How to Check Aadhaar Link With Mobile Number

Linking your phone number with your Aadhaar lets you avail 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.

News About Aadhaar Link With Mobile

It is not mandatory to provide your mobile number to enroll for Aadhaar. However, providing your mobile number aids you in accessing various Aadhaar-based services with the help of authentication using OTPs. This adds a layer of security to your transactions.

Please note that you cannot update your mobile number online. You will need to visit your nearest Aadhaar Enrolment Centre to do so.

15 October 2024

Students studying in Classes 1 to 12 will hav to submit their Aadhaar cards, according to a news published in Prabhat Khabar on 6 October, 2024. The school principals will have to update the information on the U-Dias portal of the Education Department by 30 October, 2024.

08 October 2024

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How to Check Aadhaar Card Mobile Number Change Status?

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

Online Process to Check Aadhaar - Mobile Number Link

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. 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’.

Offline Method to Check Aadhaar - Mobile Number Link

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 Book an Appointment?

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.

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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 -

How to Check Which Mobile Numbers are Linked With Your Aadhaar Through 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 Aadhar number.

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. 

Conclusion

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.

How to Check Aadhaar card link with mobile number - Related FAQs

It will take a maximum of 30 days to link your mobile number to your Aadhaar card.

It is not possible to update or change your mobile number using the Umang App.

Go to the UIDAI website, click on ‘Locate an Enrolment Center’ and search based on state or pincode. It will show you the address of the nearest center.

Your Aadhaar card will be linked to your mobile number for free during Aadhaar enrollment. In case of linking, changing, or updating your Aadhaar-registered mobile number, you will be charged Rs. 50 (inclusive of GST).

Only one mobile number can be linked to an Aadhaar card. However, you can take up to 9 SIM cards by giving your Aadhaar as proof.

No, you do not need a new SIM to link your Aadhaar card to a mobile number.

No. Anyone with a smartphone can use the mAadhaar app. However to create a profile in mAadhaar, and to use it as a digital ID your registered mobile number is required.

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