IPPB Aadhaar Mobile Number Update Process (2026): Charges and Status Check

You do not think about your Aadhaar-linked mobile number until something stops working. No OTP, no access, no progress. And then comes the bigger confusion. Can it be updated online? Should you go to UIDAI or use IPPB doorstep service? In this blog, learn the latest process to update through both UIDAI and IPPB Aadhaar mobile number update methods, including the fees applicable.

How to Do IPPB Aadhaar Mobile Number Update 

Updating your Aadhaar-linked mobile number through India Post Payments Bank is a doorstep process where a postman completes biometric verification at your home.

IPPB Aadhaar Mobile Number Update Online: Is It Possible?

You can raise a request online, but the update is completed offline through doorstep biometric verification.

• Online request via IPPB website
• No full online update possible
• Biometric verification is mandatory

How to Do IPPB Aadhaar Mobile Number Update Through IPPB Website

Step 1. Raise a service request
Go to the IPPB website and choose Doorstep Banking → Service Request → Non-IPPB Customer → Aadhaar Mobile Update.
You can also call 155299 or 033-22029000 to register the request.

Step 2. Enter your details correctly
Fill in your name, full address, Aadhaar number, and the new mobile number you want to update.
Make sure details match your Aadhaar to avoid rejection.

Step 3. Wait for doorstep visit
An IPPB postman will be assigned and will visit your address, usually within a few days.

Step 4. Complete biometric verification
The postman will use a handheld device to capture your fingerprint or iris scan linked to UIDAI.
Biometric verification is mandatory, No physical documents are required in most cases.

Step 5. Pay the service fee
Pay around ₹ 75 for the service at your doorstep.

Step 6. Collect acknowledgement slip (URN)
You will receive a slip with a 14-digit Update Request Number (URN) to track your update status online.

Step 7. Track update status
You can use the URN on the UIDAI portal to check the ippb aadhaar mobile number update status.

IPPB Aadhaar Mobile Number via Aadhaar Seva Kendra

You can also complete the India Post Payment Bank Aadhaar update by visiting a nearby post office or Aadhaar Seva Kendra.

Step 1: Visit the nearest Aadhaar-enabled post office
Step 2: Fill the Aadhaar update form with your new mobile number
Step 3: Complete biometric verification (fingerprint or iris scan)
Step 4: Pay the fee (around ₹75)
Step 5: Collect the URN slip to track status online

What are the Documents Required for IPPB Aadhaar Update

You need your Aadhaar and basic supporting documents, depending on the type of update requested. For mobile updates, biometric verification is enough in most cases.

Update Type	Documents Required	Additional Requirement
Mobile Number Update	No documents required	Biometric authentication via UIDAI
Address Update	Proof of Address such as Passport, Bank Statement, Voter ID, Utility Bill (recent)	Aadhaar details must match
Name / DOB / Gender Update	Proof of Identity such as PAN Card, Passport, Birth Certificate	Correct details must be verified
General Requirement	Aadhaar card or Aadhaar number	Doorstep service by India Post Payments Bank

IPPB Aadhaar Update Charges

IPPB Aadhaar update charges are usually ₹75 (inclusive of GST) for doorstep services like mobile number or demographic updates. The fee is collected during the visit by the IPPB executive.

• Mobile number update (doorstep): ₹75 including GST
• Demographic updates (name, address, DOB): ₹75 including GST
• Biometric update with demographic changes: ₹75
• Document update requests: ₹75
• Child Aadhaar enrolment (below 5 years): Free

IPPB Aadhaar Mobile Number Update Status Check: How to Do It 

Once the request is submitted, the next natural question is simple: has the India Post Payment Bank Aadhaar update actually been completed?

Step-by-step to check IPPB Aadhaar update status online

Step 1. Use your URN (Update Request Number)
After the doorstep service, you receive a 14-digit URN on the acknowledgement slip. This is the most important detail for tracking.

Step 2. Visit the UIDAI status portal
Go to the official UIDAI website and open the Check Aadhaar Update Status page.

Step 3. Enter required details
Fill in your URN or Enrolment ID, along with the captcha code shown on the screen.

Step 4. Click on submit
Once submitted, your status will appear instantly.

Step 5. Understand your status
You may see:

• Under Review: Verification is in progress
• Approved: Update is successful
• Rejected: Request failed due to a mismatch or a technical issue

Alternative ways to Check IPPB Aadhaar Update Status

Call IPPB helpline
Contact India Post Payments Bank at 155299 to get an update on your service request.

SMS or confirmation alert
After a successful update, you will usually receive a confirmation message on your new mobile number.

Please note that if your status does not update for several days, it usually means verification is still pending. However, if it shows rejected, you may need to raise a fresh request and ensure all details match exactly with your Aadhaar.

UIDAI Aadhaar Mobile Number Update Online (2026)

To update your Aadhaar mobile number through UIDAI, you must visit an authorised centre and complete biometric verification, as this service is not available online.

• Locate your nearest Aadhaar Enrolment Centre using the UIDAI website or the Bhuvan portal
• Visit the centre with your Aadhaar number during working hours
• Fill the Aadhaar Correction or Update Form with your new mobile number
• Submit the form to the operator for processing
• Complete biometric authentication using fingerprint or iris scan
• Pay the standard update fee of around ₹50
• Collect the acknowledgement slip with your URN to track status

Can the Aadhaar mobile number be updated online via UIDAI?
No, you must visit an Aadhaar centre and complete biometric verification to update your mobile number.

UIDAI Aadhaar Update Request Online: Can It Be Done?

You can raise an Aadhaar update request online through UIDAI, but only for limited fields like address, while mobile number and biometric updates require a physical visit.

• Online updates allowed: Address update via the myAadhaar portal
• Login requirement: Registered mobile number linked with Aadhaar for OTP
• Not available online: Mobile number, biometrics, and major demographic changes
• Offline required for: Name, date of birth, gender corrections in most cases
• Where to complete offline updates: Aadhaar Seva Kendra or authorised centres

This means online Aadhaar update is convenient, but not complete for all types of changes.

UIDAI Aadhaar Mobile Number Update Status 

In 2026, you can check your Aadhaar mobile number update status online using your SRN or EID on the UIDAI portal. Most updates are completed within 2 to 5 working days, but in some cases, it may take longer.

1. Check via myAadhaar portal 

• Visit the official UIDAI website
• Click on Check Aadhaar Update Status
• Enter your Service Request Number (SRN) or Enrolment ID (EID)
• Fill in the captcha and submit to view the status

2. Check via mAadhaar app

• Open the mAadhaar app and log in using your 6-digit PIN
• Go to the Update Aadhaar section
• View your update status directly

3. Check via helpline

• Call the UIDAI toll-free number 1947
• Provide your details to get status updates

Documents Required for UIDAI Aadhaar Update 

You need valid supporting documents based on the type of Aadhaar update requested. All documents must match your details and be accepted by UIDAI.

Update Type	Documents Required
Mobile Number Update	No documents required
Proof of Identity (PoI)	Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID, Driving Licence, Government Photo ID
Proof of Address (PoA)	Passport, Bank Statement/Passbook, Ration Card, Voter ID, Utility Bills (recent), Property Tax Receipt
Proof of Date of Birth (DoB)	Birth Certificate, Passport, Marksheet, PAN Card
Name Change	Marriage Certificate, Gazette Notification, Court Order

UIDAI Aadhaar Update Charges 

UIDAI Aadhaar update charges vary based on the type of update and mode of request. Most demographic updates cost ₹75, while biometric updates are charged higher.

Update Type	Charges (Inclusive of Taxes)	Mode
Demographic Update (name, address, DOB, gender, mobile, email)	₹75	At centre
Biometric Update (fingerprints, iris, photo)	₹125	At centre
Document Update	Free (till June 14, 2026)	Online via myAadhaar
Document Update	₹75	At centre
Mandatory Biometric Update (age 5 and 15)	Free	At centre
Aadhaar PVC Card	₹75	Online order
Aadhaar Search or Print	₹40	At centre

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Alternative Methods to Update Aadhaar Mobile Number (2026)

Aadhaar mobile number cannot be updated fully online because biometric verification is required. However, you have multiple offline and assisted options to complete the update.

You can update it by visiting an Aadhaar centre, using post office services, or opting for IPPB doorstep service, as online update is not available for mobile number changes./

Method	How It Works
Aadhaar Seva Kendra / Enrolment Centre	Visit the centre, fill out the update form, and complete biometric verification via UIDAI
Post Office Aadhaar Service	Visit the India Post office offering Aadhaar services, submit a request, and verify biometrics
IPPB Doorstep Service	Book a request and get your mobile number updated at home via India Post Payments Bank
mAadhaar / myAadhaar (Limited)	Cannot update mobile number directly, but can manage other updates if the number is already linked

Also check – How to Update Address in Aadhaar Card Online and Offline

Disclaimer– The rankings and figures in this article have been compiled from multiple verified reports, credible news sources, and public financial data available as of 2026.

All values are approximate and may vary with newer updates, revisions, or changes in official records.

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