If your mobile number is incorrectly registered in your Aadhaar card or you want to change/update it, you don't need to go through any hassle. The process is simple and can be completed through both online and offline methods. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) provides official channels for updating your Aadhaar details.
Important: To complete this process, you need to have your Aadhaar card number and the mobile number currently linked to it. If you don't have access to the previously linked mobile number, you can update your mobile number using biometric authentication at an Aadhaar center.
Update Methods
There are two ways to update your mobile number in Aadhaar:
Online Method
Update your Aadhaar through the myAadhaar portal.
- Visit the official myAadhaar portal
- Click on "Document Update" option
- Enter your Aadhaar number and captcha
- Login with OTP sent to registered mobile
- Select mobile number update option
- Enter new mobile number and upload documents
- Pay the required fee
- Submit the request
Offline Method
Visit your nearest Aadhaar enrolment center or Aadhaar service center.
- Visit nearest Aadhaar enrolment center
- Inform staff about mobile number update
- Fill the update form with new mobile number
- Submit required documents
- Complete biometric verification
- Pay the update fee
- Receive acknowledgement slip
Required Documents
You need the following documents to update your mobile number in Aadhaar card:
- Address Proof Certificate
- Age Proof Certificate
- Birth Certificate
- PAN Card (if available)
- 10th Marksheet
- Voter ID (if available)
Note: You also need to provide your basic Aadhaar information including full name, father/mother's name, date of birth, gender, and address.
Update Fees
The fees for Aadhaar updates are as follows:
| Update Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Demographic Update (if done at the same time as biometric update) | Free |
| Demographic Update (if done separately) | ₹50 |
| Biometric Update (between age 5-7 years) | Free |
| Biometric Update (between age 15-17 years) | Free |
| Biometric Update (otherwise) | ₹100 |
| Document Update (using myAadhaar portal - till 14.06.2025) | Free |
| Document Update (at Aadhaar centre) | ₹50 |
How to Link Mobile Number with Aadhaar
If you want to link your mobile number with Aadhaar for the first time, follow these steps:
- Visit your nearest Aadhaar service center
- Carry your Aadhaar card and the mobile number you want to link
- Fill the Aadhaar update/enrolment form with correct details
- Provide your new mobile number in the form
- Complete biometric verification at the center
- Pay the required fee for mobile number update
- Receive acknowledgement receipt
- Wait for confirmation SMS about successful linking
Check Update Status
To check your Aadhaar mobile number update status:
- Visit the UIDAI official website
- Click on "Download Aadhaar" option
- Enter your Aadhaar number
- Enter the captcha code
- Click on "Send OTP"
- Enter OTP received on your registered mobile number
- Click on "Verify and Download"
- Download your Aadhaar card in PDF format
- Open the PDF and check if your mobile number is updated
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can update your mobile number in Aadhaar card. Visit the official myAadhaar portal, click on "Document Update" option, enter your Aadhaar number, login with OTP, and update your mobile number. Your Aadhaar will be updated in a few days.
Yes, you can check your Aadhaar mobile number update status by visiting the official website and downloading your Aadhaar card in PDF format. Open the PDF to check if your mobile number has been updated.
You need important documents such as 10th marksheet, passport, ration card, voter ID card, disability card, MGNREGA job card, etc.
No, you can do it online from home.
In most cases of Aadhaar update, the process is completed within 30 days.
A fee of ₹50 is charged for Aadhaar update.