Link Your Mobile Number to Aadhaar Card From Home: A Step-by-Step Guide This guide will explain the only method available in India to link, change, or update your mobile number with your Aadhaar card directly from your home using a mobile phone. Follow these steps to complete the process without visiting an Aadhaar center. ## How to First Check Your Linked Mobile Number Before initiating a new request, it’s a good idea to verify which mobile number, if any, is currently linked to your Aadhaar card. This can be done without an OTP. 1. Open Google on your phone or laptop and search for “My Aadhaar” or “My Aadhaar login”. 2. Click on the first official link, which should be from uidai.gov.in. 3. On the “Welcome to My Aadhaar” portal, scroll down. Do not click on the login button. 4. Find and click on the Check Aadhaar Validity option. 5. Enter your Aadhaar number and the captcha code as shown on the screen. 6. Click on the Proceed button. After you proceed, the page will display your Aadhaar verification status, along with details like your age bracket, gender, and state. Most importantly, it will show the last three digits of the mobile number linked to your Aadhaar. If no number is linked, this field will appear blank. ## The At-Home Process to Link or Update Your Mobile Number This service is provided by the Indian Postal Department (Bhartiya Dak Vibhag), which has been authorized by the government to handle two specific Aadhaar services: creating new Aadhaar cards for young children and updating mobile numbers. This process ensures you do not have to visit an Aadhaar center. ### Step 1: Download the Application Go to the Google Play Store on your mobile phone. In the search bar, type “My Post” and find the official application from the Indian Postal Department. Install the application and then open it. ### Step 2: Submit a Service Request Once the application is open, follow these instructions to submit your request. 1. On the app’s main screen, click on the Service Request option. 2. A form will appear. Fill in your details accurately: Name: Enter your full name. Address: Provide your complete address, including village, post office, district, and state. Pincode: Enter the pincode of your nearest post office. Email Address: Provide your email address. * Mobile Number: Enter the mobile number you wish to link or update. 3. Next, you need to select the service. In the Select Service dropdown menu, choose IPPB Aadhaar Service. 4. A new dropdown menu, Select Sub-Category, will appear. From this list, select the second option: Mobile/Email to Aadhaar Linking/Update. 5. After filling in all the details, click on Request OTP. ### Step 3: Verify and Confirm Your Request An OTP will be sent to the mobile number you entered in the form. 1. Enter the received OTP in the designated field. 2. Click on the Confirm Service Request button to submit your application. Once confirmed, you will receive a Request Reference Number. This completes your part of the process. ## What Happens Next? After you submit the request, the Indian Postal Department takes over. An employee from your local post office, identified by the pincode you provided, will visit your home. This employee is officially authorized by the government to perform this task. The postal employee will arrive at your doorstep, typically within a maximum of seven days. They may call you when they are in your area. They will complete the process of linking or changing your mobile number at your home, and you will not be charged any money for this service. Once the employee has completed the update, your new mobile number will be linked to your Aadhaar card within the next 24 hours.