In this post, you will find the process to check the registered name of SIM card you use, either Ntc or Ncell in 2024. Also, find the process to transfer Ntc and Ncell number SIM card owner name (ownership) to your own name if you have been using it for a long time.
As per the rule, it is illegal to use a SIM card registered in another person’s name. So, to comply with regulations and prevent misuse of your SIM card, you always need to use SIM card on your own name. Another reason is that Government has started to use mobile numbers as an identification on the Nagarik app. Likewise, they also want to prevent the use of someone else’s SIM card for criminal activities.
Nowadays it is very convenient to get a SIM card, from the local shops, stationaries. But 10 years back, it was quite different. People had to wait for months, queue in lines even in the nighttime to get the SIM card. As it was harder to get the SIM card, people were bound to buy it at a high price, from third party. Those SIM cards were registered in other people’s names, someone they don’t know. While others get it in the name of their family, relatives, or even friends.
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Let’s find the process on how to check the SIM card owner name for both Ntc and Ncell number and the process to transfer it to your name.
Nt SIM card owner name check
To check the registered name (owner name) for Ntc SIM card/mobile number,
- To check the registered name by USSD, you need to dial *922#.
- Then you will get the display notification of the SIM registered name.
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How to change the SIM registered/owner name in Ntc?
If you find above that the SIM card/mobile number that you are using is not registered in your name or is incorrect, follow the steps as below. For which there is a requirement to have used the number for a long time, greater than six months.
- For prepaid, you need to Visit the Ntc office to change the SIM ownership with your valid identification issued by Government like the Citizenship, Passport, or Driving license (NTA has made it mandatory to carry original citizenship). Together you also need to provide a copy of your ID and identify 5 to 7 called numbers (for the proof of your usage) for validation. Then you need to fill a “Kabuliyat Nama” form with a photo of yours. Similarly, if you have found any error in your registered name, you can change it in the same way.
- For postpaid, you also need to visit the Ntc office together with the original owner and his/her Nagarikta. Both of you need to provide the Citizenship copy. In case the original owner cannot be present, you have to present “Warisnama” and a copy of your Citizenship. Fill a form with your photo and then it takes some time to transfer it to your name with some cost. In case of transferring ownership of sim registered on the company name, they should present the PAN number and registration of both at the NTC office.
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Ncell SIM card owner name check
To check the registered name or owner name for Ncell SIM card/mobile number, you need
- to dial *9966# which will tell the name of the registration for that SIM.
- You can also press whether the name displayed is correct or incorrect.
Ncell customers can also check the SIM card name from their Ncell app. If you do not have the app, then download the app and log in to check the owner name.
How to change the SIM card registered (owner) name in Ncell?
If you find the registered name is not on your name or incorrect, Ncell tells you to visit the nearest Ncell center with valid Government IDs (Citizenship, Passport, or Driving license) to register in your name. If you provide proof of using the SIM card for more than two months period, then Ncell staffs do the SIM ownership transfer easily.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Checking, transfering Ntc, Ncell registered name
Here are the frequently asked questions (FAQs) for checking SIM owner name in Ntc, Ncell.
Dial *922# to get the registered owner name of Ntc SIM.
You can change the SIM (six months old) owner name to yours by visiting Ntc office and filling a form.
Dial *9966# to get the Ncell SIM owner name.
You need to visit Ncell center with your identification and proof of your SIM usage for more than 2 months.
You can only check your currently used mobile number registered name but not for others SIM card.
Hope the above method helps you to find the SIM card owner name and change it to your own name if you have been using it for some time. So, tell us what you think of the process to check the SIM card owner? Likewise, share your thoughts on the ownership transfer in the comment below.
