Linking your mobile number with Aadhaar is essential for authentication and access to Aadhaar-related services. However, there may be situations where you need to change the mobile number linked to your Aadhaar. This update cannot be completed online and must be carried out at an Aadhaar Enrolment Centre through biometric verification. This page explains the process for updating the mobile number linked with your Aadhaar.
Quick Answers for Mobile Number Update in Aadhaar Card
Can an Aadhaar mobile number be updated online?
No. As per current UIDAI rules, Aadhaar mobile number update cannot be done online. Online services are limited to booking an appointment only.
Where to update mobile numbers in Aadhaar?
Aadhaar mobile number update can be done only at an Aadhaar Seva Kendra (ASK) or an authorised Aadhaar Enrolment / Update Centre.
Is biometric verification required for Aadhaar mobile number update?
Yes. Biometric authentication (fingerprint or iris) is mandatory to update or register a mobile number in Aadhaar.
What documents are required for Aadhaar mobile number update?
No documents are required for updating the mobile number. The update is verified using biometrics.
What is the fee for Aadhaar mobile number update?
The Aadhaar mobile number update fee is ₹75 (inclusive of GST), as prescribed by UIDAI. If the update is done with the biometric update, it is free.
How much time does an Aadhaar mobile number update take?
Aadhaar mobile number update usually takes 7–10 working days after submitting the request at the enrolment centre.
UIDAI helpline number for Aadhaar mobile number update
When You May Need to Update Your Mobile Number?
In the following situations you may need to change/update your mobile number linked with Aadhaar card:
If your mobile number was not registered during Aadhaar enrolment.
If your mobile number has changed due to relocation, migration, or personal reasons.
If Aadhaar details were incorrectly captured during enrolment.
If UIDAI requests an update to ensure Aadhaar data in CIDR remains accurate and up to date.
How to Change Mobile Number in Aadhaar Card Offline?
If your registered mobile number is lost, deactivated, or replaced with a new number, you can update it only through the offline process. As per current rules prescribed by UIDAI, mobile number updates require physical verification and cannot be completed online.
Steps to update mobile number in Aadhaar (offline)
Visit your nearest Aadhaar Enrolment Centre / Aadhaar Seva Kendra.
Fill out the Aadhaar Update/Correction Form and mention the new mobile number.
Submit the form to the Aadhaar operator.
Complete mandatory biometric authentication (fingerprint/iris) for identity verification.
Pay the UIDAI-prescribed update fee of ₹75.
Collect the acknowledgement slip containing the Update Request Number (URN).
Use the URN to track the update status online.
Important clarifications
Biometric authentication is compulsory for mobile number updates.
No documents are required to change or register a mobile number.
An old mobile number is not required, even if it is inactive or unavailable.
Aadhaar card is not reissued after the update.
Update confirmation is sent only via SMS to the new mobile number once the process is completed.
The update is usually processed within 7–30 days, though in rare cases it may take longer due to verification checks.
How to Change Mobile Number in Aadhaar Card Without OTP?
If you do not have access to your mobile number, but that number was linked to an Aadhaar card, you can make a request to change the mobile number by visiting the enrollment centre. There, instead of OTP, you will be asked to verify your login using your biometric information. After which, you will be given an appointment wherein you can change your mobile number.
Official reference
UIDAI Aadhaar Enrolment & Update Guidelines (PDF): https://uidai.gov.in/en/my-aadhaar/about-your-aadhaar/updating-data-on-aadhaar.html
How to Change Mobile Number in Aadhaar Card Online?
Mobile number update in Aadhaar cannot be done online. As per the latest rules prescribed by UIDAI, changing or registering a mobile number requires in-person biometric authentication and must be completed at an Aadhaar Seva Kendra or authorised Aadhaar Enrolment Centre.
The online facility is limited only to booking an appointment. It does not allow you to change or add a mobile number digitally. What the “online” process actually allows
You can book an appointment online to visit an Aadhaar Seva Kendra.
The actual mobile number update happens offline after biometric verification at the centre.
You can track the Update Status using the URN number through:
https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/CheckAadhaarStatus/en
Check Aadhaar Card Mobile Number Linking Status
You can check the status of your Aadhaar mobile number update only after you have submitted an update request at an Aadhaar Seva Kendra or authorised Enrolment Centre. The status is tracked using the Update Request Number (URN), which is printed on the acknowledgement slip provided to you after submitting the request.
Important clarifications (as per UIDAI process)
URN-based tracking applies only after submission of a mobile number update request.
Status updates may take time to reflect, depending on the stage of verification and processing.
Update status can be checked only on the official UIDAI portal.
The URN is issued at the Aadhaar Seva Kendra, not generated online.
Steps to check Aadhaar mobile number update status
Visit the UIDAI website.
Go to My Aadhaar and select Check Aadhaar Status under the Get Aadhaar section.
On the myAadhaar page, click Check Enrolment & Update Status.
Select URN (Update Request Number).
Enter your URN and the captcha code, then click Submit.
The current status of your mobile number update request will be displayed on the screen.
Note: If the request is still under verification, the status may show as pending. Once approved, confirmation is sent via SMS to the newly registered mobile number.
How to Verify Mobile Number is linked to Aadhaar Card?
Verifying a mobile number through the UIDAI portal only confirms whether a mobile number is already linked to Aadhaar. It does not show the status of an ongoing or recently submitted update request. For update-related tracking, users must rely on the URN status check.
Visit the UIDAI website.
Find "My Aadhaar" and click on the "Verify Email/ Mobile Number".
Select the "Verify Mobile Number" option. Enter the Aadhaar number, mobile number, and captcha code, then click "Submit".
The status of your mobile number verification with UIDAI records will be shown as you click submit.
Note: Successful verification confirms only that the mobile number is linked. It does not indicate whether an Aadhaar update request is under review, approved, or rejected.
Important Things to Know After Updating Your Mobile Number
Here are a few must-knows after you update your Aadhaar card number with your mobile number:
No Need to Get a New Aadhaar Card
Updating your mobile number doesn’t require reprinting your Aadhaar - the number is linked in UIDAI records, not printed on the card.
Update May Require a Few Days
Aadhaar mobile number updates are usually completed within 7–30 days. Different Aadhaar-enabled services may reflect the update at different speeds, so a short delay is normal.
Confirmation is sent only via SMS
Once the update is approved, you will receive SMS confirmation on the newly registered mobile number. No physical Aadhaar letter or card is sent for a mobile number update.
Use the URN to Track Status
You’ll receive a URN (Update Request Number) on your acknowledgement slip - use it to check update status on the UIDAI portal.
You’ll Now Receive OTPs for All Aadhaar Services
From authentication to online address updates, your new number will receive all Aadhaar-linked OTPs.
Linking with Other Services is Manual
After updating Aadhaar, you’ll need to update your mobile number separately with banks, PAN, insurance, or government portals (they don’t sync automatically).
Ensure You Keep the Number Active
If your number is deactivated, you won’t receive OTPs for Aadhaar verification or e-KYC.
Only One Mobile Number Can Be Linked at a Time
UIDAI allows only one mobile number to be active per Aadhaar — the old number (if any) gets de-linked.
If the update does not reflect
If your mobile number update does not reflect even after 30 days, contact the UIDAI helpline at 1947 for assistance.
Consequences of Not Updating Mobile Number in Aadhaar Card
If your Aadhaar-linked mobile number is inactive, lost, or outdated, it can lead to several practical issues. Since most Aadhaar services rely on OTP-based authentication, an incorrect mobile number may restrict access to essential services and benefits.
Aadhaar OTP-based services will not work
You will be unable to complete OTP authentication for Aadhaar-related online services.
Access to government benefits may be disrupted
Services and schemes that rely on Aadhaar OTP verification—such as LPG subsidy, PM-KISAN, and other DBT schemes—may face delays or failures.
PAN–Aadhaar linking issues
Without access to the registered mobile number, OTP-based PAN–Aadhaar linking and verification can become difficult.
Restricted access to DigiLocker and UMANG
Aadhaar-linked platforms like DigiLocker and UMANG may not function properly without OTP access.
Aadhaar e-KYC for banking and insurance may fail
Banks, insurers, and financial institutions depend on Aadhaar OTPs for e-KYC and verification.
No SMS alerts from UIDAI
You will miss important SMS notifications related to Aadhaar authentication, updates, or security alerts.
Online Aadhaar services become unusable
Services such as online address updates or Aadhaar authentication checks cannot be completed without OTP access.
Higher risk of unnoticed Aadhaar misuse
Without SMS alerts, unauthorised Aadhaar authentication attempts may go undetected.
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