Linking your Aadhaar with your mobile number is crucial for receiving OTPs, authenticating government services, and accessing bank and welfare scheme benefits. This comprehensive guide explains all methods—online, offline, and through telecom providers—to help you link Aadhaar with mobile number quickly and correctly. This guide explains all the official ways you can link Aadhaar with mobile number, whether for KYC, eKYC, or digital verification.
Contents
- 1 🧾 Why You Should Link Aadhaar with Your Mobile Number
- 2 🔍 How to Check If Your Aadhaar Is Already Linked to Your Mobile
- 3 🧭 How to Link Aadhaar with Mobile Number: All Methods Explained
- 4 📝 Documents Required
- 5 💰 Aadhaar Linking Charges
- 6 📞 Link Aadhaar with Mobile via These Providers
- 7 🛑 Common Issues & Fixes
- 8 🔐 How to Check If Linking Is Successful
- 9 📚 Related Aadhaar Guides
- 10 ❓ FAQs – Aadhaar-Mobile Linking
- 11 ✅ Conclusion
🧾 Why You Should Link Aadhaar with Your Mobile Number
Your mobile number must be linked with Aadhaar to:
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Receive OTPs for PAN, bank, DigiLocker, EPFO, and income tax filing
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Use Aadhaar-based e-KYC for services like SIM re-verification or loan applications
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Access benefits like PM Kisan, LPG subsidy, and Ayushman Bharat health schemes
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Secure your UIDAI profile from misuse
If your Aadhaar is not linked with an active mobile number, you may be unable to:
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Download e-Aadhaar
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Update Aadhaar online
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File IT returns
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Authenticate for UPI or bank KYC
That’s why it’s essential for every citizen to link Aadhaar with mobile number for both access and safety.
🔍 How to Check If Your Aadhaar Is Already Linked to Your Mobile
You can verify it using UIDAI:
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Click “Verify Email/Mobile Number”
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Enter your Aadhaar number and mobile/email
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Submit OTP
👉 If it says “The mobile number is not linked with this Aadhaar,” proceed to link it.
🧭 How to Link Aadhaar with Mobile Number: All Methods Explained
There are 3 main ways:
✅ Method 1: Visit Aadhaar Seva Kendra (ASK)
This is the most secure and common method, especially for first-time linking or changing mobile numbers.
📌 Steps:
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Book an appointment at your nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra
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Carry your Aadhaar card (original + copy)
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Fill the Aadhaar Update/Correction form
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Submit biometrics (fingerprint/iris)
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Pay ₹50 update fee
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Receive an acknowledgment slip with URN
🕒 Processing Time: ~5 days
✅ Updated mobile will be active in UIDAI record after verification
✅ Method 2: Via Telecom Provider (For SIM Reverification)
This applies if you already have the SIM and are re-verifying Aadhaar due to new KYC guidelines.
📌 Steps:
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Visit your mobile operator’s store (Jio, Airtel, Vi)
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Carry Aadhaar card and SIM
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Request Aadhaar-mobile linking or KYC re-verification
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OTP authentication + biometric required
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Get SMS confirmation within 24 hours
💡 Note: This does NOT update Aadhaar in UIDAI records. It’s only for telecom KYC.
✅ Method 3: Update Existing Mobile (If Already Linked Once)
If a mobile number is already linked and you want to change it, you can:
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Log in to myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in
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Authenticate via OTP (on existing linked number)
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Choose “Mobile Number Update”
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Enter new number, confirm
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Visit ASK for biometric confirmation
📝 Documents Required
| Document Type | Accepted |
|---|---|
| Aadhaar Card | Original mandatory |
| Mobile Phone | Active SIM for receiving OTP |
| Proof of Identity (POI) | Not needed unless other details are changing |
💰 Aadhaar Linking Charges
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UIDAI Aadhaar Seva Kendra: ₹50 (fixed update charge)
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Mobile operators (Airtel, Jio, Vi): Usually free or ₹25
📞 Link Aadhaar with Mobile via These Providers
| Telecom | Link Option | Charges | Verification Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jio | In-store or during activation | Free | OTP + biometric |
| Airtel | Store visit | ₹25 (some locations) | OTP + biometric |
| Vi (Vodafone-Idea) | Store only | ₹25 | OTP + biometric |
🛑 Common Issues & Fixes
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| OTP not received | SIM not linked – visit ASK |
| Name mismatch | Update name in Aadhaar or telecom record |
| Lost number linked to Aadhaar | Submit Aadhaar update at ASK with new number |
| No biometric match | Retry at ASK, or lodge complaint with UIDAI |
🔐 How to Check If Linking Is Successful
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Log in with Aadhaar and OTP
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Click “My Aadhaar” → “Verify Mobile”
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If your current number shows, it’s linked
📩 You will also receive an SMS from UIDAI:
“Your mobile number has been successfully updated in UIDAI records.”
📚 Related Aadhaar Guides
- Aadhaar Services Overview
- Update Address in Aadhaar Online
- Download e-Aadhaar PDF
- Link Aadhaar with Bank Account
❓ FAQs – Aadhaar-Mobile Linking
Q. Can I link Aadhaar with mobile number online?
Not fully. You must visit Aadhaar Seva Kendra once for biometric verification.
Q. Is Aadhaar-mobile linking mandatory?
Yes, for income tax, government schemes, and online verification services.
Q. Can I link multiple SIMs with Aadhaar?
Yes, up to 9 numbers per Aadhaar as per DoT rules.
Q. What if I lost my old mobile number?
You can update your new number via ASK with biometric confirmation.
Q. Can I unlink my number from Aadhaar?
Yes, by visiting ASK and requesting delinking.
✅ Conclusion
Linking your Aadhaar with your mobile number ensures that you can fully access India’s digital ecosystem. From banking and insurance to subsidies and KYC, your mobile number acts as a gateway to safe and verified Aadhaar-based services. Don’t delay — link Aadhaar with mobile number today and unlock safe, seamless access to India’s growing digital services ecosystem.