Living in India requires several official documents for daily use, and the Aadhaar card is one of the most important among them. It is needed for school and college admissions, address verification, banking services, and access to government schemes. Because of this, even small updates in Aadhaar rules directly affect people’s everyday lives.
Many people need to update their Aadhaar details from time to time. Earlier, most changes required visiting an Aadhaar enrolment centre, standing in long queues, and submitting documents. Now, this process has become much easier. Certain updates can be done from home without paperwork or physical visits.
Mobile Number Update Made Easy
The mobile number linked to Aadhaar plays a crucial role in identity verification. OTP-based authentication is required for banking, online services, and government portals. If your mobile number is not linked or your old number is inactive, many services stop working.
Earlier, updating a mobile number meant visiting an Aadhaar centre, filling out forms, waiting for your turn, and paying a fee. UIDAI has now introduced a new feature to remove this inconvenience and make the update process much simpler.
Aadhaar Mobile Number Update From Home
With the new system, you no longer need to visit an Aadhaar centre to change your mobile number. The entire process can be completed online in just a few minutes.
The update will be done using:
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OTP verification
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Face authentication through the Aadhaar app
The system matches your live face scan with Aadhaar records and approves the request. No documents are required, and there is no need to stand in queues or submit physical forms.
This change is especially helpful for senior citizens, working professionals, and people living in remote areas who earlier had to travel long distances for a simple update.
Official Aadhaar App to Be Used
To use this feature, you need to download the official Aadhaar app.
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Android users can download it from the Google Play Store
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iPhone users can download it from the Apple App Store
Once installed, the app will guide you step by step through the mobile number update process from the comfort of your home.
Why This Update Matters
This new rule reduces dependency on Aadhaar centres, saves time, and improves user convenience. It also strengthens digital verification while keeping the process simple and secure for citizens.
