How to Apply for Aadhaar Card and Update Details Online: Step-by-Step Guide
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Aadhaar is a 12-digit identity number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). A first-time Aadhaar needs a visit to an enrolment centre, but many later updates, such as your address, can be done online on the myAadhaar portal with an OTP sent to your registered mobile number.
What Is Aadhaar and Who Can Apply?
Any resident of India, of any age, can enrol for Aadhaar, including newborns. Children under 5 get a Bal Aadhaar, which needs the child’s photo and a parent’s Aadhaar. Fingerprints and iris scans are added as the child grows and must be updated at the ages UIDAI specifies.
Documents You Need
You need one proof of identity and one proof of address from UIDAI’s list of valid documents. Common options are:
- Identity: passport, voter ID, driving licence or PAN card
- Address: bank passbook, electricity bill, ration card or rent agreement
- For children: birth certificate and a parent’s Aadhaar
The full, current list is on uidai.gov.in. Documents must be valid and show your name clearly.
How to Apply for a New Aadhaar
- Visit the UIDAI website, find an enrolment centre near you or book an appointment online.
- Fill in the enrolment form and carry your original documents.
- Give your fingerprints, iris scan and photograph at the centre.
- Collect the acknowledgement slip with your Enrolment ID (EID).
- Track the status on the UIDAI website using the EID. Aadhaar is usually delivered by post, and you can also download it once it is generated.
How to Update Aadhaar Details Online
- Go to myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in and click Login.
- Enter your Aadhaar number and the captcha, then verify with the OTP sent to your registered mobile number.
- Choose the Update Aadhaar (Demographics) service.
- Select the detail you want to change, for example your address.
- Upload a clear scan of a valid supporting document.
- Pay the fee if the portal asks for one, then submit.
- Note your Update Request Number (URN) and use it to track the request.
UIDAI has offered free online document updates for limited periods, so check the portal for the fee that applies on the day you update.
What Can You Update Online and What Needs a Visit?
| Detail | Online on myAadhaar | At an Aadhaar centre |
|---|---|---|
| Address | Yes, with a document | Yes |
| Name, date of birth, gender | Only where UIDAI allows, with a document and a limited number of changes | Yes |
| Mobile number | No | Yes |
| Fingerprints, iris, photo | No | Yes |
UIDAI limits how many times your name, date of birth and gender can be changed, so double-check every detail before you submit.
How to Download e-Aadhaar
Log in to myAadhaar with your Aadhaar number and OTP, choose Download Aadhaar, and open the PDF with the password shown on the page. The mAadhaar mobile app also keeps a digital copy. An e-Aadhaar is valid as proof of identity, just like the printed card.
Common Problems and Fixes
- No OTP received: your mobile number is probably not linked to Aadhaar. Visit an Aadhaar centre to update it.
- Update rejected: the document was blurry, expired or did not match your details. Apply again with a clear, valid document.
- Name differs from other IDs: correct the name in Aadhaar using a document that matches the name you want.
- Status not changing: wait for the stated processing time, then call the UIDAI helpline 1947 or write to help@uidai.gov.in.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply for a new Aadhaar fully online?
No. First-time enrolment needs biometrics, so you must visit an enrolment centre. You can book the appointment online.
How long does an Aadhaar update take?
Most online updates are processed within a few days to a few weeks. Use your URN to track it.
Can I change my mobile number online?
Not through the portal. You need to visit an Aadhaar centre.
Is e-Aadhaar valid?
Yes, the downloaded e-Aadhaar PDF is a valid proof of identity.
What is the Aadhaar helpline number?
1947, the UIDAI toll-free number.
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