Aadhaar Update Online 2026 — Complete Guide

Aadhaar is India's most important identity document — used for KYC, banking, income tax, government schemes, and more. Keeping it updated is critical. Here's how to update your Aadhaar details online and offline in 2026.

What Can Be Updated in Aadhaar?

Update 1: Aadhaar Address Update Online (Free)

Via myAadhaar Portal:

1. Go to myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in
2. Login: Aadhaar number + OTP on registered mobile
3. "Update Address Online" → "Proceed"
4. Select: "Self-Upload of Supporting Document"
5. Enter new address details (fill each field carefully)
6. Upload scanned/photo of one Address Proof document:
   • Utility bill (electricity/water/gas) — less than 3 months old
   • Bank statement/passbook (less than 3 months)
   • Passport (valid)
   • Voter ID
   • Driving Licence
   • House registration document
   • Rent/lease agreement (with owner's Aadhaar details)
7. Submit → Pay ₹50 via UPI/debit card
8. SRN (Service Request Number) generated
9. Processing: 15 working days (sometimes faster)
10. Download updated e-Aadhaar after processing

Update 2: Aadhaar Address via Address Validation Letter (Offline)

If you live at an address that belongs to someone else (family member's house):

1. myAadhaar → "Request Address Validation Letter"
2. Enter "Verifier's" Aadhaar (owner/parent's Aadhaar)
3. Verifier gets OTP → They approve
4. Your address gets linked to their verified address
5. Useful for: Children, students, tenants, joint family

Update 3: Mobile Number Update (At Aadhaar Kendra)

Mobile number CANNOT be updated online — requires in-person biometric verification:

1. Find nearest Aadhaar Kendra / Aadhaar Seva Kendra:
   • UIDAI website → "Locate Enrolment Centre"
   • OR: appointments.uidai.gov.in → Book appointment
2. Visit with: Aadhaar card (original) + new mobile SIM
3. Biometric verification (fingerprint + iris) at the kendra
4. New mobile number OTP verified on new SIM
5. Processing: 7–10 working days
6. SMS on new mobile when updated

Update 4: Name Correction (At Aadhaar Kendra)

Name corrections require physical visit:

Documents for name correction:

• PAN card (with correct name)
• Passport (with correct name)
• Bank passbook (with correct name, issued by bank)
• SSLC/Matriculation certificate

Process:

1. Book appointment at appointments.uidai.gov.in
2. Visit Aadhaar Seva Kendra
3. Fill Aadhaar Correction Form
4. Submit document
5. Biometric update
6. Processing: 30 working days (name changes take longer — verification required)

Update 5: Date of Birth Correction

DOB can only be corrected once in a lifetime on Aadhaar:

Documents:

• Birth certificate (most preferred)
• School leaving certificate / SSLC with DOB
• Passport (with DOB)
• PAN card

Process: Same as name correction — Aadhaar Seva Kendra visit required.

Aadhaar Update Fees (2026)

Check Aadhaar Update Status

1. myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in → "Check Aadhaar Update Status"
2. Enter SRN (Service Request Number) received after submission
3. Status shown: Under Review / Approved / Rejected

Download Updated e-Aadhaar

After update is approved:

1. myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in → "Download Aadhaar"
2. Enter Aadhaar number + OTP
3. e-Aadhaar PDF downloaded (password: first 4 letters of name in CAPS + birth year)

Frequently Asked Questions

Aadhaar address update rejected — why? Common reasons: Document is older than 3 months (utilities), address on document doesn't exactly match what you entered, document is blurry/incomplete, PIN code mismatch. Resubmit with a clearer, recent document.

I don't have electricity bill — what address proof for Aadhaar update? Any of these work: Bank statement (last 3 months, with address), Voter ID, Passport, Driving Licence, Rent agreement, Property registration document. Bank statement/passbook is easy if you have a bank account.

Can I update mobile number on Aadhaar via phone call? No — mobile number update cannot be done remotely (no online option, no phone call). In-person biometric at Aadhaar Kendra is mandatory. This is a security measure.

How many times can I update Aadhaar address? No limit on address updates. As many times as you move. Each update costs ₹50 online or ₹100 at kendra.

Aadhaar not linked to new mobile — how do I get OTP for online services? Services requiring Aadhaar OTP will fail if your mobile isn't linked. Fix: Visit Aadhaar Kendra → Update mobile number (₹100, biometric). Until then: Use Aadhaar face authentication (some apps) or virtual ID as alternative.