How to Change Address in Aadhar Card?

If you have relocated from your existing address to another address, you would need to update your new address on your Aadhaar card. This blog will help you understand how to change the address on your Aadhar card.

There are three ways to update or change your address in your Aadhar card – Online, Offline and on the mAadhar app. Let us discuss them one by one.

1. How to Change Address in Aadhar Card – Online Method
2. How to Change Address in Aadhar Card – Offline Method
3. Change Address in Aadhar Card on mAadhaar app

How to Change Address in Aadhar Card – Online Method

Step 1 – Go to the UIDAI website: https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/

Step 2 – Enter your Aadhaar number and registered mobile number. Click “Get OTP”.

Step 3 – Enter the OTP received on your mobile number. Click “Login“.

Step 4 – Scroll down. Locate the “Address Update” option. 

Step 5 – Click “Update Aadhar Online”. 

Step 6 – You will be navigated to the How It Works? Page. Go through the steps to understand the online update process.

Step 7 – Click “Process To Update Aadhaar”. A new page will open where you can select any of the following Aadhaar data field(s) to update. We aim to update the address here, so we will select that option.

Step 8 – You can find your current address. Enter your new address in the “Details to be Updated” section below.

Step 9 – Upload a scanned copy of any of the following documents as proof of address:

Step 8 – Fill in your address details and select the document to be uploaded. You will receive a Document Advisory. Click Okay.

Step 9 – Check the updated data fields on the next page. In case of any changes, you can edit at this stage. If everything is correct, then click next. A SRN will be generated; you can note it down for future reference.

Step 10 – Make the payment of Rs. 50 to process the address update request.

Once you have submitted your request, you will receive a URN (Update Request Number). You can use this URN to track the status of your request on the UIDAI website. The updated address will be reflected in your Aadhaar card within 10-15 days of the request being approved.

Please note – 

• Ensure that the scanned copy of your proof of address document is clear and legible.
• The file size of the scanned document should not exceed 2 MB.
• The file format of the scanned document should be PDF, JPEG, or PNG.
• If you pay the fee online, ensure you have a valid debit or credit card.

How to Change Address in Aadhar Card – Offline Method

1. Visit a Permanent Enrolment Center (PEC).
2. Fill out the Aadhaar Update Form (AUF).
3. Submit the AUF and the required documents as proof of address (listed above).
4. Pay the applicable fee.
5. Get your fingerprints and iris scan taken.

Change Address in Aadhar Card on mAadhaar App

The mAadhaar app does not allow updating demographic details such as Name, date of birth and Mobile number. You can only edit your address update via the document facility as of October 2023. To update your address through the mAadhaar app, follow these steps:

1. Download and install the mAadhaar app.
2. Open the app and enter your Aadhaar details and registered mobile number.
3. Click on the “Login” button.
4. Enter the OTP received on your mobile number.
5. Click the “Update Address” option once logged in.
6. Enter your new address in the required fields.
7. Upload a scanned copy of any of the following documents as proof of address:

• Bank statement
• Passport
• Voter ID card
• Driving license
• Rent agreement
• Click “Submit”.

Once you have submitted your request, you will receive a URN (Update Request Number). You can use this URN to track the status of your request on the mAadhaar app or the UIDAI website.

The updated address will be reflected in your Aadhaar card within 10-15 days of the request being approved.