Haven’t you linked Aadhaar to your bill number yet? If you don’t, these risks are guaranteed for you! Yes, you can link Aadhaar to your mobile number very easily using these tricks. How to link Aadhaar with mobile number?
What documents are required..? How much is the fee..? See more details here
We cannot avail any government benefits without Aadhaar because it is our identity and important document. Aadhaar services are provided by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). Aadhaar is used for various government and non-government purposes.
By linking Aadhaar with your mobile number, you can avail Aadhaar services offered by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) through SMS. For example, by downloading an e-Aadhaar copy, one can unlock/lock their biometrics and also recover their lost Aadhaar card.
According to UIDAI, although the phone number is not mandatory for Aadhaar registration, it is highly recommended to link it. The main reason behind this is to verify your identity. An OTP (One-Time Password) is sent to your linked mobile number for Aadhaar-based transactions or updates. Moreover, linking your mobile number to Aadhaar …
How to link Aadhaar with mobile number online..?
Here is how you can link your mobile number to Aadhaar card online from the comfort of your home.
Online: You can easily link Aadhaar to phone number online by opening the “MyAadhaar” app or the UIDAI portal. You can also do this by visiting an Aadhaar center or by visiting your nearest Aadhaar center.
- First open the official India Postal Service portal in your mobile browser.
- Then fill in the required information like your name, mobile number, address, email ID etc. From the drop-down menu, select ‘PPB-Aadhaar Service’.
- Select UIDAI-Mobile/Email to Aadhaar Link/Update.
- Then, click on the ‘OTP Request’ option.
- On the next screen, fill in the OTP that will be sent to your mobile number.
- Press ‘Confirm Service Request’. A number will be provided that can be used to track the status of the application.
- Once the request is successfully submitted, it will be sent to the nearest post office.
- Next, an officer will conduct the verification process. He will visit your residence and verify using a mobile biometric device.
- The officer himself will complete the update/link process. It is important to note that a certain fee will be applicable for availing this service.
How to check if your mobile number is linked with Aadhaar..?
After successfully registering a person’s mobile number with UIDAI, one can verify the phone number without any hassle. Here is more information on how to do it.
Step 1: Visit the official website of UIDAI.
Step 2: Go to the ‘Aadhaar Services’ section and click on ‘Verify Email/Mobile Number’.
Step 3: After entering the required details like Aadhaar number, mobile number/email etc., you will receive an OTP.
Step 4: Enter the OTP before clicking on the ‘Verify OTP’ option to complete the verification process.
Apart from visiting an Aadhaar enrolment centre, the process of linking mobile number with Aadhaar number can also be completed at home.
How to change your mobile number in Aadhaar card..?
How to link Aadhaar card with mobile number offline for the first time? This is a plan. By following the steps mentioned below, you can easily do the Aadhaar card mobile number linking process.
- To find the nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra or Aadhaar Enrolment Centre, visit the official website of UIDAI or use the mAadhaar mobile app. Or you can also dial the toll-free number 1947.
- After visiting the Aadhaar Seva Kendra, collect the Aadhaar Correction Form and fill in the required information. Don’t forget to provide the current phone number that you want to link with your Aadhaar.
- After submitting the request to the officer at the centre, submit the form and help the officer verify your biometrics.
- After successful verification of your biometrics, you will receive an acknowledgement slip from the officer.
- The slip comes with an Update Request Number (URN), which you can use to track the Aadhaar update status.
After successfully linking your mobile number, you can avail various Aadhaar services by entering the OTPs you receive on your phone. Instead of using URN, you can get the information by dialing the toll-free number 1947 provided by UIDAI to check Aadhaar update status.
How to update mobile number linked with Aadhaar?
Step 1: Visit the official portal of Aadhaar https://ask.uidai.gov.in/
Step 2: Type your registered phone number/email ID and click on ‘Get OTP’/’Send OTP’ after entering the captcha code.
Step 3: Enter the OTP that you receive on your phone and proceed to the next step.
Step 4: From the ‘Online Aadhaar Services’ dropdown menu, select the option that you want to change.
Step 5: To update your registered mobile number, click on the relevant option and fill in the required details.
Step 6: After you enter the captcha code, you will receive an OTP on your registered mobile number. After OTP verification, click on the ‘Save and Continue’ option.
Step 8: Verify all the details one last time and click Submit.
Step 9: In the next step, you will see a success screen with your appointment ID. Click on ‘Book Appointment’ to book a slot at the Aadhaar Enrolment Centre…
Documents Required for Linking Aadhaar Card with Mobile Number
The only document required to link your Aadhaar card to a mobile number is a self-attested copy of your Aadhaar card.
Fees for linking mobile number with Aadhaar
- During Aadhaar registration, you do not have to pay any fee for linking your Aadhaar card with your phone number.
- If you want to link, change or update your Aadhaar-registered mobile number, you will have to pay Rs. 50 (including GST). There is no additional cost if multiple fields are modified at the same time.
- Thus, using the above steps, you can make the necessary updates to your Aadhaar card.