New Delhi: If you want to change the address on your Aadhaar card, here is an important update for you. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has updated its rules for address change in Aadhaar records.
Earlier, in the absence of document proof, UIDAI allowed an Aadhaar cardholder to update the current address "with the consent and authentication of the address verifier", who could be a family member, a relative, a friend or the landlord. The address verifier could give an Address Validation Letter saying they have no objection to the applicant use their address as proof.
In a recent tweet, however, UIDAI mentioned that the Address Validation Letter facility has been discontinued "until further notice". It said one must use any other valid document from its list to get the address updated for Aadhaar card.
Let us tell you about the process of updating the address on Aadhaar card.
Process Of Online Application
- Visit the official website of UIDAI — uidai.gov.in
- Click 'Proceed To Update Aadhaar'
- Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number
- Type the security or captcha code carefully
- Click on 'Send OTP'. Your OTP will be sent to the registered mobile number
- Enter the OTP received on the registered mobile number
- Now log In to see Aadhaar card details
- Select one of the 32 documents fixed for address proof and upload and submit its scanned copy
This Is How You Can Apply Offline
- Go to the nearest Aadhaar centre and fill out the Aadhaar card update form
- After filling the form, provide your biometrics for verification
- You will then receive a receipt with a request number (URN)m which will allow you to track updation status