Aadhaar Card Update: DOB, Address Change, Relationship and 
Required Documents

Since its inception, the Aadhaar card has been widely used as an identity and address proof in India. Furthermore, furnishing your Aadhaar card is mandatory to take advantage of any government scheme. Thus, you must keep your Aadhaar details updated.

In this guide, we will discuss the Aadhaar card update, i.e., address, DOB, and name changes.

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How to Update an Aadhar Card?

By following the below-mentioned steps, you will be able to update aadhar card online:

Step 1
Go to my Aadhaar portal
Step 2
On the homepage, click on the ‘Login’ button
Step 3
On the next page, enter your Aadhaar number and the Captcha
Step 4
You will now receive an OTP on your registered mobile number. Enter the OTP to complete the login process.
Step 5
Click on the ‘Document Update’ button
Step 6
Click on ‘Next’ after carefully reading the guidelines
Step 7
The next page will be the ‘Verify Demography Details’ page. Click the ‘I verify that the above details are correct’ check the box and click on ‘Next.’
Step 8
On the next page, you can update Aadhar card details. Make the necessary corrections and upload the supporting documents
Step 9
Pay the Aadhar correction fees
Step 10
Receive the Service Request Number (SRN) and save it. You can use this number to track your aadhar correction request.

Documents Required for Aadhaar Card Update

There is a common question among people of India about what documents are required for an Aadhaar card update. They often fail to take advantage of government benefits schemes due to outdated Aadhar card details. To solve this issue, we have compiled a list of documents that are required to update specific information about the Aadhar card, which is as follows:

1. Documents Required to Change Date of Birth (DOB) Aadhar card

  • right-vector Birth certificate
  • right-vector Passport
  • right-vector PAN card
  • right-vector Mark sheet that is issued by a government board or university
  • right-vector A Certificate of date of birth issued by a gazetted officer 
  • right-vector State government/central government pension payment order

2. Documents Required to Change/Update Relationship

When women get married, they have to change their relationship status on their Aadhar card and add their husband’s name in their middle name. The following documents can serve as proof of relationship.

  • right-vector Government-issued marriage certificate
  • right-vector Passport 
  • right-vector Pension certificate
  • right-vector MGNREGA job card 
  • right-vector Canteen card (issued by Army)
  • right-vector Family entitlement document 
  • right-vector CGHS/State Government/ECHS/ESIC medical card
  • right-vector PDS/Ration card

3. Documents Required for Aadhar Card Address Change

If you currently hold an Aadhaar card with an outdated address and are looking forward to updating the latest address, in that case, you should have any one of the following documents with the updated address:

  • right-vector Bank statement
  • right-vector Passbook
  • right-vector Ration card
  • right-vector Voter ID
  • right-vector A Signed letter with a photo issued by a recognized educational institution on a letterhead
  • right-vector Driving license
  • right-vector Water bill
  • right-vector Electricity bill
  • right-vector Passport
  • right-vector A Signed letter with a photo from the bank on a letterhead
  • right-vector Insurance document
  • right-vector Property tax receipt
  • right-vector Gas connection bill
  • right-vector Post office statement or passbook
  • right-vector Arms license
  • right-vector Vehicle registration certificate
  • right-vector Registered lease/sale/rent agreement
  • right-vector Passport of parents for children below 18
  • right-vector Disability ID card
  • right-vector Caste and domicile certificate with photo
  • right-vector Telephone bill
  • right-vector Pensioner card
  • right-vector Kissan passbook
  • right-vector Credit card statement (shouldn’t be older than 3 months)
  • right-vector NREGA job card

Aadhaar Address Change Online

UIDAI has allowed you to update/change addresses mentioned on your 
Aadhaar card online via the official UIDAI portal. Here’s the step-by-step procedure to do so:

Step 1
Visit the official website of UIDAI by clicking here.
Step 2
Log in with your 12-digit Aadhaar card number, followed by a Captcha. For authentication purposes, you will receive an OTP on your registered mobile number. Feed the correct OTP to proceed.
Step 3
Go to the ‘Update Address’ section and click on it.
Step 4
Click on ‘Update Aadhaar Online’, on the next page
Step 5
Read all the guidelines carefully and click on ‘Proceed to Update Aadhaar’
Step 6
Now update the address details in the online form.
Step 7
Select the valid supporting documents from the drop-down list and upload them to validate your address change/update request.
Step 8
Preview the updated details and make necessary changes if needed.
Step 9
Pay nominal address change fees of Rs. 50 (if applicable)
Step 10
Save the Save Request Number (SRN) to track your request’s status.

Aadhar Address Change Offline

Following is the step-by-step process to change address in Aadhar via nearby enrollment centers:

Step 1
Find the nearby Aadhaar enrollment center by visiting this page.
Step 2
Walk-in or schedule an appointment at your preferred enrollment centers.
Step 3
Fill the form with updated address information.
Step 4
Self-attest the supporting documents.
Step 5
The authorized person verifies the information and supporting documents.
Step 6
Get the Service Request Request Number (SRN) and save it for tracking purposes.
Step 7
Pay the address correction fees.

Frequently Asked Questions on Aadhaar Card Update

How to check my aadhaar card update status​?

How do I update the photo on my aadhaar card​?

How to make an appointment for an aadhaar card update​?

Can I update my aadhaar card anywhere in India?

Can I update my Aadhar card online​?

My Aadhaar card is not registered with my phone number. In that case, is it possible to update Aadhaar card details online?