Aadhaar update: Now you can verify mobile number and email ID online, here is how

The UIDAI has introduced a new feature on its website and mobile app that lets residents verify their mobile numbers and email IDs linked to their Aadhaar. The feature is aimed to help Aadhaar holders who were confused or uninformed about which mobile numbers they had registered with their Aadhaar card.

"Hence residents were worried that Aadhaar OTP might be going to some other mobile number. Now, with this facility, the residents can check these quite easily. The facility can be availed under 'Verify email/mobile Number' feature on the official website or through mAadhaar App. This feature gives confirmation to resident that email/mobile number under his/her knowledge is only seeded to respective Aadhaar," UIDAI said in a statement.

The feature also alerts the resident if a mobile number is not linked, and advises them to update the mobile number, if they want to.

"In case mobile number is already verified, residents will see a message like, 'the mobile number you have entered is already verified with our records', displayed on their screen. In case a resident does not remember the mobile number she/he has given during enrolment, she/he can check the last three digits of the mobile on Verify Aadhaar feature on Myaadhaar portal or mAadhaar app," the statement further notes.

Benefits of online Aadhaar verification

• The online verification service will help Aadhaar holders in various ways.
• It allows residents to check and update their mobile numbers and email IDs linked to their Aadhaar.
• This feature will confirm that the email and mobile number registered with Aadhaar are known and correct.
• It will also alert residents if a mobile number is not linked and advise them to update it if they want to.
• Residents can also see the last three digits of their registered mobile number on the Verify Aadhaar feature on the website or app.
• This facility will help residents keep their Aadhaar details up to date and secure, and prevent any misuse of their personal information.

How to use online Aadhaar verification facility

1. Go to the official website https://uidai.gov.in/ or download the mAadhaar app on your mobile device.
2. Click on the 'Verify email/mobile Number' feature under the 'My Aadhaar' section on the website or the 'Services' section on the app.
3. Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number and the captcha code displayed on the screen. Click on 'Send OTP' or 'Enter TOTP' depending on your preference.
4. Enter your email ID or mobile number that you want to verify. You will receive a one-time password (OTP) on your email or mobile. Alternatively, you can use a time-based one-time password (TOTP) generated by the mAadhaar app if you have registered your mobile number with Aadhaar.
5. Enter the OTP to confirm the verification. You will see a confirmation message on the screen if your email or mobile number is verified with Aadhaar. If not, you will see an alert message informing you that your email or mobile number is not registered with Aadhaar.

If you want to update your mobile number, you can click on the 'Update Mobile Number' link on the alert message. You will be redirected to the 'Update Aadhaar Details (Online)' feature where you can follow the instructions to update your mobile number. You will need to upload a scanned copy of your proof of identity document and pay a fee of Rs 50 for this service. You will receive an update request number (URN) to track the status of your update request.