5 december 2023
By: Samira Siddiqui
Updating your mobile number on Aadhaar just got easier with the new features on UIDAI's online portal! Now, link your number to your Aadhaar card hassle-free through the SSUP. Here's the step-by-step guide on the same.
- Visit a nearby Aadhaar Enrollment Centre. - Complete the Aadhaar Update ensuring your mobile number is mentioned. - Hand over the form to the Aadhaar executive. - Verify your details using biometrics.
- Pay a service fee of Rs. 50. - Receive an acknowledgement slip with the Update Request Number (URN). Your mobile number will be updated in Aadhaar’s database within 30 days.
In 2009, the Indian government introduced the Aadhaar card, providing residents with a unique identification number.
Earlier, you had the convenience of updating your Aadhaar card online. However, UIDAI has temporarily stopped offering this service.
No additional documents are required in order to change your mobile number, only your Aadhaar card is mandatory to carry.