How to update your Aadhaar address online in less than 10 steps
The world’s largest biometric identification system, Aadhaar, now allows Indian resident to change their address without having to visit the physical premises of Aadhaar booths or offices. Having the correct address on your Aadhaar is very important, and now you can update it online.
Before we guide you through the step-by-step process of changing your Aadhaar address online, let us tell you why it is important to keep your Aadhaar details updated and correct at all times.
Importance of Aadhaar
Aadhaar is a universal instrument of identity verification across India that helps residents to establish and authenticate their identity offline or online without the hassle of providing documents for proof. This 12-digit unique identification number provides the residents a one-stop solution of identity verification for availing subsidies, and schemes, as well as for seamless travel and residence anywhere in the country. You can use it for acquiring a passport, opening bank accounts, procuring digital life certificates and disbursing provident funds.
Hence, it is important at all times to keep your Aadhaar updated and accurate. Aadhaar is an online paperless medium, which you attain as an identification number which is unique to every individual.
How to change your Aadhaar address online
Follow the below steps to change your Aadhaar number with ease and quickly;
1. First of all, visit the official website of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). UIDAI is the government body that provides residents with an Aadhaar number.
2. Upon arriving on the home page of UIDAI, you will see the “My Aadhaar” tab. Select the “Update Your Address Online” option from the menu.
3. Insert your 28-digit enrolment ID number or 12-digit Aadhaar number and finally enter the security code.
4. Select, the “Send OTP” button, and you will receive the OTP on your registered mobile number (RMN). Enter the OTP (One-Time Password) received on your RMN.
5. Click on the option to update your address and fill in all the required details about your new address.
6. The system will ask you to upload supporting documents for address proof such as your passport, voter ID card, utility bill, or bank statement. Remember to keep these handy before you start the process of changing your Aadhaar address.
7. Before you click “Submit”, read through all your details once again for confirmation.
8. Upon submission, you will receive an acknowledgement slip with a URN (Update Request Number). URN will act as a status tracker for this Aadhaar address update.
9. Once the process is complete, the request will be verified by UIDAI and your address will be updated. You will receive a new Aadhaar Card at your updated address.
