🆔 Aadhaar Card Update 2025: How to Apply, Change Mobile Number, Address & More at uidai.gov.in
The Aadhaar Card is one of India’s most important identity documents, issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). It contains essential details like name, date of birth, gender, address, and mobile number — and is required for various services such as bank verification, government schemes (like PM Kisan Yojana, LPG subsidy, pensions, etc.), and e-KYC.
This article explains everything related to Aadhaar card, including how to apply, update your mobile number, address, photo, and more.
📌 Quick Summary
| 🔹 Service | 🔹 Mode | 🔹 Portal/Location |
|---|---|---|
| Aadhaar Enrolment | Offline | Aadhaar Enrolment Centre |
| Mobile Number Update | Offline | Aadhaar Seva Kendra |
| Address Update | Online & Offline | UIDAI Portal / Kendra |
| e-Aadhaar Download | Online | myAadhaar.uidai.gov.in |
| Aadhaar PVC Card | Online | uidai.gov.in (Order Aadhaar PVC) |
🔗 Service | 📥 Link |
|---|---|
Download Aadhaar Notification (UIDAI) | Click Here |
Official UIDAI Website | Click Here |
Update Aadhaar Address Online | Click Here |
Check Aadhaar Update Status | Click Here |
Book Aadhaar Enrolment/Update Appointment | Click Here |
Locate Aadhaar Seva Kendra (Update Center) | Click Here |
Download e-Aadhaar PDF | Click Here |
Order Aadhaar PVC Card | Click Here |
Aadhaar Mobile Number Update Info | Click Here |
✅ How to Apply for Aadhaar Card (New Enrollment)
If you are applying for Aadhaar for the first time:
📍 Visit your nearest Aadhaar Enrolment Centre or Baal Aadhaar Kendra.
🧾 Fill the Aadhaar Enrolment form.
📸 Provide biometric data (fingerprints, iris scan, and photo).
🪪 Submit documents like proof of identity (POI) and proof of address (POA).
📄 You will receive an Acknowledgement Slip with an Enrolment ID (EID).
⏳ Aadhaar will be issued in 10–15 working days and sent to your address or available for download.
📱 How to Update Mobile Number in Aadhaar Card
You cannot update your mobile number online (as OTP comes to the old number). Follow these steps:
Steps to Update Mobile Number:
✅ Visit your nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra or post office bank centre.
🧾 Fill out the Aadhaar Correction Form.
📱 Mention the new mobile number you want to link.
🧍 Submit biometric verification.
💰 Pay ₹50 update fee.
⏳ Update is done within 5–7 days.
📌 Note: No need to bring the old mobile number for verification.
🏠 How to Update Address in Aadhaar Card
You can update your address online using a valid proof of address (POA) document.
Steps to Update Address Online:
🌐 Go to https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in
🔐 Login using your Aadhaar number + OTP
Click “Update Address”
📤 Upload POA document (utility bill, rental agreement, passport, etc.)
✅ Submit and receive a URN (Update Request Number) to track status
📌 Note: If you don’t have address proof, use the Address Validation Letter method via UIDAI.
🧑💼 Other Aadhaar Updates You Can Make
You can also update the following by visiting an Aadhaar Seva Kendra:
| 🔄 Update Field | Update Mode | Requires Biometric |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Online (minor change) / Offline | Yes |
| Date of Birth | Offline only | Yes |
| Gender | Offline only | Yes |
| Email ID | Offline | No |
| Photograph | Offline only | Yes |
| Fingerprint/Iris | Offline only | Yes |
🔎 How to Check Aadhaar Update Status
Visit https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in
Click “Check Status”
Enter your Update Request Number (URN) or Enrolment ID
You’ll see current update progress
📥 How to Download e-Aadhaar
Visit https://eaadhaar.uidai.gov.in
Choose from Aadhaar number or Enrolment ID
Enter OTP and captcha
Download PDF (password = first 4 letters of your name + birth year)
🪪 How to Order Aadhaar PVC Card
You can now order a PVC Aadhaar card online:
Go to https://uidai.gov.in
Click “Order Aadhaar PVC Card”
Enter Aadhaar number and OTP
Pay ₹50
It will be delivered by post in 5–10 days
🔐 Aadhaar Security Tips
Never share your Aadhaar number publicly
Lock/unlock biometrics via UIDAI
Use masked Aadhaar when downloading from the portal
Update mobile number regularly for secure OTP logins
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I update my mobile number in Aadhaar online?
Answer:
No. Mobile number updates require biometric verification and must be done offline at an Aadhaar Seva Kendra or update center. You’ll need to carry your Aadhaar card and pay a fee of ₹50.
Q: How can I change my Aadhaar address without proof?
Answer:
If you don’t have a valid Proof of Address (POA), you can use the “Address Validation Letter” method via UIDAI. A consenting address verifier (family, landlord, etc.) must validate your address via OTP.
Q: What documents are accepted for Aadhaar address update?
Answer:
Accepted POA documents include:
Utility bills (electricity, water, gas)
Bank statement/passbook
Voter ID, Passport
Driving License
Full list: Accepted documents
Q: How long does it take for Aadhaar update to reflect?
Answer:
Typically, Aadhaar updates (mobile, address, etc.) take 5 to 7 working days. You can track the update status online using the URN (Update Request Number) at myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in.
Q: Is Aadhaar mandatory for government schemes like PM Kisan Yojana?
Answer:
Yes. To receive benefits under PM Kisan Yojana, Aadhaar linking and e-KYC completion are mandatory. Incomplete Aadhaar details may result in payment failure.