If you want to update any information in your Aadhar card, then you can easily do so now. You can now update information like name, address, date of birth or gender in your Aadhaar card sitting at home. In between UIDAI had stopped this facility and you could only update the address online but now once again this facility has been started.
Aadhaar is a 12 digit unique identification number issued by the Government of India and it is issued on the basis of biometric information of the individual such as iris scan, fingerprint, and demographic information such as DOB and home address etc. Updating Aadhaar is not only beneficial but also necessary for many online services. To avail the online services linked to Aadhaar, you need to first register your mobile number with UIDAI which will be used for authentication through OTP.
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If your mobile number is lost or due to any other reason you want to change the number given on your Aadhar card then you can follow these steps.
NOW HOW TO UPDATE YOUR HOME ADDRESS IN AADHAR CARD
Earlier, UIDAI allowed citizens to change their address on their Aadhaar card without presenting a valid address proof. But now, the Aadhar issuing authority has changed the Aadhar card address change process.
UIDAI shared the information on its official Twitter handle in which it said that Aadhaar card holders will have to submit any one of the 32 documents accepted by the authority for change of address. Here you can see this tweet:
@UIDAI – I’m trying to open the following webpage https://t.co/UrgWUO68CZ for address validation letter. But, everytime its not showing up. Is there any issue with tat page or any alternative method to do the same.
— Venkatesh Kumar S (@VenkySunil) August 6, 2021
how to change your home address in aadhar card
If you want to change the address mentioned in your Aadhar card or want to make some changes in it, then you can do this work by visiting the UIDAI site. In today’s time Aadhar card has become mandatory for everyone and hence it is also necessary to have our correct information and address in Aadhar card. In this article we are explaining how to change address in Aadhar card online from UIDAI site.
- Visit the UIDAI website and click on Address Update Request (Online).
- After the new page opens, tap on the Proceed button at the bottom.
- Enter your Aadhaar number here and after that enter the OTP you have received. (You will receive OTP on the same number which is linked with your Aadhar card).
- After this you have to choose whether you want to change the address area of Aadhar card by PIN code or by address.
- Now you have to provide your correct address proof to change the address in Aadhar card. You can choose a proof from passport, insurance policy, credit card statement, telephone bill (landline), property tax receipt, etc.
- At last you have to choose BPO service provider. To select a service provider, one has to click on the radio button present after the name of the service provider and click on the submit button.
Here let us tell you that here you can change your name in your Aadhar card by following few steps, although for this also you are going to need some proof as above, if you submit the correct proof. If so, you can automatically change your name in Aadhaar.
How to change your mobile number in Aadhaar online
Mobile number on Aadhaar can be changed offline and UIDAI has not put in place an online method to prevent misuse of personal information. However, you can download the application form online and save some time. For this work your existing mobile number should be registered on Aadhaar card.
You can update your mobile number on Aadhaar in two ways
1- Update Mobile Number on Aadhaar through OTP
- First of all visit the official portal of Aadhaar https://ask.uidai.gov.in/
- Log in using your mobile number and captcha. Once you have entered the details, click on Send OTP.
- Enter the OTP in the box given on the right side and proceed by clicking on Submit OTP.
- Keep the mobile with you so that you can enter the OTP immediately.
- On the next page you will get the options of Aadhar Services New Enrollment and Update Aadhar, here click on Update Aadhar.
- On the next screen, you will get the options like Name, Aadhar Number, Resident Type and what you want to update.
- Now fill the mandatory options here and select the mobile number on the ‘what do you want to update’ section.
- On the next page you will be asked your mobile number and captcha. Fill all the fields and click on Send OTP.
- Enter the OTP received and verify it and then click on Save and Proceed.
- Recheck all the details one last time and click on submit button.
- After this you will get the success screen with the appointment ID.
- Click on the Book Appointment option and book the slot at the Aadhaar Enrollment Centre.
2- update mobile number without otp
- Visit the Aadhaar Enrollment or Update Centre.
- Fill the Aadhar Update Form.
- Enter your existing mobile number on the form.
- You do not need to write your old mobile number on the form.
- The executive will register your request.
- You will be given an acknowledgment slip on which the URN update request number will be written.
- For this service Rs 25 has to be paid.
