How To Update Registered Mobile Number In Your Aadhaar card? Know Step-By-Step Guide

Aadhaar has now taken up a vital place in our lives. For all official reasons, a 12-digit unique identification number is now necessary. An Aadhaar number is required to prove identity for everything from utilising government programmes to opening a bank account, applying for a driver's licence, getting a mobile or internet connection, and applying for jobs.

Your name, birth date, contact information, residence, and, most importantly, a 12-digit identity number are all listed on your Aadhaar card. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) periodically advises users to review their Aadhaar data and submit revisions if any updates are necessary.

The mobile number you registered with your Aadhaar number is your official contact information and it is important. However, You can update it as needed. Now that the UIDAI portal has expanded capabilities, you can easily change or add a new mobile number to your Aadhaar card.

Remember that updating a mobile number cannot be done online. You must complete it by going to the nearby Aadhaar centre. UIDAI has simplified the process by allowing owners of Aadhaar to update or link their phone numbers either online or offline. In this article, we'll describe how to alter or update your mobile number.

Here are the steps you should follow to change your mobile number:

Step 1: To change the mobile number, visit the UIDAI web portal.

Step 2: Enter the phone number you wish to update, and type the captcha in the proper places.

Step 3: Select "Send OTP" and put the OTP that was texted to your phone number.

Step 4: Now select "Submit OTP and Proceed."

Step 5: The "Online Aadhaar Services" drop-down menu will appear on the next screen. Click on the one you want to update. Select that option, then provide the necessary details to update the mobile number.

Step 6: Once the mobile number is entered, a new page will load. Now enter the captcha, after that, you will receive an OTP. Once you have verified the OTP, click "Save and Proceed."

Step 7: Now, book an appointment online and visit the nearest Aadhaar centre.

Step 8: Within 90 days, the database will be updated with your updated mobile number