How To Update Your Details on Aadhar Card

An Aadhaar Card is an essential document for proof of identity, residence, date of birth, etc. for availing various government purposes, admission, opening of bank Account etc. However, it is very important to keep your details available in your Aadhar card accurate and up to date.

Updating Details of Aadhar 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

Updating Aadhar Card Details Online:

A person can change in his Aadhaar card online by following the below steps

• Login to official UIDAI website at https://ssup.uidai.gov.in/ssup/
• On the login page, enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number, 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 Aadhaar details you want to update along 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 @Taxblock India who aims to educate people about various tax laws and financial planning.