In today’s time, the Aadhaar card is one of the most important documents. To take advantage of all the online services related to Aadhaar, it is essential that your mobile number is linked to UIDAI. This is because whenever you make any changes to your Aadhaar card online, an OTP is sent to your registered mobile number for verification.
Can you update your mobile number in Aadhaar card online?
If you have a new mobile number and want to link it with your Aadhaar card, this can be done easily. Many people wonder if they can update their mobile number in the Aadhaar card online. Let me inform you that you cannot update your mobile number in the Aadhaar card online. For this, you need to visit your nearest Aadhaar Enrollment Center.
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Steps to update mobile number in Aadhaar card:
You can update your mobile number in the Aadhaar card only through an offline method. Let’s go through the process of updating the mobile number in the Aadhaar card:
- First, visit any Aadhaar Enrollment Center near you.
- Fill out a correction form to update any information in your Aadhaar card.
- Submit the filled form to the Aadhaar executive.
- Provide your biometrics to authenticate all your details.
- You will need to pay a fee of ₹50 for this service.
- You will receive an acknowledgment slip, which will contain the Update Request Number (URN). You can use this slip to check the status of your request.
- In a few days, your mobile number will be updated.