What is URN Number, How to Check URN Status Online?

URN stands for Update Request Number is a 14 digit number issued to you whenever you file a request for updation, change or correction of any details on your Aadhaar Card online. An Update Request Number (URN) is allotted to the applicant (an SMS containing URN is sent to the registered mobile number) after he/ she successfully submits the application for any updation in Aadhaar Details.

This URN is used to track the updation process on the official website of UID.

A URN is a 14 digit number which looks like this: 0234/00123/05234.

How to Get Aadhaar URN Number?

Given below is a step by step process to get URN Number:

1. Go to this link Aadhaar online update portal https://ssup.uidai.gov.in/web/guest/update
2. Enter your Aadhaar number or Virtual ID (VID)
3. Enter Captcha Code for verification
4. Click on "Send OTP"
5. An OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number after entering the required details
6. Enter the OTP
7. Now you have to select the item that you want to update such as your address, etc.
8. Then you also need to upload supporting document such as proof of address
9. On successfully uploading document, you will get the 14 digit URN (Update Request Number) like 0123/02222/01234
10. This number is helpful in tracking the update status online hence you need to keep this number properly till the update request is not processed

How to Check URN Status Online?

Following is the step by step process to check URN Status online :

1. Go to https://ssup.uidai.gov.in/web/guest/check-status
2. Enter your Aadhaar Number
3. Enter your URN. Enter it without slashes
4. Enter Your SRN
5. Enter Captcha Code for verification
6. Click on Get Status
7. Then the page will show you the status of your URN
8. Sometimes it may show "URN Number invalid". It simply means that your URN has not still been processed by UIDAI
9. For any other problem or issue, you can contact UIDAI at their email id "help@uidai.gov.in" or you can visit to the nearest Aadhaar Enrolment Centre

How to Check URN Status Offline?

Following is the step by step process to check URN Status offline :

1. Visit any Aadhaar enrolment centre
2. Keep your acknowledgement slip and URN with you while visiting the centre
3. Requet the person-in-charge to check your URN status
4. He will enter the data in their system
5. Then the page of their system will show you the status of your URN