An Aadhaar Card is an essential document for proof of identity, residence, date of birth, etc. for availing various government purposes, admission, the opening of bank Account, etc. However, it is very important to keep your details available in your Aadhaar card accurate and up to date.
Updating Details of Aadhaar Card
You can update/change your name (minor changes), date of birth, address, gender, and language on your Aadhaar card in both online and offline methods. However, to make the updates/changes online, your mobile number should be linked with your Aadhaar card
Documents required for an Aadhaar Card Update
When updating your Aadhaar card, you need specific documents based on the type of information you're changing:
- Identity Proof: You can provide documents such as PAN Card, Passport, Driving Licence, Voter ID, etc., to update your identity-related information.
- Relationship Proof: If you're updating information related to your relationship status, documents like Passport, PDS Card, MNREGA Job Card, or Pension Card can be submitted.
- Date of Birth Proof: To update your date of birth, documents like Birth Certificate, School Leaving Certificate, Passport, or PAN Card can be submitted as proof.
- Address Proof: For updating your address, you can use documents like Bank Passbook or Statement, Ration Card, Voter ID etc., which show your current residence address.
Updating Aadhaar Card Details Online
A person can change his Aadhaar card online by following the below steps
- Login to the official UIDAI website at https://ssup.uidai.gov.in/ssup/
- On the login page, enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number, and captcha code and click on "Send OTP"
- Enter the OTP received which will be sent on your registered mobile number
- Now you can see your details as they currently exist on your Aadhaar card. Choose to update the Aadhaar details you want to update along with scanned copies of the supporting documents and click on "Proceed to Update Aadhaar."
- Check the preview of the newly added details and pay the online update fee of Rs. 50 (non-refundable) using debit/credit card or net banking.
- After the successful payment, an Update Request Number (URN) will be generated that can be used to trace the status of the Aadhaar update request. It usually takes about 5 – 7 days for updates.
Steps To Update Aadhaar Card Offline
- You can visit your nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra to get your details updated. You can also visit various banks such as Axis Bank to update your required details in Aadhaar card.
- Fill the Aadhaar correction form. Self -attest copies of proofs validating your update request and submit the form along with documents on the center
- Pay a fee at the Enrolment Center for update or correction. You can get all your details including your biometric data, image, mobile number, etc. updated at the enrolment center.
The author Sushant Gangurde is a legal analyst who aims to educate people about various tax laws and financial planning.
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