Aadhaar Card Update — How to Change Name, Address & Photo Online
Step-by-step guide to update your Aadhaar details online and offline. Documents required, fees, and processing time explained.
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How to Update Your Aadhaar Card Online — Name, Address, Photo, and Mobile
Aadhaar is India's most important identity document, linked to your bank accounts, phone numbers, income tax, and government benefits. When your details change — new address after moving, name change after marriage, outdated photo, or new mobile number — updating Aadhaar promptly is essential. An outdated Aadhaar can cause KYC failures at banks, rejected government benefit transfers, and even issues with passport renewal.
UIDAI (the authority that manages Aadhaar) allows most updates to be done online through myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in or at any Aadhaar Enrolment Centre. This guide covers both methods, the documents required for each type of update, fees involved, and the expected processing time.
What Can Be Updated Online (Without Visiting a Centre)
| Update Type | Can Be Done Online? | Fee | Documents Required | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Address | Yes | ₹50 | Valid address proof | 7-15 days |
| Name | No (must visit centre) | ₹50 | Gazette/marriage certificate | 15-30 days |
| Date of Birth | No (must visit centre) | ₹50 | Birth certificate/SSC marksheet | 15-30 days |
| Gender | No (must visit centre) | ₹50 | Court order/medical certificate | 30-60 days |
| Mobile Number | No (must visit centre) | Free | Aadhaar card | Immediate |
| Yes (through OTP on registered mobile) | Free | None (OTP verification) | Immediate | |
| Photo | No (must visit centre) | ₹50 | None (biometric capture) | 15-30 days |
How to Update Address Online — Step by Step
- Visit myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in and login with your Aadhaar number + OTP (sent to registered mobile).
- Click "Update Aadhaar Details" → "Address Update."
- Enter your new address and upload a scanned copy of address proof (max 2MB, JPG/PNG/PDF format).
- Pay ₹50 fee via UPI, debit card, or net banking.
- Note down the URN (Update Request Number) for tracking.
- Updated Aadhaar is available for download at myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in within 7-15 days.
Accepted Address Proof Documents
- Passport
- Bank statement or passbook (last 3 months)
- Voter ID (EPIC)
- Utility bill (electricity, water, gas, telephone) not older than 3 months
- Ration card
- Rent agreement (registered) along with landlord's utility bill
- Insurance policy
- Property tax receipt
How to Update Mobile Number
Mobile number updates CANNOT be done online — you must visit an Aadhaar Enrolment Centre in person. This is a security measure since the mobile number is used for OTP authentication on all Aadhaar-linked services.
- Find the nearest Aadhaar Enrolment Centre at uidai.gov.in → "Locate Enrolment Centre."
- Book an appointment online (recommended) or walk in.
- Carry your Aadhaar card (or e-Aadhaar printout) and the new mobile phone with SIM inserted.
- The operator will send an OTP to your NEW mobile number and verify it.
- Biometric verification (fingerprint or iris scan) is done to confirm your identity.
- The mobile number is updated in the Aadhaar database within 24-72 hours.
How to Update Name After Marriage
Name changes require an in-person visit to an Aadhaar Enrolment Centre with the following documents:
- Marriage certificate (issued by Registrar of Marriages)
- Updated passport (if available with new name)
- Gazette notification (for name changes not related to marriage)
- Updated bank passbook or statement showing new name
The process takes 15-30 days, and the updated Aadhaar can be downloaded from the UIDAI website after processing is complete.
How to Update Photo
Your Aadhaar photo should be updated every 10 years or whenever your appearance changes significantly (weight change, ageing). Visit any Aadhaar Enrolment Centre with your existing Aadhaar card. A new photo is captured at the centre along with updated biometrics. Processing takes 15-30 days and costs ₹50.
Tracking Your Update Request
After submitting any update request, you receive a URN (Update Request Number). Track the status at myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in → "Check Aadhaar Update Status" → Enter URN + Aadhaar number. Status will show as "Submitted," "Under Process," "Accepted," or "Rejected" with reasons if applicable.
Important Tips
- Keep your Aadhaar updated: An outdated Aadhaar causes problems with bank KYC, government benefits, and SIM card re-verification. Update as soon as any detail changes.
- Download e-Aadhaar after every update: The e-Aadhaar (downloaded from UIDAI website) is legally equivalent to the physical card and reflects the latest data.
- Update biometrics every 10 years: UIDAI recommends updating biometrics (fingerprints and iris) every 10 years to maintain accuracy. Children should update biometrics at ages 5, 10, and 15 as their features change rapidly.
- Never share your Aadhaar OTP: UIDAI, banks, and government agencies will NEVER ask for your Aadhaar OTP over phone or email. Anyone asking for it is attempting fraud.
Aadhaar updates are quick, affordable (₹50 per update), and essential for maintaining smooth access to banking, government, and telecom services. Do not delay updates — an outdated Aadhaar creates cumulative problems that become harder to fix over time.
People also ask
- Is my money safe in a bank? What is DICGC insurance?
Yes. Deposits in every RBI-licensed bank in India — public, private, foreign, small finance, cooperative and regional rural banks — are insured by DICGC up to ₹5 lakh per depositor per bank, covering principal and interest together. If you have more than ₹5 lakh, spreading it across banks keeps all of it insured.
- Is savings account interest taxable in India?
Yes. Savings account interest is added to your income and taxed at your slab rate. Under the old tax regime, up to ₹10,000 a year is exempt (₹50,000 for senior citizens, which also covers FD interest). The new tax regime does not offer this deduction. Banks do not deduct TDS on savings interest.
- What is the minimum balance penalty and how can I avoid it?
Many banks charge a fee if your average monthly balance falls below a set level, such as ₹10,000 in a metro branch. RBI rules require banks to notify you first, give you a month to restore the balance, keep charges proportional to the shortfall, and never let fees push your balance below zero. SBI and several public sector banks have removed this charge on regular savings accounts.
- How is FD interest taxed? When is TDS deducted?
Fixed deposit interest is fully taxable at your slab rate. Banks deduct 10% TDS when your interest from that bank exceeds ₹50,000 in a financial year (₹1 lakh for senior citizens), or 20% if PAN is not linked. TDS is only an advance — you must still declare the interest and pay any extra tax in your return.
- What are Form 15G and Form 15H?
Form 15G (for people below 60) and Form 15H (for senior citizens) are self-declarations you give your bank stating that your total income is below the taxable limit, so it should not deduct TDS on interest. Submit them at the start of each financial year. Giving a false declaration is an offence.