Aadhaar has become one of the most widely used identification documents in India. From accessing government services and opening bank accounts to completing various verification processes, Aadhaar details may be required for several important tasks. This makes it important for Aadhaar holders to ensure that the information recorded in their Aadhaar remains accurate and up to date.

A change of residence is one of the most common reasons people need to modify their Aadhaar details. If you have recently moved to a new house or city, or if the address currently mentioned in your Aadhaar contains an error, you may need to get it corrected.

The good news is that eligible Aadhaar holders do not necessarily have to visit an Aadhaar enrolment or update centre just to submit an address change request. UIDAI's myAadhaar online service allows users to request an address update using a mobile phone or computer, provided they meet the required conditions.

Here is a detailed look at how the online Aadhaar address update process works, what documents you may need and what you should keep in mind before submitting the request.

How to Change Your Aadhaar Address Online

The online process can be completed through the official myAadhaar portal of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). Before beginning, make sure you have access to the mobile number registered with your Aadhaar, as OTP-based authentication is required for login.

To begin the process, open the myAadhaar portal and enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number. Fill in the captcha displayed on the screen and request an OTP. The one-time password will be sent to the mobile number linked with your Aadhaar.

After entering the OTP and successfully logging in, look for the Aadhaar address update service. Select the appropriate option for updating Aadhaar details using supporting documents.

You will then be asked to provide your new residential address. Enter every detail carefully, including the house or building information, locality, state, district, city or town and PIN code, wherever applicable.

Check the spelling and other information before proceeding because the address entered in the application should be supported by the document being submitted.

Upload a Valid Document Supporting Your New Address

An Aadhaar address modification generally requires an acceptable Proof of Address document. The document should contain the relevant details and meet UIDAI's requirements.

Depending on UIDAI's current list of accepted documents, examples of address proof may include a passport, voter ID, bank statement or passbook, certain utility bills, or other documents approved by the authority. Applicants should check the latest UIDAI list before uploading their documents rather than assuming that every type of bill or agreement will be accepted.

The uploaded document should also be clearly readable. Avoid submitting blurred photographs, cropped pages or scans where important details cannot be seen properly. Incorrect, incomplete or unclear supporting documents could lead to the update request being rejected.

Save the Request Number After Submission

After completing the details, uploading the required document and paying the applicable charge, submit the request.

Once the application has been successfully registered, the portal provides a reference or request number for tracking purposes. Keep this number safely until the Aadhaar update has been processed.

You can use the tracking facility available through UIDAI's online services to check whether your address update request is under review, has been completed or requires further action.

What If You Don't Have Address Proof in Your Name?

People who have recently shifted may sometimes face a practical problem: they live at a new address but do not yet have an acceptable address document issued in their own name.

For such situations, UIDAI also provides a Head of Family (HoF)-based address update facility, subject to its rules and eligibility requirements.

Under this mechanism, an eligible resident may request an address update using the address of the Head of Family. The process requires Aadhaar-based authentication and acceptable proof of the relationship between the applicant and the HoF. Consent from the Head of Family is also an important part of the process.

This option can be particularly useful for family members who do not have independent address documents in their own names.

How Much Does an Aadhaar Address Update Cost?

UIDAI charges a prescribed fee for demographic updates such as changing an address. The fee applicable at the time of submitting the request should be checked on the official UIDAI or myAadhaar portal, as charges and service conditions can be revised.

Users should also distinguish between an Aadhaar address change and the Document Update facility. Document Update is intended to refresh or revalidate supporting identity and address documents in Aadhaar records and is not necessarily the same as changing an existing address.

UIDAI has periodically offered online Document Update services free of charge for specified periods. Therefore, Aadhaar holders should verify the current deadline and applicable charges directly through UIDAI before proceeding.

Check Every Detail Before Submitting Your Request

While the online facility makes updating an Aadhaar address much more convenient, applicants should not rush through the process. A small spelling error, incorrect PIN code or unsuitable supporting document can create unnecessary delays.

Before submitting the request, review the new address carefully, ensure the uploaded document is clear and confirm that the details match the supporting proof.

Aadhaar holders should use only UIDAI's official online services for updates and avoid sharing Aadhaar numbers, OTPs or other sensitive information with unknown websites, agents or individuals.

Keeping your Aadhaar information current can help reduce verification-related problems when the document is used for banking, government services and other official purposes. If your residential address has changed, the myAadhaar portal provides a convenient way to submit an update request without making an unnecessary trip to an Aadhaar centre.