Aadhaar card is an important
document that can be presented as proof of identity or address, approved by
Government of India. Various Government and Non-Government services, subsidy
benefits, pensions, scholarships, taxation services, employment, etc. require
Aadhaar number these days for verification and registration purposes.
Therefore, it essential to ensure that your Aadhaar data stored in the CIDR is
accurate and up-to-date. In this post, let us take a look at how to update or
correct Aadhaar card details by online and offline mode.
If there is any misprint or
incorrect information in your Aadhaar card then you need to update or correct
it to avoid any inconvenience in the future. You can update or correct your
name, address, gender, date of birth, mobile number and email id in Aadhaar.
You can also update your biometrics such as finger prints, iris, and photograph.
Follow the below procedure to update or correct your Aadhaar card details.
How to update or correct Aadhaar card details by online and offline mode?
As per UIDAI website, there are
two different modes to update or correct your Aadhaar card details.
1. Update or correct your
details via online using Self Service Update Portal (SSUP).
2. Update or correct your Aadhaar
details by visiting the permanent enrolment centre.
Update or correct your Aadhaar card details online
You can only update your
Address online using Self Service Update Portal (SSUP). You need to have your
mobile number registered with UIDAI for using online service to place update
request. Your Aadhaar number and registered Mobile number are required to log
in to the Self Service Update Portal.
For other Demographic details
updates such as Name, Address, DoB, Gender, Mobile Number, Email as well as
Biometrics (Finger Prints, Iris and Photograph) you will have to visit a Permanent
Enrolment Center.
Note that If you are using
online Self Service Update Portal (SSUP) for updation, you can only update your
Demographic details (Address). However, to update or change your address, you
need a valid address proof of residence or an address validation letter instead
of valid address proof of residence.
UIDAI accepts a wide range
of PoA (Proof of Address) documents. Please view the valid list of documents. For
step by step procedure to update or correct your address in Aadhaar card online,
read the post - How to change or update address in Aadhaar Card online with orwithout address proof?
Also, ensure that your
mobile number is registered with UIDAI while using this service.
Update or correct Aadhaar details by visiting the Permanent Enrolment Centre
If your Demographic details
(Name, Address, Date of Birth, Gender, Mobile Number and Email) is not
up-to-date in your Aadhaar card, you can get the same updated. Just visit your
nearest Permanent Enrolment Centre to place the demographic (Name, Address, DoB,
Gender, Mobile number, and Email Id) and biometric (Finger prints, Iris and
Photograph) update request.
You need to carry original
supporting documents for updation at the enrolment centre. Original
supporting documents will be scanned at the time of accepting the request and
handed back to you after updation.
Click here to view the validlist of supporting documents. List contains 18 PoI (Proof of Identity), 35 PoA
(Proof of Address), 9 PoR (Proof of Relationship) and 9 proof of Date of Birth
documents.
You can find an enrolment
center by clicking on https://appointments.uidai.gov.in/easearch.aspx.
Check Aadhaar update Status
You can also check the
status of updation done at Aadhaar enrolment centre by visiting here: https://resident.uidai.gov.in/check-aadhaar
Notable Points
1. As per UIDAI website, it
takes up to 90 days for updation in Aadhaar after the request
2. For updation in Aadhaar
card, you have to pay Rs. 50/- to the service provider each time you get your
details updated.
3. You need to carry your original
documents for updation at enrolment centre. If you are using online Self
Service Update portal (SSUP) for address updation, you need to upload a scan of
original documents.
4. Your Aadhaar number will
remain same throughout even after updation.
5. Visit any permanent enrolment
centre for updation.
6. You can download your
e-Aadhaar online once your update request is approved by clicking “Download
Aadhaar” on UIDAI official website.
Hope the above procedure
will help you to update or correct your Aadhaar card details.
Also, read: Aadhaar Services on SMS
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