How to Link Mobile Number to Aadhaar Card Online and Offline?

Linking your Aadhaar to your mobile number is essential for using online Aadhaar services, receiving OTPs for verification and updating your Aadhaar details securely. As per the Supreme Court ruling, Aadhaar linking to mobile number is not mandatory. However, it is mandatory to link them to receive government subsidies or Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) benefits.

Key Highlights:

• It is not possible to link mobile number to Aadhaar card online as biometric authentication is required.
• Aadhaar link to mobile number can be initiated online by booking an appointment.
• Book an appointment online and visit the Aadhaar centre to complete the linking process.
• Visiting an Aadhaar Enrolment Centre or Aadhaar Seva Kendra is mandatory to link Aadhaar to mobile number.

How to Link Mobile Number With Aadhaar Offline?

Aadhaar link to mobile number cannot be done entirely online, as UIDAI mandates biometric verification at an Aadhaar Enrolment Centre or Aadhaar Seva Kendra. Thus, follow this step-by-step process for linking Aadhaar to mobile number:

Step 1: Collect the Aadhaar update form from the nearest Aadhaar Enrolment Centre or the Aadhaar Seva Kendra. You can locate your nearest centre from the UIDAI website.

Step 2: Enter the required information on the form, including your mobile number. Mention on the form that only your phone number needs to be updated. Alternatively, you can also download the form from the UIDAI website.

Step 3: Submit the form to the Aadhaar Enrolment Centre or the Aadhaar Seva Kendra along with a photocopy of your Aadhaar card.

Step 4: Next, verify your thumb impression and biometrics, which will be matched with those recorded during the Aadhaar application process.

Step 5: The officer will give you an acknowledgement slip containing the Unique Request Number (URN). The update should take place within ten to thirty days.

You can check the status of your Aadhaar card linking with your mobile number on the UIDAI website, the mAadhaar app, the UMANG app, or by visiting an Aadhaar Enrolment Centre or an Aadhaar Seva Kendra.

How to Book Appointment for Aadhaar Link to Mobile Number?

You can book an appointment at the Aadhaar Enrolment Centre or the Aadhaar Seva Kendra online and visit the centre on the scheduled date to complete the linking process.

Follow the process below to book an appointment for Aadhaar link to mobile number:

Step 1: Visit the UIDAI website.

Step 2: Navigate to the ‘My Aadhaar’ section and click ‘Book an Appointment’ under the ‘Get Aadhaar’ heading.

Step 3: Log in to the ‘Appointment Portal’ by entering your name, mobile number/ email, captcha code and OTP.

Step 4: Click on the ‘Centre Appointment’ tab and select your age group and service. Click ‘Proceed for Centre Selection’.

Step 5: Enter the Pincode of a nearby Aadhaar Seva Kendra location and click ‘Search by Pincode’. Entering your residential Pincode may not show any results if no centre is available in your locality.

Step 6: The Aadhaar Seva Kendra address will be displayed on a tab. Click on the ‘Book’ button on the tab.

Step 7: Select the date and time and click on the ‘Selected’ button.

Step 8: A pop-up window will appear showing the disclosures of Aadhaar services. Give your confirmation by clicking on ‘Confirm and Proceed’. 

Step 9: Enter the basic details, review the appointment and proceed to payment. You will receive an acknowledgement slip containing the appointment details.

Step 10: Visit the Aadhaar Enrolment Centre or Aadhaar Seva Kendra at the time of your appointment, obtain the Aadhaar update form and complete your biometrics verification to link Aadhaar to mobile number.

How to Link Mobile Number to Aadhaar Card Online? 

You cannot link a mobile number to an Aadhaar card online. You can follow the steps provided above to book an appointment online at an Aadhaar Enrolment Centre or Aadhaar Seva Kendra, and then visit the centre to provide your biometric information and link your Aadhaar to your mobile number.

Previously, you could link mobile number to Aadhaar card online through the Indian Postal Service website by following the steps below. Now, this service is discontinued.

Step 1: Go to the Indian Postal Service website.

Step 2: Enter details- your name, address, Pincode, mobile number, and email address.

Step 3: Under ‘Service’, choose ‘PPB- Aadhaar Service’ from the drop-down menu.

Step 4: Select ‘UIDAI-Mobile/Email to Aadhaar linking/update’.

Step 5: Fill in all the necessary fields. Click on the ‘Request OTP’ button and enter the OTP.

Step 6: Click on ‘Confirm Service Request’. You will receive a reference number to track your application status.

Step 7: The service request will be sent to the post office. An officer will visit your address, verify using a mobile biometric device and complete the update/linking process.

Note: This option on the Indian Postal Service website is no longer active. Thus, you can only link Aadhaar to mobile number by visiting Aadhaar Enrolment Centre or Aadhaar Seva Kendra.

How to Link Aadhaar to Mobile Number Using IVRS?

Earlier, Aadhaar could be linked with mobile number through IVRS by calling 14546 by following the below steps. However, this method is discontinued now.

Step 1: Dial the IVRS number - ‘14546’ from your mobile number.

Step 2: Verify if you are a resident or a non-resident. Press 1 to confirm if you are a resident.

Step 3: Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number.

Step 4: The system will repeat the last four digits of your Aadhaar number. Confirm your Aadhaar by pressing 1.

Step 5: Enter your registered mobile number. You will receive an OTP from the UIDAI to your mobile number.

Step 6: A consent message will be played on your phone to allow the telecom operator to use your name, photo, and date of birth as recorded in the UIDAI database. Confirm it and proceed. 

Step 7: Enter the OTP and press 1 to complete the mobile number and Aadhaar re-verification process.

Note: The IVRS service is no longer active, and the only way to link Aadhaar with mobile number is through an Aadhaar Enrolment Centre or an Aadhaar Seva Kendra.

Documents Required To Link Aadhaar to Mobile Number

No document is required to link mobile number to Aadhaar. However, you must carry the Aadhaar card when visiting the Aadhaar Enrolment Centre or Aadhaar Seva Kendra.

Charges for Aadhaar Link to Mobile Number

How to Change/ Update Mobile Number Linked With Aadhaar?

When you change your mobile number, you need to update the mobile number linked to your Aadhaar card to receive Aadhaar-based OTPs on your new mobile number. Here is a step-by-step process to link Aadhaar to your updated mobile number:

Step 1: Visit your nearest Aadhaar Enrolment Centre or Aadhaar Seva Kendra or book an appointment at the Aadhaar centre by following the steps provided above.

Step 2: Obtain and fill out the Aadhaar update form. In the form, select the mobile number option to be updated. 

Step 3: Submit the form to the officials along with a photocopy of your Aadhaar card and one proof of photo ID.

Step 4: Provide your biometrics to authenticate your information and pay the service charge.

Step 5: Within 30 days, your mobile number will be updated in the Aadhaar database, and the new mobile number will be linked with your Aadhaar card.

How to Verify Mobile Number Linked to Aadhaar?

Follow the steps below to verify your mobile number linked to Aadhaar:

Step 1: Visit the UIDAI website.

Step 2: Navigate to the ‘My Aadhaar’ section and click ‘Verify Email/Mobile Number’ under the ‘Aadhaar Services’ heading.

Step 3: Select the ‘Verify Mobile Number’ option.

Step 4: Enter Aadhaar number, mobile number and captcha code and click ‘Submit’.

Step 5: If the given mobile number is linked to your Aadhaar, a message will be displayed saying that the mobile number is already verified with the records.

Situations Where You Need to Link Aadhaar to Mobile Number

You may have to link your Aadhaar number in these two scenarios:

• You have updated your mobile number and need to link it to your Aadhaar card.
• Your Aadhaar card does not have a mobile number linked to it. 

Though it is not mandatory to provide a mobile number for Aadhaar enrolment, it is recommended to provide your mobile number while enrolling for an Aadhaar card to get updates regarding your Aadhaar application status and various services based on Aadhaar-OTP authentication. 

Benefits of Linking Mobile Number With Aadhaar Card 

You should link your Aadhaar with your mobile number to avail of the following services:

• OTP Authentication: You will receive OTPs for Aadhaar-enabled facilities and services on the linked mobile number, adding an extra layer of security.
• Simplified e-KYC: Banks and financial institutions use Aadhaar-based e-KYC for faster account opening, loan applications, and credit card approvals. You can also e-verify your IT returns using the Aadhaar OTP sent to the linked mobile number.
• Access to Government Schemes: Aadhaar authentication via your registered mobile number is mandatory to receive government scheme subsidies, DBT payments and welfare benefits.
• Online Service Requests: You can update Aadhaar details via the myAadhaar Portal, download e-Aadhaar, or lock/unlock biometrics through Aadhaar OTP verification.
• Fraud Prevention: Mobile numbers linked to Aadhaar help strengthen identity verification and enable instant alerts for Aadhaar-related activity, reducing the risk of misuse.
• mAadhaar App: You will receive an OTP on the Aadhaar-linked mobile number to access the mAadhaar app and avail of various Aadhaar services online on your mobile phone.

Currently, there is no online option to link your mobile number to your Aadhaar card. However, you can easily link Aadhaar to mobile number by booking an appointment with an Aadhaar Seva Kendra or Aadhaar Enrolment Centre online, visiting the centre and submitting the update form along with your biometrics. Once linked, you can access all Aadhaar-enabled services. 

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