Aadhaar card has been made mandatory to submit to avail various services and to authenticate documents. In order to avail services, you need to verify your Aadhaar mobile number. This is done by submitting an OTP that a person receives on the mobile number linked to the Aadhaar card number. Thus in order to avail any online facilities that need Aadhar, you need to have your mobile number linked to your Aadhar card.
How to Add/Change my Mobile Number in Aadhar Card
The government has made it mandatory to link Aadhaar with other documents and bank accounts. It is one of the most preferred/accepted identity proof thus it is necessary to also register or update your active mobile number on it. As per the latest information you cannot update your mobile number online via the old Service Update Portal as it was discontinued. You can do it offline by visiting your nearest Aadhaar enrollment center. The whole process takes around 90 days.
STEP-BY-STEP PROCESS
Here is a step-wise process of how you can update or add your mobile number to your Aadhar card-
Step 1- Visit the near Aadhaar enrollment center. To locate the nearest enrolment/ update center, go to Aadhaar’s official website-> Go to ‘my Aadhaar’-> select the ‘locate an enrollment center’ option from the drop-down menu. You can search for the centre via state, pin code, locality name, city, and district.
Step 2– Fill the Aadhaar Update/ Correction Form
Step 3- Submit the form to the Aadhaar executive
Step 4- Pay the fee of Rs. 100 for the service. Whether you update one field or many, charges for Aadhaar update will be the same. However, to update the demographic details the platform charges Rs. 50.
Step 5– You will receive an acknowledgment slip that contains the Update Request Number (URN). This number can be used to check the status of your Aadhar update. Your mobile number is expected to be updated within 90 days.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 . Where can I update my mobile number on Aadhaar card?
A. You can update your mobile number on your Aadhaar card by going to your nearest Aadhaar enrollment center. Book your appointment on uidai.gov.in .
2 . Can I add/change my Aadhaar linked phone number online?
A. No, you can’t change your mobile number online. You must visit your nearest Aadhar Enrollment Center or Aadhaar Seva Kendra online.
3. What documents do I need to submit to change my mobile number on my Aadhaar card?
A. No documents need to be submitted to change the mobile number. However, you will need to carry the Aadhaar Card.
4. Is it mandatory to update the mobile number to make any Aadhaar changes online?
A. Yes, it is mandatory to update the mobile number to make any Aadhaar changes online. An OTP will be sent to the registered mobile number to process any changes that are made online.
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