Aadhaar card update or correction
Know how to update/correct data in your Aadhaar card in 3 ways.
Apart from India, the world’s biggest biometric identification system is known as Aadhaar. It also serves as an address proof and ID proof for billions of Indians. Your Aadhaar card is one of the important KYC documents that you would need if you are applying for a new cell connection, a driving license, opening a bank account, or any other service. It should always have correct and updated information linked with it.
The statutory body UIDAI, called the Unique Identification Authority of India, keeps it easy for a cardholder to update his biometric and demographic information. You may find detailed instructions on how to update or change data associated with your Aadhaar card in this guide.
When and why do you need to go for aadhaar updates or correction?
Your demographics will change at various times, such as when you shift residences or get a new phone number, etc. In such cases, you need to update the change in your Aadhaar card so that it reflects accurate and up-to-date information about you.
Among the more common scenarios wherein you have to update your Aadhaar are:
- Change of address—email address, mobile number, or home address
- Change of name—due to marriage, etc.
- Mistakes by the enrolling operator, misspellings, incorrect information, etc.
- Change in gender
- Your biometrics have changed due to an accident or illness
- Alignment with your native language
- Updating children’s biometric records between the age group of 5 to 15 years
- Multiple authentication failures
- The UIDAI wants more documents.
What are the details that can be updated or corrected in aadhaar card?
According to UIDAI, following are the information that can be updated or modified:
- Name, Cell Number, Email Address, Date of Birth, Gender, Marital Status and Permission to Share Data
- Biometric Fingerprint, Iris and Facial Image
How to update or correct the details in aadhaar card?
According to UIDAI, There are three ways by which Aadhaar card can be changed or updated. Follow as follows.
- Online through the website of UIDAI.
- Post in offline mode at Aadhaar Enrollment Center
*Whilst an update or correction of Biometric data can only be done by visiting the enrolment centre, demographic data like a mobile number, address, email address, name, and gender can be updated or changed. in any of these three modes.
1. Online Portal to Correct/Update Aadhaar Details:
Moved to a new residence recently? You can change your address easily and quickly through the online portal within minutes. Here is step by step to help you follow the process:
- Visit www.uidai.gov.in- UIDAI Official Website.
- Click on “My Aadhaar” and Change the Online Address in your Aadhaar.
Please note that your mobile phone has to be connected to the card for any changes in your Aadhaar details online. In case your mobile phone number is not linked with the card, then online changes cannot be made. You will have to personally go to the nearest physical registration location to get yourself registered.
2. Online address change with valid documents
You can change your address immediately online if you have valid documents.
Some valid documents for change of address are:
- Bank Statement or Passport Book
- Postal Receipt
- Driver’s License, Voter ID and Photo ID
- Telephone, Water and Electricity Bill
- For the complete list of documents see UIDAI I from the appendix.
Detailed instructions for change of address with legal documents.
Follow these instructions and then click on Generate OTP and enter the OTP sent to your mobile.
- After entering the captcha code, click the Update address box.
- Fill in all the required fields in vernacular language and in English. The details provided by you should be accurate since it is the verified Aadhaar that would be sent to the address you mentioned.
- In case you want to add your parent’s, spouse, or guardian’s name to your address, ensure that the correct C/o checkbox has been ticked and the person’s name written. Note: You do not need to enter any details of C/o while entering an address on a master card.
- After filling in all forms with correct information, click on ‘Submit Application’. You should remember this generated URN for further reference.
3. Regular Visit to the Enrollment Centre for Correction or Update of Aadhaar Data:
Another way to make changes in biometric and demographic data in the Aadhaar card is through visiting your nearest location. You can find the nearest enrollment center by selecting My Aadhaar Update your Aadhaar in the Aadhaar Enrollment/Update Center. You may seek an Enrollment Centre by your PIN, State, or Centre.
Please remember the following things when you visit the Enrollment Centre:
- You do not need to make an appointment prior to your visit. You can visit the center at your convenience.
- Visiting the local registration center is optional. You are always free to visit any centre of your choice.
- Since you want to effect a change or update of information, please ensure that you have original copies of all the required documents. A list of official documents can be found here.
- He will check the information you have provided against your receipts and then update the program.
- After checking, you will get a URN to track the update process after the above steps.
4. Post Aadhaar data based/Updates/Corrections
You can also update your Aadhaar data by writing to UIDAI. Its steps are as follows:
- Click here to download Aadhaar Enrollment, Update, or Correction Form.
- Fill only the details required for update or modification
- Scan Self-attested copies of all documents
- Postal the documents to one of the following addresses:-
One UIDAI address: Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, India 480001 Post Box No.
Address 2 for UIDAI: Hyderabad, India — Post Box No.99, Banjara Hills — 500034
FAQ's
Ans: Yes, you can update some details of your Aadhaar card online. However, one has to personally visit the nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra or Aadhaar Enrollment Center to update the Aadhaar card address. Network updates are possible due to minor name changes or changes. Contact the nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra for more details.
Ans: The government has recommended that Aadhaar card details be updated every ten years to prevent Aadhaar fraud. As of now, updating of Aadhaar card details has become mandatory. If your Aadhaar card was created more than ten years ago and you have not updated it, do so as soon as possible.
Ans : According to the rules of the Unique Identification Authority of India, UIDAI, a user can update Aadhaar only twice.
Ans: No, demographic information such as name, date of birth or mobile number cannot be changed in the mAadhaar application. However, the services offered by this app like subscribe for new Aadhaar, find enrollment center, verify Aadhaar, scan QR codes and many more require a registered mobile number.
See this post for details on how to download the new Aadhar card form in PDF format. It can be used for new registration of Aadhar card. Thank you very much!