The term “Aadhaar Card” can be explained as a Unique Identification Number that is given to each citizen of India. It is being used as an identity card, opening bank accounts, disbursement of provident fund, availing LPG subsidy, and more. Most importantly, it is used in Income Tax Return (ITR) and at the time of applying for a PAN card, as per the current income tax laws. Therefore, it is important to link your Aadhaar with PAN. Moreover, if you are taking advantage of subsidy or any other benefits offered by the State and/or Central government, then it becomes necessary to update your Aadhaar details. So, keep your details updated over time.
Now, the question is “how to update or make changes in Aadhaar Card?” So, here is the answer to your query.
2 Ways to Update Your Aadhaar Card Details
As of now, there are two ways to get updated on the Aadhaar Card details.
- Online via the UIDAI website (For address only)
- Visit Aadhaar Seva Kendra/ Aadhaar enrolment centre
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has announced that the updation in gender, name and date of birth can be made only twice. Later on, according to the UIDAI, the name in the Aadhaar card can be updated twice from April 1, 2019. In case, if you need updating more than the given limit then it can be under the ‘Exception Handling’ process.
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1. Online via the UIDAI website (For address only)
UIDAI only allows for making certain changes. Details like correcting name spelling, registering/updating mobile number, date of birth, and gender cannot be changed online. Alternatively, the users are allowed to update their address once via the UIDAI website.
An address change can be made online for both existing as well as non-existing aadhaar cardholders. Before you proceed with the process, it is important to make sure that your mobile number is registered with UIDAI.
2. Visit Aadhaar Seva Kendra/ Aadhaar enrolment centre
To update your name, address, date of birth, address, email Id, photo, iris scan, fingerprints, and mobile number, you are required to visit the Aadhaar Seva Kendra. On 12th June 2020, the UIDAI Committee stated “As on 12th June 2020, more than 17000 Aadhaar Kendra being run namely India Post, Banks, BSNL, State Governments, and CSC. More centres will be brought into action.”
Are you facing issues in locating the nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra? Simply get it done by Pin code, State, and Search box details such as district and locality.
Remember to carry original documents that need to be updated excluding email ID and mobile number.
Moreover, you can book appointments online to visit the Aadhaar enrolment centre. Click here to book your appointment now!
