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?

You may update your mobile number using the new Aadhaar app. 

Step 1: Log in to the new Aadhar app. 

Step 2: Go to the ‘Update Aadhaar Details’ section on the home screen. 

Step 3: Click on the mobile number update button.

Step 4: Enter the new details and submit the request. You may have to complete additional biometric authentication.

Step 5: Pay the applicable update fee.

Once verified, the changes are processed and updated in Aadhaar records.

How to Change Mobile Number in Aadhaar Card Offline?

Here is how to change your mobile number in your Aadhaar card:

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:

Check Aadhaar Card Mobile Number Update Status

After submitting the Aadhaar update or correction form to update your mobile number in Aadhaar, you can check the status of the request online by following the below process:

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:

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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4. How to Check Aadhaar Card Update Status?