How to Update Address in Aadhaar card (UIDAI)

If you want to change or update your address in Aadhaar Card, you need to visit the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) portal. Updating your address in Aadhaar is important to receive government benefits and services.

Article Details

• Article Name: Aadhaar Card Address Update
• Article Type: Aadhaar Card Update
• Process Type: Online and Offline
• Department Name: UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India)
• Fee: ₹50/- (for address update)

Methods for Aadhaar Address Update

There are two ways to update your Aadhaar address:

Online Method

You can update your Aadhaar online through the MyAadhaar portal.

Offline Method

You can visit your nearest Aadhaar Enrollment Center or Aadhaar Seva Kendra to update your Aadhaar card.

Required Documents for Address Update

To update your address in Aadhaar card, you need to provide valid proof of address documents. Some of the commonly accepted documents include:

• Passport
• Ration Card
• Voter ID Card
• Disability Card
• MNREGA Job Card
• Life or Medical Insurance Policy
• Property Tax Receipt (within last year)
• Registered Sale Deed or Gift Deed
• Non-registered Rent or Lease Agreement
• Bank Statement (including Passbook and Post Office Account Statement)
• Utility Bills (Electricity, Water, Gas) - Not older than 3 months
• Phone Bill (Landline, Postpaid Mobile, Broadband) - Not older than 3 months

Update Fees

Source: Aadhaar Card Update Official Website

Online Address Update Process

Follow these steps to update your Aadhaar card address online:

1. Visit the official Aadhaar website: https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/
2. On the homepage, click on the "Document Update" option



3. Click on "Click to submit" option
4. A new page will open where you need to enter your Aadhaar number and Captcha code
5. Click on "Login with OTP" option



6. Select "Address Update" and click on "Proceed"
7. Your current address will be displayed on the screen
8. On the next page, enter your new address details and upload the required documents
9. After verifying all the information, click on "Submit"
10. You will see a payment option. Pay the non-refundable fee of ₹50
11. After submitting the request, you will receive an Update Request Number (URN)
12. You can track your application status using this URN
13. After a few days, your Aadhaar address will be updated, which you can check by downloading your Aadhaar card

Offline Address Update Process

Follow these steps to update your Aadhaar card address offline:

1. Visit your nearest Aadhaar Enrollment Center or Aadhaar Seva Kendra
2. Inform the staff that you want to update your Aadhaar address
3. Fill out the update form with your new address details
4. Submit the filled form along with a copy of valid address proof document
5. Undergo biometric verification (fingerprint scan or iris scan)
6. You will receive an acknowledgment slip with request ID to track the status

How to Link Mobile Number with Aadhaar

If you want to link your mobile number with Aadhaar card, follow this simple process:

1. Visit your nearest Aadhaar center (you can find the center on UIDAI website)
2. Carry your Aadhaar card and the mobile number you want to link
3. Fill the Aadhaar Update/Enrollment form with correct information including your new mobile number
4. After submitting the form, your biometric verification will be done at the Aadhaar center
5. Pay the required fee for mobile number update in Aadhaar
6. After payment and verification, your request will be processed
7. You will receive a receipt with update information
8. The process of linking mobile number with Aadhaar may take some time
9. You will receive an SMS confirmation once your mobile number is linked with Aadhaar

Check Aadhaar Update Status

To check your Aadhaar card address update status, follow these steps:

1. Visit the UIDAI official website: https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/
2. On the homepage, click on "Download Aadhaar" option
3. Click on "Aadhaar Number" option
4. Enter your Aadhaar number
5. Enter the Captcha code and click on "Send OTP"
6. Enter the OTP received on your registered mobile number and click "Verify"
7. Click on "Download" option to download or print your Aadhaar card

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Conclusion

In this article, we have explained how to update your Aadhaar card address through both online and offline methods. By following these steps, you can easily update your Aadhaar card and maintain its accuracy.