--- title: Updating Your Aadhaar Details country: india service: "aadhaar-update" category: identification difficulty: easy estimated_time: "15-30 minutes (online) or 1-2 hours (in-person)" cost_range: "INR 0-75 per update" last_verified: 2026-03-12 canonical: https://publicservices.guide/india/aadhaar-update/ status: current confidence: low tags: - aadhaar - identification - update - "digital-india" sources: - https://uidai.gov.in/en/my-aadhaar/update-aadhaar.html - https://uidai.gov.in/en/contact-support/have-any-question/297-english-uk/faqs/enrolment-update/aadhaar-updation.html - https://uidai.gov.in/en/1045-english-uk/faqs/enrolment-update/myaadhaar-online-update-service/15861-is-there-any-fee-involved-for-online-updation-of-address.html - https://uidai.gov.in/en/1061-english-uk/faqs/aadhaar-online-services/document-update/13858-8-received-sms-for-document-update-from-aadhaar-is-it-genuine-or-fake.html - https://uidai.gov.in/en/contact-support/have-any-question/1061-english-uk/faqs/aadhaar-online-services/document-update.html - https://uidai.gov.in/en/1462-english-uk/faqs/enrolment-update/mandatory-biometric-update/18585-what-are-the-charges-for-mandatory-biometric-update.html - https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/ --- # Updating Your Aadhaar Details **Country:** 🇮🇳 India **Last verified:** 2026-03-12 **Estimated time:** 15-30 minutes (online) or 1-2 hours (in-person) **Cost:** INR 0-75 per update ## Required documents - **Aadhaar card or Aadhaar number** *(आधार कार्ड)* - Required: 12-digit Aadhaar number or card (physical, mAadhaar, or eAadhaar) - Cost: Free - _Note:_ If you don't have your physical card, download eAadhaar from myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in or use the mAadhaar app - **Proof of identity (for name or date of birth update)** - Required: Original and copy — passport, PAN card, voter ID, or driving license - Cost: Free - _Note:_ Only required if you're updating your name, date of birth, or gender. For address-only updates, identity proof is not needed - **Proof of address (for address update)** - Required: Original and copy — utility bill, bank statement, rent agreement, passport - Cost: Free - _Note:_ For online address updates, you can use Address Validation Letter (sent to your new address by UIDAI) or Aadhaar-linked documents in DigiLocker ## Costs - **Online address update via myAadhaar:** INR 50 (Online (UPI, debit/credit card, net banking)) — Per UIDAI FAQ — INR 50 including GST. Requires OTP on registered mobile number. Mobile number itself cannot be updated online; that requires an in-person visit - **Online document update via myAadhaar:** INR 0 (Free (waiver in effect through 14 June 2026)) — Document update for proof-of-identity and proof-of-address via the myAadhaar portal — UIDAI publishes a recurring waiver; verify the current waiver window before applying - **In-person document submission at Aadhaar centre:** INR 50 (Cash or card at Aadhaar Seva Kendra) — Per UIDAI — Rs. 50 for submitting documents at an Aadhaar centre - **In-person demographic update at Aadhaar centre:** INR 75 per item (Cash or card at Aadhaar Seva Kendra) — Per-item charge for updating name, date of birth, gender, address, mobile, or email when done separately at an enrolment centre - **Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) — children:** INR 0 (Free during the age windows below) — Free if done once between ages 5-7 and free if done once between ages 15-17. Charges for MBU-1 for ages 7-15 are waived for a one-year period from 1 October 2025 ## Steps ### 1. Determine What You Need to Update - Different update types have different processes and costs - Address and document refresh: available online via myAadhaar - Name, date of birth, gender, mobile number, email: require in-person visit (mobile cannot be updated online — OTP needs the existing registered number) - Biometrics: require in-person visit > **Tip:** UIDAI recommends updating identity and address documents at least once every 10 years from the date of Aadhaar generation. Biometrics are age-triggered: a Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) is required when the holder turns 5 and again when they turn 15, free during the 5-7 and 15-17 windows. ### 2. Update via myAadhaar Portal (Online) - Visit myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in - Log in with your 12-digit Aadhaar number and OTP - Select 'Update Aadhaar' → choose the field - Upload supporting documents (max 2 MB, PDF/JPEG) - For address updates without documents, use the Address Validation Letter method > **If this fails:** The portal requires OTP on your registered mobile. If that number is no longer active, you must visit an enrollment center in person. _Useful phrases:_ - "मुझे अपना आधार पता अपडेट करना है" (mujhe apna aadhaar pataa update karna hai) — I need to update my Aadhaar address. — use when Calling UIDAI helpline (1947) or visiting an enrollment center ### 3. Visit an Aadhaar Enrollment Center (In-Person) - Find your nearest center at uidai.gov.in or book an appointment on myAadhaar - Bring your Aadhaar card and supporting documents (originals + copies) - Fill out the Aadhaar Update/Correction Form - Submit biometrics (fingerprints, iris scan, photograph) - Collect your Update Request Number (URN) receipt > **If this fails:** Centers can be very crowded. Book online to avoid waits. Arrive before 10 AM. Waits of 1-2 hours are common. _Useful phrases:_ - "मुझे आधार में सुधार करवाना है" (mujhe aadhaar mein sudhaar karvaana hai) — I need to get a correction done in my Aadhaar. — use when Arriving at an Aadhaar Seva Kendra or enrollment center ### 4. Track Your Update and Download Updated Aadhaar - Track at myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in → 'Check Aadhaar Update Status' - Per UIDAI: 90% of update requests are completed within 30 days; the full processing window extends up to 90 days - Once approved, download your updated eAadhaar (PDF with digital signature) - The eAadhaar is legally valid and accepted everywhere > **Tip:** Download the mAadhaar app to carry a digital copy on your phone with QR code and Virtual ID for privacy. ## FAQ ### Which Aadhaar updates can I do online? You can update your address online at myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in (INR 50 incl. GST per UIDAI). Document updates (proof-of-identity / proof-of-address refresh) are also available online and are currently waived through 14 June 2026. For name, date of birth, gender, mobile number, and email changes, you must visit an Aadhaar enrolment centre in person — mobile number cannot be updated online because OTP is sent to the existing registered number. Biometric updates (fingerprints, iris, photograph) also require an in-person visit. ### My mobile number linked to Aadhaar is no longer active. How do I update it? Mobile number updates can only be done in person at an Aadhaar enrollment center or Aadhaar Seva Kendra. Bring your Aadhaar card and one identity proof. Your biometrics (fingerprint or iris) will be used to verify your identity since OTP verification isn't possible without the old number. The process takes about 15-20 minutes. ### How long does an Aadhaar update take to reflect? Per UIDAI: 90% of update requests are completed within 30 days, with the full processing window extending up to 90 days. The same window applies to both online and in-person submissions. You will receive an SMS confirmation once the update is processed. Check the status on myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in using your Update Request Number (URN). Download a fresh eAadhaar after the update is complete. ## Local tips - Go before 11am to avoid long queues at enrollment centers — most people arrive after lunch - Ask for a printout of your acknowledgment slip — some centers don't offer it by default - If you're updating your address online, keep your registered mobile nearby — OTP expires in 10 minutes ## Sources - [Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)](https://uidai.gov.in/en/my-aadhaar/update-aadhaar.html) — accessed 2026-05-06 — _T1_ — Residents may update demographic details in Aadhaar by enrolling at the nearest enrolment centre or by using online services for address update and document update; mobile number can only be updated by visiting an Aadhaar Enrolment Centre. - [Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)](https://uidai.gov.in/en/contact-support/have-any-question/297-english-uk/faqs/enrolment-update/aadhaar-updation.html) — accessed 2026-05-06 — _T1_ — Demographics that may be updated include Name, Address, DoB, Gender, Mobile and Email id; biometrics include Fingerprints, Iris and Photograph. Normally 90% of update requests are completed within 30 days, with the full processing window extending up to 90 days. Address may be updated using Head of Family (HoF) by relationship with applicant (Mother, Father, Spouse, Ward/Child, Legal Guardian, Sibling). - [Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)](https://uidai.gov.in/en/1045-english-uk/faqs/enrolment-update/myaadhaar-online-update-service/15861-is-there-any-fee-involved-for-online-updation-of-address.html) — accessed 2026-05-06 — _T1_ — Yes, for online update of address you have to pay Rs. 50/- (including GST). - [Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)](https://uidai.gov.in/en/1061-english-uk/faqs/aadhaar-online-services/document-update/13858-8-received-sms-for-document-update-from-aadhaar-is-it-genuine-or-fake.html) — accessed 2026-05-06 — _T1_ — Submission of documents may also be done through myAadhaar portal. For submission of documents at an Aadhaar centre, the applicable charge is Rs. 50. - [Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)](https://uidai.gov.in/en/contact-support/have-any-question/1061-english-uk/faqs/aadhaar-online-services/document-update.html) — accessed 2026-05-06 — _T1_ — UIDAI suggests the Aadhaar number holder to update his or her document or information regarding proof of identity (POI) and proof of address (POA) at least once in 10 years from date of generation of Aadhaar number. Document update via the myAadhaar portal requires login with Aadhaar number and OTP on registered mobile. - [Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)](https://uidai.gov.in/en/1462-english-uk/faqs/enrolment-update/mandatory-biometric-update/18585-what-are-the-charges-for-mandatory-biometric-update.html) — accessed 2026-05-06 — _T1_ — Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) is free if done once between the age of 5-7 years and free if done once between the age of 15-17 years. Charges for MBU-1 of children aged 7-15 years have been waived for a one-year period effective 1 October 2025. - [Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)](https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/) — accessed 2026-05-06 — _T1_ — myAadhaar is the official UIDAI self-service portal for online Aadhaar services including address update, document update and update-status check; login uses 12-digit Aadhaar number plus OTP on registered mobile. --- Verification pending — see the canonical page for the latest trust state. Canonical: https://publicservices.guide/india/aadhaar-update/