The Aadhaar card, a vital identity document in India, contains important biometric information. It's crucial for various processes like bank account creation, tax filing, PAN acquisition, and more. Monitoring your Aadhaar status and any updates is important. This guide will help you check both.

How to Check Aadhaar Card Status:

Method 1: Online via Enrollment Number

• Visit the UIDAI website.
• Input your 14-digit Enrollment ID (EID) and enrollment date/time.
• Verify the captcha and click 'Check Status.'
• Select 'Download Aadhaar' for e-Aadhaar or 'Acquire Aadhaar on Mobile' to get it on your mobile.
• Status updates will be sent to your registered mobile number.

Method 2: Without Enrollment Number

• Retrieve your number from the UIDAI lost UID/EID portal.
• Provide your details and receive an OTP on your registered mobile.
• Enter the OTP to verify.
• Your enrollment number/Aadhaar card details will be sent to your registered email or mobile.
• Use this enrollment number to check the status.

Method 3: Via Name

Use your Enrollment ID found on the acknowledgment slip received during Aadhaar application.

Method 4: By SMS

Send "UID STATUS <14-digit enrollment number>" to 51969. The response will indicate whether the Aadhaar is generated or current status if not.

Method 5: By Post

Your Aadhaar should arrive at your registered address within 60-90 days. Track the delivery on the India Post website.

Checking Aadhaar Update Status:

Method a: Using Aadhaar Number

• Go to the UIDAI update status portal.
• Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number.
• Verify using captcha code.
• The update status will display on the screen.

Method b: Service Request Number (SRN)

Utilize the 10-digit SRN from the address validation letter request.

Method c: Updating Request Number (URN)

• Access the UIDAI update status portal.
• Enter your 14-digit URN.
• Verify with captcha.
• Check the change status of your Aadhaar.

Method d: Via Phone

Dial UIDAI's toll-free number 1947. Follow IVR instructions to track updates using your Aadhaar number, SRN, or URN.

For further assistance, contact UIDAI directly or email them.

Note:
- Aadhaar serves multifaceted purposes such as KYC verification, financial transactions, and more.
- Various acronyms used include UIDAI, URN, GST, and OTP.