How to Check Aadhaar Card Status Online and Offline

Steps to Check Aadhaar Enrolment Status without Enrolment Number?

In case you have forgotten your enrolment number or have misplaced your acknowledgement slip, you can find your enrolment number and then check Aadhar card status with enrolment number. Here’s how to check Aadhaar card status without enrolment number:

Step 1: Visit https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/retrieve-eid-uid to retrieve your enrolment number

Step 2: Select if you want to retrieve Aadhaar number or Enrolment number

Step 3: Enter the details such as your name, email address or mobile number and security code to send an OTP to your registered mobile number

Step 4: Enter the OTP received to verify

Step 5:  Upon verification, your Enrolment number/Aadhaar will be sent to your registered mobile number or email address

Step 6: Using this enrolment number, you can now check the status of Aadhaar

How to Check the Aadhaar Card Update Status Online?

You can request for updating details in your Aadhaar card both online and offline. The details usually get updated within 30 days of making the update/correction request. However, there can be a few delays in some cases. In such cases, here is how to track Aadhaar update status using URN:

Step 1: Visit UIDAI’s website at https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/CheckAadhaarStatus

Step 2: Enter the URN (Update Request Number) and captcha code

Step 3: The status of your update request will be displayed on the screen.

How to Check Aadhaar PVC Card Order Status?

UIDAI provides the facility for people to get their Aadhaar card in the form of a specialized PVC card that comes with a number of security features. It generally takes up to 15 days for the delivery of PVC Aadhar card to the address mentioned in the Aadhaar database. Here’s how you can check the Aadhaar PVC card order status/PVC Aadhar card status:

Step 1: Go directly to https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/checkStatus

Step 2: Provide your SRN and captcha code

Step 3: The status of your Aadhaar PVC order request will be displayed

Also Read: Have you linked Aadhaar with PAN? Here’s how to check the status online

How to Check Aadhaar Card Status Using Mobile Number?

You can also check your Aadhaar card enrollment, update and Aadhaar PVC card order status by calling on the UIDAI official helpline number 1947 from your registered mobile number.Here is a step-by-step guide to do so:

1. Dial 1947 using your registered mobile number and press “1″ to know your Aadhaar enrollment, update or PVC card order status
2. Follow the instructions and press “1” to know your Aadhaar update status, “2″ to know your enrollment status , “3″ for PVC card status  and “4″ to find out your Aadhaar appointment status
3. Provide the necessary details such as your Update Request Number (URN), enrollment number or Service Request Number (SRN) to know the relevant Aadhaar status

Other Services Available on UIDAI Helpline Number

There are various other services apart from checking your Aadhaar card status that you can avail by calling on UIDAI’s helpline number 1947 from your registered mobile number. These services are mentioned below:

• Know the location of permanent enrollment centre or Aadhaar Seva Kendra
• Register your case or check the status of your existing case
• Change language
• Speak with Aadhaar representative
• More Aadhaar related information
• Other services

How to Check Aadhaar Card Complaint Status?

Here is a step-by-step guide to check your Aadhar card complaint status:

Step 1: Visit the UIDAI website and click on “Contact & Support”.

Step 2: Under Grievance Redressal Mechanism, click on “Check Compaint Status”.

Step 3: Enter your 14-digit complaint id, captcha verification code and click on “Submit” to know the status of your complaint.

How to Check Aadhaar Card Lock Status?

To know if your Aadhaar is locked/unlocked simply follow the steps given below:

Step 1: Open the mAadhaar app on your phone, click on “My Aadhaar” and enter your 4-digit PIN

Step 2: If your Aadhaar is locked, the Aadhaar Lock icon will appear in red and you will have to use your Virtual ID (VID) instead of your Aadhaar number for authentication.

How to Check Biometric Lock/Unlock Status?

To check if your Aadhaar biometrics are locked/unlocked simply follow the steps given below:

Step 1: Open the mAadhaar app on your phone,  click on “My Aadhaar” and enter your 4-digit PIN

Step 2: If your Aadhaar biometrics are locked, the Biometrics Lock icon will appear in red on screen and you will not be able to authenticate using your fingerprints or iris. The red Biometric Lock icon will also appear if you login to your UIDAI account.

Know more: mAadhaar App – Download, Register, Update, Status, Biometric Locking

How to Check Aadhaar Bank Linking Status?

You can find out if your Aadhaar card is linked to your bank account by following the below mentioned steps:

Step 1: Visit the UIDAI website and click on “My Aadhaar”.

Step 2: Under the Aadhaar Services section, click on “Bank Seeding Status”.

Step 3: Login to your account using  your Aadhaar number, captcha code and the OTP that you receive on your registered mobile number

Step 4: Click on “Bank Seeding Status” listed under the Services section to know your Aadhaar Bank account linking status.

Read more: How to Link Aadhaar with PAN Card and Check Aadhar card PAN Card Link Status

How to Check Aadhaar Card Status Offline?

Aadhaar card applicants or those who have applied for updating biometric or demographic details in Aadhaar have the facility to get the Aadhaar status checked offline as well. One can visit the nearby Aadhaar Sewa Kendra or Aadhaar Enrolment Centre to check the Aadhar update status.

Those who have enrolled for Aadhaar can present their enrolment number to the executive at the centre to know the status of Aadhaar.

Those who have applied for Aadhaar update can provide the Update Request Number (URN) to the executive to know the Aadhaar status offline.

FAQs on Aadhaar Card Status

Q. I lost my Aadhaar card enrolment slip. Should I enrol again?

A. You need not enrol again for Aadhaar. You can retrieve your Aadhaar number/Enrolment number through the UIDAI’s website.  Click  to find out more.

Q. Can I check my Aadhar card status through India Post?

A. No, you can either check the Aadhar card update request status online or by visiting the Aadhaar centre.

Q. How do I check/search Aadhar card by name and father’s name?

A. At present, it is not possible to check or Aadhaar card search by name and father’s name. However, an applicant can use his name and registered mobile number or email ID to know the Aadhaar number.

Q. In how many days will I get my Aadhaar card?

A. Your Aadhaar card will be generated and sent to your address within 90 days of the enrolment. You can keep on checking the status of Aadhaar to keep a track of it.

Q. How to check Aadhar card status without a mobile number?

A. You can check the application status of your Aadhaar card without using your mobile number by visiting an Aadhaar Enrolment Centre or by providing the email address registered with UIDAI.

Q. What is the URN number in Aadhar card status?

A. When you go for updating details in your Aadhaar, you get an Update Request Number (URN) at the enrolment centre. You can use this URN to track the status of your Aadhaar card.

Q. Can I check Aadhar card status by entering name and date of birth?

A. Earlier it was possible to check Aadhar Card status by name and date of birth, but as per the new guidelines now Aadhaar number search can be done by entering your 28-digit Enrolment ID, date and time given on the acknowledgement slip at the time of enrolment.

Q. How do I check my Aadhaar details by name and PIN code?

A. There’s no such procedure to check for Aadhar card search by name and PIN code. You can check your Aadhaar details by entering your 12-digit Aadhaar Number or 28-digit Enrolment ID, date and time given on acknowledgement slip at the time of enrolment.

Q. How can I check the lock/unlock status of my Aadhar biometrics?

A. You can visit UIDAI’s website and login to your account using your Aadhaar and OTP to check the status of your Aadhaar biometrics. Alternatively, you can check the status of Aadhaar biometrics by logging in to your account through the mAadhaar app.

Q. Can I use my Aadhaar card as a document proof for a home loan, credit card or personal loan application if I have updated my details in Aadhaar card?

A. You have to first check the status of your Aadhaar card and if the details have been updated in it, you can download the new e-Aadhaar and use it as the document proof for the home loan, credit card or personal loan application.

Q. The URN given to me for Aadhar card updation is incorrect as per the website. Is there any other way to check it?

A. You can visit an Aadhaar Enrolment Centre and check the status there.

Q. How to cancel an update request?

A. It is advised that you first check the Aadhar card update status. If the request is not picked, you can cancel the update request and the fee would be refunded in the next 21 days.

Q. Can we use old Aadhar card after update?

A. Your Aadhaar number remains the same after the update. However, you will receive an updated Aadhaar card or can download the e-Aadhaar online after you make an update.

Q. How can NRIs, OCI cardholders, LTV holders, Nepal & Bhutan nationals or other resident foreigners check their Aadhaar card status?

A. NRIs, OCI cardholders, LTV holders, Nepal & Bhutan nationals and other resident foreigners can check their Aadhaar card enrolment and update both online as well as offline by visiting the nearest Aadhaar centre.

Read More: Aadhaar card for NRIs, OCI Cardholders, LTV Holders, Nepal & Bhutan Nationals and Other Resident Foreigners, click here.

Q. Can Aadhar be updated on Sunday?

A. Yes, you can make updates to your Aadhaar card online 24 x 7 x 365. Moreover, the Aadhaar Seva Kendras are open 7 days a week except for national and regional holidays. They generally function from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM (IST) and thus, you can make updates to your Aadhar card even on a Sunday.

Q. What should I do if my Aadhaar update request is rejected?

A. In case your update request is rejected, you can raise a fresh update request again. However, ensure that your update details are correct and are backed up by sufficient documentary evidence. Moreover, make sure that you fill the update request form completely and correctly.

Q. Can I update Aadhaar details for a minor?

A. Yes, you can get details changed/updated for your minor children as well.

Q. How to check Aadhaar update status online using Aadhaar number?

A. At present, it is not possible to check Aadhaar update status using your Aadhaar number. You can track your update status online using your URN or Update Request Number.

Q. How to check Aadhaar status via phone call?

A. You can check your Aadhaar card update status by calling on UIDAI’s toll-free number 1947.

Q.  How to check Aadhaar card status via SMS?

A. At present, it is not possible to check your Aadhaar card status via SMS.

Q. How to check Aadhaar card update status via post?

A. Currently, it is not possible to check your Aadhaar card update status via post.

Q. How to check Aadhaar card status via email?

A. At present, it is not possible to check your Aadhaar card status via email.