GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS SKIP TO MAIN CONTENT Government of India Ministry of Communications, Department of Telecommunications Sanchar Saathi CEIR Dashboard Know Genuineness of Your Mobile Handset Through this, you can check the validity of your mobile device even before buying it. IMEI is written on the mobile packaging box. It could be found on the mobile bill/invoice. From your mobile you can check the IMEI number by dialling *#06# , IMEI number will be shown on mobile screen. If the status of the mobile is shown as Black-listed, duplicate or already in use, please avoid buying the mobile. It could be used through any of the following 2 methods. Type KYM <15 digit IMEI number> from your mobile and send the SMS to 14422. To use the web portal, click here . CEIR Related Content Frequently Asked Questions White list for devices that are allowed to register in a cellular network, Black list for devices that are prohibited registration in a cellular network, and Grey for devices in intermediate status (i.e. when it is not yet defined whether the device should be placed in the white list or the blacklist). Intentionally removes, obliterates, change or alter unique Mobile Device Equipment Identification number; or Intentionally use, produce, traffic in, have control or custody of, or possess hardware or software knowing it has been configured as above. Through a form submitted on this website. The procedure to do it is as follows: - File a report with the police, and keep a copy of the report. Get a duplicate SIM Card for the lost number from your telecom service provider (eg, Airtel, Jio, Voda/Idea, BSNL, MTNL etc.). This is essential because you will need to provide this as the primary mobile number (OTP will be sent on this number) while submitting the request for blocking your IMEI. Note: As per TRAI's regulation, SMS facility on re-issued SIMs is enabled after 24 hours of SIM activation. Get your documents ready - a copy of police report and an Identity Proof must be provided. You can also provide the mobile purchase invoice. Fill out the request registration form for blocking the IMEI of lost/stolen phone, and attach the required documents. Click here to go to the form. After submitting the form, you will be given a Request ID. The same can be used for checking the status of your request and for unblocking the IMEI in future.

File a report with the police, and keep a copy of the report. Get a duplicate SIM Card for the lost number from your telecom service provider (eg, Airtel, Jio, Voda/Idea, BSNL, MTNL etc.). This is essential because you will need to provide this as the primary mobile number (OTP will be sent on this number) while submitting the request for blocking your IMEI. Note: As per TRAI's regulation, SMS facility on re-issued SIMs is enabled after 24 hours of SIM activation. Get your documents ready - a copy of police report and an Identity Proof must be provided. You can also provide the mobile purchase invoice. Fill out the request registration form for blocking the IMEI of lost/stolen phone, and attach the required documents. Click here to go to the form. After submitting the form, you will be given a Request ID. The same can be used for checking the status of your request and for unblocking the IMEI in future. Through State Police. Through a form submitted on this website. The procedure to do it is as follows: - Fill out the request registration form for unblocking the IMEI of found phone. Click here to go to the form. After submitting the form, the IMEI will be unblocked. Fill out the request registration form for unblocking the IMEI of found phone. Click here to go to the form. After submitting the form, the IMEI will be unblocked. Fill out the Complaint Registration Form. Click here to go to the form. After submitting the form, a unique Complaint ID will be generated. The form details will be mailed to your given mail ID as well. Save the Complaint ID and Registered Mobile Number for further use. Fill the Complaint ID and registered mobile number in the Complaint Status Form. Click here to go to the form. A 6-digit OTP will be sent to registered mobile number. Confirm the OTP received. Submit the form and the Complaint Details will be available to you. Share on social media