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Check Aadhaar Update or Enrolment Status

Check Aadhaar Update or Enrolment Status — specific eligibility, documents, portal steps, verification stages, common mistakes, and practical FAQs.

Last verified
18 August 2026
Official site
myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in
Application Mode
Online & Offline
Issuing Authority
UIDAI
Online
Available
Offline
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Check Aadhaar Update or Enrolment Status is handled through UIDAI and, where applicable, the office serving the relevant address, vehicle, employer, tax record, or place of occurrence. The exact form and verification route depend on the record in question.

Start with the official portal linked above, use the specific option named in the steps, and retain the acknowledgement or reference. For a case that falls outside the examples here, verify the route with UIDAI Aadhaar service centre.

Eligibility

  • You meet the service conditions published by UIDAI.
  • Your identity and supporting records can be verified by the issuing authority.

Required documents

  • 28-digit Enrolment ID from the enrolment slip

    Required

    Supports the Check Aadhaar Update or Enrolment Status application or status check.

    Use the current checklist published by UIDAI; carry the original when the office may inspect it.

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  • Date and time printed on the enrolment acknowledgement

    Required

    Supports the Check Aadhaar Update or Enrolment Status application or status check.

    Use the current checklist published by UIDAI; carry the original when the office may inspect it.

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  • URN from an Aadhaar update acknowledgement

    Required

    Supports the Check Aadhaar Update or Enrolment Status application or status check.

    Use the current checklist published by UIDAI; carry the original when the office may inspect it.

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  • Aadhaar number and registered mobile when the portal requests OTP

    Required

    Supports the Check Aadhaar Update or Enrolment Status application or status check.

    Use the current checklist published by UIDAI; carry the original when the office may inspect it.

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Step-by-step process

  1. 1

    Open Aadhaar Status

    Open myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in and select Check Aadhaar Status.

  2. 2

    Enter the enrolment ID

    For a first enrolment, choose the enrolment status route and enter the 28-digit Enrolment ID, date, and time printed on the slip.

  3. 3

    Enter the update URN

    For a correction or update, choose update status and enter the URN from the acknowledgement.

  4. 4

    Submit the query

    Complete the displayed verification step and submit the query.

  5. 5

    Read the status

    Read the current status such as In Process, Rejected, Dispatched, or Aadhaar Generated, and open the rejection reason when one is shown.

Official website

Always confirm critical details here

myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in

Open myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in

Who issues this?

Issuing Office
UIDAI Aadhaar service centre

What happens after applying

  1. 1

    Application or status request submitted

    The UIDAI portal or office records the request and provides a reference where applicable.

  2. 2

    Record and document checks

    UIDAI compares the submitted information with its records and supporting evidence.

  3. 3

    Verification or clarification

    The applicant or employer may need to answer a query, attend an office, or provide an additional record.

  4. 4

    Record updated or document issued

    The final status, certificate, card, licence, or departmental response is made available through the prescribed channel.

Common mistakes & rejection reasons

  • Selecting the wrong service or jurisdiction

    Why: The department routes records by service, address, employer, vehicle, or event jurisdiction.

    Fix: Confirm the responsible office and exact service name on the department portal before submitting.

  • Entering details that do not match the source record

    Why: A spelling, date, address, or reference-number mismatch can stop an automated match.

    Fix: Copy the value from the original record and review the completed form before authentication.

  • Uploading an incomplete or unreadable file

    Why: Cropped pages, blurred text, unsupported formats, and password-protected PDFs can fail document checks.

    Fix: Upload the complete, legible record in the format shown by the portal and retain the original.

  • Missing a department query

    Why: An unanswered clarification can leave the request unresolved or send it back for correction.

    Fix: Monitor the official account and registered contact channel, then answer through the same route.

  • Using an unofficial link or agent form

    Why: A private page may collect identity information without being connected to the issuing authority.

    Fix: Start at the official URL in this guide and verify the domain before entering credentials.

Special situations

A name or date differs across records

Ask the issuing authority which correction evidence is accepted.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between enrolment and update status?

Enrolment status follows a first Aadhaar registration. Update status follows a request to change an existing record, such as an address, mobile number, name, date of birth, or gender.

Where is the Enrolment ID?

The 28-digit Enrolment ID is printed on the Aadhaar enrolment acknowledgement slip along with the date and time of enrolment. Enter all parts exactly as printed.

Where is the URN?

The URN is printed on the acknowledgement issued after an update request. Use it on the myAadhaar update-status page rather than entering the old Aadhaar enrolment number.

What does In Process mean?

In Process means UIDAI has recorded the request and it is still under the department's checks. Keep the acknowledgement and use the same status route for later checks.

What does Rejected mean?

Rejected means UIDAI did not accept the enrolment or update. The status page generally gives a reason, such as an unclear photo, mismatched proof, or duplicate enrolment.

What does Dispatched mean?

Dispatched indicates that the physical Aadhaar document has entered the delivery stage. Use the department's delivery or download options if the portal provides them.

What does Aadhaar Generated mean?

Aadhaar Generated means the enrolment has produced an Aadhaar number in UIDAI's system. Follow the portal instructions to retrieve or download the e-Aadhaar.

I lost my slip. Can I still check?

Try the UIDAI retrieval options using the registered mobile or email. If the reference cannot be recovered, contact UIDAI through its official help channel and do not create a duplicate enrolment without guidance.

Can I check both enrolment and update status?

Yes. Use the enrolment ID for first enrolment and the URN for a later update. They are separate status routes.

What if I enter the wrong enrolment ID?

Compare every digit with the acknowledgement slip, including the date and time fields. If the slip is lost, use UIDAI's recovery options.

Does Rejected mean I need a new Aadhaar?

No. A rejected update or enrolment requires you to read the reason and use the correction or fresh-enrolment route advised by UIDAI.

How do I retrieve e-Aadhaar after generation?

Use the UIDAI download route with the Aadhaar number or approved retrieval details and complete the registered-mobile verification.

What if Dispatched is shown but the card is missing?

Keep the enrolment or update reference and use UIDAI's delivery or support route. You can also use the permitted digital Aadhaar options.

Can a family member check my status?

They may help enter the reference, but the applicant should control the registered mobile and never disclose the OTP.

Which status page is genuine?

Use myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in or the UIDAI site linked from uidai.gov.in. Avoid pages that imitate the status form.

Official sources

  • UIDAI

    myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in

    Official source for Check Aadhaar Update or Enrolment Status.

Disclaimer: This guide is for informational purposes only. Government portals, document requirements, and fees can change without notice. Always verify the latest requirements on the official website before you apply. Last verified on 18 August 2026.