The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has made the process of updating the name, address and mobile number for Aadhaar card holders more simple and accessible. Now citizens can update some information through online medium while sitting at home, while the help of the nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra can be taken for other details.

Name update process:

If a citizen has an error in the spelling of the name in the Aadhaar card or the name has been changed due to the reasons for marriage, divorce, conversion etc., then it can now be revised by both online and offline mediums. For online name updates, it is necessary that the person has a registered mobile number, on which OTP can be obtained.

Documents required for online name updates:

Passport

PAN card

Voter ID

Driving license

Name change certificate published in the Gazette (if there is a complete change in the name)

Address update: Now improve sitting at home

UIDAI has provided two options “Document Based” and “Address Validation Letter”. Also, under the new feature launched from 2024, any citizen can login to the base portal and update the address through documents, in which it will be mandatory to upload a certificate of legitimate address.

Evidence of approved address:

Electricity/Water/Gas Bill

Bank statement

Ration card

Passport

Letter issued by government department

Mobile number update: Now more secure process

Mobile number updates can only be done through offline medium, as this process is completed only after biometric verification. The citizen will have to go to the nearest Aadhaar enrollment center or update center and a new mobile number can be registered after biometric authentication.

There is no need to give any documents under this process, but the presence of a person is mandatory. The updated information becomes active in 7 to 10 working days.

Fee and time frame

According to UIDAI, ₹ 50 fee is fixed on each service of Aadhaar update. The status of all updates can be tracked through UIDAI’s website or Maadhaar app.

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