Aadhaar Card Update Rules (Latest): A Complete Guide to Updating Your Aadhaar Details

Learn about the latest Aadhaar Card update rules, including biometric & demographic updates, fees, required documents, online & offline methods, and new UIDAI guidelines.

Aadhaar is more than just a number. It’s a identity document that many people rely on for everyday tasks like banking, school admissions, government schemes, and official verification. Issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), Aadhaar contains important personal details such as your name, date of birth, address, photograph, and biometric information.

Over time, situations change. You might move to a new address, change your mobile number, correct a spelling mistake in your name, or update biometrics for a child who has turned 5 or 15. To manage such changes, UIDAI has set clear Aadhaar card update rules. These rules define what information can be updated, how many times certain fields can be changed, and what documents are required as proof.

In this article, we will cover everything you need to know about Aadhaar card update rules, including what details can be updated, how often you can update, methods of updating (online and offline), required documents, time taken, and recent rule changes.

What Details Can Be Updated in Aadhaar?

UIDAI allows users to update or correct the following details on their Aadhaar card:

Note: Children need to update biometric data once at the age of 5 and again at the age of 15.

Latest Aadhaar Update Rules (2023-2025)

UIDAI has recently made a few significant changes to streamline the Aadhaar update process. Here’s an overview of the current rules:

1. Document Update Every 10 Years (Recommended, not Mandatory)

As per the latest UIDAI notification, residents are advised to update their Aadhaar documents every 10 years from the date of enrolment. This includes updating proof of identity (PoI) and proof of address (PoA) documents to ensure the Aadhaar data remains accurate.

• You must upload the latest documents like PAN, passport, utility bills, etc.
• This update is recommended, not mandatory.

2. Limited Attempts for Certain Changes

UIDAI has limited the number of times you can update specific fields:

Changes to DoB or name should match your original PoI documents. Major changes may be rejected.

Documents Required for Aadhaar Update

The documents required depend on the detail you want to update. UIDAI accepts only officially valid documents (OVD). Here’s a summary:

For Name, DoB, Gender

• Name: PAN Card, Passport, Voter ID
• Date of Birth: Birth Certificate, SSLC Book, Passport
• Gender: Self-declaration (in some cases)

For Address

• Utility Bill (Water/Electricity/Gas), Bank Statement, Rent Agreement, Passport, etc.

For Mobile Number/Email ID

• No documents required. Only OTP authentication is used.

Always carry originals when visiting the Aadhaar Seva Kendra. They will be scanned and returned immediately.

Click Here to Check the List of All the Document Acceptable by UIDAI for Aadhaar Update.

Methods to Update Aadhaar Details

You can update Aadhaar details online or by visiting a physical Aadhaar Seva Kendra.

Online Aadhaar Update (Demographic Details Only)

You can update the following details online:

• Name
• Address

Steps to Update Aadhaar Online:

• Visit https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in
• Click on “Login” using your Aadhaar number and OTP sent to your registered mobile.
• Select “Update Aadhaar Online”
• Choose the fields you wish to update
• Upload supporting documents (PDF format, max 2MB)
• Pay the fee (₹50)
• Submit the request and note the Update Request Number (URN)

Update processing takes up to 7 working days.

Offline Aadhaar Update (All Details Including Biometrics)

For complex updates such as biometrics, mobile number change, or name/DOB correction, visit your nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra or Post Office CSC.

Steps for Offline Update:

• Book an appointment at https://appointments.uidai.gov.in (optional)
• Carry original documents
• Visit the center and fill the Aadhaar Update/Correction Form
• Provide biometric authentication
• Pay the applicable fee (₹50 for demographic, ₹100 for biometrics)
• Get an acknowledgement slip with URN

You can check status at: https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/check-status

Points to Remember Before Updating Aadhaar

• Mobile number must be linked to Aadhaar for online updates and OTP validation.
• For DOB correction, UIDAI now accepts only document-based updates, self-declaration not allowed.
• UIDAI may reject updates that don’t match submitted documents or if your reason is not convincing.
• Your updated Aadhaar PDF can be downloaded online once approved. This is equally valid as the physical card.
• The Masked Aadhaar option can be used if you want to hide the first 8 digits for privacy.

Aadhaar Update Charges (As of 2025)

As of 2025, the Aadhaar Card details update charges are as follows:

Aadhaar Update Helpline

UIDAI has provided the helpline number to get details related to update and other details.

• Toll-Free Number: 1947
• Email: help@uidai.gov.in
• Chat Support: Available on UIDAI website

You can contact UIDAI for any query, rejection appeal, or complaint related to Aadhaar update.