How to check your URN status?

The Aadhaar is one of the most important of all documents to prove the identity of an Indian resident. Aadhaar eKYC helps in establishing the identity of the individual. Aadhaar eKYC can be done in real-time through the process of Aadhaar authentication, where the biometric and demographic details of the individual get submitted to the UIDAI. The UIDAI stores all the information of the Aadhaar holder on their database. Once the verification is completed, the UIDAI responds with a 'Yes'/'No'.

It is important that the individual updates the demographic and biometric details in the Aadhaar whenever there is a change/correction.  An application for Aadhaar updation must be submitted along with the supporting documents. Following this process, the individual will receive a URN which can be used to check the status of Aadhaar updation.

So, what exactly is a URN?

• URN stands for Update Request Number.
• This number is allocated to the individual who has applied to make corrections in the Aadhaar data.
• The application for Aadhaar updation/correction may be submitted online or in-person.
• URN is allocated to everyone who's requested for corrections in Aadhaar (online/offline).
• Once you've submitted a change request, this number gets automatically generated.
• You mustn't lose this number.
• You must have this number to check your Aadhaar URN status.
• You cannot check the status of your Aadhaar updation request in case you lose the Update Request Number.

How Can You Check Your Aadhaar URN Status?

To check URN status, you need to follow the steps given below.

• Log on to the official  Self Service Update Portal (SSUP) for Aadhaar and click on the self-service updation link.
• Clicking on the link https://ssup.uidai.gov.in/check-status will give you direct access. 
• Type in your Aadhaar number and URN in the respective boxes.
• To avoid rejection, make sure you've entered the correct numbers.
• Type in the Captcha code.
• Select the ‘Get Status’ option.
• You can check your Aadhaar URN status

You’ll receive one among the three possible messages.

• The request for updation of Aadhaar is under process: This means- 

1. The corrections to be updated in your Aadhaar has not been approved yet.
2. Check the status after a few days.

• The request for Aadhaar updation has been completed successfully: This means-

1. Corrections to your Aadhaar has been updated successfully. 
2. You can download a copy of your e-Aadhaar (updated copy)You’ll also receive the updated Aadhaar card by post.

• The request for updation of Aadhaar has been rejected: This means-

1. The corrections and updation of Aadhaar have not been made.
2. The application for correction has to be submitted once again by the Aadhaar cardholder.

What Are Some Of The Main Reasons For Rejection?

The UIDAI, issuing authority of Aadhaar, could reject the request for Aadhaar updation/correction in certain cases. The reason for rejection will be mentioned in the URN status result page. Some of the common reasons for rejection are the following:

• The application form has typographical mistakes.
• The details provided by the individual is incorrect.
• Failed to submit all the required documents.
• Failed to self-attest the documents submitted 

The process of checking URN status has become quite easy and simple with the help of SSUP. The status of Aadhaar URN may be checked whenever you want by logging on to the Self Service Update Portal. In case you do not have access to a computer/ internet connection you may approach an Aadhaar enrollment centre to check the Aadhaar URN status. Since Aadhaar eKYC is required to avail many benefits, keep the document up-to-date always.

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