How to check and link Aadhaar card with mobile number

Linking your mobile number with your Aadhaar card means registering your active mobile number with the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). Once linked, your mobile number can be used to receive OTPs for Aadhaar-based authentication, identity verification, and various online services.

This linkage helps you access Aadhaar-related services securely, including updating Aadhaar details, completing e-KYC, verifying information, and availing government benefits. It also enables faster verification for banking, telecom, and other services that require Aadhaar authentication.

Keeping your Aadhaar card linked with a current mobile number helps ensure uninterrupted access to digital services and improves the security of your personal information through OTP-based verification.

You can verify whether your mobile number is linked to your Aadhaar card through the official UIDAI website. This process helps confirm that your registered mobile number is available for Aadhaar-based services and OTP authentication.

Follow these steps:

1. Visit the official UIDAI website.
2. Go to the My Aadhaar section.
3. Select Verify Email/Mobile Number.
4. Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number.
5. Enter the mobile number you want to verify.
6. Complete the captcha verification.
7. Click Send OTP.
8. Enter the OTP received on your mobile number.
9. The system will display the verification status of your mobile number.

If your mobile number is not linked or is outdated, you can visit the nearest Aadhaar Enrolment Centre to update your details and continue using Aadhaar-based services without interruption.

Linking your mobile number with your Aadhaar card helps you access Aadhaar-based services, receive OTPs for verification, and complete e-KYC processes securely.

Follow these steps to link your mobile number with your Aadhaar card:

1. Visit the nearest Aadhaar Enrolment Centre or Aadhaar Seva Kendra.
2. Request the Aadhaar update or correction form.
3. Enter the mobile number you want to link with your Aadhaar card.
4. Submit the completed form to the Aadhaar operator.
5. Provide biometric authentication (fingerprint or iris scan) for verification.
6. Pay the applicable Aadhaar update fee, if required.
7. Collect the Update Request Number (URN) for tracking purposes.

Once the request is processed, your mobile number will be linked to your Aadhaar card. You can later verify the status through the official UIDAI portal. Keeping your mobile number updated ensures smooth access to Aadhaar services, banking verification, government schemes, and other digital services that require OTP-based authentication.

Keeping your mobile number linked and updated with your Aadhaar card helps ensure uninterrupted access to essential services and secure digital transactions. It also supports faster KYC verification for various financial services, including a personal loan. You can check your offer in just 2 steps and apply online through a simple digital process when required.
 

The Interactive Voice Response (IVR) service allows telecom subscribers to complete Aadhaar verification through a simple phone-based process.

Follow these steps:

1. Dial the toll-free number 14546 from your mobile phone.
2. Select your residency status by choosing the appropriate option.
3. Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number when prompted.
4. Confirm your Aadhaar number.
5. Enter the mobile number registered with your Aadhaar card.
6. Receive and enter the OTP sent to your registered mobile number.
7. Provide consent for Aadhaar-based verification, if requested.
8. Complete the authentication process by following the instructions.
9. Wait for confirmation that the Aadhaar verification process has been completed successfully.

The exact steps may vary depending on your telecom service provider and the applicable verification requirements.

You can check the mobile numbers linked to your Aadhaar card through the Telecom Analytics for Fraud Management and Consumer Protection (TAFCOP) portal. This service helps you identify the mobile connections issued in your name and report any unauthorised numbers.

Follow these steps:

1. Visit the TAFCOP portal.
2. Enter your mobile number in the designated field.
3. Click on Request OTP.
4. Enter the OTP received on your mobile number.
5. View the list of mobile numbers linked to your identity.
6. Review the numbers displayed and identify any unfamiliar connections.
7. Report unauthorised or inactive numbers, if required, through the portal.

Regularly checking the mobile numbers linked to your Aadhaar card can help you monitor your telecom records and reduce the risk of misuse of your identity.

If you need to update or change the mobile number linked to your Aadhaar card, a nominal fee is applicable as prescribed by UIDAI. The update can be completed by visiting an Aadhaar Enrolment Centre or Aadhaar Seva Kendra and completing the required verification process.

The current fee for updating your mobile number in Aadhaar is Rs. 50, inclusive of applicable taxes. This charge applies to demographic updates, including mobile number changes.

Keeping your mobile number updated ensures uninterrupted access to Aadhaar-based services, OTP authentication, e-KYC verification, and other digital services that require Aadhaar verification.

You can easily check the mobile number linked to your Aadhaar card through the official UIDAI services and update it through authorised Aadhaar centres whenever required.

Keeping your mobile number linked with Aadhaar ensures smooth OTP verification for banking, government services, and financial processes. It also supports faster KYC completion for services like a personal loan application, helping you avoid delays in digital transactions.
 

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