Aadhaar Card Status Guide

What Types of Aadhaar Status Can You Check?

• Enrolment Status is for people who recently enrolled for a new Aadhaar card at an enrolment centre. This tells you whether your Aadhaar number has been generated yet or is still being processed. New enrolments typically take anywhere from 10 to 90 days.
• Update Status is for people who submitted a request to change their name, address, date of birth, mobile number, or other details. When you submit an update (online or at a centre), you get a reference number. This status tells you whether the change has been approved, is still under review, or was rejected.
• PVC Card Status is for people who ordered the physical PVC Aadhaar card (the credit card sized one). This tracks whether the card has been printed, dispatched through India Post, or delivered.
• Letter Dispatch Status tells you whether the original Aadhaar letter (the paper one that comes by post after fresh enrolment) has been sent out and delivered.

What You'll Need

To check your status, keep one of these reference numbers handy:

• EID (Enrolment ID) is the 28-digit number printed on the acknowledgement slip you received after enrolment or update at a centre. It's made up of a 14-digit enrolment number and a 14-digit date/time stamp.
• URN (Update Request Number) is the 14-digit number you get when you submit a demographic update (like a name or address change).
• SRN (Service Request Number) is the number you get when you do an online document update or order a PVC card.

If you've lost your acknowledgement slip and don't remember any of these numbers, don't worry. I'll cover how to retrieve them further down.

Method 1: Check Status on the myAadhaar Portal

This is the most direct and commonly used method. Works for enrolment status, update status, and PVC card status.

For Enrolment or Update Status:

• Go to myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in
• Click on "Check Enrolment or Update Status"

• Enter your 28-digit EID, or your SRN, URN, or SID from the acknowledgement slip
• Fill in the captcha code
• Click "Submit"

For PVC Card Order Status:

• Go to myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in
• Find "Check Aadhaar PVC Card Order Status"

• Enter your SRN (the one you received when you placed the PVC order)
• Fill in the captcha and hit Submit

Method 2: Check Status on the mAadhaar App

If you prefer doing things on your phone, the mAadhaar app works well for this.

• Download mAadhaar from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store
• Open the app and navigate to "Enrolment & Update Status" from the main menu

• Enter your 28-digit EID and the captcha code
• Tap "Check Status"

Method 3: Check Status on the UMANG App

UMANG bundles a lot of government services in one place, and Aadhaar status tracking is one of them.

• Download the UMANG app or visit web.umang.gov.in
• Log in with your mobile number and OTP
• Go to "All Services" and select "Aadhaar"
• Choose "Check Enrolment & Update Status"

• Enter your EID, fill in the captcha, and submit

For PVC card status, look for "Check Aadhaar PVC Card Order Status" under the same Aadhaar services section.

Method 4: Check Status by Calling 1947

Don't have internet access or just find it easier to make a phone call? You can check your status by calling UIDAI's toll-free helpline.

1. Dial 1947 from your registered mobile number
2. Follow the IVR (automated voice) prompts
3. Press 1 for enrolment and update status, 2 for enrolment status specifically, 3 for PVC card status, or 4 for appointment status
4. Enter your EID when asked
5. The system will tell you the current status

The helpline is available 24/7 through the automated system. If you need to speak to a person, agent support is available from 7 AM to 11 PM, Monday to Saturday.

Lost Your EID or URN? Here's How to Get It Back

It's pretty common to misplace the acknowledgement slip, especially if weeks or months have passed since your enrolment. Here's how to retrieve your details:

• Visit myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in and click on "Retrieve Aadhaar number/EID/SID"

• Enter your full name (as it appears on your Aadhaar), your registered mobile number or email, and the captcha
• Click "Send OTP" and verify with the OTP sent to your registered number

• Your EID or Aadhaar number will be sent to your mobile or email

Once you have the EID, use it to check your status using any of the methods above.

What Each Status Message Means

When you check your status, UIDAI will show you one of these messages. Here's what each one actually means and what you should do:

"Under Processing"

Your request has been received and UIDAI is currently working on it. This means your documents are being verified, your demographic details are being matched, and if applicable, your biometric data quality is being validated. There's nothing for you to do at this stage except wait.

For fresh enrolments, this phase can last anywhere from a few days to 90 days. For update requests, it's usually 7 to 30 days.

"Approved / Completed"

This is what you want to see. It means your Aadhaar has been successfully generated (for new enrolments) or your update has been accepted and applied to your records.

Once you see this, you can go ahead and download your e-Aadhaar from the myAadhaar portal. If you updated any details, the downloaded version will reflect the latest changes. You can also order a PVC card at this point if you want a physical copy.

"Rejected"

This means UIDAI could not approve your request. It could happen for several reasons:

• The document you uploaded was blurry, cropped, or unreadable
• The document didn't match the details you entered (for example, a name mismatch)
• The document type wasn't on the accepted list
• Biometric quality was poor (for enrolments)
• You exceeded the allowed update limit for a specific field (like trying to change your name a third time)

"Aadhaar Generated"

This one shows up specifically for new enrolments. It means your 12-digit Aadhaar number has been created and is now active. You should receive an SMS with your Aadhaar number on your registered mobile. From here, you can download your e-Aadhaar, use it for KYC, or order a PVC card.

How Long Does Each Process Take?

These are approximate timelines based on UIDAI's published guidelines. Actual processing can vary depending on workload and verification complexity.

If your request has been stuck on "Under Processing" for much longer than these timelines, it's worth calling 1947 or visiting an Aadhaar Seva Kendra to get clarity.

Tracking Your PVC Card Delivery via India Post

Once your PVC card status shows "Dispatched" or "Handed Over to DoP," UIDAI sends the card through India Post's Speed Post service. You'll receive an SMS with a consignment/tracking number.

To track the actual delivery:

1. Go to the India Post tracking page at indiapost.gov.in
2. Enter the consignment number from the SMS
3. Click Search to see the delivery status

Important Notes You Shouldn't Skip