Aadhaar Card Status - Check Enrolment and Update Status

The Aadhaar card, a unique 12-digit identification number issued by UIDAI, is a critical document for accessing various services and benefits. Checking the status of an Aadhaar card application or update is essential to ensure timely access to these services.

This article explores the process, importance, and methods for tracking Aadhaar card status efficiently.

Aadhaar Enrolment & Update Status

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Enrolment & Update Status

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Aadhaar Enrolment Status: After enrolling at an Aadhaar Seva Kendra (ASK) or Permanent Enrolment Centre (PEC), you receive a 28-digit Enrolment ID (EID) on an acknowledgement slip. Checking enrolment status confirms whether your Aadhaar number has been generated, typically within 10–90 days.
Aadhaar Update Status: When you update Aadhaar details (e.g., name, address, mobile number, biometrics) online or at a centre, you receive an Update Request Number (URN) or EID. Checking update status verifies if the changes have been processed, usually within 10–30 days.

Both processes are free, and UIDAI provides multiple platforms (website, apps, SMS) to track status securely.

Prerequisites

To check Aadhaar enrolment or update status, you need:

Enrolment ID (EID): 28-digit ID (14-digit enrolment number + 14-digit timestamp) from the enrolment or update acknowledgement slip.
Update Request Number (URN): 14-digit number provided for updates (if applicable).
Aadhaar Number: 12-digit number for updates (if EID/URN is unavailable).
Registered Mobile Number: Linked to Aadhaar for OTP verification (optional for some methods).
Acknowledgement Slip: Contains EID/URN for reference.

If you’ve lost your EID/URN or lack a registered mobile number, alternative methods are available (see Troubleshooting section).

Methods to Check Aadhaar Enrolment and Update Status

After enrolling or updating for Aadhaar, you can track whether your Aadhaar number has been generated using the following methods:

1. UIDAI Website (myAadhaar Portal)

The myAadhaar portal is the primary platform for checking enrolment and update status.

Visit myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in.
Click “Check Enrolment or Update Status” section.

Enter your 28-digit EID / SRN / URN / SID from the acknowledgement slip.
Input the captcha code displayed on the screen.
Click “Submit” to view the progress (e.g., “Under Processing” or “Aadhaar Generated”).

Processing Time: Aadhaar generation takes 10–90 days. You’ll receive an SMS/email (if provided during enrolment) when ready.

2. mAadhaar App

The mAadhaar app, available on Google Play Store and App Store, offers a mobile-friendly way to check status.

Download and install the mAadhaar app.
Open the app and select your preferred language.
Navigate to “Enrolment & Update Status” from the main menu.
Enter your 28-digit EID and captcha code.
Click “Check Status” to view the progress.
If Aadhaar is generated:
- Log in with OTP or TOTP (Time-Based OTP, if enabled).
- Download the e-Aadhaar PDF or view your Aadhaar details.

3. UMANG App

The UMANG app integrates Aadhaar services with other government platforms.

Download UMANG from Google Play Store, App Store, or access web.umang.gov.in.
Register or log in using your mobile number/email and OTP.

Select “Aadhaar” under “All Services.”
Choose “Check Enrolment & Update Status.”

Enter your 28-digit EID and captcha code.
Click “Submit” to view the progress.

If Aadhaar is generated, follow prompts to download e-Aadhaar with OTP verification.

4.Via Toll-Free Number

To check your enrolment status using the toll-free number, dial 1947 from your registered mobile number. Follow the Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system prompts: press 1 to select the enrolment and update status option, enter your Enrolment ID (EID) when prompted, and the system will provide the current status of your enrolment.

Note: Always retain the slip containing EID/URN/SRN for reference.

Lost EID or URN

If you’ve lost your acknowledgement slip:

Visit myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in and select “Retrieve EID/Aadhaar Number.”
Enter your full name, registered mobile number or email, and the captcha code.
Request an OTP and verify it.

You will receive your EID or Aadhaar number via SMS or email. Use the retrieved EID to check the status or download your e-Aadhaar.