Keeping your Aadhaar details accurate is essential for hassle-free banking and accessing various government services. Whether you need to correct your name, update your address after relocation, change your date of birth, or link a new mobile number, UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India) provides convenient online and offline options for updating Aadhaar details.
In this guide, we explain the step-by-step process for making changes to your Aadhaar — including required documents, update methods, and important tips to ensure smooth processing. Stay informed and keep your Aadhaar up to date to avoid interruptions in your financial and official transactions.
Aadhaar details can be updated online via the myAadhaar portal for select fields and at an Aadhaar Seva Kendra/Enrolment Centre for all demographic and biometric updates; processing typically takes about 30–90 days depending on the update type and verification workflow.
What you can update
- Demographic: name, address, date of birth, gender, mobile number, email ID; availability of online mode depends on current UIDAI rules and requires the registered mobile number to receive OTP for login and e‑signing.
- Biometric: photo, fingerprints, iris—must be updated in person at a Seva Kendra/Enrolment Centre due to mandatory biometric capture and authentication.
Modes of update
- Online (myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in): address and document update are supported; other demographics may be enabled online depending on current guidelines, otherwise use the in‑person route.
- In‑person: visit Aadhaar Seva Kendra/authorized Enrolment/Update Centre for all demographics and biometrics; originals of supporting documents are checked and scanned at the centre.
Prerequisites
- Active mobile number linked to Aadhaar to receive OTP for online login and e‑sign; without it, first update the mobile number at a centre.
- Valid supporting document(s) from UIDAI’s accepted lists matching the update requested; originals are required for in‑person verification and scanned upload for online address/document update.
Online address update: step-by-step
- Log in at myAadhaar with Aadhaar number and OTP; choose Address Update, then Update Aadhaar Online.
- Enter the full new address (including C/O if applicable), select correct post office, upload a valid Proof of Address from the accepted list, preview, and submit with fee payment; track status in the portal.
In‑person demographic update (name/DOB/gender/mobile/email)
- Visit a Seva Kendra/Update Centre; fill the Aadhaar Update/Correction form selecting only fields to be changed; provide originals of supporting documents for verification and scanning; submit biometrics for authentication and pay fee; receive an acknowledgement with URN/SRN to track status.
Biometric update (photo/fingerprint/iris)
- Mandatory in‑person capture at Seva Kendra; no documents are required for biometrics themselves, but identity is authenticated via Aadhaar and centre procedures; acknowledgement is provided for tracking.
Fees
- Online updates (address/document update) and in‑person updates attract a standard fee per update request as displayed in the portal/centre; UIDAI indicates a fee applies for online updates via myAadhaar and all centre updates.
Processing time and tracking
- Typical completion is within about 30–90 days subject to verification; delays may occur if documents mismatch or data fails quality checks; status can be checked in myAadhaar using URN/SRN/Update History.
Accepted documents: key points
- Use only documents from UIDAI’s approved lists for identity, DOB, and address; details on the document must clearly support the requested change (e.g., full name spellings and DOB format).
- Originals are inspected at centres; for online address update, upload clear scans of the valid Proof of Address exactly matching the entered address fields.
Common update scenarios and tips
- Name correction/change: provide valid Proof of Identity with the correct name; ensure transliteration is reviewed for local language display in the preview before submission.
- Date of Birth: requires in‑person update with an accepted Date of Birth document; ensure format matches UIDAI requirements to avoid rejection.
- Mobile number/email ID: update at a centre if online edit isn’t available; keep mobile active since OTP login is essential for future online services.
- Address move: if lacking Proof of Address, use Address Validation options if available in portal; otherwise, visit a centre with alternative acceptable proofs or obtain a valid proof before applying.
Acknowledgement, URN/SRN, and rejections
- Every request generates an Update Request Number (URN) or Service Request Number (SRN) for tracking; keep the acknowledgement safely until completion and e‑Aadhaar download reflects changes.
- If rejected, correct errors (e.g., unclear scan, mismatch in fields, unsupported document) and re‑apply with proper documents and accurate data entry.
Document update vs. data update
- Document Update: refresh underlying documents on record without changing demographic fields; can be done online via myAadhaar to improve authentication reliability and service delivery; fee applies.
- Data Update: changes to demographic fields (name, address, DOB, gender, mobile, email) or biometrics; may require centre visit depending on field and current online availability.
How to download updated Aadhaar
- After approval, download updated e‑Aadhaar from myAadhaar; physical PVC may be ordered if required through UIDAI services; ensure details reflect the approved changes before dissemination.
Good practices to avoid rework
- Enter data exactly as on the supporting document and verify spelling, order, and capitalization; review English and local language transliterations in the preview.
- Ensure scans are legible, uncropped, and complete; avoid abbreviations unless they appear identically on the proof.
Where to get help
- Use the myAadhaar portal for status and service menus; for escalations or clarifications, UIDAI contact channels and regional offices support queries on rejections and acceptable evidence.
