Aadhaar card is a crucial identity document for life in India, required for everything from school admissions, address verification, banking, and government schemes. Therefore, every new feature released by UIDAI directly impacts people’s daily lives. The good news is that now you don’t need to visit a center to update crucial information like your mobile number in Aadhaar. With UIDAI’s new feature, you can easily do this from the comfort of your home.
Major Change in Mobile Number Update
A mobile number linked to Aadhaar is extremely useful. An OTP (One-Time Password) proves your identity for most services. If your mobile number isn’t linked to Aadhaar or the old number is disabled, everything from banking to verification is disrupted. People used to wait for hours at an Aadhaar center just to change their number. UIDAI’s new feature is designed to completely eliminate this hassle. Now, updating your number is as simple as changing your profile in the app.
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Update your number from the comfort of your home in minutes
Previously, changing your number required visiting a center, filling out a form, obtaining a token, waiting, and paying a fee. Now, this hassle is over. The new online process involves facial authentication in the Aadhaar app after OTP verification. The system will match your face to the records and allow the update.
No documents or a center are required. The entire process can be completed from the comfort of your home. This change is a huge relief, especially for senior citizens and those living in remote areas, as they no longer need to visit the center repeatedly.
How to use this app
To use this great feature, you only need to download the official Aadhaar app. Android users can download the Aadhaar app from the Google Play Store, and iPhone users can download the Aadhaar app from the Apple App Store. After downloading this app, you will be able to complete the entire process of changing your mobile number from the comfort of your home.
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