The Aadhaar number is a unique 12-digit identifier issued by UIDAI (“Authority”) to the residents of India who have completed the Authority’s verification process. Any Indian resident, regardless of age or gender, is eligible to enroll and receive an Aadhaar number. The Aadhaar card is also necessary to access government subsidies and benefits. However, to prevent delays, the Aadhaar card must be kept up to date.
The primary purpose of updating Aadhaar is to prevent identity fraud and ensure the information is verifiable and authentic. Individuals can update important details such as their name, address, gender, and date of birth by modifying their Aadhaar card information. Here’s everything you need to know about the Aadhaar update process.
How to Update Aadhaar Card?
There are two methods to update Aadhaar information:
- Visit an Aadhaar enrolment center or Aadhaar Seva center.
- Update through the UIDAI website (for address changes only).
Update Aadhaar Card Online Through UIDAI
To modify or correct details on the Aadhaar card online, follow these steps:
Step 1: Click on “Update your Address Online” on the Aadhaar Self-Service Update Portal.
Step 2: Click “Proceed to Update Address” if supporting address documentation is required.
Step 3: Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number in the provided field, then select “Send OTP” or “Enter TOTP” from the dropdown.
Step 4: You will receive an OTP on the mobile number registered with UIDAI.
Step 5: Enter the OTP to log in to your Aadhaar account. Alternatively, you can use TOTP for authentication.
Step 6: Select either “Update Address by Address Proof” or “Update Address with Secret Code” for the preferred method.
Step 7: Click “Preview” after entering your residential address as per the Proof of Address (PoA).
Step 8: If needed, click “Modify” to update the address, otherwise, check the declaration box and click “Submit”.
Step 9: Choose the type of document as your POA and upload a scanned image of the address proof, then click “Submit”.
Step 10: Your Aadhaar update request will be processed, and a 14-digit URN will be generated.
How to Update Aadhaar Card at Aadhar Seva Kendra?
Step 1: Complete the Aadhaar correction form, available here: https://uidai.gov.in/images/aadhaar_enrolment_correction_form_version_2.1.pdf.
Step 2: Ensure that the correct information, not the existing Aadhaar details, is filled in.
Step 3: Attach self-attested copies of the documents that support your update request.
Step 4: Complete the form and submit it along with the supporting documents.
Step 5: A fee of Rs. 25 must be paid when visiting the enrolment center for updates or corrections.
Step 6: Biometric data, photos, phone numbers, and other details can be updated at the enrolment center.
Step 7: You can also update or modify your mobile number at the enrolment center.
Step 8: Aadhaar updates are also possible by visiting certain banks, such as Axis Bank, where Aadhaar details can be updated at the bank’s branch.
Steps to Update Your Aadhaar Mobile Number
Step 1: Go to the Aadhaar Enrolment/Update Service Center.
Step 2: Complete the Aadhaar Update Form.
Step 3: Enter only your current mobile number in the provided box.
Step 4: There is no need to provide the previous phone number.
Step 5: Updating the mobile number does not require any supporting documents.
Step 6: A representative will process your request.
Step 7: You will receive an acknowledgment slip containing the URN.
Step 8: A fee of Rs. 50 is applicable for this service.
Required Documents for Aadhaar Card Update
The required Aadhaar supporting documents can vary depending on the purpose, such as address proof, identity proof, and date of birth verification. Below is a list of documents needed for an Aadhaar update.
Identity Proof Documents for Aadhaar
The following documents can be used as identity proof for Aadhaar registration or updates:
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Documents for Aadhaar Address Proof
Address proof documents are required to confirm your place of residence. Ensure the address provided in your Aadhaar application is accurate, as the card will be mailed to the given address.
You can submit any of the following documents as proof of address:
- Bank statement
- Passbook
- Ration card
- Passport
- A signed letter from the bank with a photo on a letterhead
- Insurance document
- A signed letter with a photo issued by a registered company on a letterhead
- Arms license
- Post office statement or passbook
- Voter ID
- Government photo ID card
- A signed letter with a photo issued by an educational institution on a letterhead
- Driving license
- Water bill
- Electricity bill
- Property tax receipt
- Address card with photo issued by the Department of Posts
- Gas connection bill
- Parent’s passport for minors under 18
- Disability ID card
- Vehicle registration certificate
- Registered lease/sale/rent agreement
- Caste and domicile certificate with photo
- Telephone bill
- Credit card statement (must be recent, within 3 months)
- NREGA job card
- Pensioner card
- Kissan passbook
- Freedom fighter card
- Income tax assessment order
- ECHS/CGHS card
- For rural areas: Certificate issued by village panchayat head or equivalent authority
- Government-issued marriage certificate with address
- State or central government accommodation allotment letter
Documents for Aadhaar Date of Birth Proof
Official documents confirming your date of birth help verify the accuracy of the provided information. Below are some of the accepted documents to prove your date of birth:
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Documents for Proof of Relationship
To verify your relationship with the head of the family, you can submit one of the following documents:
- PDS card
- MGNREGA job card
- Passport
- CGHS, State Government, ECHS, or ESIC medical card
- Birth certificate from the Registrar of Birth, municipal corporation, or local government
- Canteen card (Army)
- Pension card
- Family entitlement document issued by the government
- Government-issued marriage certificate
Documents for Aadhaar Address Change
To change the address in your Aadhaar card, submit one of the following documents:
- Ration card
- Voter ID
- Driving license
- Passport
- Bank statement or passbook
- Post office account statement or passbook
- Government photo ID cards
- Electricity bill
- Water bill
- Telephone landline bill
- Address certificate from the village panchayat (for rural areas)
- Income tax assessment order
- Vehicle registration certificate
- Property tax receipt
- Credit card statement
- Insurance document
- Bank letter with a photo on letterhead
- NREGA job card
- Arms license
- Pensioner card
- Freedom fighter card
- Kissan passbook
- CGHS / ECHS card
- Sale/lease/rent agreement (registered)
- Address card with photo issued by Department of Posts
- Caste and domicile certificate with photo (state-issued)
- Disability ID card or medical certificate (state/UT issued)
- Gas connection bill
- Spouse's passport
- Parents' passport
Any one of the above documents can be submitted for address change in Aadhaar.