• Step 1 - Visit the UIDAI Website and Click on “Check Aadhaar Status”.

• Step 2 - Type the update request number (URN) that you received after submitting the Aadhar correction form.

• Step 3 - Enter the CAPTCHA

• Step 4 - The status of your request application will be reflected on the web page

Also Read: How to Link Mobile Number to Aadhar Card Online

How to Verify the Aadhar Mobile Number?

There are 2 Methods to track the status of your request online.

Method 1

• Step 1 - Open the UIDAI website and navigate to the ‘Aadhar services’ option. Under that, click on the ‘Verify an Aadhar number’ option.

• Step 2 - Fill in your Aadhar number and enter the Captcha code.

• Step 3 - Click on the ‘proceed and verify Aadhar’ option to check whether your mobile number is linked or not.

Method 2

• Step 1 - Visit the official UIDAI website and go to ‘Aadhar services option. Under that, Click on the ‘Verify Email / Mobile Number’ option.

• Step 2 - After selecting ‘Verify Mobile Number’, enter the required details such as mobile number, Aadhar number, and Captcha Code

• Step 3 - Click on the ‘verify OTP’ option and enter the OTP to complete the verification process.

• Step 4 - After that, you’ll know if your mobile number is verified with UIDAI records.

Why is It Important to Link Your Mobile Number with Aadhaar?

Linking mobile numbers with Aadhar is most important for the citizens of the country since it provides various facilities linked with Aadhar cards. Some of the services provided by Aadhar card are the mAadhar App, Online facilities of Aadhar, Online EPF claims and withdrawal, Using Digilocker, Mobile re-verification, Linking Mutual funds with Aadhar, Umang app, Application for PAN card, etc.

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Conclusion

In summary, changing the registered mobile number linked with your Aadhaar card is a very simple process for continued ease of access to services and several important notifications. First-time updates are applied by visiting an Aadhaar Enrollment Centre for verification. Keeping your mobile number current in your Aadhaar record will help you to get OTPs for secure transactions, receive Government benefits, and stay connected with essential services. Thus, this is an important factor for the safety of your digital identity.

FAQs

Q1. How to change the mobile number on the Aadhar card?

Ans.  You can visit your nearest Aadhaar enrolment center or Aadhaar Seva Kendra to update/Change your Mobile Number in your Aadhar card.

Q2. Can I modify my Aadhaar Card Online without updating the mobile number with the Aadhaar Card?

Ans. No, linking of mobile number with an Aadhaar Card is mandatory to do an Aadhaar change online.

Q3. How much do they charge to update a mobile number on an Aadhar card?

Ans. You need to pay Rs. 50 as a fee to update your mobile number on the Aadhar card. However, if you want to update your biometrics as well with the mobile number, you need to pay Rs.100.

Q4. I have already registered my mobile number with Aadhaar. How do I link my Aadhaar card to the mobile number?

Ans. Your mobile number registration with an Aadhar card is linked to the Aadhar Card and you need not act thereon.

Q5. How many Aadhaar cards can we link with a mobile number?

Ans. You can only link one mobile number with your Aadhaar card to be able to receive OTPs but the same number of Aadhaar card can be linked as per an individual's requirement.

Q6. How to check my Aadhaar card status?

Ans. Both enrolment and update status can be checked on the UIDAI website.