How to Verify Mobile Number and Email Linked With Aadhaar Card?

Aadhaar is a 12-digit unique number issued on behalf of the Government of India by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). Anywhere in India, an Aadhar number serves as proof of identity and address. It is one of the important documents that can be used to open a bank account, apply for a passport, book e-tickets, and many other places where identity is required. Aadhaar is valid for life, and you do not need to change or renew it on a regular basis. To protect themselves from online fraudsters, Aadhaar card holders should keep their mobile number updated with their 12-digit unique identity number, according to the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI).

The statutory authority that issues Aadhaar numbers has revealed four simple steps to determine whether a person's mobile number and email address are linked to their Aadhaar number or not. If you are unsure whether your mobile/email address is linked to Aadhaar, you can check it on the UIDAI website. Let's learn how to verify aadhaar linked mobile number and email.

Importance

Aadhaar, a 12-digit identity number based on biometric data, is required to be cited for a variety of obligations under current legislation. Whether it's completing your income tax return (ITR) or applying for a PAN (Permanent Account Number) (Permanent Account Number). Details such as mobile numbers and email addresses registered with Aadhaar can be verified online through the UIDAI, or Unique Identification Authority of India, which issues Aadhaar numbers. "This tool may be used to verify the email address and mobile phone number provided when registering or the most recent successful completed update request, whichever is later," according to a statement on the UIDAI website.

How to Verify aadhaar linked Mobile Number and Email?

Here are some simple steps to successfully verify your Aadhar mobile number and email ID:

1. Visit the UIDAI website at uidai.gov.in. Check the 'Aadhar services' tab for another option called 'Verify Mobile Number/Email ID'.
2. You must enter your 12-digit Aadhar number, as well as the email ID or phone number you used when enrolling in Aadhar.
3. Enter the security code displayed in the captcha and press the 'Get One Time Password' button.
4. The registered mobile number would receive an SMS with an OTP. The OTP must be entered in the space provided in the right column, next to the 'Enter OTP' tab.
5. Select 'Verify OTP'.

When the mobile number and email ID are successfully verified, a message will appear on the screen that says 'Your Mobile Number and Email ID are successfully verified'. This indicates that the email address and mobile number you provided have been verified and are linked to your Aadhar. All notifications/messages regarding your Aadhar card verification/updates will be sent to the verified mobile number and email ID going forward. Furthermore, when carrying out any financial transactions, such as opening a bank account or KYC verification, the phone number provided must match the one associated with your Aadhar.

The process of verifying a phone number/email ID with your Aadhar card takes only a few minutes. You simply need to keep your Aadhar number and phone number on hand. The entire verification process is carried out online, with no human intervention, which significantly reduces its complexity and speeds up the process. The UIDAI portal's interface is user-friendly and designed to provide people with a generalised experience, even if they are not very comfortable using computers.