Aadhaar is a 12-digit number issue to everyone by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). As it is an important document which is mandate by many organisations to access government-issue benefits and welfare schemes.
It also serves as an identity proof and an address proof for all services such as banking, admissions, driving license, passport, and various forms.
Due to its importance, it is important to keep all of the information register under Aadhaar up-to-date in order to mitigate discrepancies.
As you enter your Aadhaar number into a portal, a one time password (OTP) is sent to your mobile number as a confirmation of your identity.
But, it can be quite a hassle if you have move to a new number and do not have it update in the UIDAI database.
To avoid such potential instances, you are advise to keep the phone number register with the government entity up-to-date.
NOTE : This process cannot be complete online. You will have to visit an Aadhaar Seva Kendra to get the phone number change in the database.
How to Book an Appointment for Aadhaar Updation Online?
Follow These Steps :
- Go to the UIDAI website.
- Select your prefer language
- Select My Aadhaar.
- Then go to Get Aadhaar.
- Now Choose Book an Appointment
- Choose your city/ location from the dropdown list.
- Select Proceed to book Appointment
- Enter your register mobile number.
- Fill the Captcha for verification.
- Select Generate OTP
- Enter the OTP you have receive.
- Select Verify OTP
- Then, select Resident Type
Now Enter the following information:
- Aadhaar Number
- Name on Aadhaar
- Date of Birth
- Application Verification Type
- State
- City
- Aadhaar Seva Kendra
- When done, choose the details that are to be updated (For example, select New Mobile No if you wish to update your mobile number in the UIDAI database)
- Tap on Next and select the date and time of appointment.
- Choose Next
- Now, verify the appointment details.
- Select Submit
- Visit the Aadhaar Seva Kendra with your appointment confirmation and get your details updated.
NOTE : This updation process will require you to pay a fee of Rs. 50. When done, you will receive an acknowledgement slip with a URN (Update Request Number) that can be use to track the status update of your request.
