Aadhaar Card: Big news for Aadhaar Card holders. Without an Aadhaar card, it’s impossible to avail any government or non-government scheme. It has been made mandatory everywhere. Therefore, it’s crucial to keep everything updated. A mobile number linked to Aadhaar is crucial for banking, SIM cards, pensions, PF, and government schemes.
If your number has changed or your old number is disabled, it’s important to update it so that services like OTP verification can function smoothly. If you’re unfamiliar with this process, we’ll explain the steps below.
Procedure to link or change mobile number with Aadhaar
To book an appointment online, you will have to follow some important steps.
- UIDAI website https://appointments.uidai.gov.in will go on.
- Select the “Book Appointment” option.
- Select your city and nearest Aadhaar centre.
- Select the option “Mobile Number Update” under Aadhaar Update/Correction Service.
- Its fee is Rs 50.
- Go to the center and update
- Visit your nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra on the scheduled date.
- There you will have to fill a form in which you will enter your new mobile number.
- The officials will verify your fingerprint or biometric.
- Required Documents
- Only a photocopy of the Aadhaar card is sufficient.
- No additional documents are required.
- Fees and update times
- For this a fee of ₹50 has to be paid.
- Usually the mobile number gets updated within 5 to 10 days.
- Once the update is complete, your new mobile number will be registered in the UIDAI system.