Aadhaar Update Online: UIDAI has started online address update facility, through which the address can be changed sitting at home through mobile OTP without going to any center. After uploading the required documents, it gets updated in 7-10 days.
Aadhaar Address Online Update Process: Aadhaar card is no longer just an ID but has become the most important document for banking, SIM card, government schemes, tax filing, school admission and every important work. In such a situation, if your address has changed and Aadhaar is not updated, then many services may stop. Now you do not have to stand in line at any center to update your address. UIDAI has made the entire facility of address update online. That means, sitting at home, you can change your Aadhaar address in a few minutes from your mobile. Know every detail of the step-by-step process, required documents, tracking details and time taken for updating in this article…
How to update Aadhaar address online?
- Go to UIDAI self-service portal and log-in OTP by entering your Aadhaar number. This OTP will come on your registered mobile number.
- Go to the ‘Update Aadhaar’ section and select the address.
- Write your new address exactly as it appears on your document.
- A valid address proof is required for Aadhaar update.
- Upload a clear photo or PDF and submit it.
- After submitting, you will get URN (Update Request Number), through which you can track the complete update status.
Documents required to update address in Aadhaar
Bank passbook or bank statement
ration card
Passport
property tax receipt
Rent Agreement (with signature of Landlord)
Voter ID
driving license
Electricity, water or gas bill within 3 months
How much time does it take to update address in Aadhaar?
Your request is checked by UIDAI’s verification team, which is usually completed in 7 to 10 working days. When the update is approved, you can immediately download the updated e-Aadhaar.
Why is it important to update Aadhaar address?
Many problems can arise if the correct address is not known. Due to this, banking KYC can be rejected, there can be problem in verification of new SIM, benefits of government schemes can be stopped, there can be problem in passport and PAN linking, there can be mismatch in income tax return.
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