Updating the address on your Aadhaar card has become easier with UIDAI’s online services. If you have moved to a new house, changed cities or simply need to correct an outdated address, you can submit an address update request without visiting an Aadhaar centre in many cases.

A correct Aadhaar address can be useful for banking, government services, telecom verification and other identity-related processes. If the address on Aadhaar no longer matches your current residence, updating it can help avoid unnecessary problems during verification.

UIDAI currently allows eligible residents to update their Aadhaar address online through the myAadhaar portal using a valid Proof of Address document. (UIDAI)

How to Update Aadhaar Address Online

To begin, visit the official myAadhaar portal and log in using your Aadhaar number and the OTP sent to the mobile number registered with Aadhaar.

After logging in, select the address update service and enter your new address carefully. Make sure details such as house number, street, locality, district, state and PIN code are entered correctly.

You will then need to upload an acceptable Proof of Address document. UIDAI says a valid PoA document is required for an online address update. (UIDAI)

Before submitting the request, review the address shown on the screen and check spelling, PIN code and locality details carefully.

What Documents Can Be Used as Address Proof?

UIDAI accepts a range of documents as Proof of Address, subject to its prescribed list.

Depending on eligibility and the latest supporting-document list, acceptable documents can include items such as a passport, bank-related documents, voter ID and certain utility or government-issued documents.

Applicants should select the document type exactly as listed on UIDAI’s portal and upload a clear, readable copy.

Poor-quality, incomplete or mismatched documents can result in the update request being rejected.

Registered Mobile Number Is Important

For the myAadhaar online service, access generally depends on OTP-based authentication using the mobile number registered with Aadhaar.

If you no longer have access to the registered mobile number, UIDAI says you may need to visit an Aadhaar Seva Kendra to update the mobile number first. (MNDC)

This is why keeping your Aadhaar-linked mobile number active is useful for accessing online services.

Aadhaar App Also Supports Address Update

UIDAI’s newer Aadhaar app also offers an address update option.

According to UIDAI, users can open the Aadhaar app, go to Services, choose Address Update, upload the supporting document, enter the new address, verify the preview, complete face authentication and submit the request. (UIDAI)

The acknowledgement generated after submission can be used to track the request.

How Much Does Aadhaar Address Update Cost?

Consumers should distinguish between address update and document update, because they are not the same service.

UIDAI’s current FAQ still lists an online address update charge of ₹50 including GST on the myAadhaar online update service. (UIDAI)

At Aadhaar centres, UIDAI’s current service-charge page lists ₹75 for a demographic update, which includes address changes when done separately. (UIDAI)

UIDAI’s Aadhaar app guidance, meanwhile, lists a ₹75 charge for address update through the app. (UIDAI)

Because UIDAI currently shows different charges depending on the update channel, users should check the fee displayed on the official service they are using before making payment.

Free Document Update Is Different From Changing Your Address

UIDAI has extended its free Document Update facility on the myAadhaar portal until June 14, 2027. (UIDAI)

However, this free facility is meant for submitting updated Proof of Identity and Proof of Address documents in support of the demographic information already recorded in Aadhaar.

It should not automatically be confused with changing the actual address printed in Aadhaar.

If you are only refreshing supporting documents without changing demographic details, the online document-update service remains free until June 14, 2027. UIDAI says the same document submission at an Aadhaar centre costs ₹75. (UIDAI)

Can Aadhaar Address Be Changed More Than Once?

UIDAI places lifetime limits on some Aadhaar demographic changes, such as name, date of birth and gender.

Address updates are treated differently and do not carry the same lifetime limit shown for those categories in UIDAI’s FAQs. (UIDAI)

This is useful for people who move frequently because of jobs, education, marriage or other reasons.

Each request, however, still needs to meet UIDAI’s verification requirements.

What Happens After You Submit the Request?

Submitting an update request does not guarantee automatic approval.

UIDAI states that Aadhaar demographic updates are subject to verification and validation before they are processed. (UIDAI)

If the uploaded document is unclear, the address does not match supporting records or the request fails validation, UIDAI may reject the update.

That is why it is important to enter the address exactly as supported by the uploaded document.

How to Track Aadhaar Address Update Status

After successfully submitting the request, the system provides an acknowledgement or service request number that can be used to track progress.

Keep this reference number safe until the update is completed.

Once the request is approved, the updated Aadhaar can generally be downloaded electronically through UIDAI’s official services.

Can You Update Address Through Head of Family?

UIDAI also provides a Head of Family-based address update option for eligible cases where the applicant may not have suitable address proof in their own name.

Under this method, the relationship with the Head of Family must be established according to UIDAI’s rules, and the HoF must provide the required consent or authentication.

This can be useful for family members such as spouses or dependants who live at the same address but do not have individual Proof of Address documents.

Applicants should check the latest HoF requirements on the myAadhaar portal before applying.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Aadhaar address update requests can sometimes fail because of simple errors.

Avoid uploading blurred documents, entering an incorrect PIN code or using an address that does not correspond with the uploaded proof.

Also check how the address appears in both English and the local language before submitting the request.

Do not use unofficial websites or agents who ask for OTPs, banking passwords or unnecessary personal information.

The Bottom Line

If your Aadhaar still shows an old address, you can generally request a change online through the official myAadhaar portal using a valid Proof of Address document. UIDAI also provides address-update functionality through its Aadhaar app. (UIDAI)

The important point is to distinguish between an actual address change and the separate Document Update service. The latter remains free online until June 14, 2027, while address-update charges depend on the channel used. (UIDAI)

Before submitting the request, verify your new address carefully, upload a clear supporting document and keep the acknowledgement number for tracking.