Aadhaar card is a very important document, and through it, private as well as government work is done. For all these works, it is necessary to link a mobile number with Aadhaar, because OTP comes to the mobile number. These works are completed only when OTP comes. In such a situation, it is necessary to update the mobile number. Now, suppose there is an old mobile number or a new mobile number to be linked to Aadhaar, then it is very important to update it.
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How to update the mobile number in the Aadhaar card
You can update the mobile number in your Aadhaar card online. For this, users can go to the nearest Aadhaar service center or enrollment center.
How to take an online appointment?
For this, you have to go to the UIDAI website. You can book an appointment by going to myAadhaar.uidai.gov.in, so that your work will be done sitting at home, and time will also be saved.
Biometric verification is necessary
Users have to go to the nearest center and get biometric verification, fingerprint, or iris scan done, only then can the mobile number be updated.
How much fee will have to be paid for updating the mobile number
UIDAI charges a fee of Rs 100 for updating the mobile number in the Aadhaar card. This fee has to be paid at the center. This fee is not refundable.
No need for OTP
The mobile number is not updated online, but through biometrics. In such a situation, OTP is not required.
How to check the status?
After updating the mobile number, users are given a URN (Update Request Number). Through this, you can check the status online by going to myAadhaar.uidai.gov.in.
Can the request not be cancelled?
If the update request is submitted once, then it cannot be cancelled again. If any mistake is made, then you will have to go to the center and fill a new form.
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Why is it necessary to update mobile number
You can avail OTP based services like bank verification, income tax filing, e-KYC, and government schemes only through the mobile number linked to Aadhaar.