Quick answer. To check your Aadhaar update or enrolment status, open the UIDAI myAadhaar portal at myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in, choose “Check Enrolment and Update Status”, enter the URN, SRN or EID printed on your acknowledgement slip, type the captcha, and submit. Checking status is always free.
If you are short on time: jump straight to the step-by-step status-check guide below.
Quick summary
When you enrol for a new Aadhaar, or update your name, address or other details, UIDAI does not finish the work on the spot. Your request goes for verification first.
The status check tells you where your request has reached. It shows whether your Aadhaar is still being processed, has been generated or updated, or has been rejected.
An “enrolment” request means you applied for a brand-new Aadhaar number. An “update” request means you changed details on an Aadhaar you already hold.
Knowing the status helps you decide what to do next. If it is done, you can download your Aadhaar. If it is rejected, you can fix the problem and apply again.
You track your request using one reference number from your acknowledgement slip. Which one you have depends on how you applied.
Use exactly the number shown on your slip. If you cannot read it clearly, do not guess. Call the UIDAI helpline on 1947 for help.
Follow these steps on the official portal. The flow is the same for both enrolment and update requests.
Visit the myAadhaar portal at myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in. Always type the address yourself or use this link. Do not trust look-alike sites that copy the UIDAI design.
On the portal, choose the option to check your enrolment and update status. This opens the form where you enter your reference number.
Type the reference number exactly as printed on your acknowledgement slip. Copy every digit and any date or time portion shown.
Type the captcha characters shown on screen. This proves you are a real person and not an automated bot.
Click submit. The portal displays your current status, such as “Under Processing” or that your Aadhaar has been generated or updated.
If the status shows your Aadhaar is generated or updated, you can download the latest copy. See our Aadhaar download guide for the exact steps.
Keep these details handy before you start.
| Detail | Why you need it |
|---|---|
| URN, SRN or EID | Your reference number to look up the request |
| Acknowledgement slip | Shows the reference number and the request date |
| Registered mobile | Receives OTP if the flow asks for it |
| Captcha | Confirms a human is making the request |
The portal usually shows one of a few simple statuses. The exact wording can vary, so read the screen carefully.
| Status shown | What it means |
|---|---|
| Under Processing | Your request is still being verified by UIDAI |
| Aadhaar Generated or Updated | The work is done, and you can download Aadhaar |
| Rejected | The request could not be approved, so action is needed |
Updates can take time to reflect, so a short wait is normal. If your status stays “Under Processing” far longer than expected, or shows “Rejected”, take action.
First, call the UIDAI helpline on 1947 to ask the reason. You can also file a complaint online at the UIDAI complaint page and track it on the complaint-status page.
If the official channels do not respond, you have a legal right to demand answers. UIDAI is a public authority under the Right to Information Act, 2005.
You can file an RTI application to UIDAI asking for the status of your request, the reason for any rejection, and the action taken on your complaint. Under Section 6(1) you have the right to file the request, and under Section 7(1) the authority must reply within 30 days.
Our Aadhaar RTI status guide and Aadhaar correction RTI guide explain the wording. You can also draft your application with the RTI Drafter.
Aadhaar is a sensitive document, so stay careful while checking status.
An update can take some time to process and reflect, because UIDAI verifies the change before approving it. Many updates appear within a few weeks, but the exact time varies by request type. Keep checking the status on the myAadhaar portal using your reference number. If it stays “Under Processing” much longer than expected, call 1947 to ask why.
You need the URN, SRN or EID to look up your request online, and these are printed on the slip. If you have lost it, call the UIDAI helpline on 1947 for help recovering your enrolment details. You may also be able to retrieve a lost EID through the official myAadhaar portal. Never share your details with private agents who claim to recover them for a fee.
No. Checking your enrolment or update status on the official UIDAI portal is free of charge. Any website or person asking for payment just to show your status is not genuine. Use only the official myAadhaar portal or the mAadhaar app. If someone demands a fee, treat it as a warning sign and stop.
Yes. The official mAadhaar app from UIDAI lets you check the status of your enrolment or update request. Download the app only from the official Google Play or Apple App Store listing. Inside the app, look for the status or check-request option and enter your reference number. As always, never share your OTP with anyone.
First, find out the reason. Call the UIDAI helpline on 1947, which can tell you why the request was rejected so you can correct it. Fix the problem, for example an unclear document, and submit a fresh request. If you get no clear answer, file an RTI application to UIDAI asking for the reason and the action taken. Our Aadhaar RTI guides explain how.
Last reviewed: 2 June 2026 — RTI Wiki editorial team. Always confirm your final status on the official portal.
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