How to Check Your Aadhaar Card Update Status Online

When applying for any banking or government services in India, you need to provide identity and address proof documents, and the Aadhaar Card is the most widely accepted document. As such, you apply for an Aadhaar card and update it as your personal details (e.g., name, address, contact number) change. Whether you’re applying for Aadhaar for the first time or wish to modify your details, you can check your Aadhaar request status online and offline. Find out how in this article.

The following steps explain the process to check your Aadhaar request status online. 

1. Visit the official UIDAI My Aadhaar Portal. 
2. Navigate to the Check Enrolment/Update Status on the home page. 
3. Now choose one of the four options and enter either the 14-digit Enrolment Number, 14-digit Service Request Number (SRN), 8-digit Update Request Number (URN), or the 27-digit Service/Sequence ID, all of which are printed on the Enrolment/Update slip.  
4. Enter the Security CAPTCHA code visible on the screen
5. Lastly, click on 'Check Status' to view your update status.

With these five simple steps, you can complete the Aadhaar card update tracking process.

When you apply for your Aadhaar Card, the UIDAI officials provide you with an enrolment slip after collecting your details. Ensure you store the slip safely as it contains your Aadhaar enrolment number, which you will need to check Aadhaar request status online. Here are the steps to check Aadhaar update status with Enrolment Number:

1. Keep your enrolment slip handy, and locate the Enrolment Number and the timestamp, as mentioned on it.
2. Visit the official UIDAI My Aadhaar Portal and click on Check Enrolment/Update Status on the website’s home page.
3. Select ‘Enrolment Number’ and enter your 14-digit Aadhaar Enrolment Number, as well as the 14-digit timestamp, mentioned in chronological order, i.e., YYYYMMDDhhmmss (Year, Month, Day, Hours, Minutes, Seconds). 
4. Now enter the security CAPTCHA code shown on the screen and click on the ‘Submit’ button.
5. You should be able to see your Aadhaar Status instantly.

That’s it. The whole process takes less than 2 minutes, and you can check your status in real-time.

You can check your status by calling the UIDAI Helpline using your Aadhaar-linked Registered Mobile Number or via SMS. Here are the steps:

Via the UIDAI Helpline

1. Dial 1947 using your Aadhaar-linked RMN and listen to the Interactive Voice Response (IVR) prompts.
2. Press 1 to select Aadhaar status inquiries.
3. Press 1 for ‘update status’ or 2 for ‘enrolment status’.
4. Type your 14-digit Enrolment ID (EID) or Service Request Number.
5. The IVR responds with the appropriate update status.

Via SMS 

1. Use your RMN to send an SMS to 51969
2. Type UID STATUS, followed by your 14-digit EID
3. Wait for the UIDAI to send a reply about your current or updated status

Once your Aadhaar update is successfully completed, you must review the updated changes online through the UIDAI portal. You can also download the Aadhaar (previously mAadhaar) app. Through both these platforms, you can download a virtual copy of your updated Aadhaar card. However, you must keep both the digital and physical copies safe.  

You must also immediately notify your bank, telecom provider, gas service provider, and other entities about the changes/updates to your Aadhaar to ensure smooth transactions. It also helps to regularly check Aadhaar authentication services to confirm accuracy, and lock away your biometrics for added security. 

You can update/link your Aadhaar with your HDFC Bank Savings Account through several different ways, as mentioned below.

Aadhaar Update to Bank via HDFC Bank's NetBanking and MobileBanking Platforms

1. Log in to HDFC NetBanking/MobileBanking Account. 
2. Go to Accounts > Request > View/Update Aadhaar and select your Bank Account Number 
3. Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number and click Update.

Aadhaar Update to Bank via HDFC Bank ATMs

1. Visit any HDFC Bank ATM, insert your HDFC Bank Debit Card, and enter your 4-digit PIN
2. Select the Service Request option. 
3. Click on 'Link your Aadhaar Card', enter your Aadhaar Number, and click 'Submit'.

Aadhaar Update to Bank at an HDFC Bank Branch
You can also visit your nearest HDFC Bank branch, fill out an Aadhaar-linking application form, and submit a copy of your self-attested Aadhaar Card.

Whether you are an Indian citizen or a foreigner residing in India for a long time, applying for Aadhaar makes life easier. As the single, most-widely accepted document, Aadhaar helps you access financial and governmental services easily. With Aadhaar card update tracking apps, helplines, and online platforms, you can easily check your Aadhaar request status within seconds. 

*Disclaimer: Terms and conditions apply. The information provided in this article is generic in nature and for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for specific advice in your own circumstances.