🔍 Method 1 — Link Mobile Number With Aadhar at Enrollment/Update Centre

Mobile number linking cannot be done fully online. Visit the nearest Aadhar Seva Kendra or CSC center.

✔ Step-by-Step Process

• Step 1: Visit an Aadhar Enrollment/Update Centre. Find a center here: myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in
• Step 2: Fill the Aadhaar Update Form → Mobile Number Update section (old number not required)
• Step 3: Give your biometrics (fingerprint/iris scan)
• Step 4: Pay ₹50 UIDAI fee
• Step 5: Receive Acknowledgment Slip with URN to track status online

⏳ Processing Time: 2–5 working days (sometimes up to 7 days)

🔍 Method 2 — Changing Mobile Number Linked to Aadhar

If you want to replace an old number with a new one:

• Visit any Aadhar center
• Submit biometric verification
• Pay ₹50
• Update completes within a few days
• No extra documents required

🔍 Can It Be Done Online?

No. UIDAI requires biometric verification for mobile number linking or change. Online updating is only possible after your mobile number is registered.

📄 Documents Required

✔ No documents required. Only an Aadhaar card + biometrics are needed.

🔐 Benefits of Linking Your Mobile Number

• Download Aadhaar PDF
• Update address online
• Lock/unlock biometrics
• Generate VID
• Use Aadhaar OTP for banking
• Do eKYC anywhere

⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Don’t submit photocopies of Aadhaar
• Don’t visit unauthorized agents
• Don’t share OTP with anyone
• Don’t expect an instant update—it takes 2–5 days

💬 FAQs — Linking Mobile Number With Aadhaar

• Is mobile number linking mandatory? Yes, for almost all services, including KYC and subsidy benefits.
• Can I link two numbers with one Aadhaar? No. Only one active mobile number can be linked.
• Can NRIs link their foreign number? Not yet—UIDAI supports only Indian mobile numbers.
• Can I check if my number is linked? Yes: Verify Mobile & Email

🎯 Conclusion

Linking your mobile number with Aadhaar is simple, secure, and mandatory for accessing almost every digital service in India. A quick visit to your nearest Aadhar Seva Kendra completes the process in just a few minutes.

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