To change or update the mobile number in your Aadhaar, you now have to go through an offline, biometric process at an Aadhaar centre , usually after booking an appointment online.

How to Change Mobile Number in Aadhaar

(Quick Scoop + latest flow)

1. Basic idea (what’s changed)

  • You cannot fully change your mobile number online ; you must visit an Aadhaar Seva Kendra or enrolment centre for biometric verification.
  • You can, however, book an appointment online to avoid queues and speed up the process.
  • The usual fee is ₹50 per update request , even if you change more than one demographic detail together.

Think of it like a bank KYC: you can start some steps online, but final confirmation needs you to be physically present for fingerprint/iris verification.

2. Step‑by‑step: Standard method (most common)

Step A – Book appointment online (optional but helpful)

  1. Go to the UIDAI portal and open the “My Aadhaar → Book an Appointment” section.
  1. Select your city/location and click Proceed to Book Appointment.
  1. Enter an active mobile number (it can be any working number for OTP, not necessarily the one linked to Aadhaar).
  1. Enter captcha, then Generate OTP and Verify OTP.
  1. Fill details such as Aadhaar number, name, date of birth, state, city and preferred Aadhaar Seva Kendra.
  1. Choose “Mobile Number Update / Correction” as the service.
  1. Select date and time, then confirm appointment ; you’ll get an acknowledgement/appointment reference.

If you don’t want to book, you can walk in to many Aadhaar Enrolment Centres, but you may wait longer.

Step B – Visit Aadhaar Enrolment Centre / Seva Kendra

  1. Go to the selected Aadhaar Seva Kendra or enrolment centre with your Aadhaar number on the chosen date/time (or as a walk‑in).
  1. Ask for the Aadhaar Update/Correction Form and tick/select Mobile Number as the field to be updated; write your new mobile number clearly.
  1. Submit the form to the Aadhaar operator/executive at the counter.
  1. The operator will perform biometric authentication (fingerprint/iris) to confirm your identity.
  1. Pay the service fee (typically ₹50) for the update request.
  1. You will receive an acknowledgement slip with a URN (Update Request Number) that you can use to track the status of your request online.

Most guides mention that the mobile number is usually updated within about 7–30 days , depending on processing.

3. Alternative route: Through India Post (in some areas)

Some services still mention an option via India Post Payments Bank / post office :

  • You may submit a service request online or at IPPB for UIDAI‑Mobile/Email to Aadhaar linking/update.
  • After confirmation, a reference number is generated to track the request.
  • A post office official visits your address with a mobile biometric device to verify fingerprints/iris and complete the update.
  • A fee is charged for this doorstep service.

This option is useful for people who cannot easily travel to a centre, but availability can vary by location.

4. Special cases & FAQs

Q1. Can I change my Aadhaar mobile number completely online?

  • No. Current rules say you must visit a centre for biometric verification ; the change cannot be completed from home using OTP alone.

Q2. What if I lost my old mobile number?

  • That’s okay. For mobile number change , you do not need OTP on the old number ; you just need to appear in person for biometrics.

Q3. Are documents needed?

  • Multiple official guides and videos note that no additional documents are required just to update the mobile number; biometrics + Aadhaar number are usually enough.

Q4. How do I check if my number is linked?

  • On the UIDAI portal there are tools like “Verify an Aadhaar Number” or “Verify Email/Mobile Number” under Aadhaar Services , which let you check if your mobile is verified with UIDAI records.

5. Quick HTML table view (for your blog)

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<table>
  <thead>
    <tr>
      <th>Step</th>
      <th>What to do</th>
      <th>Key details</th>
    </tr>
  </thead>
  <tbody>
    <tr>
      <td>1</td>
      <td>Book appointment (optional)</td>
      <td>Use UIDAI “Book an Appointment”, enter city, Aadhaar, choose “Mobile Number Update”.[web:2][web:5][web:7]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>2</td>
      <td>Visit Aadhaar centre</td>
      <td>Go to Aadhaar Seva Kendra / enrolment centre on selected date or as walk‑in.[web:2][web:7][web:9][web:10]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>3</td>
      <td>Fill update form</td>
      <td>Tick mobile number field, write new mobile number clearly.[web:1][web:4][web:7][web:10]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>4</td>
      <td>Biometric verification</td>
      <td>Provide fingerprints/iris to confirm identity.[web:1][web:4][web:7][web:9]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>5</td>
      <td>Pay fee</td>
      <td>Pay ₹50 update charge (fixed per update request).[[web:1][web:5][web:7][web:9][web:10]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>6</td>
      <td>Get URN slip</td>
      <td>Keep acknowledgement slip with URN; use it to track status online.[web:1][web:4][web:7][web:10]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>7</td>
      <td>Wait for update</td>
      <td>Number generally updated within 7–30 days in UIDAI records.[web:5][web:7][web:10]</td>
    </tr>
  </tbody>
</table>

6. Mini “forum style” note (for your “Quick Scoop” angle)

Many users on Indian forums complain that they expected a fully online option , but still had to visit a centre for biometrics. The good part: once updated, Aadhaar OTP‑based services like PAN linking, EPF, bank KYC and DigiLocker become much smoother again.

You can safely wrap up your post with a line like your bottom note: “Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.” This matches how current guides and forum discussions describe the Aadhaar mobile number update journey.