How to link Aadhaar with Mobile Number Online

Linking your Aadhaar with your mobile number allows you to access various Aadhaar services via SMS, such as unlocking/locking biometrics and retrieving a lost Aadhaar card by downloading an e-Aadhaar copy.

How to Link Aadhaar Card with Mobile Number Online

Here’s how you can link your mobile number to your Aadhaar card online:

• Visit the Indian Postal Service portal.
• Enter the required details like name, mobile number, address, and email ID.
• Select ‘PPB-Aadhaar Service’ and then ‘UIDAI-Mobile/Email to Aadhaar Linking/Update.’
• Request an OTP by filling in the necessary fields.
• Enter the OTP received on your mobile number.
• Confirm your service request and note the Reference Number for tracking.
• Your request will be processed by the nearest post office, where an officer will verify your details using a biometric device. A fee applies for this service.
• Verify Mobile Number on Aadhaar Card

Once registered, you can verify your mobile number online:

• Visit the UIDAI website.
• Go to ‘Aadhaar Services’ and select ‘Verify Email/Mobile Number.’
• Enter the required details and the OTP received on your phone.
• Click ‘Verify OTP’ to complete the verification.
• How to Link Aadhaar Card with Mobile Number Offline

Follow these steps to link your Aadhaar with your mobile number offline:

• Locate the nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra using the UIDAI website, mAadhaar app, or by dialing 1947.
• Fill in the Aadhaar Correction Form with your current phone number.
• Submit the form and verify your biometrics with the official.
• Receive an acknowledgement slip with an Update Request Number (URN) for tracking.
• Once linked, you can use various Aadhaar services with the OTPs received on your phone. A fee is required for this service.
• Booking an Appointment
• Search for an enrollment center by name, Pincode, or state.
• Choose a nearby center, select a date and time, and click ‘Book Appointment.’
• Confirm details and save the application form in PDF format for your visit.
• Updating Mobile Number Linked with Aadhaar

If you need to update your linked mobile number:

• Visit the UIDAI portal.
• Enter your registered phone number/email ID and captcha, then click ‘Get OTP.’
• Enter the OTP received and proceed.
• Select the option to update your mobile number and fill in the details.
• Enter the captcha and verify with the OTP received.
• Confirm details and submit. Book an appointment at an Aadhaar enrollment center if required. A fee of Rs.25 applies.
• Required Documents
• A self-attested copy of your Aadhaar card is needed to link it with your mobile number.

Charges

Linking or updating your mobile number with Aadhaar incurs a fee of Rs.50 (inclusive of GST).

Benefits of Aadhaar Verification Mobile Number Process

• Access various Aadhaar services using your linked mobile number.
• Use the online Self-Service Update Portal (SSUP) for updates.
• Carry your Aadhaar card on your phone with the mAadhaar app.
• Receive OTPs for accessing e-Aadhaar and other services, ensuring added security.

Updating already linked mobile number

The process involves visiting an Aadhaar centre, unlike the time when we get a brand new Aadhaar linked SIM for the first time. Follow these steps:

1. Go to the Aadhaar enrolment centre.
2. Ask for the Aadhaar collection form and fill it.
3. Fill in your existing number that needs to be linked to Aadhaar.
4. You will receive an acknowledgment slip from the executive, which contains an Update Request Number (URN).
5. Use the URN to check the status of the number updated.

Verify Aadhaar mobile number

Once you link your mobile number you can verify it on the official UIDAI website. Follow these steps:

1. Log in to the official UIDAI website
2. Enter your 12 digit Aadhaar, linked mobile, and/or email.
3. You will receive an OTP on your linked number. 
4. Click on 'Verify OTP'.
5. When it verifies successfully, a green tick will be displayed.

These are the ways in which you can successfully link your mobile number to Aadhaar. Doing so will significantly improve the ease to make multiple financial decisions with a few clicks.

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