Aadhaar Card Update

The Unique Identification Authority of India has made it easier  for people to get their Aadhaar card updated. Following are the steps to follow to update any kind of Aadhaar details be it is your name, e-mail address or mobile number.

Step 2

If you have valid address proof, click on “Update Address” else “Request for Address Validation Letter”

Step 3

In the new window (https://ssup.uidai.gov.in/web/guest/update), enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number.

Step 4

Enter the text verification code in the box and click on Send OTP or Enter TOTP

Step 5

An OTP will be sent to the mobile number registered in UIDAI’s database.

Step 6

 Enter this OTP to login to your Aadhaar account

Step 7

Alternately, you can use the TOTP feature to authenticate:

Step 8

Choose the Address option and click on the Submit button.

Step 9

Enter your residential address mentioned in the Proof of Address (PoA) and click on the “Submit Update Request” button.

Step 10

In case you want to modify your address, click the “Modify” option.

Step 11

Now tick the declaration and click on the “Proceed” button.

Step 12

Select the document type you want to submit as PoA for verification and upload the scanned copy of the address proof and click on the “Submit” button.

Step 13

Click on the “Yes” button and select the BPO service provider that will verify your details and click on Submit.

Step 14

The BPO service provider does the inspection of the details mentioned in the form matches with the POA and forward your request to UIDAI. Your update request is then accepted, and an Acknowledgement Slip is provided to you.

The Acknowledgement Slip consist of the Update Request number (URN). Once updated, you can download the updated version and get your Aadhar card print out.

Process to update address in Aadhaar card without document proof:

People who do not have a valid address proof can update their current residential address in Aadhaar as well. The new facility of “Address Validation Letter” makes it possible for the applicant to update the address in Aadhaar card through a validator. The address in the Aadhaar card of the validator is updated in the applicant’s Aadhaar after the process is completed successfully. All you need to do is  follow the steps mentioned below to update address in Aadhaar card using the Address Validation Letter:

The process consists of 3 steps:

• Application by the applicant
• Approval by the Verifier
• Final Submission by the applicant

Application by the Applicant

Step 1

Click on “Updated your Address online”

Step 2

Click on the “Request for Aadhaar Validation Letter” button.

Step 3

Now enter your Aadhaar number and click on Send OTP or Enter TOTP

Step 4

Now enter the address verifier’s Aadhaar number and click on submit

Step 5

Your request will be submitted, and a message will be sent to the registered mobile number of the verifier.

Approval by the Verifier

• The verifier receives  an SMS containing the OTP and link to verify the applicant’s request on the mobile number registered with UIDAI.
• He must click on the link in the SMS and login to the account.
• He also needs to enter the OTP received in the space provided and confirm the request of the applicant.

Final Submission by the Applicant

Once the verifier approves the request of the applicant, an SMS is sent to the applicant on the registered mobile number with the SRN and the link to submit the application.

Enter the SRN and OTP received through SMS

Step 6

Verify the details and click on “Submit Update Request” to complete the application process:

Update Aadhar Card Details by Visiting an Enrolment Centre

Aadhaar card holders can get details of their Aadhar updated by visiting the Aadhaar Seva Kendra as well. Here is how you can do it easily:

• Fill the Aadhar correction form.
• Make sure you enter that information which is correct and not the one that is mentioned in your Aadhaar.
• Get self-attested copies of proofs validating your update request.
• Submit the form along with documents.
• The applicant is charged Rs 25 for every such visit to the Enrolment Centre for update or correction.
• You can get all your details including your biometric data, image, mobile number, etc. updated at the enrolment centre.

How to Update Aadhar Card Details through Post

You can get your Aadhaar details updated offline as well by sending the request through post to UIDAI. Steps involved in this process are:

Download online the “Aadhaar Data 

Update/Correction Form” by clicking here

Fill the required details which you wish to change in your Aadhaar card.

Get the photocopies of the documents that validate the changes requested to be made in the form.

Send the form along with documents to the postal address as mentioned below:

Address 1: UIDAI

Post Box No. 10,

Chhindwara,

Madhya Pradesh – 480001,

India

\Address 2: UIDAI

Post Box No. 99,

Banjara Hills,

Hyderabad – 500034,

India

What Details can be Changed in the Aadhar Card Online?

It is not possible to update all the details or  get it corrected in their Aadhaar card when updating online. According to latest developments , only address can be updated in Aadhaar online. In case a person wants to update following details, for that need to  visit an Aadhaar Enrolment Centre:

Name of the applicant

Date of Birth

Mobile number

Email ID

Gender

How to Update Address in Aadhaar Card

An applicant can get his address updated in Aadhaar when he shifted to some other place. The address can be updated as many times as the person changes his or her address of residence. Here’s how to change the address in Aadhaar online:

• Visit the Aadhaar Self Service Update Portal on UIDAI’s website.
• Enter your Aadhaar number and click on Send OTP
• Enter the OTP and security code to proceed
• Now select the address option for updating it
• Enter your current residential address and confirm it
• Now select the relevant proof of address
• Select your BPO for authentication
• Your request will be submitted and an Update Request number (URN) will be generated.
  

How to Update/Change Name in Aadhaar

Aadhaar card holders updated a correct and modified in Aadhaar to use it as a proof. This facility is is useful for those who were having different names in their PAN and Aadhaar due to which both documents cannot be linked. To change your name in Aadhaar, you need to visit the Aadhaar Enrolment/Update Centre and follow the steps:

Step 1

 Fill the Aadhaar Enrolment/Correction Form

Step 2

Mention your correct name in the form

Step 3

Submit the form along with the relevant Proof of Identity (PoI)

Step 4

The executive will register your update request.

Step 5

You will get an acknowledgment slip for your update request

Step 6

You are required to pay ₹ 25/-  for availing this facility

How to Update/Change Your Mobile Number in Aadhaar

There are instances where people are no longer using the mobile number that was registered with UIDAI. A person can update/change his mobile number in Aadhaar by following these steps:

• Visit the Aadhaar Enrolment/Update Centre
• Fill the Aadhaar Update Form
• Enter only your current mobile number in the form
• You need not mention your previous mobile number
• You do not have to provide any proof for updating your mobile number
• The executive will register your request
• You will be handed over the acknowledgement slip containing the URN
• A fee of ₹ 25/- must be paid for availing this service
  

To update your date of birth mentioned in your Aadhaar, you must follow these steps:

• Visit a nearby Aadhaar Enrolment Centre
• Fill the Aadhaar update form properly mentioning your date of birth on it
• You do not have to mention the date of birth printed in the card
  
• You must submit the proof of date of birth along with the form
• The executive takes your biometrics to authenticate your identity
• He hands over the acknowledgement slip containing URN to you
• The URN can be used to check the Aadhar update status online
• You are required to pay a fee of ₹25/- to the executive
• Your date of birth will be updated in Aadhaar within 90 days
  

Documents Required for Aadhar Card Update/Correction

• Passport
• PAN card
• Either Ration or PDS Photo card.
• Voter Identification card.
• Driving licence of the applicant.
• Photo identification cards issued by the Government of India.
• Service photo ID cards that is issued by the PSU.
• Job card of NREGS.
• Photo identification that is issued by some Recognised Educational Institution.
• Licence of Arms
• Photo Bank ATM card.
• Photo Credit card.
• Photo card of the Pensioner.
• Photo card of the Freedom Fighter.
• Photo Passbook of Kisan
• Photo card of CGHS
• Certificate of Marriage
• Document containing proof of marriage of the applicant issued originally by the marriage Registrar.
• Legally approved name change certificate
• ECHS Photo card
  
• Residing Address card of the applicant that contains both the name and photo that was originally issued by the Department of Posts.
• Identity Certificate containing the photo of the applicant on a proper letterhead and is issued by either the Gazetted Officer or the Tehsildar.
• Handicapped medical certificate or a disability Identification card.

Proof of address (POA) Documents Required for Aadhar Updating or Correction

• Passport
  
• Statement of bank in which the applicant holds an account.
• Passbook of bank where the applicant is an accountholder.
• Account statement or passbook of the Post Office.
• Ration Card.
• Voter Identification card.
• Driving licence of the applicant.
• Photo identification cards issued by the Government.
• PSU issued Service photo ID card.
• Previous 3 months’ electricity bill.
• Water bill if it is not more than 3 months’ old.
• Previous three months’ landline bill related to telephone.
• Receipt showing the Property Tax of the last 3 months.
• Last three months’ Credit Card statement.
• Insurance policy.
• Photo and a letter signed by bank on letterhead.
• Signed letter and photo on the letterhead of the company issued by the registered office.
• Photo and signed letter issued by a well-known educational enterprise on their letterhead.
• Job card of NREGS.
• Arms licence.
• Pensioner card.
• Freedom fighter card.
• Kisan passbook.
• CGHS card
• ECHS card
• Address certificate along with a photo on their letterhead that is issued either by an MP, MLA, Gazetted Officer or Tehsildar.
• Address Certificate issued by the Village Panchayat head or any authority equivalent to them for rural areas.
• Assessment order of the Income Tax
• Registration certificate of vehicle
• Registered agreement for sale, lease or rent of the applicant’s residential address
• Photo and address card by the Department of Posts.
• Caste and Domicile certificate along with a photo that the State Government has issued.
• Previous 3 month’s bill of gas connection. Either a handicapped medical certificate or a disability Identification card that is issued by either a State Government, UT Government or any Administrations.
• Spouse’s or partner’s passport.
• For minors, parents’ passport is required

Supported Proof of Date of Birth (DOB) documents for updating or correction

• Certificate of birth
• Certificate or SSLC Book
• Passport of the applicant
• Date of birth Certificate on their letterhead issued by either the Tehsildar or the Gazetted Officer.

These are the documents which are accepted as a proof for making correction or updating Aadhaar card details and the cardholder should make sure that the documents which he/she is attaching to the correction form should validate the changes made by him/her.

Important things to be kept in mind while Updating Aadhar Card Details

• The individual should make sure that whatever changes take place in the Aadhaar card should be correct in order to avoid the problem of starting from the beginning. The following things should be kept in mind while updating/correcting Aadhaar card details are:
• The changes that an individual enters must be correct and appropriate documents which an individual is attaching with the form must be approved.
• The required details must be filled in English or in the local language.
• While correcting the Aadhaar card details, it must be made sure that the URN is kept safe as it would help the holder to check the status of update.
• If the holder of the card no longer has the registered phone number with him then the offline method of correcting the Aadhar card should be adopted.
• Make sure that all the details entered in the correction form are filled in capital letters.
• All the necessary information must be filled, and no option should be kept unattended.
• Make sure not to use any salutations or designations while writing the name of the holder.
• Only those documents that are required as proof should be sent along with the form.
• The corrected Aadhar card will be sent to the address mentioned in the Aadhaar card and it must be made sure that the card holder is present at the location for receiving it.
• The photocopy of the documents sent by the card holder must be attested by the sender.

Why does the request for Aadhar Card updation/correction get rejected ?

Not all requests sent to the UIDAI are processed. There are specific provisions followed by UIDAI to do the verification of the details before making any changes in the Aadhar details. Only when these criteria are fulfilled, UIDAI updates the details on its system. The following conditions should be fulfilled before corrections are made in the Aadhaar details:

• The form should be duly filled and free from any errors.
• Adequate documents should be attached along with the form for verification. In absence of such documents, updation or correction request would not be processed.
• All documents should be self-attested before it is being sent to UIDAI.
• If the details mentioned in the form do not match with the document attached for verification, details of Aadhaar will not be updated.
• Aadhaar card updation may also face a roadblock if there is no submission of adequate documents along with the form.
• In case the updation request of details in Aadhaar card is rejected due to some reason, the applicant can send a fresh request by making appropriate correction in the form and submitting appropriate self-attested documents.