How to Check the Status of Your Aadhar Card Application (Complete Guide)

Learn how to track your Aadhar enrollment, update, or PVC card delivery status online using EID, URN, SRN, or India Post.

⭐ Types of Aadhar Status You Can Check

• New Aadhar Enrollment Status
• Aadhar Update Status (Name, Address, Mobile, Email, DoB, Biometrics)
• PVC Aadhar Card Order Status
• Aadhar Dispatch & Delivery Status via India Post

🔍 Method 1 — Check Aadhar Status Using Enrollment ID (EID)

Your enrollment slip contains:

• 14-digit Enrollment ID (EID)
• Date & Time (Timestamp)

Example: 1234/56789/01234 29/11/2025 14:33:57

Steps:

1. Visit myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/check-aadhaar-status
2. Enter your EID + date + time
3. Complete the captcha
4. Click Submit

If approved → “Your Aadhar is generated.”
If pending → “Your Aadhar is under process.”

🔍 Method 2 — Check Aadhar Update Status Using URN

Whenever you update Aadhar details, UIDAI generates a 14-digit URN (Update Request Number).

Steps:

1. Go to myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/check-aadhaar-update-status
2. Enter Aadhar number
3. Enter URN
4. Click Submit

You will see:

• Pending
• Approved
• Rejected (with reason)

🔍 Method 3 — Check Status Using SRN (Service Request Number)

SRN is generated when you:

• Update address online
• Order PVC Aadhar card

Steps:

1. Visit the MyAadhaar portal
2. Select Check SRN Status
3. Enter Aadhar number + SRN
4. View the real-time status

🔍 Method 4 — Check PVC Aadhar Delivery Status (India Post)

If you ordered a PVC Aadhar card, UIDAI sends you a Speed Post Tracking ID via SMS.

Steps:

1. Find the India Post tracking number in the SMS
2. Visit India Post Tracking
3. Enter the tracking ID
4. Check delivery updates

Status examples:

• Item Booked
• Dispatched
• Arrived at Sorting Center
• Out for Delivery
• Delivered

🔍 Method 5 — Check Aadhar Status on the mAadhaar App

1. Install the mAadhaar app
2. Select “Check Aadhar Status”
3. Enter EID / URN / SRN
4. Verify via OTP

⏳ How Long Does Aadhar Processing Take?

• New Aadhar: 7–90 days
• Updates: 2–7 days (sometimes 15 days)
• PVC Delivery: 7–15 days via India Post

⚠️ Reasons Your Aadhar May Be Delayed

• Mismatched documents
• Poor fingerprint or photo quality
• Incorrect address details
• High verification volume
• Manual re-checking by UIDAI

💬 FAQs — Aadhar Status

1. Can I check Aadhar status without a mobile number?
Yes — using your Enrollment ID (EID).

2. Can I re-download Aadhar once generated?
Yes — using Aadhar number, VID, or EID.

3. What if my update gets rejected?
You must apply again at an Aadhar center with valid documents.

4. Is PVC Aadhar mandatory?
No — e-Aadhar and paper Aadhar are equally valid.

🎯 Conclusion

Tracking your Aadhar status online is simple and fast using EID, URN, or SRN. You can also track PVC delivery through India Post. Keep your acknowledgment slip safe until your Aadhar is fully processed.

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