How to change mobile number in Aadhaar Card?

For an Indian citizen, the Aadhaar is considered to be the most important of all documents to prove her/his identity. The electronic version of Know Your Customer (KYC) can be carried out using the Aadhaar details of an individual. Through the process of Aadhaar eKYC, the identity of an individual can be verified online. Aadhaar authentication helps in establishing the identity of the individual.

Aadhaar authentication is a process where the personal details (biometric and demographic details) and the Aadhaar number of the particular individual get submitted to the UIDAI to confirm the identity of that particular individual. The UIDAI responds with a ‘no’/’yes’ depending on whether the information submitted is true or false. Your mobile number must be linked to your Aadhaar because authentication takes place using the OTP sent to that particular number. This means you have to update your mobile number in case you have lost it/changed it for some reason.

How To Update Your Mobile Number In Your Aadhaar Card?

For updating your mobile number linked to your Aadhaar you need to keep in mind the following.

• Only offline methods may be used.
• The online method of mobile number updation has been stopped by the UIDAI to prevent one’s personal information from being misused.
• You need to approach an Aadhaar Seva Kendra in person.
• However, the form for updation can be downloaded online beforehand.

Updating Mobile Number Using An OTP

An application form has to be generated at first and you can do this online.

How To Generate The Application Form For Updating Mobile Number?

• Log on to https://ask.uidai.gov.in 
• Enter your mobile number linked to your Aadhaar.
• Enter the Captcha code.
• Click on the icon ‘Send OTP’.
• Enter the OTP received in the box and click on the ‘submit ‘button.
• You’ll be directed to another screen- Aadhaar service; Press the ‘Update Aadhaar’ option.
• Click on ‘What do you want to update’ option in the next screen. Fill all the required fields and select ‘Mobile Number’ and enter ‘Proceed’.
• Enter your mobile number and fill in the Captcha code.
• Select the ‘send OTP’ and enter the OTP received.
• Select ‘Save and Proceed’ and enter the ’Submit’ button.
• You’ll be directed to another screen that says ‘Success’ with your ID for appointment.
• Select the ‘option ‘Book an Appointment’. 

Booking An Appointment

• On clicking the ‘Book Appointment’ option search for an Aadhaar Enrollment Centre closest to you. You can search by typing in your pin code, state etc.
• Select the most convenient place from the options and click the ‘get details’ option.
• Click on ‘Book Appointment’ and choose a time and date convenient for you.
• Select ‘Confirm’ option.
• An application form in the PDF format will be sent to you. Take a printout before going to the Aadhaar Enrollment Centre.

Updating Your Mobile Number Without OTP

To update your Aadhaar number without an OTP, follow the steps given below,

• Approach an Aadhaar Enrollment Centre closest to you.
• Duly fill and submit the updation application form.
• Add your latest mobile number in the form.
• Pay a fee of Rs.25/-
• Your request will be registered by an executive.
• You’ll receive an Update Request Number(URN).

To enjoy different benefits and to avail several services from the government you must keep your Aadhaar updated. Make sure you keep your mobile number updated in case you’ve changed/lost it.

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