Update Aadhar Card Address Name Gender DOB

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The details in Aadhaar can be updated at Aadhar Seva Kendra, Post Office or Bank. Alternatively, Aadhaar Card details can also be updated online at the comfort of your home or office. So in this guide, we will briefly discuss how to update Aadhar Card via all these available channels.

Update Aadhar Card

All the channels available to update Aadhar Card is unique on its own and has some limitations, user as per their convenience can use any of these methods available to update aadhaar details.

When to Update Aadhar Card

After marriage where usually brides name gets changedShifting your home to a new address
After switching to new mobile numberAny details in Aadhaar is not appearing correctly

If your Aadhaar was issued more than 10 years back and since then it was not been updated OR if you have received Aadhaar document update notice SMS from UIDAI stating “Aadhaar XXXX Needs Document Update. Use this service at myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in or visit an Aadhaar Centre with Proof of Identity & Address documents – UIDAI” OR Your Aadhaar needs “Document Update”. Kindly click to upload your Proof of Identity and/or Proof of Address documents. Then for such cases you should go for Aadhaar Document Upload and not Update Aadhaar, below is the link of Document Upload Process.

Below is the chart which explains which all fields in Aadhaar can be updated via particular channel.

FieldOffline
(Aadhaar Seva Kendra
Bank
Post Office)
OnlineIPPB Aadhaar Update
Name (First Name, Middle Name & Surname)YESNONO
Address
(Street, Pincode,
Landmark, City, State,
Door Number,

House Number)
YESYESNO
GenderYESNONO
Age/ Date of BirthYESNONO
LanguageYESYESNO
Mobile numberYESNOYES
Email addressYESNONO
Biometrics
(Photo, Iris, Fingerprints)
YESNONO

Through the online channel of Aadhaar Update, you can only update Address, and Language. Rest all details such as Name, Date of Birth, Gender, biometrics, mobile number, and email address can only be updated through Offline Channel which is Aadhaar Seva Kendra or Post Office or Bank. However for mobile number update there is a special arrangement of door step service by India Post known as IPPB Aadhaar Mobile Number Update, and this service is applicable for IPPB Customers as well as non IPPB customers. So these are the only limitation of updating your Aadhaar Online.

Depending upon the fields which you wish to update, you will need to furnish the supporting documents, and below is the complete list of supporting documents.

Documents to Update Aadhar Card

Proof of Address (PoA) documents Containing Name and address

POI (Proof of Identity) documents containing Name and Photo

DOB (Date of Birth) documents containing Name and DOB

POR (Proof of Relationship) documents containing Name of applicant and Name of HoF (Head of Family)

Process to Update Aadhar Card Online

Updating Aadhaar Card Details Online option helps a lot for those who have errors in their demographic details of Aadhaar, if there is any spelling mistake or error in your Aadhaar Card than you can easily rectify it by using the Update Aadhar Card Data Online Option found on the Official UIDAI Portal.

But the service of updating Aadhaar online is no more free as it used to be earlier. Now you need to pay for every Aadhaar update request which you place online.

To be able to update your Aadhaar Card Details Online, first of all, your mobile number should be registered with your Aadhaar, you should have an internet connection, computer or laptop or smartphone, payment mode such as Credit/ Debit Card or Net Banking and self-attested supported document’s scanned copies stored on your computer or laptop or a smartphone in .jpg, .pdf, .tiff, .jpeg, or .png format.

As mentioned earlier through the online mode of update you can only update your Aadhaar demographic details such as name, date of birth, gender, address, and language.

And to proceed with demographic detail update online in your Aadhaar, having a valid mobile number linked with your Aadhaar is mandatory. Without having a registered mobile number, you cannot update your Aadhaar Address Online. So make sure you keep the registered mobile number accessible with you while this process and also make sure you have scanned the above-supporting documents on your device from which you are submitting the request for the demographic data update in Aadhaar.

To update Aadhar Card Online visit the official UIDAI Website https://uidai.gov.in/

Language Selection

Make selection of language in which you wish to access the website

UIDAI Homepage

Under Update Aadhaar Section click on Update Demographics Data & Check Status

Welcome to my Aadhaar

myAadhaar page will open, which will list up various options

From myAadhaar page, just click on the login button which is appearing on top right side corner

In the form you will need to enter your 12 digits Aadhaar Number, solve the captcha code and click on the Send OTP button

myAadhaar Login

You will receive a one-time-password on your registered mobile number, you need to enter the same in the enter OTP field and click on the login button

my Aadhaar Services

Now you will be logged in with your Aadhaar Number, once logging in, in the same myAadhaar page you will be able to see Address Update under services section

Just click on the Address Update for Updating Address in Aadhar and it will take you to a new page

From this page you will be asked to Please select the type of Online Aadhaar Update, from Update Aadhaar Online or Head Of Family (HOF) based Address Update

Please select the type of Online Aadhaar Update

Update Aadhaar Online can be selected if you have valid documents to update your Aadhaar and Head Of Family (HOF) based Address Update can be selected by those who doesn’t have documents and they wish to update their Aadhaar producing Head of Family Documents

Click on Update Aadhaar Online, On next page update process will be explained, here you need to click on the Proceed to Update Aadhaar button appearing at the button

Update Aadhaar Online How it Works?

Select the demographics field to update from the list. Through this online portal, you can update your Name (minor correction only), Date of Birth(DOB), Gender, Language, and Address

Select any of the following Aadhaar data field(s) to update

One thing which you need to note down that fields such as name (including first name middle name, surname), date of birth, and gender can be updated a limited number of times as being a human these data don’t get updated again and again. So below are the limitation chart of name, gender, and date of birth update set by the UIDAI.

Data FieldLimit
Name Twice in lifetime
Date of BirthOnce in lifetime
GenderOnce in lifetime

You can update your name if the change is minor and includes:

Spelling correction phonetically sameChanges in the Sequence
Short-form to full formName change after marriage

At once you can even select multiple options to update

Once selecting the field to update, click on the Proceed to Update Aadhaar

Enter Address

On next page, you will get to see your current details, and below you will need to enter the new details

Document Upload Address Update

Once filling up the details the details which you had entered will be translated in local language and it will be be populated in the below field, you need to upload the document as per the supported document list

Select the Aadhar Card Address Change Documents from the list which you will be uploading

Update Address Document Advisory

Once selecting the document from the list a Document Advisory notice will display, just click on Okay button to proceed

To update aadhar upload documents, Click on View Details and Upload Document

This will bring a popup, from which you need to select Continue to Upload and upload the document (Note down that the aadhaar document upload size must be below 2 MB and should be in JPEG, PNG or PDF format)

Aadhar Upload Documents Size in KBbelow 2 MB
Aadhar Card Documents Upload FormatJPEG, PNG or PDF format

You can either update document manually or if you have the documents in your DigiLocker account then you can sync the documents from there by selecting the appropriate document from the list

Once uploading the document click on the next button

If you have selected multiple fields to update then you need to enter the details one by one by clicking on the Next button. For updating multiple fields you will need to upload a document for every field like:

Data FieldDocument Requirement
For NameScanned copy of Proof of Identity (PoI)
For Date of BirthScanned copy of Proof of Date of Birth
For GenderOTP authentication via mobile/Face Auth
For AddressScanned copy of Proof of Address (PoA)
For LanguageNo documents required

Once filling and uploading the documents, on next screen you will get the preview page

Here you will get the chance to review your details entered

Your entered demographic details preview will be displayed with the document uploaded, just have a cross-check on entered details and if everything is correct, solve the captcha code, click on send OTP and enter the received OTP in the enter OTP field and accept the conditions by tick marking on “I hereby confirm that, I have read the instructions carefully and the information provided by me to UIDAI is true and correct” and click on the make payment button

Update Aadhaar Payment

In order to submit a demographic update request, you need to make the payment using Credit Card/ Debit Card, or Net Banking. Making the payment is mandatory to submit the update request.

Aadhaar update acknowledgement

Once making the payment, on the next screen your Acknowledgement receipt for the SSUP Demographics update will be displayed

You can download the Acknowledgement receipt by clicking on the download button for future reference. And the status of your update request can be tracked online using the URN Number (Update Request Number) found on the receipt.

Your application may take 1 to 7 weeks to get processed, so you will need to keep an eye on the status of your request as well as you will be notified via SMS. Your request will be verified by UIDAI’s internal quality check operators. At this stage provided demographics data will be checked against the supporting document. If there is a mismatch, your request is likely to be rejected. On completion of the quality check process, you will receive an SMS notification containing the Enrolment ID an outcome. After a few more validations by backend software, your request processing will be completed. You will get an SMS notification on the outcome.

And once your update request gets approved and processed, your Aadhaar physical copy with new details will be dispatched to your registered address via Speed Post which could take up to 1 month of time after your update request gets approved.

This is how you can get your Aadhar address, name, date of birth, gender, and language changed online if you have shifted to a new address or if your details were incorrectly mentioned on your Aadhaar Card.

For any reason while the update process if you close the page, then it will be stored as draft which you can see under Request Section once you login with your Aadhaar.

Aadhaar Update Draft

You can just click on resume option to resume with your update process. And even you can delete the last uncompleted request by clicking on delete and then later on start fresh.

Update Aadhaar through Enrolment Center or Bank

By visiting Aadhaar Enrolment Center or Bank you can almost correct or update every detail in your Aadhaar Card like Name, Address, Date of Birth, Age, Gender, Mobile Number, Email id, relationship details, photograph, iris, and fingerprints. In one go you can update multiple fields in your Aadhaar through this offline mode.

To update your Aadhaar Card you will have to visit the nearest Aadhaar Enrolment Center or Bank in your location which you can find by clicking here.

You can get Aadhaar update form from the center or else you can be prepared at home only by downloading the form from here.

Fill out the form completely with correct details that you want to update. To know how to write application for aadhar card correction click here. Along with the duly filled Aadhar Card Correction Form you will also have to carry original documents for verification and a copy of your existing Aadhaar Card. You can find out the list of supporting documents by clicking here.

Walk in to Aadhaar Enrolment Center with Form and the documents

Handover the form with documents to the verifier

The verifier will cross check your details in the form and documents and return back you the original documents

You will be asked to have a seat at the operator desk

The operator will enter the information which needs to be corrected or updated

All necessary information will be captured and you will be handed over with Aadhaar Update Receipt

You will have to keep the update receipt safe with you until your new details get updated in your Aadhaar and until you receive a new Aadhaar Card.

Are there any charges to be paid for Aadhar Card update Online Service?

Yes, the Aadhaar Update Online service is not free, you need to pay charges depending upon the fields which you select to update.

Can biometrics details updated by using UIDAI Aadhar Update Online Service?

No, biometrics such as fingerprints, iris, and photograph in your Aadhaar Card can only be updated by visiting Aadhaar Seva Kendra.

Can demographic details in Aadhaar like name, gender, age/ date of birth, mobile number, email address, updated using Aadhar Update Online Service?

You can only update your Name, Gender, Date of birth, address, and language online. Rest all details like mobile number and email can only be updated by visiting the Aadhaar Seva Kendra.

How many days it will take to get e-aadhaar card after update?

You can download your e-Aadhaar Card online straightaway with new details once you get an SMS on your phone stating your update request has been accepted and approved.

Once my details get updated will I get PVC Card or a regular Aadhaar letter?

Once your request for an update gets approved and processed, you will get your Aadhaar letter with new details on it through Speed Post at your registered address. If you need an Aadhaar PVC Card with new details then you need to order it manually once your details in Aadhaar get updated.

Can I update demographic details in my Aadhaar Online without having registered mobile number?

Without having a mobile number linked with your Aadhaar, you cannot update any of your demographic details in your Aadhaar through online mode as you will receive OTP for Aadhaar Authentication on your registered mobile. So in case if your mobile number is not linked with your Aadhaar or mobile number which was linked with your Aadhaar is no longer available with you then you need to first get your mobile number updated in your Aadhaar by visiting the nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra or Bank.

How many times can I update my demographic details in Aadhaar Online?

There are no limits set by UIDAI on updating your demographic details in Aadhaar Online. However, demographics details such as name, date of birth, and gender can be updated a limited number of times like name Twice in Life Time, Gender Once in Life Time and Date of Birth Once in lifetime subject to the condition that present status of the D0B is declared/approximate. (Change in Date of Birth can be updated only for unverified DoB.

If my update request gets rejected, will I’ll be getting a refund of the fee paid?

Yes, if your update request gets rejected for any reason you will be refunded the fees which you have paid. The refund will be credited to the source account from which it was paid.

When I click on Update Aadhaar Online I am getting an error “You already have an active draft from the previous interaction with the portal. You may edit the draft request or cancel it and start fresh”?

This is because you have already uncompleted Aadhaar update request stored as a draft. To proceed with update you may resume with the last request which is stored as draft under requests section or else you may delete the draft and carry with fresh update.

Can I Only Update Pin Code in my Aadhaar Card?

The Pin Code field comes under address section, so to update Pin Code you will need to select address update field and fill up complete address with correct Pin Code. To update the new Pin Code your supported document must contain the same pin code.

Can the name of a child (0-5 years) be changed in Aadhaar if the name is registered as “Baby of …”?

Yes, the first update request for a full name change of a child (0-5 years) registered as “Baby of …” in Aadhaar can be allowed. To request the name change, a Birth Certificate issued under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969, read with Registration of Births and Deaths Rules 1999/2000/2002 of the respective States must be submitted as supporting documentation. This will enable the child’s name to be updated in the Aadhaar database.

Where can Resident Foreigners update their Aadhaar?

Resident Foreigners can update their Aadhaar only at Aadhaar Adult Enrolment Centers. These centers are designated for Aadhaar services specifically for adults, including Resident Foreigners. It is important for Resident Foreigners to visit these centers for any Aadhaar updates they may require.

How to cancel aadhaar update request?

Once the Aadhaar update request is submitted it cannot be cancelled.

Do I need to write a Application for correction of Aadhar card?

There isn’t any need to write a Application for correction of Aadhar card, instead you can correcting it online you need to fill the online form and if doing offline then you need to fill the form available at seva kendra or by downloading.

Can I perform IPPB Aadhaar Photo update?

Aadhaar Photo cannot be updated through IPPB mode, it needs to be updated by visiting the Seva Kendra.

19 thoughts on “Update Aadhar Card Address Name Gender DOB”

  1. I have corrected my adhar card 2months back Itself, i haven’t got still my original adhar card.

    with greetings….

  2. I just see the option to update my address. How can i update my Name, DOB and other details other than my address.

  3. Hello, i lost my old mobile number which i had registered with aadhaar and am unable to get it back. can anyone please tell me procedure to update mobile number without my old number.

  4. I updated my new mobile number to my Aadhar card on 17.02.2018 through enrollment centre. But e-Adhaar is not getting generated though I enter the correct details.

    • While verifying with the option Verify Mobile number, my new mobile number is getting displayed and I am getting OTP for my new mobile number. Please tell me how to get the updated Aadhar card & how many days it will take.

  5. My Aadhar card is from Maharashtra but now I have bought a flat in Ghaziabad.
    Ghaziabad address is my permanent address now and i want to update the same on Aadhar.
    I tried doing that online using the registry of my flat but application got rejected.
    It doesn’t even shows any option to change local language nor any ways to change DOB.
    Only you can update you address.
    Could you please help how i can update my aahdar using ‘registry document’ of my flat.

    • Hello Sankalp Saxena,

      Yes you can only update Address in your Aadhaar Card via Online Method. Rest all details like email, DOB can be updated by visiting nearest Aadhaar Kendra.

      And coming to Address Update Rejection you should only submit supported address proof documents which are listed here. Try submitting address proof documents which are listed on Supported Documents Required to Update Aadhar Card.

  6. My Aadhar card doesn’t have my full date of birth. I change it on july 9th but not yet updated. What to do.

  7. Dear Sir/Madam

    my mobile no is already linked with aadhar card yet I am not able to receive OTP. What should I do.

    • Hello Anee,

      To add fathers name in Aadhaar you will need to visit Aadhaar Seva Kendra. And not to forget now you will have to mention your fathers name in C/O field.

  8. How should I book an appointment online at a designated Aadhaar Seva Kendra like bank for updating Aadhaar?

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