Your Aadhaar card’s address plays a vital role in various official and everyday activities. If the address listed is outdated or incorrect, it can create major obstacles—such as delays in receiving cheque books or credit cards from banks that need to verify your residence. It may also affect your eligibility for government schemes, including subsidies, pension disbursements, or student scholarships. If you’ve recently shifted to a new residence or noticed inaccuracies in your Aadhaar address, it’s important to update it promptly.
The UIDAI offers both online and offline methods for making address changes. While demographic and biometric updates require a visit to an authorised Aadhaar enrolment centre, address modifications can be done entirely online—no need to visit a physical location.
The UIDAI advises residents to update their Aadhaar information every 10 years to ensure all details remain current and accurate.
Here’s a step-by-step guide to updating your address online:
Step 1: Visit the myAadhaar portal and sign in using your Aadhaar number, captcha, and the OTP sent to your registered mobile number.
Step 2: Once logged in, click on the ‘Address Update’ section.
Step 3: On the following screen, select the ‘Update Aadhaar Online’ option.
Step 4: Carefully review the instructions provided and then click on ‘Proceed to Update Aadhaar’.
Step 5: Choose the ‘Address’ option from the list and hit ‘Proceed to Update Aadhaar’ again.
Step 6: Your current address will appear on the screen. Scroll down to enter the new details — including ‘Care of’ (such as your father’s or husband’s name), updated address, relevant post office, and then pick a valid proof of address document from the dropdown list. Upload the scanned copy of the selected document and click on ‘Next’.
Step 7: Verify the entered details in the preview section. If everything looks correct, proceed to make a non-refundable payment of Rs 50.
Once completed, a Service Request Number (SRN) will be generated. Be sure to save this number to track the progress of your update request.