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Aadhaar Card Status

Your Aadhaar card is a vital document issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). This unique 12-digit identification number serves as proof of identity and address for accessing various government services, financial transactions, and other essential purposes in India.

To check your Aadhaar card status, you will need one of the following pieces of information, your Enrollment ID (EID), Service Request Number (SRN), or Update Request Number (URN). Your EID is the 14-digit number on your enrollment acknowledgment slip, along with the date and time of enrollment.

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SRNs and URNs are assigned when you initiate or submit an update request.

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Methods

If you have recently applied for an Aadhaar card or have submitted an update request, it is important to understand how to check your Aadhaar status. Below are some methods that you can use to check your Aadhaar card status.

Using Enrollment Number

You can check your Aadhaar card status using the 14-digit EID number by following the below steps:

Step 1: Visit the official UIDAI website.
Step 2: On the website, go to the My Aadhaar option, available among the different options.
Step 3: A drop down menu will open, from that go to get Aadhaar and click on check Aadhaar status.

Step 4: Click on “Check Enrolment & Update Status” from the page that opens.

Check Enrolment & Update Status Option on UIDAI Portal

Step 5: Next, a new window will open, where you will be asked to input your Enrollment ID (EID), a 14-digit number provided during the enrollment process, along with the date and time of enrollment.

Step 6: After entering the details, confirm your identity by entering the captcha code displayed on the screen.
Step 7: Click on the 'Submit' option to proceed. You will be able to check the status of your Aadhaar card.

Without an Enrollment Number

If you have applied for an Aadhaar card or recently updated your information, it's important to know how to track its progress. Typically, you would use your Enrollment ID (EID) to check your Aadhaar status.

However, what if you have lost or forgotten this number? Do not worry, there is still a way to track your Aadhaar card application!

Step 1: Visit the official UIDAI website's and go to the "Retrieve Lost UID/EID" section.
Step 2: Choose whether you want to retrieve your EID or your full Aadhaar number (if already generated).

Step 3: Provide the following details: Your Full Name, Email Address or Registered Mobile Number and the Security Code (Captcha).

Step 4: Click "Send OTP." You will receive an OTP (One-Time Password) on your registered mobile number for verification.
Step 5: Enter the received OTP and click "Verify OTP."
Step 6: Upon successful verification, your EID and/or Aadhaar number will be sent to your registered mobile number and email address. It can be used to check your Aadhaar card status.

Through Mobile Phone

If you have your enrollment number, you can directly check your Aadhaar card through a toll-free number or by sending an SMS.

Step 1: Dial 1800-300-1947 (toll-free) directly from your registered mobile number.
Step 2: Follow the automated prompts or wait to be connected to an agent.
Step 3: When prompted, clearly state your Enrollment ID (EID).
Step 4: The agent will verify your EID against their records and provide you with a detailed update on the current status of your Aadhaar card application or update.

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To check your Aadhaar status by SMS, compose a message with "UID STATUS <14-digit enrollment number>" and send it to 51969. You will then receive an SMS with your Aadhaar number or the current status of your application.

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