Check SIM Cards Registered Against Your Aadhaar via TAFCOP
Learn how to use the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) Sanchar Saathi TAFCOP portal to find all active phone numbers issued in your name and report unauthorized connections.
TAFCOP operates under the Ministry of Communications, Government of India. It empowers citizens to safeguard their identity against unauthorized SIM issuance, telemarketing abuse, and cyber financial frauds.
Step-by-Step Verification Procedure
Verifying your registered mobile connections takes under two minutes. Follow these official steps:
- Navigate to Portal: Open your browser and go to
tafcop.sancharsaathi.gov.in. - Enter Mobile Number: Provide any working 10-digit mobile number currently registered in your own name.
- Solve Captcha & Enter OTP: Enter the security captcha and click Validate after typing the 6-digit SMS OTP received.
- Review Associated Numbers: The portal lists all mobile connections linked to your primary Customer Acquisition Form (CAF) identity document, showing masked digits (e.g., 98XXXX1234).
What to Do if You Spot an Unauthorized Connection
Beside each listed number, the portal provides three explicit action choices:
Choose this if you never applied for or possessed this connection. The telecom operator immediately initiates an urgent KYC fraud audit.
Choose this for old, discarded, or family SIMs you previously bought but no longer use. Safely disconnects the inactive line.
Retain connections you actively use for daily calling or data. No action is taken by the telecom provider.
Tracking Your Request Resolution
After submitting a "Not My Number" report, the portal issues a unique alphanumeric Ticket ID via SMS. You can return to the TAFCOP home screen at any time, enter this Ticket ID in the Request Status field, and track the telecom operator's physical verification and line deactivation progress.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many mobile SIM cards can one individual own in India?
Under Department of Telecommunications (DoT) statutory guidelines, an individual subscriber can acquire a maximum of 9 mobile connections in total across all telecom operators (Jio, Airtel, Vi, BSNL). For the licensed service areas of Jammu & Kashmir, Assam, and North East states, the limit is restricted to 6 connections.
What is the official government portal to check active SIM connections?
The official portal is TAFCOP (Telecom Analytics for Fraud Management and Consumer Protection), hosted under the Government of India's Sanchar Saathi initiative at https://sancharsaathi.gov.in or https://tafcop.sancharsaathi.gov.in.
Does checking numbers on TAFCOP require Aadhaar OTP or document upload?
No document upload or Aadhaar number entry is required. You simply enter any active mobile number registered in your name and authenticate via SMS OTP. The portal automatically scans the telecom database for all other numbers associated with the same identity proof.
What actions can I take if I spot an unknown number on the portal?
You can select the unknown number and choose 'Not My Number' or 'Not Required'. The portal generates a Ticket ID and directs the respective Telecom Service Provider (TSP) to initiate customer re-verification or disconnection.