How to Check Aadhaar Card Lock or Unlock

Not sure if your Aadhaar is locked or unlocked? Checking the status helps ensure smooth access to banking and government services. This quick guide shows how to verify your Aadhaar lock status online and what to do if it’s locked.

If you want to check Aadhaar card lock or unlock status, this guide will show you how in a few easy steps. You’ll see whether your card is locked and what that means.

What does “lock/unlock” mean?

When you lock your Aadhaar number or biometrics, it stops others from using your Aadhaar for verification. Unlocking lets you use it again. It’s a smart move if you worry about misuse.

Quick checklist – how to check status

• Visit the official portal of UIDAI under “My Aadhaar” → “Lock/Unlock”.
• Log in using your registered mobile and OTP.
• Look for a status phrase like “UID Locked” or “UID Unlocked”, or a lock icon.
• If you see “Biometric Locked”, your fingerprint/iris-based auth is disabled.
• If you want to change it, follow the unlock process (portal or app) and you’ll get confirmation.

Real-life example

Here’s an example: Rajiv was asked by his bank to verify why his Aadhaar check failed. He logged into the UIDAI portal, found a red lock icon saying “UID locked”. He used the unlock option, entered OTP, and in 10 minutes his status changed to “UID unlocked”. The bank verification then worked fine. Quick tip: keep your registered mobile active.

What happens if your Aadhaar is locked?

In short: you cannot use your Aadhaar number for new KYC or authentication. But you can still use your Virtual ID (VID) where allowed.

If it’s unlocked, everything returns to normal. If you didn’t lock it but others might, better check it now.