How to register mobile number in your Aadhaar Card via online

As per the government of India, it is mandatory to link your mobile number with the Aadhaar card. The reason why you should add your mobile number to Aadhaar is that all the secure online authentication takes place through OTP that is sent to the number registered with your Aadhaar Card. If your number has been linked to Aadhaar card, it gets easier for the applicants to update their demographic details by their own online. If, however, your number has not been linked to the card at the time of enrollment or if it has changed, you will not be able to link your mobile number via the SSUP (Self Service Update Portal). In such cases, you need to follow the below-mentioned steps-

How to Add Your Mobile Number in Aadhaar Card

You can update your mobile number to Aadhaar card by visiting your nearest Aadhaar Enrollment Centre. The process takes almost 90 days for update. Listed below are the steps to add your mobile number With Aadhaar Card:

Step 1: Visit your nearest Aadhaar Enrollment or Update Centre.

Step 2: Fill the Aadhaar Correction Form.

Step 3: Enter the current mobile number that you want to update in your Aadhaar.

Step 4: Submit the form and provide your biometrics for authentication.

Step 5: The executive will then hand over the acknowledgement slip to you.

Step 6: This slip contains an Update Request Number (URN).

Step 7: The Update Request Number can be used to track the status of your Aadhaar update.

Step 8: Once your mobile number is updated in Aadhaar, you will receive an OTP for availing several online facilities.

Step 9: You can also check your Aadhaar update status by calling on UIDAI’s toll-free number 1947.

Fee for Registering Your Mobile Number in Aadhar

The applicant needs to pay a small fee of Rs. 25 to avail the services at the Aadhaar enrollment/update center for registering or updating his/her mobile number in Aadhaar.

Documents Required for Registering Your Mobile Number in Aadhaar

The applicant does not have to submit any documents for updating or registering the mobile number in Aadhaar. Only the Aadhaar Update Form, that contains your current mobile number, needs to be submitted along with the fee.

Why Should You Register Your Mobile Number in Aadhaar?

Multiple reasons promote the registration of Aadhaar card with an individual’s mobile number. Some of them are-

  • An OTP is sent to the registered mobile number, to avail most of the facilities related to Aadhaar. The OTP should be provided to avail the service, giving Aadhaar an added layer of security. If your number is not linked with Aadhaar, you will not be able to avail these services.
  • You will also have to provide the OTP sent to your mobile number to download your Aadhaar online.
  •  Alternatively, you can also download the mAadhaar app and carry Aadhaar in your phone only when your mobile number is registered with Aadhaar.