How to Check Which Mobile Numbers Are Registered in Your Name
6 min read You may have more SIM cards registered under your ID than you remember, and some may not be yours at all. Here is how to check them through the government's Sanchar Saathi portal and what to do next. September 25, 2026 11:54 By Disha Varia, Guj Times
Most of us bought a SIM card at some point using an identity document. Over the years we forget the number of connections we took, and sometimes a SIM is issued in someone's name without their knowledge. It is a good idea to check, because a number linked to your ID can be misused, and you could be questioned about it.
What is the portal?
The Department of Telecommunications runs a public portal called Sanchar Saathi. It offers services to check mobile connections registered against your identity, to report connections that are not yours and to block lost or stolen phones. Look for the address ending in sancharsaathi.gov.in and use only the official website, because fake copies exist.
How to check your connections
- Open the official Sanchar Saathi website in your browser.
- Find the option to know the mobile connections registered in your name. The exact wording on the site may change.
- Enter your own mobile number and the captcha, and request an OTP.
- Enter the OTP you receive. The portal then lists the numbers that are registered against your ID.
What to do with the list
- Numbers you use: nothing to do.
- Numbers you no longer use: consider reporting them as not required, so that they are not left active under your name.
- Numbers that are not yours: report them using the options on the portal. Keep a screenshot of the list and the report you submit.
If you lose your phone
The portal also has an option to block a lost or stolen phone using its IMEI number. You will need the IMEI (found on the original box or on the phone's invoice), a police complaint copy and some personal details. Keep the box or invoice somewhere safe for this reason.
Why this matters for your digital safety
SIM cards are tied to banking and UPI apps, to your messaging accounts and to the OTPs you receive. If someone else controls a number linked to your identity, it can create confusion in investigations and open a door for fraud. Checking once a year costs a few minutes. You can combine it with the other tasks in our monthly digital safety checklist.
Safety tips
- Type the web address yourself; do not follow a link in a message that claims to be from the telecom department.
- Do not share OTPs with anyone who calls you. The OTP is entered only on the official website.
- Do not pay anyone to "clear" your numbers. The checking service on the portal does not require an agent.
Quick answers
Do I need an Aadhaar number to check? The check is based on your mobile number and OTP; the portal's instructions on the page apply, so follow the current steps.
Will the portal always work the same way? Government portals update their layout and options, so treat these steps as a guide and follow what the official page shows on the day.
How often to check
Check once every few months, and also after you lose a document, share your ID with an unknown person or notice a call or SMS about a service you did not buy. It takes only a few minutes.
What to do if a number is not yours
Report the number that you do not recognise through the official portal. Keep the request ID or screenshot. Do not call numbers on random websites that claim to remove connections for a fee. The official portal is free.
Protect your ID copies
When you give a photocopy of your ID to a shop, write the purpose and date on it, such as "for SIM purchase on 12 October 2026". This makes misuse harder. Avoid sending ID photos on chat to strangers.
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