In India, it’s quite common for people to change their mobile numbers. During their school years, children’s Aadhaar records typically list their parents’ mobile numbers. Once they turn 18, they usually acquire their own personal mobile numbers. This makes it essential to update the mobile number linked to their Aadhaar card. Additionally, there are various other reasons why someone might need to change their mobile number.
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Updating the mobile number in the Aadhaar record is important since Aadhaar serves as a key document for many government services. Here’s a simple guide on how to change, update, and add a new mobile number to your Aadhaar record.
Steps to update your mobile number in Aadhaar:
1. Visit the official UIDAI website at UIDAI GOV IN.
2. Verify the name and address of your nearest Aadhaar enrolment center.
3. Go to the nearest Aadhaar Enrolment Centre and fill out the Aadhaar update/correction form.
4. Input your new mobile number in the form.
5. Double-check to ensure that your new mobile number is entered correctly.
6. Hand over your completed form to the Aadhaar operator at the enrolment center.
7. The Aadhaar operator will perform your biometric verification.
8. You will receive a receipt with your Update Request Number (URN).
9. You can track the status of your application using the URN.
To update your mobile number on your Aadhaar card online, it’s important to know that this service is not available through the internet. Make sure to only use the official UIDAI website (UIDAI GOV IN) for any changes or updates to your Aadhaar card, as it is the only authorized platform for such tasks.
When you want to change or update your mobile number in your Aadhaar record, you won’t need to provide any documents, and no OTP will be sent to your old mobile number. The process relies solely on biometric verification, which is essential for making these changes.