Are you trying to link your new mobile number with your Aadhaar card? Maybe your old number is no longer in use, or you’ve just got a fresh SIM and want to receive OTPs for Aadhaar services.
Good news – in 2025, UIDAI has simplified the process for updating your mobile number linked with Aadhaar.
In this blog, we will guide you step-by-step on how to link or update your new mobile number online in your Aadhaar card without visiting an Aadhaar Seva Kendra unnecessarily.
Why Is It Important to Link Your Mobile Number with Aadhaar?
Before jumping to the steps, let’s understand why linking your number is essential:
| Reason | Description |
| Receive OTPs | For e-KYC, Aadhaar authentication, online banking, and subsidy verifications |
| Access Aadhaar Online Services | Like downloading e-Aadhaar, mAadhaar app login, address update, etc. |
| Government Benefits | DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer), LPG subsidy, pension schemes |
| Security | Get alerts and notifications about Aadhaar-related activity |
Can You Link a New Mobile Number Online Without OTP from Old Number?
Yes, UIDAI has now enabled a feature called Aadhaar Service Update Portal (ASUP) where you can request a mobile number update even if you don’t have access to your old number.
You just need to complete Face Authentication online.
Documents Required to Link New Mobile Number
You don’t need any hard documents. Just:
- Aadhaar Number (12-digit UID)
- New Mobile Number
- A smartphone/laptop with camera
- A good internet connection
Steps to Link New Mobile Number to Aadhaar Card Online
Follow these simple steps carefully:
Step-by-Step Guide (With Face Authentication)
1. ✅ Go to [UIDAI Update Portal](https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in)
2. 🧑 Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number
3. 📲 Click on “Proceed to Update Aadhaar”
4. 🔐 Choose “Mobile Number” as the field to update
5. ✍️ Enter your new mobile number
6. 👤 Now complete Face Authentication using your webcam or phone camera
7. 💳 Pay the required fee (₹50 as per 2025 UIDAI norms)
8. 📄 Submit the request and note the Update Request Number (URN)
How to Check Status of Your Mobile Update Request?
You can check it easily:
- Visit: [https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/](https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/)
- Click on Check Status
- Enter your URN received after update request
- See the status live (Accepted, In Progress, or Rejected)
What is the Fee to Link a New Mobile Number?
| Service | Fee (₹) |
| Mobile Number Update (Online) | ₹50 |
| At Aadhaar Seva Kendra (Offline) | ₹50 |
No extra charges apply. Always use official UIDAI platforms.
Important Tips and Warnings
- ✔️ Ensure your camera is working properly for face authentication.
- ✔️ Do not use third-party agents or websites.
- ❌ Avoid entering wrong mobile number – it will not be corrected without a fresh update request.
- ✔️ Save or screenshot the URN for future tracking.
Infographic: Quick Steps to Link Mobile Number with Aadhaar
Linking your new mobile number with Aadhaar has never been easier! Thanks to UIDAI’s digital approach, you can complete this update sitting at home – securely and quickly. Whether you’ve lost access to your old SIM or you’re just setting up your Aadhaar services on a new number, this process is 100% reliable.
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