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”