Aadhaar Card Mobile Number Change - How to Change Mobile Number in Aadhaar Card?
Aadhaar card mobile number change can be completed either through the new Aadhaar App or at an authorised Aadhaar Enrolment/Update Centre. You can book an appointment online through the UIDAI website for offline mobile number updation.
Key Highlights
- Authentication Requirement: Mobile update requires in-app biometric authentication.
- Fee: ₹75 is charged when the mobile number is updated separately.
- OTP via Old Number: The previous mobile number is not required to request an update.
- Tracking: Status can be checked online using the Update Request Number (URN).
How to Change Mobile Number in Aadhaar Card Online?
Step 1: Log in to the new ‘Aadhaar’ app.
Step 2: Go to the ‘Service’ section on the home screen.
Step 3: Click on the ‘Mobile Number Update’ option.
Step 4: Enter the new mobile number, OTP received on the new number, and complete face authentication.
Step 5: Pay the applicable update fee.
You will receive an acknowledgement containing the Service Request Number (SRN) through which you can track the status. Once your request is verified, the changes are processed and updated in Aadhaar records.
How to Change Mobile Number in Aadhaar Card Offline?
Step 1: Go to your nearby Aadhaar Seva Kendra or Aadhaar Enrolment Centre. It is important to book an appointment online prior to visiting the Aadhaar Seva Kendra.
Step 2: Fill out the Aadhaar update or correction form. You can also download the Aadhaar update or correction form, fill it out and then visit the Aadhaar Seva Kendra or Enrolment Centre.
Step 3: Authenticate your details through biometric verification at the Aadhaar Seva Kendra or Enrolment Centre.
Step 4: Submit the Aadhaar update or correction form to the respective Aadhaar executive along with a service charge of ₹75.
You will receive an acknowledgement slip containing the Update Request Number (URN). You can use it to check the status of your update request. Within 30 days, your mobile number will be updated in the Aadhaar database.
Fees for Aadhaar Card Mobile Number Change
The charges for mobile number update are prescribed by UIDAI as follows:
| Update Type | Fee |
| Mobile number update (done separately) | ₹75 |
| Mobile update + biometric update together | Demographic update may be free; biometric fee may apply (must be confirmed at the centre) |
Check Aadhaar Card Mobile Number Update Status
After submitting the Aadhaar card mobile number change request, you can check the status of the request online by following the below process:
Step 1: Open the ‘Check Aadhaar Update Status’ page on the UIDAI portal.
Step 2 (a): Select ‘SRN’ (Service Request Number) if you have applied for a change in mobile number in Aadhaar card online through the new Aadhaar app.
Step 2 (b): Select ‘URN’ (Unique Request Number) if you have submitted for Aadhaar card mobile number change through Aadhaar Enrolment/Update Centre.
Step 3: Enter the URN or SRN number and the captcha code and click ‘Submit’.
How to Verify Mobile Number in Aadhaar Card?
Follow the process below to determine whether or not your mobile number is linked to your Aadhaar:
Step 1: Open the ‘Verify Email/Mobile Number’ page under Aadhaar Services.
Step 2: Enter the Aadhaar number, mobile number, and captcha code, then click ‘Submit’.
The status of your mobile number verification with UIDAI records will be displayed.
Why is it Necessary to Change Aadhaar Card Mobile Number?
It is important that your current mobile number is registered with your Aadhaar card, as it is the primary contact for all Aadhaar-based OTP verifications and Aadhaar-related communication. An outdated number can hinder everyday transactions and pose security risks. It is necessary to keep your mobile number updated in your Aadhaar as:
- You receive Aadhaar-related communications and verifications to the Aadhaar-registered mobile number.
- You can authorise transactions when an updated mobile number is registered with Aadhaar.
- OTP verification across banking, government, and digital payment platforms is done from the Aadhaar-registered number.
- It is required to access various Aadhaar-linked services, including PAN, subsidies, and government schemes like PM-KISAN.
- You can update Aadhaar details online using Aadhaar mobile number OTP verification.
- It protects against identity fraud because only you receive Aadhaar verification codes.
- Most government and financial services, like bank account opening and tax filing, require an Aadhaar-linked mobile number for OTP-based authentication.
Consequences of Not Linking Mobile Number With Aadhaar
If the mobile number is not linked, you cannot:
- Access online Aadhaar services
- Receive OTP for e-KYC
- Use mAadhaar application
- Complete PAN-Aadhaar linking
- Access DigiLocker using Aadhaar authentication
It is essential to update your mobile number with the UIDAI and ensure that the mobile number in use is linked to your Aadhaar card. There is no restriction on the number of times you can update your mobile number with the UIDAI. However, you will need to pay a fee of ₹75 to update your mobile number every time.
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