How to Update your Details on your Aadhaar Card?

The Aadhaar card issued by UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India) is an ID card that contains a 12-digit unique identification number and all your details like name, age, address, gender, and more. It is accepted everywhere for verification purposes. In case you want to change your Aadhaar card details, this blog is for you. Keep scrolling to know How To Update Your Details on Aadhar Card details online and offline.

What is Aadhaar Card?

The Aadhaar card is a 12-digit unique identification number that is considered a necessary document for proof of identity and address. It is also required to avail various benefits of government and subsidies. Your Aadhaar must be updated to avoid any delay. Follow the options below to update your Aadhaar address, name, date of birth, gender, mobile number, and email address on your Aadhaar card online through the UIDAI portal or offline by visiting the Aadhaar Enrollment/Update Center.

Documents required to make corrections/updates in Aadhaar Card

Documents required for correction or update of the Aadhaar card are:

• Proof of identity
  It is required as a supporting document for name correction and must include a name and photograph. The documents for proof of identity can be: 
  • Passport
  • PAN card
  • Ration card
  • Voter card
  • Driving license
  • Marriage certificate
  • Identification card for the disabled
• Address proof
  This is necessary to correct the address. Any document from the list below will suffice as proof of address: 
  • Passport
  • Voter card
  • Ration card
  • Post office passbook or account statement
  • Passbook of the applicant
  • Insurance Conditions
• Proof of date of birth
  This is needed while correcting or updating the date of birth on the Aadhaar card. Here is a list of documents that will serve as documents for correcting the date of birth: 
  • Birth certificate
  • PAN card
  • SSC certificate
  • Passport
  • Pension payment order
• Proof of relationship
  It is necessary to correct or update the relationship printed on your Aadhaar card. The list of documents that can be used as proof of the relationship is: 
  • Passport
  • Marriage certificate
  • Pension card
  • Birth certificate
  • Family law documents issued by central or state government

How to Update Aadhaar Card Online?

A person can change their address, name, date of birth, and gender in their Aadhaar card online. Follow these steps to change/update/correct your Aadhaar card details online:

Step 1. Visit the portal of the Aadhaar Self-Service Update

Step 2. In the new window, click “Login”

Step 3. Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number, and captcha code and click on “Submit OTP”

Step 4. Enter the OTP received on the mobile number registered in the UIDAI database and login into your Aadhaar account

Step 5. Under Services, click on “Update Aadhaar Online” and update your name, gender, date of birth, address, and language recorded on your Aadhaar card

Step 6. Now select “Proceed to Update Aadhaar”

Step 7. Select the details you want to update and press the “Proceed to update Aadhaar” option. But remember that there is a limit to the number of times you can update/correct your Aadhaar

Step 8. Now you can see your details as they currently exist on your Aadhaar card. Update/change the details and upload scanned copies of supporting documents

Step 9. Check the preview of the details and pay online a fee of Rs. 50 (Non-Refundable) using Debit/Credit Card or Net Banking.

After payment, an Update Request Number (URN) will be generated which can be used to check the status of the Aadhaar update request. This process usually takes a maximum of 90 days to complete. After updating you can download the updated version and get your Aadhaar card printed.

Key Points to remember while updating Aadhaar

• The changes you make must be correct and the relevant documents that the individual attaches to the form must be approved and hand-verified.
• Your requested information must be filled in English or the local language.
• While correcting the Aadhaar card details one must ensure that the URN is safe as it helps to track the status of the Aadhaar card.
• In case your mobile number is not registered, you need to visit the nearest Aadhaar application and make corrections to your Aadhaar card.
• Make sure that all information entered in the correction form is in capital letters.
• All necessary information must be filled in and no option should be left unattended.
• Only those documents that are required as evidence should be attached to the form.
• The corrected Aadhaar card will be sent to the address mentioned on the Aadhaar card.

Reasons for rejecting the request for Aadhaar Update/Correction

Aadhaar card update/correction request is sometimes rejected as UIDAI follows specific provisions to verify details before making any changes to Aadhar details. Only when these criteria are met, UIDAI will update the details of its system. The following conditions should be met before making corrections to Aadhaar card details:

• Appropriate documents for verification should be attached along with the form. Without these documents, update or correction requests would not be processed.
• All documents submitted to UIDAI should be verified.
• If the details provided in the form do not match the verification document attached, the Aadhar card details will not be updated.

In case the Aadhaar card details update application is rejected for any reason, you can submit a fresh application by making appropriate corrections in the form and submitting relevant self-attested documents.

Final words

You can use the official UIDAI portal

to update various demographic details on your Aadhaar card provided you have a mobile number registered with UIDAI. For some changes, you will have to visit the Aadhaar Enrollment Center in person. It is also recommended to update your biometrics once every 10 years to keep your Aadhaar card current.