Aadhaar Update: Aadhar card, issued by Unique Identification Authority of India or UIDAI, The 12 digit number has become an essential part of identity for every Indian citizen. Aadhaar, with its increasing importance, has become one of the most sought-after documents of identity. It is a trusted source that acts as a proof of address of citizens, proof of date of birth and others, making it mandatory for everyone to keep it. If the card is also linked with the mobile number, this facility will allow users to log on to select government web portals to avail the services. Hence, it is advised to always update your latest mobile phone number on Aadhaar.
how to update or add mobile number in aadhar
If you have not registered your mobile number in Aadhaar, or you want to change your existing mobile number, you can do it easily by visiting the nearest Aadhaar centre. Apart from your Aadhar card, no additional documents are required for the process. All you need to do is fill an application form for the update and do biometric authentication for the process.
Here’s How To Locate The Nearest Aadhar Center To You
You can locate the nearest Aadhaar center by visiting uidai.gov.in or using the mAadhaar app. You can also call the helpline number 1947 to find the nearest Aadhar center.
how to update mobile number in aadhar
In order to keep the user data of Aadhaar secure, UIDAI has done away with online mobile number updating in Aadhaar card. Now you can do this only by visiting the Aadhaar center.
You will have to visit the nearest Aadhaar center and fill up a form requesting you to update your Aadhaar database with the new mobile number. The request will be submitted with a fee of Rs.50. You will have to verify your identity through biometric verification. However, you can download the application form for change/update of your mobile number and save some of your time at the centre.
You will then be provided with a unique reference number which can be used to check the status of your request on the mAadhaar app or on the official website of UIDAI.
If your new mobile number is already fed into the Aadhaar database along with someone else’s data, you will get a screen pop up during tracking informing you of the same.
Once your request is processed, you can use your newly registered number to change various other details as and when required.
“Enabling Aadhaar for various services like government and non-government services, subsidy benefits, pensions, scholarships, social benefits, banking services, insurance services, taxation services, education, employment, healthcare, etc., makes it necessary to ensure That the resident of Aadhaar data stored in the CIDR is accurate and up-to-date,” states the UIDAI website.
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