UIDAI Makes Aadhaar Mobile Number Changes Easier with New App Facility

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has introduced a convenient facility that allows Aadhaar holders to update their registered mobile numbers through the official Aadhaar mobile app. Users no longer need to visit an Aadhaar Seva Kendra or post office for this service, provided they have access to the mobile number already registered with Aadhaar. The app is available for both Android and iPhone users through the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.

To update the number, users must log in to the Aadhaar app, open the ‘Services’ section and select ‘Mobile Number Update’. They can then enter the new number, complete OTP verification and face authentication, and pay the prescribed fee of ₹75. Once the request is submitted, the update will be processed by UIDAI. However, users who no longer have access to their old registered number, or those who have never registered a mobile number with Aadhaar, must visit the nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra or authorised update centre. The processing time can be up to 30 days.