How to Update and Correct Aadhar Card Details

The Aadhaar card is a 12-digit unique identification number provided by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to Indian residents. It is essential for accessing government benefits and subsidies and serves as a crucial identity document for banking, finance, and other transactions. To ensure it remains valid and usable, keeping your Aadhaar card information updated and correct is crucial. 

The main purpose of the Aadhaar update process is to prevent duplicate and fraudulent identities, ensuring that each Aadhaar number remains unique, verifiable, and reliable. This process allows individuals to update essential information, including their name, address, gender, and date of birth. Here’s an article on comprehensive guidelines on how to update and correct your Aadhaar card details.

 How to Update Aadhaar Card? 

There are two primary ways to update your Aadhaar card information:

1. Through an Aadhaar Enrollment/Seva Kendra: For all kinds of updates, including biometrics.

2. Online via the UIDAI website: For address updates only.

 Aadhaar Card Update Through UIDAI 

For those looking to update their address online, follow these steps on the UIDAI portal:

1. Access the Aadhaar Update Portal: Visit https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/ and proceed to Login with Aadhaar and OTP

2. Login: Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number, enter captcha and select Login With OTP

3. Check Proof of Identity (PoI) and Proof of Address (PoA) Documents: Before starting, review the accepted documents and file formats.

4. Click to Begin: Click the “Submit” button to start the process. Enter your Aadhaar number and the captcha details shown on the screen, then click Send OTP.

5. Enter OTP
Enter the OTP sent to your registered mobile number and verify your Aadhaar details such as name, date of birth, gender, and address.

6. Verify Your Details
Compare your details with the information on your Proof of Identity (POI) and Proof of Address (POA) documents. If any of these details need correction, please visit an Aadhaar Seva Kendra for updates, or use the online service for address updates only.

7. Consent and Upload Documents
Select the consent box, then upload your POI and POA documents in the required format and size. Upload your proof of identity first, followed by proof of address.

8. Finalize Submission
Provide your final consent to complete the process.

How to Do Aadhaar Card Update Through Aadhaar Seva Kendra? 

To update Aadhaar information in person, follow these steps at an Aadhaar Seva Kendra:

1. Complete the Aadhaar Correction Form: Download it from UIDAI’s website here or fill it at the centre.

2. Attach Supporting Documents: Include self-attested copies of required documents.

3. Pay the Fee: Pay Rs. 25 for processing. Biometric, photograph, and mobile number updates can also be done here.

4. Receive URN: The executive will provide an acknowledgment slip with a URN (Update Request Number) for tracking the update.

 How to Update Aadhaar Mobile Number? 

To update the mobile number linked to Aadhaar, follow these steps:

1. Visit an Aadhaar Seva Kendra: Go to the nearest Aadhaar enrollment or update centre.

2. Fill the Update Form: Only enter the new phone number.

3. Submit and Pay: Pay Rs. 50, and the executive will register your request.

4. Receive URN: You’ll receive an acknowledgment slip with the URN.

 Documents Required for Aadhaar Card Update 

Updating your Aadhaar details requires specific supporting documents depending on the type of update you are making. Below is a categorized list of acceptable documents for Aadhaar updates, covering proof of identity, address, date of birth, relationship, and address change.

Aadhaar Supporting Documents for Proof of Identity 

To confirm identity for Aadhaar enrollment or updates, you can submit any of these documents:

- Passport

- Ration card

- NREGA job card

- Government-issued photo ID cards

- PAN card

- Bank ATM card with photo

- ECHS/CGHS card with photo

- Driving license

- Voter ID

- Arms license

- Photo ID issued by an accredited educational institution

- Photo credit card

- Aadhaar enrollment form signed by a gazetted officer with photo

- Kisan photo passbook

- Pensioner card with photo

- Freedom fighter card with photo

- Disability ID card or medical certificate for handicapped individuals

- Address card containing name and photo issued by the Department of Posts

 Aadhaar Documents Required for Address Proof 

For address verification, you can provide any of the following documents to confirm the address on record, as your Aadhaar card will be sent there:

- Bank statement or passbook

- Ration card

- Passport

- A letter with a photo from the bank on official letterhead

- Insurance policy document

- Signed letter with a photo issued by a registered company on official letterhead

- Arms license

- Statement or passbook from the post office

- Voter ID

- Government-issued photo ID cards

- Signed letter with photo from a recognised educational institution on official letterhead

- Driving license

- Water bill

- Electricity bill

- Property tax receipt

- Address card with photo issued by the Department of Posts

- Gas bill

- Parent's passport (for applicants under 18)

- Disability ID card

- Vehicle registration certificate

- Lease/rent/sale agreement

- Domicile certificate with photo

- Landline telephone bill

- Recent credit card statement (not older than 3 months)

- NREGA job card

- Pensioner card

- Kisan passbook

- Freedom fighter card

- Income tax assessment order

- CGHS/ECHS card

- Address certificate from village panchayat (for rural applicants)

- Government-issued marriage certificate with address

- Government-issued accommodation allotment letter

 Aadhaar Supporting Documents for Date of Birth Proof 

To validate your date of birth in Aadhaar records, you can submit one of the following documents:

- Passport

- SSC certificate

- Birth certificate

- PAN card

- Certificate of date of birth issued by a gazetted officer on official letterhead

- State or central pension payment order

- Marks sheet from a government-recognised board or university

 Documents for Relationship Proof 

Relationship proof documents are required if you need to establish your connection with the head of the family for Aadhaar purposes. The following documents are acceptable:

- PDS card

- MGNREGA job card

- Passport

- CGHS/State Government/ECHS/ESIC medical card

- Birth certificate issued by a municipal corporation, Registrar of Births, or local government authority

- Army canteen card

- Pension card

- Family entitlement document issued by a state or central government

- Marriage certificate issued by the government

Aadhaar Address Change Documents 

If you already have an Aadhaar card and wish to change or update your address, submit any of the following documents as proof of new address:

- Ration card

- Voter ID

- Driving license

- Passport

- Bank statement or passbook

- Post office account statement or passbook

- Government-issued photo ID cards

- Electricity bill

- Water bill

- Landline telephone bill

- Certificate of address from village panchayat head (for rural areas)

- Income tax assessment order

- Vehicle registration certificate

- Property tax receipt

- Credit card statement

- Insurance policy document

- Bank-signed letter with photo on official letterhead

- NREGA job card

- Arms license

- Pensioner card

- Freedom fighter card

- Kisan passbook

- CGHS/ECHS card

- Registered lease, sale, or rent agreement

- Address card with photo from the Department of Posts

- Domicile or caste certificate with photo issued by the state government

- Disability ID card or medical certificate for handicapped individuals

- Gas connection bill

- Passport of spouse or parents

Any of the above documents can be used as supporting proof for address updates on your Aadhaar card.