The Aadhaar card has emerged as one of the most critical identification proofs for every Indian citizen. Apart from being the identification proof document, an Aadhaar card is required to be submitted to obtain several services and benefits offered by the Government as well as private entities. It is therefore essential to ensure that all the information that is recorded in your Aadhaar is accurate and up to date. If you have recently submitted the request to update any detail in your Aadhaar card or if you have applied for an Aadhaar Card, you can track the status of the update request or application by the below processes.
How to check the Aadhaar Card Status?
You can find out the status of your Aadhaar card application online from the official UIDAI website. To be able to check the status of your Aadhaar card online, you need to have the following information ready with you: –
- Your Enrolment ID with the date and time of enrolment
- Your mobile number registered with Aadhaar
Once you have this information ready with you, you can easily check an Aadhaar card status check online. You will find multiple ways in the following sections to track your Aadhar card status.
Track the Status of New Aadhar Card Application
Step 1: Visit the official UIDAI website.
Step 2: Click on the ‘My Aadhaar’ option and select the ‘Check Aadhaar Status’ option under the ‘Get Aadhaar’ section.
Step 3: It will redirect you to the myAadhaar portal. On the next screen, scroll down and click on the ‘Check Enrolment & Update Status’ option.
Step 4: On the next page, enter your enrolment details or SRN along with the captcha and click on the 'Submit' button.
Step 5: You will now be able to see your Aadhaar status on the screen.
- If your Aadhaar card has been generated, you will be able to see the Aadhaar number on the screen and will also be able to access the links to download your e-Aadhaar or receive the Aadhaar details on your mobile phone.
- If your Aadhaar card has not been generated, you will be able to see the current status of your request.
- If your request for Aadhaar has been rejected, you will be able to see the reason for rejection on the screen. This would require you to revisit the enrolment center and re-apply for an Aadhaar card.
Check Aadhaar Card Update Status Online
Once you have applied for an Aadhaar card update, you can do an Aadhaar card update status check online through the following steps:
Step 1: Visit the official UIDAI website.
Step 2: Click on the ‘My Aadhaar’ option and select the ‘Check Aadhaar Update Status’ option under the ‘Update Your Aadhaar’ section.
Step 3: This will take you to the check status page. Now, on the next screen, enter your URN or SRN in the designated fields, enter the security code, and click on the ‘Submit’ button.
Now you will be able to see the status of your Aadhaar update request. If it has been accepted, you can download the e-Aadhaar online. If it has been rejected, you need to restart the online update process.
You can now keep track of the status of the update requests as well as the status of your new Aadhaar card easily online through the UIDAI website.
How to Check Aadhaar Card Status without Enrolment ID?
Your Enrolment ID (EID) is made up of 28 digits which include the 14-digit enrolment number and 14 digits of date and time details of the enrolment. Having your enrolment ID is essential to be able to check the status of your Aadhaar card online. In case you have misplaced your enrolment ID, you can retrieve it with the following steps:
- Step 1: Visit the official UIDAI website.
- Step 2: Click on the ‘My Aadhaar’ option, and select the ‘Retrieve Lost or Forgotten EID/UID’ option under the ‘Aadhaar Services’ section.
- Step 3: On the next page, enter your details in the specified fields. These details should be the same as given during your Aadhaar enrolment.
- Step 4: Now, type in the captcha cope and click on the ‘Send OTP’ button.
- Step 5: You will receive the OTP on your phone. Enter the OTP and click on the ‘Verify OTP’ button.
- Step 6: You will now receive your Enrollment ID on your registered email/mobile number.
Once you receive the Enrollment ID, you can check your UID card status online.
How to Check Aadhaar Card Status with a Mobile Number?
If you are not able to access the internet, you can check your Aadhaar number by calling the Aadhaar toll-free number. Follow the below steps to check the status of your Aadhaar card through your mobile number:
- Step 1: Call toll-free number - 1947 from your registered mobile number.
- Step 2: State your Enrollment ID to the support executive.
- Step 3: The support executive will check and let you know your Aadhaar status.