How to Check Aadhaar Link with Mobile Number?

Linking your phone number with your Aadhaar lets you avail of several online services offered by UIDAI. Keeping your Aadhaar updated with details like phone number and e-mail address makes sure that you receive your OTPs whenever required without any hassle.

Here is how to quickly check if your mobile number is linked to your Aadhaar.

Check Aadhaar Link to Mobile Number 

If you are wondering how to check if your Aadhaar card is linked to your mobile number, here is how to do it. The Aadhaar link to mobile number check can be done either online or offline. Let us look at the processes one by one. 

Link Mobile Number to Aadhaar Card - Online Check

The UIDAI website makes it super easy to check the status of your linking from the comfort of your home. Follow these steps to do it -

STEP 1: Visit the official website of UIDAI.  

STEP 2: Go to ‘My Aadhaar’ section → ‘Aadhaar Services’.

STEP 3: Choose the 'Verify Email/Mobile Number' option.

STEP 4: Select the ‘Verify Mobile Number’ option and enter your Aadhaar number, mobile number, and captcha code. 

STEP 5: Click on ‘Submit’.

If the mobile number you entered is linked to your Aadhaar, you will see this message on the screen - ‘The mobile number you have entered is already verified with our records’. 

If it is not linked, you will see this message - ‘The mobile number you have entered does not match with our records’.

Aadhaar Card Mobile Number Check - Offline Method 

If the online method is not working, or you want to do it in person, you can also use the offline process to check if your Aadhaar and mobile number are linked. Here are the steps you will need to follow -

STEP 1: Go to the nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra or Aadhaar Enrolment Centre.  

STEP 2: Give your mobile number and Aadhaar number to the official present at the center.

STEP 3: The official will check and let you know if your mobile number is linked to your Aadhaar number.

How to Check Which Mobile Numbers are Linked with Your Aadhaar Through the TAFCOP Portal?

Only one mobile number can be linked to your Aadhaar. But when you purchase a new SIM card, you must give your Aadhaar number. Up to nine mobile numbers can be issued using the same Aadhaar number.

Here is how you can check how many mobile numbers are issued under your Aadhaar number:

STEP 1: Visit the TAFCOP portal. 

STEP 2: Under Citizen Centric Services click 'Know Your Mobile Connections'.

STEP 3: Type in your mobile number, captcha, and the OTP you receive.

STEP 4: The next page will display all the mobile numbers issued under your Aadhaar number.

If any of the listed numbers are obsolete or not yours, you can initiate the removal process. 

Please note that this service is only available in Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Kerala, Jammu & Kashmir, and Telangana. 

Book an Appointment for Aadhaar Mobile No. Link

Booking an appointment is not necessary, you can just visit the nearest Aadhaar enrolment/update center. However, to avoid queues you can follow the below steps:

STEP 1: Go to the appointment booking section of the official UIDAI website.  

STEP 2: Select your location and click “Proceed to Book Appointment”.

STEP 3: Fill in the necessary details and select the Aadhaar Seva Kendra you wish to visit.

STEP 4: An acknowledgment slip will be generated. Print the slip and carry it with you on the date of the appointment.

Documents Required for Aadhaar Card-Mobile Number Linking

Users looking to complete Aadhaar card link with a mobile number only require one document.

The only document required to link an Aadhaar card with a mobile number is your Aadhaar card. There is no need to provide any other document, address proof, or identity proof for this procedure.

Importance of Linking Aadhaar with Mobile Number

There are several benefits to linking your Aadhaar card with your mobile number. Some of them are mentioned below -

• Linking your Aadhaar number to your mobile number improves security and reduces the chances of identity theft

• As the Aadhaar is an identity and address proof recognized nationwide, linking your mobile number to it simplifies authentication

• Makes KYC verification easier by receiving OTP on your linked mobile number

• Linking the Aadhaar and your mobile number makes investing in mutual funds and shares easy

• The linking helps the government validate your identity, thus stopping fraudsters and criminals from misusing your number

• Helps you complete transactions easily as once your Aadhaar and mobile number are linked, you can receive your OTP for Aadhaar validation on your mobile number

• Once you link your mobile number to your Aadhaar card, you can easily avail all the government schemes that you are eligible for

• You can also e-verify your income tax return with your Aadhaar card and mobile number

• Additionally, this link facilitates the weeding out of fraudsters and criminals who create fake Aadhaar cards to dupe the government

• Linking your mobile number to your Aadhaar card allows you to use the mAadhaar app. The app stores your Aadhaar details on your phone making sure that you always have your Aadhaar at hand.

Aadhaar Link to Mobile Number Through IVR

You can also link your mobile number to your Aadhaar through toll-free services, available for both prepaid and postpaid customers. Here are the steps you need to follow for the same -

STEP 1: Call 14546 and follow the IVR instructions.

STEP 2: Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number and confirm it.

STEP 3: Enter your mobile number that is registered with Aadhaar to get OTP.

STEP 4: Give consent for your telecom provider to access your details from UIDAI.

STEP 5: Enter the OTP and finalize the verification process.

Can I Also Add/Update my Mobile Number in Aadhaar Online?

There are certain factors to be kept in mind while looking to update your mobile number in Aadhaar. 

• It is only possible to update your address and documents via the online website 

• For any other updates, the user has to visit their nearest enrollment center 

• There is no need to carry documents for mobile number update

• To verify the process, the Aadhaar holder should be there in person for Biometric authentication 

• There is a small charge of Rs.50 per request to update mobile number (one or more demographic updates)

• You can update your mobile number any number of times in Aadhaar. However, other factors have a limit. 

  • Name: Twice in a lifetime

  • Gender: Once in a lifetime

  • Date of Birth: Once in a lifetime

An Aadhaar card gives an individual national identity and can be used anywhere in the country as proof of identity. Linking the mobile number with an Aadhaar card has been made mandatory to ensure transparency. Individuals can link their mobile number with their Aadhaar card by going to the nearest Aadhaar enrolment center. Now that you know how to check Aadhaar card link with your mobile number, you can complete it using the above methods.