Your Aadhaar card is one of the most important identity documents in India, used for everything from government subsidies to bank KYC, SIM card verification, and income tax filings. If the mobile number linked to your Aadhaar is inactive or incorrect, you may lose access to essential services. Here’s why updating it is urgent and how you can do it step by step.
⚠️ 1. Why Updating Your mobile Number is Important
OTP Verification: Most Aadhaar services — from PAN linking to subsidy verification — need OTP authentication.
Government Benefits: Schemes like LPG subsidy, PM-Kisan, and pension transfers may stop if Aadhaar can’t be verified.
Banking & UPI: Aadhaar-based eKYC for opening bank accounts or UPI setup won’t work without an active number.
🏢 2. Visit the Nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra
Mobile number updates cannot be done online. You must visit an Aadhaar Seva Kendra (ASK), Post Office, or authorized enrollment center in person.
🧾 3. Carry Required Documents
No special documents are needed apart from your Aadhaar card. Your biometric authentication (fingerprint/iris scan) will be taken at the center to verify your identity.
🖊️ 4. Fill the Aadhaar Update Form
Mention your new mobile number clearly in the form.
Double-check before submission — this will be the number used for OTPs and future verifications.
💳 5. Pay the Nominal Fee
A small fee (usually ₹50) is charged for mobile number updates. Keep the receipt safe until the update is completed.
⏱️ 6. Wait for Confirmation
Your new number is usually updated within 2–5 working days. You will receive an SMS confirmation once the change is successful.
🛡️ 7. Check Your Aadhaar Status Online
After 5 days, visit https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in → Verify Aadhaar → Enter your number to confirm that it is linked.
✅ Bottom Line: Updating your Aadhaar-linked mobile number is quick and inexpensive — but crucial. Do it now to ensure seamless access to government benefits, banking services, and online verifications.
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