How To Link Aadhaar To Mobile Number Online & Offline?

• Linking your mobile number with your Aadhaar card enables you to to receive essential updates related to Aadhaar on your mobile through SMS.
• Doing so also lets you make use of several government welfare schemes.
• To link Aadhaar to mobile number online, you can visit the official portal of Indian Postal Service and fill in the required information.
• To link Aadhaar to mobile number offline, you should visit your nearest Aadhaar enrolment centre and fill in the required information in an Aadhaar enrolment form.

Aadhaar card is one of the most important documents issued by the government of India that can be used as a proof of identity as well as a proof of address. Registering mobile number with Aadhaar enables you to receive all essential updates related to your Aadhaar on your mobile through SMS. It also lets you make use of several government welfare schemes.You can register mobile number with Aadhaar at the time of Aadhaar enrolment. However, if you missed doing so, you can still link Aadhaar to mobile number by visiting any Aadhaar Enrolment Centre.If you link Aadhaar to mobile number, you can also use various Aadhaar services offered by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). In this blog, you will find out how to link Aadhaar to mobile number through various modes and why should you do it.

Here is the process you can follow to link Aadhaar to mobile number online:

• Step 1: Visit the official Indian Postal Service portal on your phone.
• Step 2: Enter the required information, such as your name, mobile number, address, email ID, etc.
• Step 3: From the drop-down menu, select the ‘PPB-Aadhaar Service’ option.
• Step 4: Select the 'UIDAI-Mobile/Email to Aadhaar Linking/Update' option.
• Step 5: Click on the ‘Request OTP’ option to receive a one-time password.
• Step 6: Enter the OTP on the next screen and click on ‘Confirm Service Request’.
• Step 7: A 'Reference Number' will be provided to you, which can be used for tracking your application status.

Your request will be sent to the nearest post office after successful submission. An officer will verify your information, post which the linking process will be completed.

To link Aadhaar to mobile number offline, you can visit your nearest Aadhaar Enrolment Centre and follow the steps given below:

• Step 1: Locate your nearest Aadhaar Enrolment Centre by clicking on https://appointments.uidai.gov.in/easearch.aspx .
• Step 2: Enter your mobile number in the Aadhaar enrolment form if you are registering for the first time. You can also fill out the 'Aadhaar Correction Form' in case you have changed your existing mobile number or did not register the same during enrolment.
• Step 3: Provide your biometrics for authentication, make the required payment, and then submit the form.
• Step 4: You will receive an acknowledgement slip from the centre official, which will contain an Update Request Number (URN). It can be used to track the status of your Aadhaar update.
• Step 5: Once your mobile number is linked to your Aadhaar card, you will start receiving OTPs for availing various services.

Note: You can also dial the toll-free number '1947', provided by UIDAI, to check your Aadhaar update status.

You will only need a self-attested copy of your Aadhaar card to link Aadhaar to mobile number.

If you link Aadhaar to mobile number, you will become eligible to usevarious Aadhaar-related services. It will also enable you to receive the OTPs on your registered mobile number, which are required to utilise the Aadhaar services. These OTPs provide an additional layer of protection to your Aadhaar card.You will also be able to carry your Aadhaar card on your phone and use it to access numerous Aadhaar services using the mAadhaar application if you link Aadhaar to mobile number. So, go ahead and get your Aadhaar linked to your mobile number today! Also Read: E-Aadhaar made easy: 5 steps to your digital identity