How to Change Phone Number on Aadhaar Card? A Step-by-Step Guide
To use online Aadhaar services and facilities, where you receive OTPs on your Aadhaar registered mobile number, you must link or update your mobile number with UIDAI. At times, you may need to change this number due to some reason. Fortunately, you can quickly update the mobile number associated with your UID card if your previous one is no longer operational. Be aware that UIDAI has ruled out the option to update a phone number in Aadhaar using the internet. Only now is it possible to modify your mobile number in Aadhaar offline. In this article, we will explain the steps to follow to change the phone number on your Aadhaar Card.
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Steps to Change Mobile Number in Aadhaar Card Offline
There are cases where people deactivate or lose their mobile number for various reasons. You can update your mobile number in UIDAI's database if you've changed it. To learn how to link your Aadhaar card to your phone number or alter it, follow these steps:
Step 1: Visit an Aadhaar enrollment center in your area.
Step 2: Complete the form for an Aadhaar update or correction (don't forget to include your phone number).
Step 3: Send the paperwork to the Aadhaar representative.
Step 4: Use your biometrics to verify your information.
Step 5: Pay the service cost of Rs. 50.
Step 6: The Update Request Number (URN) will be on the slip you get. You may check the status of your update request using the URN. Within 30 days, Aadhaar's database updates your new mobile number.
No documentation is required to update your mobile number in Aadhaar. Bring your Aadhaar card to the closest Aadhaar Center and pay the Rs. 50 cost to update it is all that is required.
Steps to Change Mobile Number in Aadhaar Card Online
The ability to modify or update your Aadhaar mobile number online discontinues; instead, you must visit the Aadhaar Seva Kendra. To update your Aadhaar card's mobile number, you can use the steps below to schedule an online appointment with the Aadhaar Seva Kendra:
Step 1: Go to the UIDAI website.
Step 2: Under the "Get Aadhaar" section, navigate to "My Aadhaar" and choose the "Book an Appointment" option.
Step 3: Click "Proceed to Book Appointment" after choosing your city or location.
Step 4: After inputting your mobile number and captcha code, click "Get OTP"
Step 5: After entering the OTP, click "Verify OTP".
Step 6: Type your name and Aadhaar number, then select "Mobile Number." After that, enter and confirm your new mobile number.
Step 7: Proceed after entering the appointment information. You can pay to update your mobile number at the Aadhaar Seva Kendra or online. An acknowledgment slip that you will receive carries the appointment details.
Step 8: Complete your biometrics verification by going to the Aadhaar Seva Kendra on the day of your appointment.
You will receive an acknowledgment sheet with the Update Request Number (URN) from the Aadhaar Seva Kendra personnel.
Steps to Change Mobile Number in Aadhaar Card Without OTP
By following these steps, you can modify your Aadhaar card's mobile number without using an OTP:
Step 1: Visit the Aadhaar Seva Kendra in your area.
Step 2: Visit the Aadhaar Seva Kendra and complete the Aadhaar update or correction form.
Step 3: Use biometric verification at the Aadhaar Seva Kendra to validate your information.
Step 4: Send this form and a Rs 50 service fee to the appropriate Aadhaar executive.
You can monitor the status of your request to update your mobile number by using the Update Request Number (URN), which the officials will provide on an acknowledgment slip.
Steps to Verify Mobile Number in Aadhaar Card
To find out if your mobile number links to your Aadhaar, follow these steps:
Step 1: Visit the website of UIDAI.
Step 2: After choosing "My Aadhaar," go to the "Aadhaar Services" menu and opt for "Verify Email/Mobile Number".
Step 3: Choose the option to "Verify Mobile Number." Click "Submit" after entering your mobile number, Aadhaar number, and captcha code.
Step 4: You will then determine whether your mobile number is validated using UIDAI information.
Steps to Check the Status of Mobile Number Change in Aadhaar
You can check the status of your request online by following the steps below after submitting the Aadhaar update or correction form to update your phone number in Aadhaar:
Step 1: Visit the website of UIDAI.
Step 2: Under the "Get Aadhaar" section, navigate to "My Aadhaar" and choose the "Check Aadhaar Status" option.
Step 3: Select the "Check Enrollment & Update Status" tab on the myAadhaar page.
Step 4: Choose "URN" (Update Request Number), type in the URN and captcha code, and press "Submit."
Step 5: The screen will show the status of your request.
Consequences of Not Linking Your Mobile Number with an Aadhaar Card
If you wish to use any of the following Aadhaar-related services, you must link your mobile phone to your Aadhaar card:
All online Aadhaar services
The mAadhaar app
PAN card application (new/reprint)
The DigiLocker
Online EPF claims and withdrawals
Mutual fund connection with Aadhaar
Mobile re-verification
The Umang App
Conclusion
You can update mobile numbers in the Aadhaar database as much as you like, but a cost is applicable. A person can stay informed about all subsidies received in their bank account and utilize the OTP to access online services by availing the cell number connected to their Aadhaar. All OTPs about Aadhaar are delivered to this mobile number after being updated.
FAQ
Q1. How many mobile numbers I can link with my Aadhaar?
Only one mobile number can connect to your Aadhaar.
Q2. What are the required documents to change your mobile number on Aadhaar card?
All you have to do to link, modify, or update your mobile number with your Aadhar card is provide biometric information to confirm your identity.
Q3. What fields can be updated on my Aadhaar Card?
In Aadhar, you can update your name, address, date of birth or age, gender, mobile number, and email address. You can also update your biometric information at specified periods if you registered for Aadhar as a child: after age five and after age fifteen.
Q4. Is it possible to update my Aadhaar card information online without linking my mobile number with it?
No, you connect your mobile number to your Aadhaar card to make any online Aadhaar modifications.
Q5. What are the fees to change your mobile number on Aadhaar card?
The cost to update your Aadhaar card's mobile number is Rs. 50.
Q6. Do I need to submit any documents to change the mobile number on my Aadhaar Card?
No, you can update your mobile number on your Aadhaar card without presenting any paperwork. Bring your Aadhaar card to the Aadhaar Seva Kendra to update your mobile number.
Q7. Can I change my Aadhar card phone number without OTP?
Yes, by going to an Aadhaar Seva Kendra and submitting the update request in person, you can modify the mobile number associated with your Aadhaar card without getting an OTP.
Q8. How many days does it take to change my mobile number on my Aadhar card?
According to UIDAI, it may take up to 30 days for Aadhaar to change your mobile number.
Q9. Can I update my mobile number on Aadhaar by myself?
No, to change your mobile number on your Aadhaar card, you must go to an Aadhaar Seva Kendra, fill out the Aadhaar change/Correction Form, have your information verified using your biometrics, and pay a Rs.50 fee.
Q10. Can I update my Aadhaar-linked phone number online?
No, phone number updates must be done in person at an Aadhaar Enrollment Center or Aadhaar Seva Kendra.
Q11. What documents are required to change the mobile number in Aadhaar?
No documents are needed; only biometric authentication (fingerprint scan) is required for the update.
Q12. How long does it take to update the phone number in Aadhaar?
The update usually takes 5-10 working days, and you will receive a confirmation SMS once it is processed.
Q13. Is there a fee for changing the mobile number in Aadhaar?
Yes, UIDAI charges a nominal fee of ₹50 for updating the phone number.
Q14. What happens if I lose access to my old mobile number linked to Aadhaar?
You can update your Aadhaar with a new number by visiting a center and completing biometric verification.
Q15. Can I register multiple mobile numbers with my Aadhaar?
No, only one mobile number can be linked to an Aadhaar card at a time.
Q16. Can I change my Aadhaar-linked phone number if I am abroad?
No, the update must be done in person at an Aadhaar center in India.
Q17. How do I check if my phone number is updated in Aadhaar?
You can verify it by visiting the UIDAI website and using the “Verify Email/Mobile Number” service.
Q18. Will my Aadhaar OTP services work immediately after updating my phone number?
OTP services may take up to 48 hours to activate after the phone number is updated.
Q19. Do I need to update my phone number in Aadhaar for EPF, PAN, and bank services?
Yes, updating ensures you receive OTPs for Aadhaar-based authentication in EPF, PAN linking, and banking transactions.
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