How to Link Your Mobile Number With Aadhar (Step-by-Step Guide)
Follow these simple steps to link or update your mobile number with Aadhaar for banking, KYC, subsidies, and other services.
โญ Why You Must Link Your Mobile Number With Aadhar:
- Receive OTP for all Aadhaar services
- Update Aadhaar details online
- Use DigiLocker
- Complete bank KYC
- Avail government schemes & subsidies
- Download Aadhaar PDF anytime
๐ Method 1 โ 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.
โ 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 โ Mobile Number Update section (old number not required)
- Step 3: Give your biometrics (fingerprint/iris scan)
- Step 4: Pay โน50 UIDAI fee
- Step 5: Receive Acknowledgment Slip with URN to track status online
โณ Processing Time: 2โ5 working days (sometimes up to 7 days)
๐ Method 2 โ 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 โน50
- Update completes within a few days
- No extra documents required
๐ 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.
๐ Documents Required
โ No documents required. Only an Aadhaar card + biometrics are needed.
๐ 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
โ ๏ธ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Donโt submit photocopies of Aadhaar
- Donโt visit unauthorized agents
- Donโt share OTP with anyone
- Donโt expect an instant updateโit takes 2โ5 days
๐ฌ FAQs โ 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 yetโUIDAI supports only Indian mobile numbers.
- Can I check if my number is linked? Yes: Verify Mobile & Email
๐ฏ 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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