Aadhaar Updation
Will the Aadhaar be delivered after updating mobile number or email id? Open or Close
No
Do I need to bring original documents for updation at the Aadhaar Enrolment Centre? Open or Close
Yes, you need to bring original documents for updation at the Aadhaar Enrolment Centre. Please ensure to collect the original documents, after they are scanned by the operator.
Is HoF based Update is allowed for Resident Foreign Nationals? Open or Close
Yes, address can be updated for relationship with applicant (Mother, Father, Spouse, Ward/Child, Legal Guardian, Sibling) under HoF based update of address for Resident Foreign Nationals.
In case the Aadhaar holder is less than 18 years of age the relationship applicable for HOF based address update will be Mother, Father and Legal Guardian.
Do I need to visit the same enrolment centre for update also where my original enrolment was done? Open or Close
No. You can visit any Aadhaar Enrolment/Update Centre for update of demographic and biometrics details in Aadhaar. However you can also update your address or document (POI & POA) in your Aadhaar through online mode.
My request for gender update rejected as limit exceeded, how can I update my gender? Open or Close
You are permitted to update gender once by enrolling at the enrolment centre for update of gender for which no document is required.
In case you need further update in gender please enrol for gender update at any enrolment centre by submitting a medical certificate or transgender id card.
1. Once your request gets rejected for limit exceed, please call 1947 or mail at help@uidai.net.in and request for exception processing of gender update through regional office, by providing the EID number.
2. While sending the mail please ensure to attach all the required documents such as EID slip of latest enrolment, alongwith Medical Certificate/Transgender id card.
3. The detailed process is available at - Procedure for updating the Gender
The list of valid supporting documents is available at - List of Supporting Documents
Will my Aadhaar number get changed after updation? Open or Close
No, your Aadhaar number will always remain the same after the update.
My request for name update rejected as limit exceeded, how can I update my name? Open or Close
You are permitted to update Name twice by presenting any of the valid document as per the list of documents available at : List of Supporting Documents
In case you need further update in name you require a gazette notification for name change and follow the following process:
1. Enrol at the nearest centre with 'gazette notification for name change' alongwith any supporting POI document of old name with Photograph (for first/full name change) / Divorce Decree / Adoption Certificate / Marriage Certificate.
2. Once your request gets rejected for limit exceed, please call 1947 or mail at help@uidai.net.in and request for exception processing of name update through regional office, by providing the EID number.
3. While sending the mail please ensure to attach all the required documents such as EID slip of latest enrolment, gazette notification of name change, alongwith any supporting POI document of old name with Photograph (for first /full name change) / Divorce Decree / Adoption Certificate / Marriage Certificate.
4. The detailed process is available at -
Can I get my Aadhaar Letter downloaded online after updation? Open or Close
Yes, once your Aadhaar is generated, eAadhaar can be downloaded online.
Can I update Biometrics (FingerPrints/ Iris/Photograph) in Aadhaar? Open or Close
Yes, you can update your Biometrics (FingerPrints/ Iris/Photograph) in Aadhaar. For Biometrics updates, you need to visit the nearest Aadhaar Enrolment Centre.
Can one enrol for Aadhaar from anywhere in India? Open or Close
Yes,one can enrol for Aadhaar from anywhere in India. All you need is valid Proof of Identity and Proof of Address. See the list of acceptable documents here - Valid Documents List for POA and POI
Can Foreign National update their demographic/Biometric information in Aadhaar? Open or Close
Yes, Foreign National can update their Demographic and Biometric information in Aadhaar at designated Aadhaar Enrolment centre with valid supporting documents as applicable.
List of valid supporting documents is available at - List of Supporting Document
Does submission of request guarantee an update of demographic information? Open or Close
Submission of information does not guarantee an update of Aadhaar data. Update requests submitted are subject to verification & validation by the UIDAI and after validation only the update request is processed (accepted/rejected).
How many Aadhaars can be linked with the same mobile number? Open or Close
There is no restriction on number of Aadhaar that can be linked with one mobile number. However it is advised to link your own mobile number or mobile number you have better access only with your Aadhaar as the same is used for various OTP based authentication services.
I have lost my mobile number/ do not possess the number that I enrolled with Aadhaar. How should I submit my update request? Can I update it online? Open or Close
You can update your mobile number in Aadhaar by visiting any of the Aadhaar Enrolment Centre or through postman, for which no document or old mobile number is required.
Mobile update is not permitted through online mode.
Shall I get the Aadhaar letter again after any update? Open or Close
The Aadhaar letter with updates will be delivered only at the address given in aadhaar in case of update in Name, Address, Date of Birth and Gender. In case of update of mobile number/Email id, No letter will be sent, only the notification will be sent on the given mobile number/email id.
What are the documents required for updation in Aadhaar details? Open or Close
The list of documents required for update of demographic details in Aadhaar is available at : (List of Supporting Documents)
The list of documents are displayed at the enrolment centre also.
Is there any fee involved for updation in Aadhaar details? Open or Close
Yes, fee is applicable for update in Aadhaar. For fee details please visit
The applicable charges for update services is displayed at the enrolment centre and bottom of the acknowledgement slip issued.
Whether the marriage certificate with photograph issued by Church and duly counter-signed by Christian Marriage Registrar appointed under section 7 of the Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872, is a valid PoI/PoR document for the purpose of Aadhaar enrolment and update? Open or Close
It is acceptable as Proof of Identity, Proof of Address and Proof of Relationship document only for demographic update
What details can I get update at Aadhaar Enrolment Centre? Open or Close
You can update Demographics details (Name, Address, DoB, Gender, Mobile & Email id, Documents (POI&POA)) and/or Biometrics (Fingerprints, Iris & Photograph) details at enrolment centre based on the services available. You can locate an Aadhaar centre with service available details at Bhuvan portal: Bhuvan Aadhaar Portal
How much time does it take to get an updation in Aadhaar? Open or Close
Normally 90% of the update request is completed within 30 days.
Where can I update my mobile number? Open or Close
You can update your mobile number by visiting any Aadhaar Enrolment centre.
Aadhaar Enrolment centre can be located by visiting at Bhuvan portal: https://bhuvan-app3.nrsc.gov.in/aadhaar/
Language & Translitration
How do I make local language the primary source for data entry? Open or Close
At this time, the primary source for data entry is in English. However, as the technology matures, we expect to change the primary language to local language based on reverse transliteration. Since this is a dependency on technology that is not yet available, we cannot assure a date, however – we are targeting a release in Version 3.0.
How do I enter data in local language? Open or Close
The required address to be entered in English by the resident. The data entered in English shall be auto transliterated into local language available as per your Aadhaar. If any difference is noticed in transliteration to Regional language, option available to edit the same. However, to change the existing Regional language to different Language, you have to approach the nearest Aadhaar enrolment Centre.
What do you mean when you say that a particular language is supported? Open or Close
Supporting a local language implies providing support for:
Data entry in local language
Transliteration of English language data to local language
Labels in local language in the software (on screen)
Labels in local language in the print receipt
Import of pre-enrolment data in local language (upcoming)
Which languages are supported for enrolment at an enrolment centre? Open or Close
Enrolment can be done in following 16 languages: Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati,Hindi, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Marathi, Manipuri, Nepali, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu. Normally the operator shall provide Aadhaar enrolment in the Regional Language of that Region. If you need enrolment in a different language, please request the operator to select the required language before starting enrolment and ensure that the transliteration is proper.
What are the common issues seen with Indian Language Input? Open or Close
The most common problem that UIDAI have seen is with installation of the IME, and it’s interactions with the language bar. Further, it is possible to configure the Windows language input to assume a local language keyboard. This is not the same as transliteration, but assumes a different keyboard is being used – and the results are very different. UIDAI have also had difficulty in truly transliterating English words into local language, as they are very different from the language model. This can be better handled by using advanced facilities in the IMEs (for ex. Schemes in Google IME) The language support must be configured on a per user basis, and that makes it harder to manage.
How do I import pre-enrolment data in local language? Open or Close
At this time, the support has been provided for import of pre-enrolment data in English. During enrolment process, the data is converted from English to local language through the transliteration engine. The operator can correct this data in the presence of the resident. The software is planned to provide support for import of pre-enrolment data in English, local language or both in future versions. For pre-enrolment data imported in local language, it will not be over-ridden by the transliteration engine. However, a soft keypad / IME will be available for editing the data.
What language will the database be maintained? In what language will authentication services be provided? In what language will communication between UIDAI and the resident take place? Open or Close
The database will be maintained in English. The communication between resident and UIDAI will be in English and the local language.
Online Address Update Process
How do I add my father’s / husband’s name to my address? Open or Close
Relationships details are not collected in Aadhaar. However you have option to add name of your father/husband/etc in C/o field. This will be part of your address and no documentary support is required for the same.
Can I update my address in my local language through online portal? Open or Close
You have to enter the details in English, which shall be transliterated into your selected regional language. You can update for any correction in transliteration if required. The following regional languages are available for update of address through online.
Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.
Where can I Update my Mobile Number? Open or Close
You can update your mobile number by visiting a Aadhaar Enrolment Centere, you can locate the centre at Bhuvan Aadhaar Portal
I successfully submitted my address update request. How can I track this? Open or Close
On successful submission of an online address update request, a SRN (Service Request Number) is generated, which is shown on screen and also sent via SMS to your registered mobile number. After successful submission of the request, please download the invoice containing the SRN number and other details. The status of the update request can be checked at the bottom of the page by login in to Check Aadhaar Update Status
Is it necessary that my mobile number should be registered with Aadhaar while requesting for any kind of update through online? Open or Close
Yes, mobile number should be registered to Aadhaar for using online services.
How can I update my demographic details in Aadhaar? Open or Close
You can update your demographic details in Aadhaar
1 - By enrolling through nearest enrolment centre. You can search the nearest enrolment centre by clicking https://bhuvan.nrsc.gov.in/aadhaar/
2- Using Online services for address update and document update available at https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/ .
My online address update request got rejected for invalid documents. What does this mean? Open or Close
Aadhaar update requests to be supported by valid/proof of address (POA) document. A request can be rejected for invalid document in following scenarios:
1. The Proof of Address(POA) document should be a Valid document, as per document list available at List of Supporting Document
2. Document is in the name of the Aadhaar holder for whom update request is submitted.
3. Address details entered should match the address with the address mentioned in the document.
4. Image uploaded should be clear and colored scan of original document.
