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+{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(aadhaar status check, eid status, aadhaar update status, srn check, aadhaar enrolment status, my aadhaar status)
+metatag-description=(Check Aadhaar status using your 14-digit EID or 14-digit SRN. Free, official UIDAI portal. Plus what to do if status is "rejected" or stuck >90 days.)}}
+====== How to check Aadhaar status by Enrolment ID (EID) or SRN — official guide 2026 ======
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+<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>
+===== 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]] |
+| **Mobile app** | mAadhaar (Android/iOS) — show e-Aadhaar offline |
+| **SLA — new enrolment** | 90 days (UIDAI Enrolment Regulations 2016) |
+| **SLA — update** | 30 days for online updates |
+| **Helpline** | **1947** (toll-free, 7 am – 11 pm, Hindi/English/regional) |
+| **Statutory base** | 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.
+===== 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.
+===== 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.
+  * 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: help@uidai.gov.in · Twitter: @UIDAI
+===== 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(1) 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]].
+===== Frequently asked questions =====
+  * **Q: How long does Aadhaar enrolment take?** — 90 days max per UIDAI regulations. Most generate in 2-4 weeks.
+  * **Q: Can I get my Aadhaar number via SMS?** — Yes — SMS "GETAADHAARNO" + your EID number to **1947** from your registered mobile.
+  * **Q: 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.
+  * **Q: 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).
+  * **Q: 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.
+===== 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]]
+===== Sources =====
+  * RTI Act 2005 §§6, 7, 19
+  * Official portal (linked in Quick Facts)
+  * Statute referenced in Quick Facts
+//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
+{{tag>check status aadhaar status status-check citizen-help free-tool}}

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