How Can I Update My Aadhaar Card Details?

Aadhaar is a 12 digit unique identification number given to every Indian resident based on their demographic and biometric data like photograph, fingerprints and iris scan. Although, it is not a citizen proof but it serves as one of the major identification proof in India. As of June 2017, 99% of the Indian population above 18 years of age has been issued with Aadhaar numbers. The objective behind this is to give a unique and universal identification to Indian residents that will help them avail various services like government subsidies in gas connections, enroll in government programs like Right to Education, open a bank account, get a landline/mobile connection and more. Updating Details On Aadhaar Card Since, Aadhaar is such an important proof of identity; one must ensure that all the details mentioned in your card are correct. Other than incorrect information, one can update Aadhaar details which are as follows: 1.Namern2.Addressrn3.Date Of Birth/Agern4.Mobile Numberrn5.Emailrn6.Marital Statusrn7.Genderrn8.Iris Scanrn9.Fingerprintsrn10.Photograph Modes To Update Aadhaar Details Here are modes via which one can update the details: Online Mode The official website of UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India) has "Aadhaar Self Service Update Portal" that provides an online system for individuals to update the information easily. However, one can update only the demographic information. In order to use this portal, one must have his/her mobile number linked with the Aadhaar card/number. Follow these steps to update Aadhaar information a.Login with your Aadhaar number. You will receive an OTP on your registered mobile number. Enter that OTP to login securely. b.Choose the information you want to correct or update. c.Depending upon the information which you wish to change, upload the scanned copy of documents as per the valid document list. This list is available on the official UIDAI website. d.Once submitted, you will receive a URN (Update Request Number). Save this for future reference. e.Usually the turnaround time to update this information takes approximately 10 days. Offline Other than the mobile number and demographic details, one can update other information by sending a request to UIDAI office via post. For this, you need to take a print out of application form available online, fill it and send it with the photocopy of supporting documents to either of the following address. 1) UIDAI, Post Box No. 10 Chhindwara, rnMadhya Pradesh- 480001 India 2) UIDAI, Post Box No. 99, rnBanjara Hills, Hyderabad – 500034 Permanent Enrolment Centre In these centers, one can request for an update in both demographic and biometric details. Here, you will need to submit documentary evidence which will be verified by the authorities at these centers. Once the verification will be done, you will get an acknowledgement receipt which can be used to track your application. List of Accepted Documents Proof of Identification (Name and Address) 1.Passportrn2.PAN Cardrn3.Ration Cardrn4.Voter ID Cardrn5.Driving Licensern6.Government Photo ID Cardsrn7.Photo ID issued by Recognized Educational Institutionrn8.Arms Licensern9.Pensioner Photo Cardrn10.Freedom Fighter Photo Cardrn11.Kisaan Photo Passbookrn12.CGHS / ECHS Photo Cardrn13.Disability ID Card/handicapped medical certificate Proof of Date of Birth 1.Birth Certificatern2.Passportrn3.PAN Cardrn4.Mark sheet issued by any Government Board or UniversityrnGovernment Photo ID Cardrn5.Central Government Health Service Scheme Photo Card Proof of Address 1.Passportrn2.Post Office or Bank Statement/ Passbookrn3.Ration Cardrn4.Voter ID Cardrn5.Driving License rn6.Government Photo ID cards/ service photo identity card issued by PSUrn7.Electricity/Water/Telephone Bill (not older than 3 months)rn8.Credit Card Statement (not older than 3 months)rn9.Insurance Policyrn10.NREGS Job Cardrn11.Arms Licensern12.Pensioner Cardrn13.Freedom Fighter Cardrn14.Kisaan Passbookrn15.CGHS / ECHS Cardrn16.Income Tax Assessment Orderrn17.Vehicle Registration Certificatern18.Registered Sale or Rent Agreementrn19.Caste and Domicile Certificate having Photo issued by State Govt.rn20.Disability ID card/handicapped medical certificate issued by respective State/UT Governments/Administrationsrn21.Passport of Spousern22.Marriage Certificate Issued by the Government containing address