Updating your Aadhaar card details like name, address, and mobile number has become much easier today. However, it’s not literally “in a snap”—some updates are instant, while others require verification and approval from UIDAI.

Here’s a clear, step-by-step guide.

1. What You Can Update in Aadhaar

You can update the following details:

✔ Online (Self-Service Update Portal)

  • Address
  • Some demographic details (in limited cases)

✔ Offline (Aadhaar Seva Kendra)

  • Name
  • Date of birth (limited changes allowed)
  • Mobile number
  • Biometrics (fingerprint, iris, photo)

2. How to Change Address Online (Easiest Method)

🔹 Steps:

Go to uidai Self service Update Portal

Login using Aadhaar + OTP

Select “Update Address”

Enter new address

Upload valid proof (like electricity bill, bank statement, rent agreement)

Submit request

⏱ Processing time:

  • Usually 3–7 days (may vary)

3. How to Change Name in Aadhaar

Name change cannot be fully done online in most cases.

🔹 Steps:

Visit nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra

Fill Aadhaar correction form

Submit valid proof of identity (PAN, passport, etc.)

Provide biometrics for verification

⏱ Processing time:

  • 7–15 days typically

4. How to Update mobile Number

Mobile number update is mandatory for OTP-based services.

🔹 Important:

👉 mobile number cannot be updated online

🔹 Steps:

Visit Aadhaar Seva Kendra

Fill mobile update form

Provide Aadhaar for verification

Submit request (no documents usually needed)

⏱ Activation:

  • 24–72 hours after update

5. Fees for Aadhaar Updates

  • ₹50 per update (common fee at centers)
  • Biometric updates may vary slightly

6. Important Rules to Remember

⚠️ You cannot:

  • Change identity details without proof
  • Update mobile number online
  • Make unlimited name changes (strict verification required)

✔ You can:

  • Update address easily online
  • Track update status using URN (Update Request Number)
  • Download updated Aadhaar after approval

7. Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Uploading invalid address proof
  • Mismatch between documents and Aadhaar details
  • Not linking mobile number (OTP required for updates)
  • Ignoring update status tracking

8. Final Takeaway

👉 Aadhaar updates are simple but not instant for all fields:

  • Address → Online & easy
  • Name → Requires center visit
  • Mobile number → Must visit Aadhaar Seva Kendra

 

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Kokila Chokkanathan

11/04/2026 08:39 PM