How To Update or Register Mobile Number In Aadhaar Card

Aadhaar card is a 12 digit individual identification number which serves as proof of identity and proof of address for residents of India. Any individual, irrespective of age and gender, who is a resident in India and satisfies the verification process laid down by the UIDAI can enroll for Aadhaar. Aadhaar number is unique for each individual and will remain valid for life time. Aadhaar number will help the residents to avail various services provided by banking, mobile phone connections and other Govt and Non-Govt services in due course.

If you have recently changed your mobile number and you wants to update your new mobile number in your Aadhaar then you need to visit the Aadhaar center, before visiting Aadhaar center you need to book an appointment, you can book the appointment by following below given steps:-

Steps for updating Aadhaar Card Online

1. First Book an appointment.
   
2. To Book an Appointment you need to click on "Proceed to Book Appointment" button given below. You can book appointment at two Kendra one is UIDAI run Aadhaar Seva Kendra and second is Registrar run Aadhaar Seva Kendra, you need to book appointment on Registrar run Aadhaar Seva Kendra as you can find them near by your house.
   
3. Enter mobile number that you want to register then enter captcha, if you are unable to read the captcha you can click on "Try Another" link, after entering the correct captcha you need to click on "send OTP button" given below.
   
4. You will receive an OTP on you number please check the network connection and incoming facility. Please wait for some time to receive the otp and after receiving the OTP enter the OTP and click on "Submit OTP and Proceed" Button given below.
   
5. To update the Aadhaar card you need to click on "Update Aadhaar" button.
   
6. Enter details as per your Aadhaar card enter your Name and Aadhaar number.
   
7. Select the field that you want to update, you need to click on "Mobile Number" and then click on "Proceed" button given below.
   
8. Enter your new mobile number that you want to register with your Aadhaar card and then enter the captcha that is showing in a image if you are not able to read the captcha or it is not showing then you can click on "Try Another" link given below after entering the number and correct captcha click on "Send otp" button to verify your contact number.
   
9. After clicking on "Send OTP" button you will receive a otp on your mobile number that you have just given please check your mobile incoming facility and network connection and wait for some time to receive the otp if not received with in 5 minutes you can click on "Resend OTP" after receiving the otp enter it and click on "Verify OTP" button.
   
10. After verifying the OTP you need to click on "Save and Proceed" button and if you still want to change the number you can click on "Edit" button before proceeding for next step.
    
11. Enter your new DOB, then click on "save and proceed" button given below.
    
12. Click on "Book Appointment" button. Your application is submitted and you can check your appointment ID.
    
13. Now you need to search the enrollment center you can search by center name if you know the center name and if you don't know the center you can search the center by entering pin code it will show the list of centers and you can choose the center according to your feasibility.
    
14. After searching your nearest enrollment center you need to click on "Book Appointment" button.
    
15. Now you need to decide when you need to visit the enrollment center. Select the date on which you want visit the center. Remember that if the date is showing in red colour you cannot select that date, you need to select the date that is showing in green colour. if you want to book an appointment on a specific date and it is showing red then you can change the center by above address bar which is showing the current center all you need to do is click on Aadhaar center address that you have chosen and you will get some other Aadhaar center location, check every center for the specific date and if it showing green on that date then select that date
    
16. After selecting the date you need to select the time slot. Select green time slot to book appointment successfully and then click on "Submit button".
    
17. Now you need to confirm your booking, you will be charged 50rs for updating Aadhaar for payment you have option to pay online or you can pay at center, if you wish to pay the fees on center then you need to click to click on "Confirm" button and if you want to pay online then you need to unselect the "Pay at Center" button.
    
18. After paying charges or clicking on confirm button you will be required to download the application with appointment id in it, please download the file and print it as you need to take it to the Aadhaar center.

Visit Enrollment Center

After registering for online you need to go to the enrollment center on the selected date and time slot you need to carry your original Aadhaar, appointment receipt that you have downloaded. Your Bio metrics and photos will be taken by the Aadhaar officer and then you will receive an Acknowledgement receipt please keep this slip in a safe place and note down the Acknowledgement number.

Acknowledgement Number

After the confirmation process, you will be given an acknowledgement number which helps you to track the application. You will require EID (Enrollment ID) to check your Aadhaar Status. The EID is displayed on the top of your enrollment/update acknowledgement slip and contains 14 digit enrollment number and the 14 digit date and time of enrollment. Enter the captcha verification code displaying in image then click on status.

Forgotten EID

If you have lost EID you can retrieve lost or forgotten EID by your registered mobile number. To retrieve your forgotten EID you need to enter your full name, your register mobile number or register email id then enter the captcha verification code displaying in image then click on send OTP. enter the eight digit OTP that you have received then click on login, your EID and 14 digit date and time of enrollment will be send to your registered mobile number or registered email id.

Aadhaar Card Update

Once the verification is completed, you will be notified through SMS on your registered mobile number within 7 working day's then You can download the e-Aadhaar card.

Contact Support

Your phone number will be generally linked with you Aadhaar card in 7 days and if it's not updated within 7 days you can call Aadhaar customer care on "1947" or you can email on "help@uidai.gov.in".