What is URN In Aadhaar

URN stands for Update Request Number. It’s a unique 14-digit code you get when you request any change in your Aadhaar details — like address, name or phone number. Once you get that number, you can track the update’s status online or offline.

Here’s an example
Suppose Rahul changes his address in Aadhaar. He submits the request online and receives URN: “0344/00225/02334”. Now he goes to the portal, enters his Aadhaar number + URN, clicks “Get Status”, and sees “Under Process”. A few days later it shows “Successful”. That URN helped him check progress without repeatedly visiting the centre.

What to do after you get URN:

• Keep the URN safe — note it down or screenshot the acknowledgement.
   
• Every 2-3 days check status via the portal or at a centre.
   
• If status shows Rejected, check the rejection reason and submit a fresh update.
   
• Once status shows Successful, you can download e-Aadhaar or note the update is complete.
   
• Don’t reuse the same URN for another update — each request gets a new URN.
   

How to check URN status

You can check online: Visit the official update-status page of UIDAI, enter your Aadhaar number + URN + captcha, click submit. Offline: Visit an Aadhaar enrolment centre with your acknowledgement slip and URN, or call the helpline.