How to Update Your Mobile Number in Aadhaar

In today's digital landscape, your Aadhaar card is useless without its associated mobile number. Whether you are trying to file income tax returns, open a new bank account, verify a telecom SIM via eKYC, or access government portals like DigiLocker, every single transaction requires an Aadhaar-based One Time Password (OTP). If you have lost the phone number linked to your Aadhaar, or if it has been permanently deactivated by the telecom operator due to non-recharge, updating it is a critical emergency.

Unfortunately, due to strict security measures by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), changing your Aadhaar mobile number cannot be fully completed online. Here is the exact procedure to get it done efficiently.

Why Can't I Do This Completely Online?

Many users try to log into the myAadhaar portal to update their phone number. However, you need an OTP on your old number just to log into the portal. Even if you manage to log in using fingerprint scanners, UIDAI prohibits online mobile number updates to prevent cybercriminals from remotely hijacking your Aadhaar identity. Biometric verification is legally mandatory for this specific update.

Method 1: Visit an Aadhaar Seva Kendra (The Fastest Route)

The most reliable way to update your number is to visit an official Aadhaar Enrolment Centre or a partnered bank branch.

1. Locate your nearest authorized Aadhaar Seva Kendra. You can find this list on the UIDAI portal or the mAadhaar mobile app.
2. Carry your physical Aadhaar card and the new mobile phone with the active SIM card inside it.
3. Request an Aadhaar Update Form (Correction Form) and fill in your details, mentioning your new 10-digit mobile number.
4. The executive will enter the data and ask you to place your fingers on the biometric scanner and look into the iris camera. This proves that you are the legitimate owner of the Aadhaar card.
5. You will be charged a standard government fee (usually ₹50 for demographic updates).
6. The executive will hand you a URN (Update Request Number) receipt. Keep this safe.

Method 2: The India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) Doorstep Service

If you cannot visit a center, the government has partnered with India Post to bring biometric scanners to your house.

• Download the "Postinfo" app or visit the IPPB Service Request portal online.
• Select "IPPB- Aadhaar Mobile Update" from the service dropdown.
• Enter your name, address, and pin code.
• A local postman equipped with a biometric micro-ATM device will visit your home within a few days. They will authenticate your fingerprints, update the number on the spot, and charge you ₹50 plus a small doorstep delivery convenience fee.