Can I Change My Address on Aadhar Card Online?

Do you know what you can do online? Almost anything! Need to order gourmet items for a sudden special dinner? You can order groceries online, and they’ll be at your doorstep in no time. Have to buy a birthday gift but don’t have time to go to the market? You can browse through online shopping sites and order what you like. Need to open a bank account for your elderly parent or house help? That also can be done online.

So what about updating information on official documents, like the Aadhar?

There are many reasons why you may need to change your address. We all know that the changed address should reflect on all official documents, including the Aadhar. The Aadhaar is a 12-digit unique identification number issued by the Indian government to all Indian residents. It serves as proof of identity and address. You can use it for various purposes, such as opening and operating a bank account, applying for a passport, getting a home loan, benefiting from subsidies and schemes, etc.

If you have recently moved to a new house or locality and want the new address to reflect on your Aadhar, applying for the change and getting an updated Aadhar card is important. If you don’t have time to go to an enrolment centre and apply for an Aadhar card address change, you can do it online with these simple steps.

Aadhar Card Address Change Online

• Open the link https://ssup.uidai.gov.in/ssup on a web browser. 
• Log in with your Aadhar number and OTP received on your registered mobile number.
• Click on the Proceed to Update Aadhar option and fill in the required details.
• Upload the documents requested by UIDAI for verification.
• Check the preview of the changes you have made. 
• Submit your request on the portal.
• Note down the URN and use it to check the Aadhar update online status.

Always upload verified documents, or UIDAI will reject your address update request. Once your request is processed, you will receive the updated Aadhar card at your registered address. You may have to reapply for the update if your request is denied.

Valid Documents for Aadhar Address Update

To change the address on the Aadhaar card online, you will need to submit a scanned copy of some documents as proof of identity: On the website of UIDAI, you can find a list of valid documents that are accepted. You need to submit at least one of the following documents to update the address:

• Ration Card
• Voter ID
• Passport
• Driving License
• Latest Electricity Bill
• Latest Water Bill
• Latest Credit Card Bill
• Post office account statement/passbook
• Latest landline/telephone bill
• Property tax receipt
• Insurance policy document
• Property tax receipt
• Government photo ID card
• Kissan passbook
• Arms License
• Income tax assessment order
• Certificate of address issued by Village Panchayat head
• Freedom fighter card
• Pensioner card
• Vehicle registration card
• NREGS job card
• Registered rent agreement
• Passport of spouse/parents
• Marriage certificate issued by the government
• Bhamashah card
• Domicile or caste certificate issued by the state government
• Any disability card
• CGHS/ECHS card

The address proof document must be in the applicant’s name, and if the document is not in the applicant’s name, they must submit a self-attested address change proof document.

How many times can you change the details on your Aadhar card?

• Address (no limit)
• Name (twice)
• Date of Birth (once)
• Gender (once)
• Address (twice)
• Mobile Number
• Email Address

You will be charged Rs. 50 per request, and you can update more than one detail at once.

How to check the update status of the Aadhaar card?

If you want to check the updated status of your Aadhaar Address Change, go to the UIDAI website and use your enrolment ID to get the latest updates. It may take 90 days for the changes to be reflected in the UIDAI account. You can also go to your nearby Aadhaar enrolment centre to check the updated status of the Aadhaar Address Change request.

How to download your updated Aadhaar card?

Online Method

• Visit the official website of UIDAI – https://uidai.gov.in/.
• Under the ‘Aadhaar Services’ section, click on ‘Download Aadhaar’.
• Enter the 12-digit Aadhaar number or 16-digit Virtual Identification Number, full name, and security code.
• Also enter your mobile number if you have registered it with UIDAI.
• Click on ‘Request OTP.’
• An OTP will be sent to the registered mobile number.
• Enter the OTP and click on ‘Verify & Download’.
• You will be able to download a PDF version of the Aadhaar card.
• You can also print your Aadhaar card.

Offline Method

• Visit the nearest Aadhaar enrolment center.
• Fill out the ‘Aadhaar Enrolment/Correction Form.
• Submit the form along with relevant documents.
• The executive at the centre will enter the details and take the biometrics.
• You will get an acknowledgement slip with a 14-digit enrollment number.
• Visit the official website of UIDAI – https://uidai.gov.in/.
• Under the ‘Aadhaar Services’ section, click on ‘Download Aadhaar’.
• Enter the 12-digit Aadhaar number or 16-digit Virtual Identification Number, full name, and security code.
• Also enter your registered mobile number.
• Select the ‘Enrolment ID’ option from the drop-down menu.
• Enter the 14-digit enrollment number, date, and time on the acknowledgement slip.
• Click on ‘Request OTP.’.
• An OTP will be sent to the registered mobile number.
• Enter the OTP and click on ‘Verify & Download’.
• The Aadhaar card will be downloaded in PDF format.
• You can also print your Aadhaar card.

Why is it important to update the Address on your Aadhar?

Your Aadhar card is mandatory to avail of financial, private, or government subsidies and benefits. Aadhar is considered a centralised and universally accepted document across India for every Indian citizen. The 12-digit Aadhar number has become a mandate to use any government services or benefits.

As it has biometric and demographic data, it is a genuine way to verify your identity and avail yourself of various government schemes.

Conclusion

It is vital to keep your Aadhaar card updated, as it is proof of identity and address. You can opt for an offline Aadhar change if the applicant is not tech-savvy. However, for those of us who might be too busy to get the Aadhar address changed physically, UIDAI offers an easy process to carry out your Aadhar card address change online.

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