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 +metatag-description=(Complete guide to check Aadhaar status by EID, SRN, or mobile number on the official UIDAI portal. Step-by-step instructions, troubleshooting for rejected or delayed Aadhaar, biometric lock/unlock, PVC card tracking, RTI filing for delays, and expanded FAQ. Free, no login required.)}}
 +
 +====== How to check Aadhaar status by Enrolment ID (EID) or SRN ======
 +
 +<WRAP info>**Direct answer.** Visit **resident.uidai.gov.in/check-aadhaar-status** → enter your **14-digit Enrolment ID (EID)** + date and time + captcha → get current status (Generated / Pending / Rejected). For an **update request**, enter the **14-digit SRN** at **myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in**. UIDAI's SLA is **90 days** for new enrolment, **30 days** for updates.</WRAP>
 +
 +<WRAP center round important 80%>
 +**📋 About this guide — E-E-A-T**
 +  * **Reviewed by**: RTI Wiki editorial team with input from RTI practitioners experienced in UIDAI grievances
 +  * **Last updated**: 10 July 2026
 +  * **Sources**: UIDAI official portals (uidai.gov.in, myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in), Aadhaar Act 2016, UIDAI Enrolment Regulations 2016, RTI Act 2005
 +  * **Evidence basis**: Citations to .gov.in primary sources throughout; RTI Wiki citizen case studies referenced inline
 +  * **Disclaimer**: This is a citizen-information guide, not legal advice. For individual grievances, file through official UIDAI channels or consult a lawyer.
 +</WRAP>
 +
 +===== Quick facts =====
 +| **What you need** | 14-digit EID (new enrolment) OR 14-digit SRN (update) |
 +| **Official portal — new** | [[https://resident.uidai.gov.in/check-aadhaar-status|resident.uidai.gov.in/check-aadhaar-status]] |
 +| **Official portal — update** | [[https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in|myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in]] |
 +| **Official portal — PVC card** | [[https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/orderAadhaarCard|myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/orderAadhaarCard]] |
 +| **Mobile app** | mAadhaar (Android/iOS) — show e-Aadhaar offline. See [[digital:maadhaar-app|mAadhaar app guide]] |
 +| **SLA — new enrolment** | 90 days (UIDAI Enrolment Regulations 2016) |
 +| **SLA — update** | 30 days for online updates |
 +| **SLA — PVC card delivery** | 7-15 working days |
 +| **Helpline** | **1947** (toll-free, 7 am – 11 pm, Hindi/English/regional) |
 +| **Statutory base** | [[https://uidai.gov.in/images/compendium/aadhaar_act_2016.pdf|Aadhaar Act 2016]] + UIDAI Enrolment Regulations 2016 |
 +
 +===== Step-by-step =====
 +  - Find your EID/SRN: it's on the receipt slip you got at the enrolment centre. Format: **14-digit number / date / time** (e.g., 1234/56789/01234 25/04/2026 14:30).
 +  - For **new enrolment status**: go to [[https://resident.uidai.gov.in/check-aadhaar-status|the status portal]]. Enter EID + captcha.
 +  - For **update SRN status**: go to [[https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in|myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in]] → **Check Update Status** → enter SRN.
 +  - If status is **"Generated"** — download e-Aadhaar from the same portal (free; needs OTP on registered mobile).
 +  - If status is **"In Progress"** — wait. UIDAI updates every few days.
 +  - If status is **"Rejected"** — note the rejection reason. Common: biometric mismatch, incorrect demographic data, document mismatch. Re-enrol at any UIDAI centre with corrected details. See [[rejection-recovery:aadhaar-rejected|Aadhaar rejection recovery guide]].
 +
 +===== Step-by-step guide table =====
 +
 +| **Step** | **Action** | **Where / How** | **Time** | **Reference number** |
 +| **1** | Locate your EID or SRN | Check the acknowledgement slip from enrolment centre | 1 min | 14-digit EID or SRN |
 +| **2** | Visit the correct official portal | [[https://resident.uidai.gov.in/check-aadhaar-status|resident.uidai.gov.in]] (new) or [[https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in|myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in]] (update) | 1 min | — |
 +| **3** | Enter EID/SRN + date + time + captcha | Type carefully; captcha is case-sensitive | 2 min | — |
 +| **4** | Read the status displayed | Generated / In Progress / Rejected / Under Review | instant | — |
 +| **5a** | If **Generated** → Download e-Aadhaar | Login to [[https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in|myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in]] with Aadhaar + OTP | 5 min | 12-digit Aadhaar number |
 +| **5b** | If **In Progress** → Wait + check weekly | Re-check every 3-5 days; UIDAI batches updates | — | — |
 +| **5c** | If **Rejected** → Re-enrol with corrections | Visit any Aadhaar Seva Kendra with corrected documents | 30 min | New EID issued |
 +| **6** | If delayed beyond SLA → File RTI | Use [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html|AI RTI Drafter]] | 5 min | RTI tracking number |
 +
 +===== Real story from a citizen =====
 +**What we hear from RTI Wiki users**: Priya, a 24-year-old MBA student in Pune, applied for an Aadhaar update to change her surname after marriage. SRN status said "In Process" for 119 days. She filed an RTI to UIDAI Bengaluru Regional Office asking (a) SRN current stage, (b) reason for delay beyond 30-day SLA, (c) officer in charge, (d) document deficiency notices issued, (e) projected completion. Reply in 26 days flagged a marriage-certificate format issue she could fix online. Update completed in 9 days after re-upload.
 +
 +===== Aadhaar download (e-Aadhaar) by Aadhaar Number =====
 +
 +For people searching //aadhaar download//, //e-aadhaar download//, //aadhaar pdf download//:
 +
 +  - Open [[https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in|myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in]].
 +  - Click **Login** → enter your **12-digit Aadhaar number** + captcha → click //Send OTP//.
 +  - Enter the OTP received on your registered mobile.
 +  - Click **Download Aadhaar** in the dashboard.
 +  - Choose //Masked Aadhaar// (recommended for general use) or //Regular// (full number visible).
 +  - Download. The PDF is **password-protected** — first 4 letters of your name in CAPITAL + birth year (DDMM format).
 +
 +If your mobile is **not linked to Aadhaar**, you can't download e-Aadhaar online — visit any **Aadhaar Seva Kendra** to update mobile, then retry. See also: [[download-e-aadhaar-2026|complete e-Aadhaar download guide]] and [[aadhaar-download-2026|Aadhaar download methods 2026]].
 +
 +===== Aadhaar PVC card order status =====
 +
 +For people searching //aadhaar pvc card status//, //aadhaar plastic card//:
 +
 +The **PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) Aadhaar Card** is a durable, ATM-card-sized printed Aadhaar with QR code, hologram, micro-text, and security mark. UIDAI charges **Rs 50** including delivery via India Post. See [[apply-aadhaar-pvc-card-2026|how to apply for PVC Aadhaar card]].
 +
 +To check PVC card status:
 +  - Open [[https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/CheckAadhaarStatus|myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/CheckAadhaarStatus]].
 +  - Enter your **SRN** (Service Request Number — given when you ordered) + captcha.
 +  - Click //Check Status//.
 +  - Status shows: //Order Received// → //Card Generated// → //Dispatched// → //Delivered//. SLA: 7-15 working days from order to delivery.
 +
 +If delivery is delayed beyond 15 working days, the **India Post tracking number** in the status shows current location of your package — call your local post office. See also: [[practical-guides:aadhaar-pvc-card-not-delivered-wrong-address|PVC card not delivered — fix]].
 +
 +===== Aadhaar mobile linking status =====
 +
 +For people searching //aadhaar mobile linking status//, //check mobile linked to aadhaar//:
 +
 +  - Open [[https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/CheckAadhaarValidity|myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/CheckAadhaarValidity]] → //Verify Email/Mobile Number//.
 +  - Enter Aadhaar number + mobile/email + captcha.
 +  - The page tells you if that mobile/email is linked.
 +
 +If you've **lost the mobile linked to Aadhaar**, visit any Aadhaar Seva Kendra with Aadhaar + alternate ID; biometric verification needed for mobile update. See [[practical-guides:aadhaar-mobile-number-update-delayed-enrolment-centre|mobile number update delay guide]].
 +
 +===== Aadhaar address update status =====
 +
 +For //aadhaar address update status//, //address change aadhaar//:
 +
 +  - Open [[https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in|myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in]] → //Login// → //Update Address//.
 +  - Enter the new address + Aadhaar OTP.
 +  - Submit your **proof of address** (rent agreement, utility bill, bank statement, etc.). See [[aadhaar-update-accepted-documents-2026|accepted documents list]].
 +  - You get a **14-digit URN (Update Request Number)** — track at //Check Update Status//.
 +  - SLA: 30 days for online updates. Track via URN at the same portal.
 +
 +If status shows //Awaiting Documents//, your proof was rejected — re-upload via the URN page. See [[practical-guides:aadhaar-address-update-rejected-rental-proof|address update rejected — rental proof fix]].
 +
 +===== PAN-Aadhaar linking status =====
 +
 +For //pan aadhaar link status//, //pan aadhaar status check//:
 +
 +  - Open [[https://www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal/help/all-topics/link-aadhaar/check-status|incometax.gov.in → Link Aadhaar Status]].
 +  - Enter PAN + Aadhaar.
 +  - Click //View Link Status//.
 +  - Status shows: //Linked//, //Not Linked//, //Pending//, //Failed//.
 +
 +If your PAN was not linked by the applicable deadline, check current Income Tax portal status before paying any fee; an inoperative PAN can block refunds, mutual fund transactions, equity transactions, and ITR processing. See [[pan-aadhaar-link-inoperative-fix-india|PAN inoperative fix guide]] and [[link-pan-aadhaar-online-2026|PAN-Aadhaar linking guide 2026]].
 +
 +===== Common Aadhaar search terms (and what they mean) =====
 +
 +  * **EID / Enrolment ID** — 14-digit + date/time, given at first enrolment.
 +  * **SRN / URN** — 14-digit, given when you submit an UPDATE request.
 +  * **VID / Virtual ID** — 16-digit, generated for privacy-preserving Aadhaar disclosure (alternative to sharing your actual Aadhaar). See [[digital:aadhaar-vid|Virtual ID guide]].
 +  * **e-Aadhaar** — the digital downloadable Aadhaar PDF; legally equivalent to physical card.
 +  * **m-Aadhaar** — official mobile app for offline Aadhaar verification. See [[digital:maadhaar-app|mAadhaar guide]].
 +  * **PVC Aadhaar** — durable printed card, Rs 50 + delivery.
 +  * **Masked Aadhaar** — version where first 8 digits are masked (only last 4 visible).
 +
 +<WRAP center round tip 95%>
 +**🔔 Track Aadhaar update deadlines + UIDAI policy changes by email.** Free monthly digest: enrolment regulations, SLA breach data, latest UIDAI circulars. **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/donor.php|Help RTI Wiki yearly →]]**
 +</WRAP>
 +
 +===== 7 reasons your status may be stuck =====
 +  * **Biometric quality flag** — finger/iris capture marked "low quality" by UIDAI back-end. Fix: re-enrol at any UIDAI centre with fresh biometrics.
 +  * **Document mismatch** — your name on PAN/passport doesn't exactly match the form. UIDAI is strict about full vs initials.
 +  * **Quality control hold** — 1-2% of enrolments are randomly QC-held. Fix: file an RTI with SRN; usually clears.
 +  * **Demographic mismatch** with existing Aadhaar — you may already have an Aadhaar under a different EID and didn't know. Fix: 1947 helpline can search by demographic.
 +  * **Linked-mobile issue** — OTP fails so e-Aadhaar download fails. Fix: visit a centre to update mobile.
 +  * **Incomplete update package** — you submitted address change but proof of address was rejected. Fix: re-submit with valid %%PoA%%.
 +  * **Operator error at enrolment centre** — captured wrong data. Common in busy enrolment hours. Fix: re-enrolment + RTI to the centre operator.
 +
 +===== Pro tips most don't know =====
 +  * Use **Order Aadhaar Reprint** (Rs. 50) instead of waiting for status — gets a physical card delivered in 5-7 days.
 +  * The **mAadhaar app** stores up to 5 family Aadhaars and works offline once downloaded — no need to wait for "physical card".
 +  * To verify your Aadhaar is **active and unmasked**, use the **%%eKYC%% verification** at any bank/post office — instant. See [[digital:aadhaar-auth-history|Aadhaar authentication history]].
 +  * Lost your EID receipt? Visit a UIDAI centre with mobile + ID — they can retrieve via demographic search; saves the re-enrol fee.
 +  * If 1947 helpline is busy, **%%WhatsApp%% UIDAI on 9311471234** — official channel, often faster reply.
 +
 +===== Helpline + contact =====
 +UIDAI helpline: **1947** (7 am – 11 pm, Hindi/English/regional) · %%WhatsApp%%: **9311471234** · Email: [email protected] · Twitter: @UIDAI · See [[helplines:uidai-aadhaar-helpline|UIDAI helpline guide]].
 +
 +===== If status is delayed beyond SLA — file an RTI =====
 +
 +The official SLA on this service is published. If your status is stuck beyond it, you have a **statutory right** under §6 RTI Act 2005 to demand information from the public authority. Reply mandatory in **30 days**.
 +
 +**File an RTI to**: //UIDAI Regional Office (Bengaluru / Chandigarh / Delhi / Guwahati / Hyderabad / Lucknow / Mumbai / Ranchi)//
 +
 +**Ask these 5 questions**:
 +
 +  - SRN/EID current status
 +  - reason for hold
 +  - officer in charge
 +  - biometric exception flag
 +  - projected completion date
 +
 +→ **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html|Use our free AI RTI Drafter]]** to generate a complete §6 application in 60 seconds. The Drafter pre-fills your name, address, fee statement, and the 5 questions above.
 +
 +→ **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/awaaz-rti.html|Or speak it]]** in हिन्दी / English / 9 other Indian languages via %%AwaazRTI%%.
 +
 +→ **For deeper case-law** on this scenario: [[:rti-for-aadhaar-update|Read the full RTI guide for aadhaar update]]. See also [[:rti-for-aadhaar-update-delay-2026|RTI for Aadhaar update delay 2026]], [[:rti-for-aadhaar-not-generated|RTI for Aadhaar not generated]], and [[:rti-for-aadhaar-update-rejected|RTI for rejected Aadhaar update]].
 +
 +===== Frequently asked questions =====
 +==== How long does Aadhaar enrolment take? ====
 +
 +90 days max per UIDAI regulations. Most generate in 2-4 weeks.
 +
 +==== Can I get my Aadhaar number via SMS? ====
 +
 +Yes — SMS "GETAADHAARNO" + your EID number to **1947** from your registered mobile.
 +
 +==== Is there a fee to check status? ====
 +
 +No, all status checks are free. Only Order Aadhaar Reprint (Rs. 50) and biometric updates (Rs. 100) cost.
 +
 +==== What if my mobile is no longer accessible? ====
 +
 +Visit the nearest UIDAI Aadhaar Seva Kendra with original ID — they can update mobile after biometric verification (Rs. 50).
 +
 +==== Is Aadhaar mandatory for everything? ====
 +
 +No — Supreme Court (Puttaswamy 2018) limited mandatory Aadhaar to PAN linkage, IT Act notified services, and welfare scheme delivery. For most private services, Aadhaar is optional.
 +
 +==== What is the difference between SRN and URN? ====
 +
 +Both are 14-digit tracking numbers. **SRN** (Service Request Number) is issued for PVC card orders and some update requests. **URN** (Update Request Number) is specifically issued for demographic/biometric update requests. Both can be tracked at [[https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in|myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in]].
 +
 +==== Can I check Aadhaar status using TOTP instead of OTP? ====
 +
 +Yes. If you have the **mAadhaar app** installed with your Aadhaar profile loaded, you can generate a **TOTP** (Time-based One-Time Password) from the app instead of waiting for an SMS OTP. This is useful when you have poor mobile signal or are roaming internationally. See [[digital:maadhaar-app|mAadhaar app guide]].
 +
 +==== My Aadhaar shows "Rejected" — what are my options? ====
 +
 +If your enrolment or update is rejected, you have three options: (1) **Re-enrol** at any Aadhaar Seva Kendra with corrected documents and data, (2) **Call 1947** to understand the specific rejection reason, (3) **File an RTI** asking for the rejection reason under §4(1)(d) RTI Act if UIDAI doesn't explain. See [[rejection-recovery:aadhaar-rejected|Aadhaar rejection recovery guide]] and [[:rti-for-aadhaar-update-rejected|RTI for rejected Aadhaar update]].
 +
 +==== How do I check if my Aadhaar is deactivated or suspended? ====
 +
 +Visit [[https://resident.uidai.gov.in/check-aadhaar-status|the status portal]] or the **Verify Aadhaar** page at [[https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/CheckAadhaarValidity|myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/CheckAadhaarValidity]] — enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number to see if it's active. If deactivated, see [[aadhaar-deactivated-suspended-reactivation-uidai|Aadhaar deactivation/reactivation guide]].
 +
 +==== Is e-Aadhaar legally valid as proof of identity? ====
 +
 +Yes. Under the Aadhaar Act 2016 and per UIDAI circulars, an **e-Aadhaar** (downloaded PDF) is **legally equivalent** to the physical Aadhaar card for all purposes — banks, schools, government offices, and KYC. No institution can refuse to accept e-Aadhaar. See [[download-e-aadhaar-2026|e-Aadhaar download guide]].
 +
 +==== Can NRIs check Aadhaar status from abroad? ====
 +
 +Yes. The [[https://resident.uidai.gov.in/check-aadhaar-status|status portal]] is accessible globally. However, if your Indian registered mobile number is not active abroad, you cannot receive OTPs for e-Aadhaar download. Use the mAadhaar app's TOTP feature, or update your mobile at a UIDAI centre on your next India visit.
 +
 +===== Summary + what to do next =====
 +
 +To check status: use the official portal listed above with your reference number. SLA is published; if stuck beyond it, file a free RTI.
 +
 +  * **If status is normal** → wait the published SLA, then download/use your document
 +  * **If status is delayed** → click [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html|🪄 AI RTI Drafter]] now; complete §6 application in 60 seconds
 +  * **If status is rejected** → demand reasons under §4(1)(d) RTI Act; appeal/represent
 +  * **For state-specific guidance** → see [[:scheme-state:aadhaar-update:start|state-by-state guide]]
 +
 +===== All RTI Wiki tools (free, no login) =====
 +
 +  * 🪄 **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html|AI RTI Drafter]]** — type problem, get §6 application
 +  * 🎤 **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/awaaz-rti.html|AwaazRTI]]** — voice-to-RTI in 11 Indian languages
 +  * 🔮 **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/rti-outcome-predictor.html|Outcome Predictor]]** — score your draft's win-likelihood
 +  * ⚖️ **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/first-appeal-app.html|First Appeal Generator]]** — §19(1) draft on Day 31
 +  * 📬 **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/pio-reply-checker-app.html|PIO Reply Checker]]** — analyse evasive replies
 +  * 📅 **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/timeline-calculator-app.html|Timeline Calculator]]** — track 30-day window
 +  * 💰 **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/rti-fee-calculator-app.html|Fee Calculator]]** — state-wise fees
 +  * 🔍 **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/rti-research.html|RTI Research]]** — AI Q&A from this site
 +
 +===== Related on RTI Wiki =====
 +
 +  * **Master guide**: [[:rti-for-aadhaar-update|Full RTI for aadhaar update]]
 +  * **State-by-state**: [[:scheme-state:aadhaar-update:start|Pick your state]]
 +  * **Citizen RTI playbook**: [[:citizen-rti-playbook|All 100+ scenarios]]
 +  * **The RTI Act 2005**: [[:rti-act-2005-complete-guide|Complete guide]]
 +  * **All status-check guides**: [[:check-status:start|All 25 status-check pages]]
 +  * **Aadhaar services overview**: [[:aadhaar-services|All Aadhaar guides]]
 +  * **New enrolment guide**: [[:apply-new-aadhaar-enrolment-2026|How to apply for new Aadhaar]]
 +  * **Update fees**: [[:aadhaar-update-fees-2025-name-address-biometric-india|Aadhaar update fees guide]]
 +  * **Bank seeding status**: [[:check-status:aadhaar-bank-seeding-status|Check Aadhaar-bank linking status]]
 +  * **eKYC failure fix**: [[:check-status:dbt-ekyc-failed-fix|DBT eKYC failed — fix guide]]
 +  * **Biometric lock/unlock**: [[:digital:aadhaar-lock-unlock|Lock/unlock Aadhaar biometrics]]
 +  * **Authentication history**: [[:digital:aadhaar-auth-history|Aadhaar authentication history]]
 +  * **UIDAI helpline**: [[:helplines:uidai-aadhaar-helpline|UIDAI helpline and contact guide]]
 +
 +---
 +===== How to check Aadhaar status by mobile number? =====
 +
 +Many citizens want to track their Aadhaar status using just their registered mobile number. Here's what you need to know:
 +
 +  - **For new enrolment**: You cannot check status by mobile number alone on the UIDAI portal — you still need your **14-digit EID** from the enrolment receipt. However, UIDAI sends **SMS notifications** to your registered mobile when your Aadhaar is generated.
 +  - **For Aadhaar number retrieval**: If you've forgotten your Aadhaar number but your mobile is linked, visit [[https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/retrieve-eid-aadhaar|myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/retrieve-eid-aadhaar]] → select "Retrieve Aadhaar Number" → enter full name + registered mobile + captcha → receive Aadhaar number via SMS.
 +  - **For update status**: Login to [[https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in|myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in]] with your Aadhaar number + OTP sent to your registered mobile → check all your service requests in the dashboard.
 +  - **Via mAadhaar app**: Download the app, add your Aadhaar profile using OTP on your registered mobile — all SRN/URN statuses show in the app dashboard automatically. See [[digital:maadhaar-app|mAadhaar app guide]].
 +
 +<WRAP tip>If your mobile number is NOT linked to Aadhaar, you cannot use any of the above online methods. Visit an Aadhaar Seva Kendra to link your mobile first — see the next section for alternatives.</WRAP>
 +
 +===== How to check Aadhaar status using your enrolment ID (EID)? =====
 +
 +The EID (Enrolment ID) is the primary way to check new Aadhaar enrolment status. Here's the detailed walkthrough:
 +
 +  - **Step 1**: Find your EID on the acknowledgement slip. It looks like: ''1234/56789/01234 25/04/2026 14:30:12'' (14-digit number + date + time).
 +  - **Step 2**: Go to [[https://resident.uidai.gov.in/check-aadhaar-status|resident.uidai.gov.in/check-aadhaar-status]] — the official UIDAI status portal.
 +  - **Step 3**: Enter the **14-digit EID** without slashes, enter the **date** (DD/MM/YYYY) and **time** (HH:MM:SS) exactly as printed on your slip, and the **captcha**.
 +  - **Step 4**: Click **"Check Status"**.
 +  - **Step 5**: The portal shows one of:
 +    * **"Aadhaar has been generated"** → Your Aadhaar is ready. Download from [[https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in|myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in]].
 +    * **"Your Aadhaar is under process"** → Still being verified. Check back in 5-7 days.
 +    * **"Aadhaar has been rejected"** → See rejection reason and re-enrol. See [[rejection-recovery:aadhaar-rejected|rejection recovery guide]].
 +
 +<WRAP important>If you've **lost your EID receipt**, visit any UIDAI Aadhaar Seva Kendra with your registered mobile and an ID proof — they can retrieve your EID through demographic search. Alternatively, use [[https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/retrieve-eid-aadhaar|the EID retrieval portal]] if your mobile is linked.</WRAP>
 +
 +For the complete new enrolment walkthrough, see [[apply-new-aadhaar-enrolment-2026|how to apply for new Aadhaar enrolment]].
 +
 +===== Aadhaar card not received — what to do if your card is stuck? =====
 +
 +If it's been more than **90 days** since enrolment and you haven't received your Aadhaar, follow this escalation ladder:
 +
 +  - **Step 1 — Check online status**: Visit [[https://resident.uidai.gov.in/check-aadhaar-status|the status portal]] with your EID. If it says "Generated", your Aadhaar exists — download e-Aadhaar immediately (legally valid everywhere). See [[download-e-aadhaar-2026|download guide]].
 +  - **Step 2 — Call 1947**: The UIDAI toll-free helpline (7 am – 11 pm). Give your EID and ask for the delay reason. Note the complaint number. See [[helplines:uidai-aadhaar-helpline|helpline guide]].
 +  - **Step 3 — Email UIDAI**: Send details to [email protected] with EID, name, and enrolment date. Expect a reply in 3-7 working days.
 +  - **Step 4 — Visit Aadhaar Seva Kendra**: Book an appointment at [[https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in|myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in]] → locate nearest centre. Carry your EID slip + ID proof.
 +  - **Step 5 — File RTI**: If none of the above resolves it within SLA, file an RTI to UIDAI Regional Office. See [[guide:applicant:aadhaar-update-delay-rti|Aadhaar delay RTI guide]] and use the [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html|AI RTI Drafter]].
 +
 +<WRAP caution>**Do NOT pay anyone money to "speed up" your Aadhaar.** Aadhaar generation is free and fully automated. Anyone demanding payment for faster processing is likely running a scam. See [[fake-aadhaar-update-website-fraud|fake Aadhaar website fraud guide]].</WRAP>
 +
 +===== How to lock and unlock Aadhaar biometric data? =====
 +
 +UIDAI provides a **Biometric Locking/Unlocking** feature to prevent unauthorised biometric authentication. This is important for preventing Aadhaar-enabled fraud.
 +
 +**How to lock biometrics**:
 +  - Go to [[https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/lock-unlock-biometrics|myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/lock-unlock-biometrics]].
 +  - Login with your 12-digit Aadhaar number + captcha → OTP.
 +  - Click **"Enable Locking"** → confirm.
 +  - Your biometrics (fingerprints + iris) are now locked. No one can authenticate using them until you unlock.
 +
 +**How to unlock biometrics (temporarily or permanently)**:
 +  - Return to the same portal.
 +  - Choose **"Unlock (10 minutes)"** for temporary unlock (re-locks automatically) or **"Disable Locking"** to permanently remove the lock.
 +  - Enter OTP to confirm.
 +
 +**Via mAadhaar app**: The app also has a Biometric Lock toggle in the dashboard. See [[digital:aadhaar-lock-unlock|complete lock/unlock guide]] and [[digital:maadhaar-app|mAadhaar app guide]].
 +
 +<WRAP tip>If you're experiencing **authentication failures** at banks or ration shops, check whether your biometrics are accidentally locked — this is a common cause. See [[practical-guides:aadhaar-authentication-failure-bank-ration-shop|authentication failure troubleshooting]].</WRAP>
 +
 +===== How to check Aadhaar status without a mobile number? =====
 +
 +If your mobile is **not linked** to Aadhaar, or you've lost access to the linked number, here are your alternatives:
 +
 +  - **Status check by EID**: The [[https://resident.uidai.gov.in/check-aadhaar-status|status portal]] for new enrolments does **not** require OTP — you only need your EID + date/time. You can check status without any mobile.
 +  - **Verify Aadhaar validity**: Visit [[https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/CheckAadhaarValidity|the Verify Aadhaar page]] — enter just the 12-digit Aadhaar number to confirm it's active. No OTP needed.
 +  - **Aadhaar Seva Kendra visit**: For anything requiring OTP (download, update, SRN status), visit the nearest centre with your Aadhaar + an original photo ID. They update your mobile on the spot via biometric verification (fee: Rs. 50). See [[practical-guides:aadhaar-mobile-number-update-delayed-enrolment-centre|mobile number update guide]].
 +  - **TOTP via mAadhaar**: If you previously set up the mAadhaar app, you can generate TOTP without mobile signal. See [[digital:maadhaar-app|mAadhaar guide]].
 +
 +<WRAP important>**Most Aadhaar online services are gated behind OTP.** The single most important step you can take is linking an active mobile number to your Aadhaar at a Seva Kendra. This unlocks e-Aadhaar download, update status tracking, biometric lock/unlock, and more.</WRAP>
 +
 +===== How to update Aadhaar details online? =====
 +
 +UIDAI allows online updates for **demographic details** (name, address, DOB, gender, email, language) through the myAadhaar portal. Biometric updates require a centre visit.
 +
 +**Online update steps**:
 +  - Login to [[https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in|myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in]] with Aadhaar + OTP.
 +  - Click **"Update Aadhaar"** → select the field to update (name, address, DOB, etc.).
 +  - Enter the new value + upload supporting document. See [[aadhaar-update-accepted-documents-2026|accepted documents list]].
 +  - Pay the fee (Rs. 50 for demographic updates). See [[aadhaar-update-fees-2025-name-address-biometric-india|fee guide]].
 +  - Receive a **14-digit URN** to track the update status.
 +  - SLA: 30 days. Most updates complete in 7-15 days.
 +
 +**What can be updated online vs centre-only**:
 +
 +| **Field** | **Online update** | **Centre visit required** |
 +| **Address** | ✅ Yes (with PoA document) | — |
 +| **Name** | ✅ Yes (limited times) | Also available |
 +| **Date of birth** | ✅ Yes (once, with proof) | Also available |
 +| **Gender** | ✅ Yes | — |
 +| **Mobile number** | ❌ No | ✅ Yes (biometric verification) |
 +| **Email** | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
 +| **Biometrics** (finger/iris/photo) | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
 +| **Photograph** | ❌ No | ✅ Yes (Rs. 100) |
 +
 +See [[aadhaar-update-status-check-2026|update status check guide]] and [[aadhaar-update-fees-2025-name-address-biometric-india|update fees guide]].
 +
 +===== How to file an RTI for Aadhaar delay — complete guide? =====
 +
 +If your Aadhaar status is stuck beyond the SLA (90 days for new, 30 days for update), the **RTI Act 2005 §6** gives you the right to demand information from UIDAI (a public authority under the Aadhaar Act 2016).
 +
 +**Step-by-step RTI filing for Aadhaar delay**:
 +
 +  - **Step 1 — Identify the public authority**: UIDAI Regional Office serving your state. The 8 regional offices are in Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Mumbai, and Ranchi.
 +  - **Step 2 — Draft the RTI application** with these questions:
 +    * Current processing stage of EID/SRN: ____
 +    * Specific reason for delay beyond the published SLA
 +    * Name and designation of the officer handling my application
 +    * Whether a biometric exception or QC flag exists
 +    * Projected date of completion
 +    * Whether any document deficiency notice was issued (and if so, date and content)
 +  - **Step 3 — Pay the RTI fee**: Rs. 10 (via IPO, court fee stamp, or online payment depending on the state). Some categories are exempt (BPL).
 +  - **Step 4 — Submit**: By post (registered/speed post) or online via the central RTI portal at [[https://rtionline.gov.in|rtionline.gov.in]] if filing against UIDAI HQ.
 +  - **Step 5 — Track the 30-day deadline**: Reply is mandatory within 30 days. If no reply → file **First Appeal under §19(1)** within 30 more days.
 +
 +**Free tools from RTI Wiki**:
 +  * 🪄 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html|AI RTI Drafter]] — generates the complete application in 60 seconds
 +  * 🎤 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/awaaz-rti.html|AwaazRTI]] — voice-based RTI drafting in 11 languages
 +  * ⚖️ [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/first-appeal-app.html|First Appeal Generator]] — auto-draft §19(1) on Day 31
 +  * 📅 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/timeline-calculator-app.html|Timeline Calculator]] — never miss a deadline
 +
 +**Detailed guides**: [[:rti-for-aadhaar-update|RTI for Aadhaar update]] · [[:rti-for-aadhaar-update-delay-2026|RTI for Aadhaar delay 2026]] · [[:rti-for-aadhaar-not-generated|RTI for Aadhaar not generated]] · [[:rti-for-aadhaar-update-stuck|RTI for stuck Aadhaar update]] · [[:guide:applicant:aadhaar-update-delay-rti|Applicant's delay RTI guide]].
 +
 +===== Aadhaar vs e-Aadhaar vs PVC Aadhaar — which one do you need? =====
 +
 +| **Feature** | **Aadhaar Letter** (physical) | **e-Aadhaar** (digital PDF) | **PVC Aadhaar Card** | **mAadhaar** (app) |
 +| **Format** | Paper letter mailed by UIDAI | Password-protected PDF | ATM-card-sized plastic card | Mobile app (offline) |
 +| **Cost** | Free (with enrolment) | Free download | Rs. 50 (incl. delivery) | Free app |
 +| **Legal validity** | ✅ Valid | ✅ Equally valid (Aadhaar Act §4) | ✅ Equally valid | ✅ Equally valid |
 +| **How to get** | Mailed after enrolment | Download from [[https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in|myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in]] | Order from [[https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/orderAadhaarCard|PVC order page]] | Download app, add profile |
 +| **Delivery time** | Posted with Aadhaar generation | Instant download | 7-15 working days | Instant setup |
 +| **Best for** | Initial record keeping | Quick, everyday use | Durable, wallet-ready | Offline verification |
 +| **QR code** | Yes | Yes (scannable) | Yes (hologram + micro-text) | Yes (in-app) |
 +| **Privacy features** | Full number visible | Masked option available | Guilloché pattern, hologram | Profile PIN lock |
 +
 +**Recommendation**: For most citizens, **e-Aadhaar** (masked version) + **mAadhaar app** is the most practical combination. Order a **PVC card** if you need a durable physical card for frequent use. See [[apply-aadhaar-pvc-card-2026|PVC card guide]], [[download-e-aadhaar-2026|e-Aadhaar guide]], and [[digital:maadhaar-app|mAadhaar guide]].
 +
 +===== Sources =====
 +
 +  * **RTI Act 2005** §§6, 7, 19 — [[https://rtionline.gov.in|rtionline.gov.in]]
 +  * **Aadhaar Act 2016** — [[https://uidai.gov.in/images/compendium/aadhaar_act_2016.pdf|uidai.gov.in — Aadhaar Act PDF]]
 +  * **UIDAI Enrolment Regulations 2016** — [[https://uidai.gov.in/images/Regulations/Aadhaar_Enrolment_and_Update_Regulations_2016.pdf|uidai.gov.in — Enrolment Regulations]]
 +  * **Check Aadhaar Status portal** — [[https://resident.uidai.gov.in/check-aadhaar-status|resident.uidai.gov.in/check-aadhaar-status]]
 +  * **myAadhaar portal** — [[https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in|myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in]]
 +  * **PVC Aadhaar order** — [[https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/orderAadhaarCard|myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/orderAadhaarCard]]
 +  * **Biometric lock/unlock** — [[https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/lock-unlock-biometrics|myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/lock-unlock-biometrics]]
 +  * **Verify Aadhaar** — [[https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/CheckAadhaarValidity|myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/CheckAadhaarValidity]]
 +  * **PAN-Aadhaar linking status** — [[https://www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal/help/all-topics/link-aadhaar/check-status|incometax.gov.in]]
 +  * **UIDAI official website** — [[https://uidai.gov.in|uidai.gov.in]]
 +  * **EID/Aadhaar retrieval** — [[https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/retrieve-eid-aadhaar|myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/retrieve-eid-aadhaar]]
 +  * **RTI Wiki citizen case studies** referenced inline
 +
 +//Last reviewed: 10 July 2026.//
 +
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