Never linked mobile number with Aadhaar card and want to do it now? Watch this easy-to-understand tutorial

New Delhi: Quoting of Aadhaar card is mandatory for a host of services ranging from filing income tax, to linking with pan card. Aadhaar is also one of a very important proof of identification and in order to avail Aadhaar Online services, it is also important to have a registered Mobile Number linked to the 12-digt identification number. 

In the backdrop of Covid-19 pandemic, Aadhaar issuing body Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has made major changes in its facilities, allowing people to update significant details from the comfort of their homes.

But linking of mobile number with Aadhar card is something that requires your physical presence.

Aadhaar issuing body UIDAI has tweeted that you will be charged Rs 50 for the mobile update, with or without other demographic data updates. 

#UpdateMobileInAadhaar
How to add/update mobile with your Aadhaar? Watch the video to know more. You’ll be charged ₹50 for the mobile update, with or without other demographic data updates. #AddMobileToAadhaar #AadhaarUpdate https://t.co/EvV5l5drYf

— Aadhaar (@UIDAI) February 23, 2021

Meanwhile, you can Watch this tutorial for better understanding on how to add/update mobile with your Aadhaar

However, do note that you can verify your mobile number and email ID online. Here is the 5-point guide for Aadhaar Card and mobile number and email ID verification online 

1. Go to the UIDAI website. You will have to fill in details such as your Aadhaar number, email address and a security code.

2. If you want to verify your email address, type in your 12-digit Aadhaar number, email address and the security code.

3. You will instantly get a notification on your email id bearing an OTP. Now type the OTP in the right hand side of the page and verify it.

4. If your details match with that of UIDAI, you will get a message that saying, "Congratulations! The Email ID matches with our records!".

5. Similarly, if you want to verify your mobile number, follow the same procedure. This time, instead of email address, type your mobile number and generate the OTP.