How To Change Mobile Number In Aadhar – A Step-by-Step Guide

Updated on 29-Jun-2022
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Aadhar is a 12-digit number issued that serves as proof of identity for Indian citizens.

Linking an Aadhar Card to your mobile number is critical nowadays because important card information, such as OTP (one-time password), is sent to your mobile number.

An Aadhar card is a mandatory document for almost all govt and official work

Aadhar is required to use a range of services as well as to verify various documents. To use Aadhar online services, you must first enrol your cell number with UIDAI, which will send you an OTP for authentication. To use Aadhar apps, your mobile number must be registered with Aadhar. If your previous UIDAI-registered mobile number has been deactivated, or if you want to change your mobile number in your Aadhar card details, you must go to an Aadhar Enrolment Centre. 

Aadhar is a 12-digit number issued that serves as proof of identity for Indian citizens.  Linking an Aadhar Card to your mobile number is critical nowadays because important card information, such as OTP (one-time password), is sent to your mobile number. An Aadhar card is a mandatory document for almost all govt and official work. If you want to set up a new bank account, get a driver's licence, get a passport, get ration cards, buy a car or a SIM card, and so on. With the examples provided above, you should have gained an understanding of the importance of the document and the importance of linking your Aadhar Card to your mobile number.

People occasionally lose or deactivate their mobile phone numbers for various reasons. If you have changed your mobile number, you can have it updated in the UIDAI database. To learn how to link a mobile number to an Aadhar card, follow these simple steps:

– Go to the nearest Aadhar Enrolment Centre.
– Fill out the Aadhar update/correction form.
– The form is to be submitted to one of the Aadhar executives.
– Pay Rs. 50 as a service fee.
– You’ll be given an Update Request Number (URN), you can use this URN to check your request status. 
– Your mobile number will be updated to your Aadhar account within 90 days.

How to link an Aadhar card with a mobile number online

- Go to your telecom providers’ website.

- Head over to the update mobile section on the website with the Aadhar card tab and enter the number that you want to verify for Aadhar.

- You will receive an OTP once you have submitted your number.
- Enter your Aadhar number.

- You will receive an OTP and confirmation message regarding e-KYC from your operator.

- Once you accept the terms and conditions and enter the OTP you will receive the confirmation message.

Please keep in mind that you will not be able to update your current mobile number with your Aadhar card online. You should go to your nearest Aadhar card office or Enrolment Centre and apply for correction by hand.

Archith Srinivas

Student of Journalism, cinephile and a sports fanatic

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