🗓️Last Updated: June 2026

Aadhaar Address Update 2026: Change Online Free — Valid Documents & Steps

Update your Aadhaar address online for free using any of 35 UIDAI-approved address proof documents. Name, DOB, and gender updates require an Aadhaar Seva Kendra visit. Online updates take 5–10 working days.

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📋 Overview

You can update your Aadhaar address online for free using any of 35 UIDAI-approved address proof documents. The online self-service portal at myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in allows address updates without visiting a centre, provided your mobile number is registered with Aadhaar. Name, date of birth, and gender corrections are NOT available online — those require visiting an Aadhaar Seva Kendra with supporting documents. Online address updates are limited to 2 times per Aadhaar number. After the second online update, all subsequent address changes must be done at an Aadhaar Seva Kendra. UIDAI also allows updating your address using a "Head of Family" Aadhaar — useful for newly married women or anyone who does not have their own address proof. In this case, the Head of Family (parent or spouse) provides their Aadhaar and a signed consent letter, and their address is linked to your Aadhaar.

✅ Eligibility

  • ✓Any Aadhaar holder can update their address
  • ✓For online update: mobile number must be registered with UIDAI (for OTP)
  • ✓If mobile is not registered, must visit Aadhaar Seva Kendra in person
  • ✓Online address update is limited to 2 times per Aadhaar number
  • ✓After 2 online updates, only centre visit is allowed for further address changes
  • ✓Minors' Aadhaar can be updated by parent/guardian

📁 Documents Required

▸Passport (valid)
▸Voter ID (EPIC card)
▸Driving Licence
▸Ration Card (with photo)
▸Bank or Post Office passbook (with photo, current address)
▸Utility bills — electricity, water, telephone, gas (not older than 3 months)
▸Property tax receipt (latest)
▸Registered rent agreement
▸School certificate or bonafide letter (for minors)
▸NREGA Job Card
▸Arms Licence
▸Insurance policy
▸Vehicle registration certificate
▸Pensioner's passbook
▸Head of Family Aadhaar + consent letter (if no personal address proof — for family members)
▸And 20+ more documents listed on the UIDAI official website

💰Fees & Processing Time

Fee
Online self-service update: FREE. Aadhaar Seva Kendra (offline): ₹50 per update service.
Processing Time
Online address update: 5–10 working days after submission. At Aadhaar Seva Kendra: demographic updates (address/name) take 5–10 days; biometric updates (fingerprint/iris) take up to 90 days as per UIDAI's standard SLA.

🖥️ How to Apply Online

  1. 1Go to myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in and click 'Login'
  2. 2Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number and complete OTP verification (sent to registered mobile)
  3. 3After login, click 'Update Aadhaar Online'
  4. 4Select 'Update Address' from the list of update options
  5. 5Enter your new address: House/Flat No., Building Name, Locality/Area, City/Town/Village, District, State, PIN Code
  6. 6Upload a scanned copy or clear photo of your address proof document (JPG or PDF format, max 2MB)
  7. 7Review all entered details carefully — check for spelling errors
  8. 8Submit the update request
  9. 9Note the Service Request Number (SRN) displayed — save it for tracking
  10. 10Check update status at myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/checkAadhaarStatus using your SRN, or call 1947

🏢 How to Apply Offline

  1. 1Locate your nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra at appointments.uidai.gov.in
  2. 2Book an appointment online (optional — walk-in is also allowed at most centres)
  3. 3Visit the centre with your original Aadhaar card and original address proof document
  4. 4Fill out the Aadhaar Update/Correction Form at the centre
  5. 5Submit the filled form along with a self-attested photocopy of your address proof
  6. 6Pay ₹50 as the service fee
  7. 7Receive an acknowledgement slip with a URN (Update Request Number) for tracking
  8. 8Track status at myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/checkAadhaarStatus or call 1947

⚠️Common Problems & Solutions

✗Online address update option not available / greyed out
→You may have already used your 2 online address update attempts. UIDAI restricts online address updates to 2 times per Aadhaar number. For further updates, you must visit an Aadhaar Seva Kendra in person with original address proof and pay ₹50.
✗Uploaded document rejected — update not processed
→Ensure the document scan is clear and legible. The name on the document must match the name on your Aadhaar card exactly (or closely enough for UIDAI to verify). Check that the document is one of the 35 approved documents. Use a good-quality scan with adequate resolution. Utility bills must not be older than 3 months.
✗Update request pending for more than 30 days
→If your update has been pending for over 30 days without resolution, raise a grievance at pgportal.uidai.gov.in using your SRN/URN. You can also call UIDAI at 1947 with your SRN to check the status and escalate if needed.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q.How many times can I update my Aadhaar address online?

You can update your Aadhaar address online a maximum of 2 times in your lifetime. After the second online update, all further address changes must be done by visiting an Aadhaar Seva Kendra in person with valid address proof.

Q.Can I update my name on Aadhaar online?

Name updates are not available through the online self-service portal. To correct or change your name on Aadhaar, you must visit an Aadhaar Seva Kendra with valid name proof documents (such as PAN card, passport, or marriage certificate). A fee of ₹50 applies.

Q.Can a tenant update their Aadhaar address to a rented home?

Yes. A registered rent agreement or utility bills (electricity, water, telephone) in your name at the rented address are accepted as valid address proof. Unregistered rent agreements are not accepted — the rent agreement must be registered with the sub-registrar.

Q.What is the Head of Family (HOF) consent for Aadhaar address update?

If you do not have any address proof in your own name, a family member (Head of Family — typically a parent or spouse) who has an Aadhaar can give consent. The HOF provides their Aadhaar number and a signed consent letter, and their registered address is added to your Aadhaar. This is especially useful for newly married women, students, and new migrants.

Q.How do I track my Aadhaar update status?

Use the Service Request Number (SRN) received after online submission, or the Update Request Number (URN) on the acknowledgement slip from the centre. Track at myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/checkAadhaarStatus. You can also call UIDAI helpline 1947 with your SRN/URN.

📞Helpline & Support

  • ▸UIDAI Toll Free: 1947
  • ▸Email: help@uidai.gov.in
  • ▸Grievance Portal: pgportal.uidai.gov.in
  • ▸Locate Aadhaar Seva Kendra: appointments.uidai.gov.in
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