How to Link Aadhaar Card with Mobile Number: Process, Documents & Fees- 2026

If you want to receive Aadhaar OTPs, download e-Aadhaar, use mAadhaar services, or update Aadhaar details online, your mobile number must be linked to Aadhaar. But a common challenge that many of us face is understanding how to link the Aadhaar Card with a mobile number.

In this blog, explore the process to link the mobile number to aadhar card.

Can I Link Aadhaar to a Mobile Number Online?

No. UIDAI requires biometric verification, so you must visit an Aadhaar Seva Kendra or authorised centre. However, you can book an appointment online before visiting.

How to Link Aadhaar to Mobile Number Online Through Appointment

Steps to book an appointment to link a mobile number to aadhar card online at home –

1. Visit the UIDAI website.
2. Go to My Aadhaar and select Book an Appointment under the Get Aadhaar section.
3. Log in using your mobile number or email ID and verify with OTP.
4. Click Centre Appointment and choose the required service.
5. Enter your PIN code and select a nearby Aadhaar Seva Kendra.
6. Choose a convenient date and time slot.
7. Confirm the appointment details and complete the booking.
8. Visit the selected Aadhaar centre on the scheduled date with your Aadhaar card.
9. Submit the update form and complete biometric verification.
10. After verification, your mobile number will be linked or updated in the Aadhaar database.

How to Link Aadhaar to Mobile Number Offline

To link your mobile number with Aadhaar offline, visit an Aadhaar Enrolment Centre or Aadhaar Seva Kendra and complete the verification process in person.

Steps to link Aadhaar and mobile number offline:

1. Visit the nearest Aadhaar Enrolment Centre or Aadhaar Seva Kendra.
2. Collect and fill out the Aadhaar Update Form.
3. Enter your mobile number and mention that only the mobile number needs to be updated.
4. Submit the form along with a copy of your Aadhaar card.
5. Provide your biometric details, such as fingerprint verification.
6. Pay the applicable update fee, if required.
7. Collect the acknowledgement slip containing the Update Request Number (URN).
8. The mobile number is usually updated within 10 to 30 days, and you can track the status using the URN.

How to Verify Whether Your Mobile Number Is Linked with Aadhaar

You can easily check whether your mobile number is linked to your Aadhaar card through the UIDAI portal or the mAadhaar app.

Verify Through the UIDAI Website

Follow these steps to check your Aadhaar mobile linkage status online:

1. Visit the official myAadhaar portal.

2. Click on ‘My Aadhaar’, and from the drop-down menu, select ‘ Aadhaar Services’.

3. Click on ‘Verify Email/Mobile Number.’

4. Select your verification mode- verify your mobile number.

5. Enter the necessary details, including Aadhaar number, mobile number/email, CAPTCHA.

6. Click Submit.

If the mobile number matches UIDAI records, an OTP will be sent to that number, confirming that it is linked with your Aadhaar.

Verify through the mAadhaar App

You can also verify your Aadhaar-linked mobile number using the mAadhaar app.

Step 1: Download and open the mAadhaar app on your smartphone.

Step 2: Navigate to the Verify Email/Mobile Number service under the My Aadhaar section.

Step 3: Enter your Aadhaar number and the mobile number you want to verify.

Step 4: Complete the verification process.

If the mobile number is registered with Aadhaar, an OTP will be sent to that number for verification.

Note: If your mobile number has never been linked with Aadhaar or you no longer have access to the registered number, you cannot complete the update online. In such cases, you must visit an Aadhaar Seva Kendra or Aadhaar Enrolment Centre and complete biometric verification to update your mobile number.

What are the Documents Required to Link Aadhaar with Mobile Number?

No additional documents are generally required to link or update your mobile number with Aadhaar. 

However, you should carry your Aadhaar card when visiting an Aadhaar Enrolment Centre or Aadhaar Seva Kendra. The executive will verify your identity through biometric authentication before processing the request.

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What is the Aadhaar Card Mobile Number Linking Fee?

There is no fee for linking your mobile number to Aadhaar at the time of enrolment. 

However, a fee of ₹50 applies if you wish to change or update the mobile number registered with your Aadhaar. 

How to Update a New Mobile Number in Aadhaar

If you have changed your mobile number, you can update the new number in your Aadhaar records by visiting an Aadhaar Enrolment Centre or Aadhaar Seva Kendra. 

Biometric authentication is mandatory for mobile number updates.

Step 1: Visit your nearest Aadhaar Enrolment Centre or Aadhaar Seva Kendra. You can also book an appointment online through the UIDAI website.

Step 2: Fill out the Aadhaar Update Form and provide your new mobile number.

Step 3: Submit the form to the Aadhaar executive for verification.

Step 4: Complete biometric authentication using your fingerprints, iris scan, or other UIDAI-approved verification methods.

Step 5: Pay the applicable Aadhaar mobile number update fee.

Step 6: Collect the acknowledgement slip containing the Update Request Number (URN).

You can use the URN to track the status of your mobile number update on the UIDAI portal. Once processed, the new mobile number will be linked to your Aadhaar and can be used for OTP-based Aadhaar services.

Can You Update Your Aadhaar Mobile Number Through the mAadhaar App?

In certain cases, users may be able to initiate Aadhaar-related update services through the mAadhaar app. However, mobile number updates may require OTP verification, facial authentication, or biometric verification, depending on UIDAI guidelines and service availability.

How Long Does It Take to Update a Mobile Number in Aadhaar?

The Aadhaar mobile number update process can take up to 30 days. You can track the progress of your request online using the URN provided on the acknowledgement slip.

IPPB Aadhaar Mobile Number Update Through CELC (Doorstep Service)

IPPB online aadhar update:

India Post Payments Bank (IPPB), as a Registrar for UIDAI, also offers Aadhaar services through the Child Enrolment Lite Client (CELC). These Child Enrolment Lite Client Services are enabled through an Android-based application developed by UIDAI to make Aadhaar services more accessible, especially for people who cannot easily visit an Aadhaar Seva Kendra.

What services are available under Child Enrolment Lite Client (CELC)?

Through the CELC application, citizens can:

• Update or add a mobile number in Aadhaar (IPPB aadhaar link mobile number)
• Enrol children below five years of age
• Search Aadhaar details
  

Mobile number update using CELC

Earlier, mobile number updates required a visit to a bank or post office. With Child Enrolment Lite Client Services, IPPB now provides this facility through its extensive network of post offices, postmen, and Gramin Dak Sevaks, who are equipped with smartphones and biometric devices authorised by UIDAI.

Once an online request is raised through the Indian Postal Service website, a designated IPPB official uses the CELC system to visit the registered address and complete biometric verification for updating the mobile number in Aadhaar.

Service charge: ₹75 (inclusive of applicable taxes)
Availability: Currently available at selected post offices only

This doorstep service under the Child Enrolment Lite Client framework is especially useful for senior citizens, rural residents, and individuals with limited access to Aadhaar enrolment centres approved by UIDAI.

Link Aadhar Card with Mobile Number- Advantages

Here are some benefits that you may experience when you link your Aadhar card to your mobile number:

• If you want to use the online Self-Service Update Portal (SSUP) for updates, make sure that your mobile number is linked to your Aadhaar card.
• To obtain your Aadhaar card online (e-Aadhaar), you’ll need to enter the OTP sent to your registered mobile number.
• For full access to Aadhaar-related online services, linking your mobile number to your Aadhaar card is necessary.
• Additionally, the mAadhaar app allows you to carry your Aadhaar card on your phone, providing convenient access to numerous Aadhaar services.

Conclusion

It is important to link the Aadhar card with a mobile number for a seamless experience accessing various services. This guide has detailed both online and offline processes, emphasising the significance of this connection. 

Link Aadhaar Card with Mobile Number: FAQs

Source: uidai.gov.in

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