If you want to update your mobile number in Aadhaar, it will be done in just 5 minutes without standing in line! This trick will make life easier.

Is your mobile number not linked to Aadhaar or has it changed? Book an appointment from home through the UIDAI portal and get it updated by visiting the Aadhaar center in just 5 minutes. Know the complete, easy, and step-by-step process.

UIDAI Aadhaar Mobile Number Update: In today's era, the Aadhaar card is not just an identity card, but has become the key to your digital life. Whether it is opening a bank account, taking advantage of a government scheme, paying income tax or getting a SIM card, 'Aadhaar' is necessary everywhere. And the biggest strength of this Aadhaar is your mobile number linked to it, on which all the work is possible only with the OTP (One Time Password) received. But imagine, what if that number of yours is closed, lost or you have taken a new number? Let us tell you the way, by which you can update mobile number in Aadhaar in a jiffy without standing in long queues.

Many people think that to change the mobile number in Aadhaar, one has to stand in long queues for hours and because of this they keep postponing this important work. At the same time, some people also think that this work can be done completely online from home. Today we will clear both these misconceptions of yours and tell you the easiest and fastest way, by which your work will be done in a jiffy.

How to update mobile number in Aadhaar?

First of all, let us tell you that the mobile number in the Aadhaar card is not updated completely online. For this, you have to go to the center and get the biometric updated. However, the good thing is that for this you can take an online appointment, which will get you rid of the long line.

How to get an appointment from home: Step-by-step process

All you have to do is book an appointment to go to the Aadhaar service center from home. This will give you the time and date of your convenience and your work will be done directly at the counter.

Step 1:

First of all open the official website of UIDAI on your phone or laptop. Search myAadhaar on Google or go directly to myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in.

Step 2:

On the homepage of the website, you will see an option of "Book an Appointment" in the "Get Aadhaar" section. Click on it.

Step 3:

Now a new page will open in front of you. Here you have to select the name of your city. Select your city and click on "Proceed to Book Appointment".

Step 4:

On the next page you have to select the option of "Aadhaar Update". Enter your mobile number here on which you want to get appointment information (this can be any of your current numbers, it is not necessary that it is the one you want to link). After this, enter the captcha code and click on "Generate OTP".

Step 5:

An OTP will come on the number given by you, enter it and click on "Verify OTP".

Step 6:

Now you will be asked for your Aadhaar details. Fill in your Aadhaar number and the name written on the Aadhaar correctly. After this, tick the option of "Mobile Number" in the "What do you want to update?" section and click on "Proceed".

Step 7:

Now the calendar for booking an appointment will open in front of you. Here you can choose the date and time of your choice. The slots that appear in green are vacant. Choose your preferred slot.

Step 8:

As soon as you confirm the slot, your appointment slip will be generated. You can download it or take a screenshot of it. This slip will contain the date, time and address of your appointment center.

This work has to be done at the Aadhaar center

Now you have to go to that Aadhaar Seva Kendra on your booked date and time. Show your appointment slip there. You will be sent directly to the counter where the update work is done. The employee will ask you for your Aadhaar number and show your details on the screen. He will ask you for the new mobile number which you want to link. After this, he will scan your fingerprints and iris (biometric). You will have to pay a fee of ₹ 50 for this work. Make sure to take its receipt. You will be given a slip with an update request number (URN). Your work is over! This whole process will not take more than 5 to 10 minutes.

How to check the status?

With the slip with the URN number you have received, you can check the status of your update online after coming home. Usually within 24 to 72 hours your new mobile number gets linked to Aadhaar. So you see, how easy it is. Now you don't need to be lazy or afraid to update your mobile number in Aadhaar. Book your appointment today and make your digital life safe and easy.