Updating your Aadhar online, what you need to do when updating online do’s and don’ts when you need to go for offline updation, common questions answered.
Aadhar has started on 28th Jan 2009, as in December 2019, a PIB circulated a release that states that around 1.25 Billion or 125 crores Indians have the 12 Digit UIDAI (Aadhar no.)
Aadhaar number is a 12-digit random number issued by the UIDAI to the residents of India after satisfying the verification process.
Any individual, irrespective of age and gender, who is a resident of India, may voluntarily enroll to obtain Aadhaar number.
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A person willing to enroll has to provide minimal demographic and biometric information during the enrolment process which is totally free of cost.
An individual needs to enroll for Aadhaar only once and after de-duplication, only one Aadhaar shall be generated, as the uniqueness is achieved through the process of demographic and biometric de-duplication.
The following information is gathered in the Aadhar Card.
| Demographic information | NameDate of Birth (verified) or Age (declared)GenderAddress, Mobile Number (optional) and Email ID (optional) in case of Introducer-based enrolment- Introducer name and Introducer’s Aadhaar numberin case of Head of Family-based enrolment- Name of Head of Family, Relationship and Head of Family’s Aadhaar number; in case of enrolment of child- Enrolment ID or Aadhaar number of any one parent, Proof of Relationship (PoR) document |
| Biometric information | Ten FingerprintsTwo Iris ScansFacial Photograph |
Aadhaar number is devoid of any intelligence and does not profile people based on caste, religion, income, health and geography.
The Aadhaar number is a proof of identity, however, it does not confer any right of citizenship or domicile in respect of an Aadhaar number holder.
Aadhaar is also unique and robust enough to eliminate duplicates and fake identities and may be used as a basis/primary identifier to roll out several Government welfare schemes and arrangements for effective service delivery thereby promoting transparency and good governance.
Aadhaar can be planed to be used as a permanent Financial Address and facilitates the financial inclusion of the needy and weaker members of the society and is, consequently, a tool of distributive justice and equality.
The Aadhaar platform is one of the key pillars of the ‘Digital India’, wherein every inhabitant of the country is presented with a unique identity. The Aadhaar application has already achieved several breakthroughs and is by far the most comprehensive biometrics-based classification system in the world.
A lot of us use Aadhar as our primary identity document and Aadhar based authentication has been used around 37000 crore times since its inception.
11 years on and a lot of us have enrolled for Aadhar, but in these 10 years, we have our address changed, mobile no. changed and a lot of other aspects of our lives are changed, some of these changes can easily be done online and UIDAI has recorded around 331 crores updates till date.
Though a lot of us do not really know how to do this and we eventually end up spending a lot of time in the queues. With this post, I am going to answer some of the questions related to Aadhar, and will also provide you with pictorial details on how you can easily do it from the comfort of your home.
Online Updates
The Self-Service online mode offers address update to the residents where the resident can directly place the update request on the portal. The Aadhaar number and registered mobile number of the resident are required to login to the portal. The resident is authenticated using OTP on his/her registered mobile number. To complete the update process, resident needs to upload the
| Proof Of Address Documents |
| 1. Passport |
| 2. Bank Statement/ Passbook |
| 3. Post Office Account Statement/ Passbook |
| 4. Ration Card |
| 5. Voter ID |
| 6. Driving License |
| 7. Government Photo ID cards/ service photo identity card issued by PSU |
| 8. Electricity Bill (not older than 3 months) |
| 9. Water Bill (not older than 3 months) |
| 10. Telephone Landline Bill (not older than 3 months) |
| 11. Property Tax Receipt (not older than 1 year) |
| 12.Credit Card Statement (not older than 3 months) |
| 13. Insurance Policy |
| 14. Signed Letter having Photo from Bank on letterhead |
| 15. Signed Letter having Photo issued by registered Company on letterhead |
| 16. Signed Letter having Photo issued by Recognized Educational Institution on letterhead or Photo ID having address issued by Recognized Educational Institution |
| 17. NREGS Job Card |
| 18. Arms License |
| 19. Pensioner Card |
| 20. Freedom Fighter Card |
| 21. Kissan Passbook |
| 22. CGHS/ ECHS Card |
| 23. Certificate of Address having photo issued by MP or MLA or MLC or Gazetted Officer or Tehsildar on UIDAI |
| 24. Certificate of Address issued by Village Panchayat head or its equivalent authority (for rural areas) on UIDAI standard certificate format for enrolment/ update |
| 25. Income Tax Assessment Order |
| 26. Vehicle Registration Certificate |
| 27. Registered Sale/ Lease/ Rent Agreement |
| 28. Address Card having Photo issued by Department of Posts |
| 29. Caste and Domicile Certificate having Photo issued by State Govt |
| 30. Disability ID Card/ handicapped medical certificate issued by the respective State/ UT Governments/ Administrations |
| 31. Gas Connection Bill (not older than 3 months) |
| 32. Passport of Spouse |
| 33. Passport of Parents (in case of Minor) |
| 34. Allotment letter of accommodation issued by Central/State Govt. (not more than 3 years old) |
| 35. Marriage Certificate issued by the Government,containing address |
| 36. Bhamashah card |
| 37. Certificate from Superintendent/ Warden/ Matron/ Headof Institution of recognized shelter homes or orphanages etc. on UIDAI standard certificate format for enrolment/update |
| 38. Certificate of Address having photo issued by Municipal Councillor on UIDAI standard certificate format for enrolment/ update |
| 39. Identity Card issued by recognized educational institutions |
| 40. SSLC book having a photograph |
| 41. School Identity card |
| 42. School Leaving Certificate (SLC)/ School Transfer Certificate (TC), containing Name and Address |
| 43. Extract of School Records containing Name, Address and Photograph issued by Head of School |
| 44. Certificate of Identity containing Name, Address and Photo issued by Recognized Educational Institution signed by Head of Institute on UIDAI standard certificate format for enrolment/ update |
| 45. Certificate of identity containing Name, DOB and Photograph issued by Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on UIDAI standard certificate format for enrolment/ update |
Now this will be verified against requested data by a Verifier at a later stage at UIDAI’s Update back-office. The resident needs to have a mobile number registered with Aadhaar for using this service.
Please cross verify the above documents from this LIST OF ACCEPTABLE SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS FOR VERIFICATION.
Visiting Permanent Enrolment Centre
Another way to update your Aadhar is going to the enrollment centers, these enrollment centers may charge a nominal fee of 50 Rs, here you can place the demographic/biometric update request with the help of an operator at a Permanent Enrolment Centre. In such a case, the documentary evidence is collected by the operator at the time of accepting the request. The document verification by the verifier also happens at the time of placing the Update request. Before going for Aadhar update please identify and visit to Nearest Aadhar Card Center.
LIST OF ACCEPTABLE SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS FOR VERIFICATION.
General FAQ
Yes, you can always update your details in Aadhaar.
You are required to update your aadhar card for the below cases of Demographic chnage, or your biometric changes, The demographic changes could arise due to changes in life events such as marriage may lead to residents changing their basic demographic details such as name and address. Address and mobile number could also change due to migration to newer locations. Residents may also want changes in their relative’s details due to changes in life events such marriage, death of a relative etc. In addition, residents could have other personal reasons to change their mobile number, email address etc.
Age <5 years at the time of initial enrolment –The child should be re-enroled when the child attains an age of 5 years and all biometric data should be provided. A de-duplication would be done for the child at this stage. This request will be treated similar to a new enrolment request while retaining the original Aadhaar number
Age between 5 and 15 years at the time of enrolment – The resident should furnish all biometrics for updates when the resident attains age of 15 years.
Age >15 years at the time of enrolment – Residents are recommended to update their biometric data every 10 years.
No, your Aadhaar number will remain same throughout even after update.
In case you are using online Self Service Update portal (SSUP) method of updation, you need to upload scan of original documents.
Yes, you need to bring original documents for updation at enrolment centre. Original documents will be scanned and handed back to you after updation.
No you do not need to provide any Xerox documents for aadhar updation. If you do not have original Document, Self attested XEROX DOCUMENTS can be accepted, but please verify from the UIDAI portal for any change of rules.
In case you have lost/do not possess the mobile number anymore that is registered in Aadhaar, have to personally visit the nearest Aadhaar update centre for updation of mobile number. In this case you cannot update mobile number through post or online.
Submission of information for update does not guarantee update of Aadhaar data. The information submitted is subject to verification and validation. Furnishing of incorrect information/suppression of information would lead to rejection of application.
Aadhaar letter with updates will be delivered at the given address only in case of Updation in Name, Address, Date of Birth and Gender. For Update of Mobile number/Email ID, the notification will be sent on the given mobile number/email ID.
Yes, you can download your e-Aadhaar online once your request is approved. You can download your e-Aadhaar by clicking “Download Aadhaar” on uidai.gov.in.
Due to high number of updates, It takes almost around upto 90 days for andy updation in Aadhaar after the request.
No, Biometric information can only be collected in the physical presence of the person, all Biometric updates including photographs you have to personally visit nearest Aadhaar Permanent Enrolment center.
Yes, you can update your Biometrics (Finger Prints/ Iris/photograph) in Aadhaar. For Biometrics updates, you need to visit the nearest Permanent Enrolment center.
If you are using online Self Service Update Portal (SSUP) for updation, you can update your Demographic details (Address). Please ensure that your mobile number is registered in Aadhaar while using this service.
Not required you can visit any of the permanent Enrolment centers for updation.
Yes, only for updation in Aadhaar, either Demographic or Biometric, you have to pay Rs. 50/- (including taxes) to the service provider each time you get your details updated. You can also click on “Charges for Various UIDAI Services at Aadhaar Kendra (PEC)” on uidai.gov.in for UIDAI approved Fee Structure
If you are using online Self Service Update Portal (SSUP) for updation, your mobile number should be registered with Aadhaar otherwise you can visit the nearest Permanent Enrolment center with Supporting documents.
According to the UIDAI website, there are three ways to update or correct your details:
1. Update your details online
2. Request update by post
3. Visit a nearby enrolment centre
In case you are visiting Permanent Enrolment centre, you can get both Demographics (Name, Address, DoB, Gender, Mobile & Email) & Biometrics (Finger Prints, Iris & Photograph).
View the list of supporting documents.
This List contains
31 Proof of Identity (PoI),
44 Proof of Address (PoA),
14 Proof of Relationship (PoR) and
14 Proof of Date of Birth documents.
Demographic information: Name, Address, Date of Birth/Age, Gender, Mobile Number, Email Address, Relationship Status, and Information Sharing Consent
Biometric information: Iris, Finger Prints and Facial Photograph.
The Aadhaar number and registered mobile number of the resident are required to login to the portal. The resident is authenticated using OTP on his/her registered mobile number. To complete the update process, resident needs to upload the Supporting documents for POA from the list of supporting documents.
you can use Self Service Update Portal (SSUP) for online updation, you can update your Demographic details (Name, Address, DoB, Gender, Mobile & Email). Make sure that your mobile number is registered in Aadhaar while using this service.
Please visit uidai.gov.in to locate nearest center or directly visit the link for Permanent Enrolment center.
Please refer to this list of supporting documents required to carry when visiting the addahr center for any updates. Also you can check above for the ready list of acceptable documents.
Updated aadhar card can be downloaded from the uidai.gov.in website or dirctly from https://eaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/#/, you can also Order Aadhaar Reprint and sent to your registered mailing address by paying nominal courier charges of Rs 50.
It is mandatory to link your mobile no. to your Aadhar card, otherwise you would not be able to get any otp for identification validation or for any updates to your aadhar card.
It takes around 90 days to process your aadhar request, you can check your Aadhar status at Check Aadhaar Status. In case you do not get your aadhar updated during that time, you can follow up with your Permanent Enrollment center or you can file a complaint at the UIDAI website.
By visiting for file a complaint
Resident can file complaints related to:
1. Operator & Enrolment Agencies (Enrolment ID is optional)
2. Aadhaar not Generated ( Enrolment ID is mandatory)
For any other complaints you may call :
Call toll free no 1947, or
Email [email protected]
Yes, The UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India) has made it simple for you to change your date of birth in Aadhar through their online porta. Visit the official website of UIDAI to correct the details of your date of birth.
1. Put your 12 digit AADHAAR number and click on send OTP.
2. You will receive an OTP in your existing mobile number. Use this OTP to loging into the official UIDAI website.
3. After logging in, select DOB for Aadhar card DOB correction online.
4. Fill in the correct date and click on the submit button.
5. Select a valid proof of identification. Upload the documents for verification and click on the submit button.
6. You will then have to select the BPO service provider to complete the request for an update. The BPO provider verifies the details of the documents uploaded by you.
7. Note down the ‘Update Request Number’ (URN) that you will receive on your mobile number. You can use it to track the status of your update request.
No you cannot, you need to have the following documents from this list for updating your address.
According to UIDAI’s office memorandum, an Aadhaar card holder can now update his/her name in the Aadhaar card only twice.
The rules regarding updation of date of birth have been further tightened. The UIDAI notification says “Provided that the date of birth of resident can be updated only once. In case the date of birth is to be updated more than once, it can only be done through an exception handling process which may require the resident to visit the Regional Office (RO) of the UIDAI.”
Yes, you can,
1. Put your 12 digit AADHAAR number and click on send OTP.
2. You will receive an OTP in your existing mobile number.
3. Update the new mobile number.
4. Click on submit to finalize the mobile number.
You can also update Name, Gender Date of Birth etc. with the same procedure.
You would require to visit your Permanent Enrolment center with Supporting documents.
Yes, you can,
1. Put your 12 digit AADHAAR number and click on send OTP.
2. You will receive an OTP in your existing mobile number.
3. Update the new mobile number.
4. Click on submit to finalize the mobile number.
To check which number is registered with Aadhaar, visit uidai.gov.in and find this tool using the ‘Verify Email/Mobile Number‘ link. Those looking to register a new mobile number with their Aadhaar can “visit the nearest Aadhaar Kendra” (Aadhaar Centre).
Aadhaar is not mandatory for school admissions or for the examinations conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Examination, National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for medical entrance or the University Grants Commission.
If any educational institution/ board insists on only Aadhaar as an identity document, you can show UIDAI’s press release – https://uidai.gov.in/images/news/press-release-06092018.pdf in the regard or complaint to the concerned authorities of the institution/ board.
eAadhaar (downloaded Aadhaar) from the UIDAI website is as legally valid as the original Aadhaar issued by UIDAI.
In fact, downloaded eAadhaar or mAadhaar profile have updated details of the Aadhaar holders and therefore, these should be preferable.
If any official/ agency/ department refuses to accept downloaded eAadhaar, the Aadhaar holder may lodge a complaint with the concerned authorities of those departments/ agencies.
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Electronic Know your Client or e KYC is the way of resident authentication used by organization like Banks, Aadhaar allows the residents to submit it as an address proof electronically which is valid as a Xerox copy of Aadhaar Card.
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