Update Aadhaar Card Online – Name, Address & More

Your Aadhaar card is linked to your bank account, PAN, ration card, mobile SIM, and many of government schemes. Even a small erro, a misspelled name, an old address, a wrong date of birth can block you from getting services or passing KYC. The good news is that UIDAI has made it much easier to correct these details, and in many cases you do not need to visit an Aadhaar centre at all.

This guide covers everything you need to know about Aadhaar card correction and update, what can be changed online, what needs a centre visit, the latest fee structure, step-by-step instructions, and what to do if your request gets rejected.

What Has Changed Recently

UIDAI has made several important changes to the Aadhaar update process in recent months:

• November 2025: UIDAI expanded online update capabilities. Residents can now update demographic details name, address, date of birth, and in some cases mobile number through the myAadhaar portal with automated document verification integrated with PAN, passport, and ration card databases.
• Document Update Free until 14 June 2027: UIDAI has extended the waiver on document update fees through the myAadhaar portal. If you want to upload fresh supporting documents (proof of identity, proof of address) to update your Aadhaar record, you can do it free of cost on the portal until 14 June 2027. (At an Aadhaar centre, the fee is ₹75.)
• Email update Free until 31 December 2026: Updating your email address through the Aadhaar mobile app is free until 31 December 2026.
• Biometric update for children Free until September 2026: UIDAI has waived charges for the Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) for children aged 7 -15 years for one year from 1 October 2025.
• New Aadhaar App: UIDAI launched a new official Aadhaar app (available on both Android and iOS). It has crossed 40 million downloads as of July 2026 and supports several services including email update, lock/unlock, and VID generation.

Important: Always use the official portal myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in or the official UIDAI website uidai.gov.in for Aadhaar services. Avoid third party websites that claim to offer Aadhaar updates.

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What Can You Update Online vs Offline

Not everything can be changed sitting at home. Here is a clear breakdown:

Key points to know:

• Name changes online are allowed but are limited to minor typographical corrections. Major name changes (e.g., complete name change after marriage) are managed to update at a Aadhaar Seva Kendra.
• Date of birth can only be changed once in a lifetime through Aadhaar. UIDAI also checks that the new date falls within a logical range relative to your enrolment age.
• Mobile number update cannot be done online at all, you must visit an Aadhaar Seva Kendra in person for this. No documents are required for this at the centre.

Documents You Will Need

The exact documents depend on what you are updating. UIDAI accepts documents from its official list (available at uidai.gov.in). Common examples:

Proof of Identity (for name/DOB correction):

• Passport
• PAN card
• Voter ID card
• Driving licence

Proof of Address (for address update):

• Passport
• Bank statement or passbook (with address)
• Utility bill – electricity, water, or gas – not older than 3 months
• Ration card
• Driving licence
• Property tax receipt

Proof of Date of Birth:

• Birth certificate
• School leaving certificate / Matriculation certificate
• Passport

Important before uploading:

• Files must be in PDF or JPEG format
• Maximum file size: 2 MB per document
• Make sure the scan is clear, blurry scans are the most common reason for rejection
• The name on your supporting document must match the name you are entering

For the complete official list of acceptable documents, visit: uidai.gov.in/images/commdoc/List_of_Supporting_Document_for_Aadhaar_Enrolment_and_Update.pdf

Fee Structure (Updated 2026)

Note: Fees are non-refundable. Confirm exact charges at the payment step on the portal before proceeding, as UIDAI may revise these periodically.

How to Update Aadhaar Address Online (Step-by-Step)

This is the most commonly used online update. You need a registered mobile number linked to your Aadhaar to receive the OTP.

1. Go to myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in
2. Click on “Login” and enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number
3. Enter the OTP sent to your registered mobile number and log in
4. From the dashboard, click “Update Demographics Data”
5. Select “Address” from the list of details
6. Enter your new address carefully in all the required fields
7. Upload a valid proof of address (PDF or JPEG, under 2 MB)
8. Review all the details once before submitting
9. Pay the applicable fee online (if charged; document upload itself may be free)
10. Note down the Service Request Number (SRN) shown on screen, you will need this to track your update

Processing time is typically 5 – 10 working days. You will receive an SMS update on your registered mobile number.

If You Do Not Have a Valid Address Proof

UIDAI has an Address Validation Letter facility for residents who do not have a standard address proof. Through this, a relative or landlord (who has a valid address proof) can vouch for you. You receive a secret code by post, which you then use to validate the address online. This option is available on the myAadhaar portal under the address update section.

How to Update Supporting Documents Online (Document Update)

This is separate from the demographic update above. If your demographic details (name, address, DOB) are already correct but you want to upload better or updated supporting documents to your Aadhaar record, use the Document Update service.

This is free until 14 June 2027 on the portal.

1. Visit myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/du
2. Log in with your Aadhaar number and OTP
3. Select the type of document you want to upload Proof of Identity and/or Proof of Address
4. Upload the scanned document (PDF or JPEG, under 2 MB)
5. Submit the request and save your SRN

UIDAI recommends doing this if your Aadhaar was created more than 10 years ago, as they periodically ask older records to be updated with fresh documents.

How to Update Aadhaar at an Aadhaar Seva Kendra (Offline)

For updates that cannot be done online mobile number, biometrics, photograph, gender. You need to visit an Aadhaar Seva Kendra in person.

Steps:

1. Book an appointment (optional but recommended) at bookappointment.uidai.gov.in to avoid long queues
2. Carry your original supporting documents for scanning (photocopies are not sufficient)
3. Fill the Aadhaar Enrolment/Update Form at the centre
4. Submit the form and biometric authentication (if required)
5. Pay the applicable fee at the counter
6. Collect your acknowledgement slip with the SRN/URN, keep this safely

How to Check Your Update Status

After submitting any update request online or at a centre, you can track the progress using your SRN or URN.

1. Go to myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/CheckAadhaarStatus
2. Enter your SRN/URN and your Aadhaar number
3. Click “Check Status”

The portal will show whether your request is under review, approved, or rejected.

You will also receive SMS updates on your registered mobile number at different stages.

How to Download Your Updated e-Aadhaar

Once the status shows Approved, you can immediately download your updated e-Aadhaar:

1. Visit myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/genricDownloadAadhaar/en
2. Enter your Aadhaar number (or Enrolment ID or VID)
3. Enter the OTP sent to your registered mobile
4. Download the PDF

The e-Aadhaar is password protected. The password is the first 4 letters of your name in CAPITAL followed by your year of birth. For example, if your name is SURESH KUMAR and you were born in 1990, the password is SURE1990.

As per UIDAI and the Aadhaar Act, the e-Aadhaar is equally valid as a physical Aadhaar card for all purposes.

How to Change Aadhar Card Photo

UIDAI has issued some steps to change your photo in Aadhaar card and explained how one can change their photo from Aadhaar. Let’s know how to change your photo on your Aadhar card

• Visit Aadhar Enrollment Center or Aadhar Service Center near you.
• Now here you have to fill enrollment form to the executive along with the photocopy of your Aadhar card, and here you will also have to give your biometric details.
• Your live photo is going to be taken once again here, although it is also going to be approved with your biometric.
• From here, you will have to pay Rs 125 for this to change your photo in Aadhaar card.
• Now you are going to get an acknowledgment slip with your URN number.
• You can check the status of your Aadhaar card only through this URN number.

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Update Aadhar linked Mobile Number

• Visit nearest Aadhar Enrollment/Update Center.
• Fill the Aadhar enrollment update form.
• Write down your current mobile number on the form. Don’t need to mention your old mobile number.
• The executive will register your Mobile number update request.
• After that, an enrollment slip is provided, in which the URN update request number mentioned. You can use this number to check update status online
• A fee of 75 has to be paid for this service.

Important points regarding Aadhar Update

You can update the name in Aadhar card twice in a life, one time Date of Birth and one-time gender.

If you don’t have a valid address proof document, then you can update your address through an address validation letter.

Conclusion

Keeping your Aadhaar details accurate is not just a paperwork exercise, it directly affects your access to banking services, government subsidies, SIM card activation, and dozens of other services linked to your identity. The process has become considerably more convenient in 2026, with several demographic updates now possible entirely from home through the myAadhaar portal. If you have not uploaded fresh supporting documents in the last 10 years, take advantage of the free document update facility available until 14 June 2027. For anything that requires a centre visit, mobile number, biometrics, photograph book an appointment online to save time.

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