Aadhaar card is important as an official identity certificate in India, and it serves as an important document to verify the identity of the person. Although Aadhaar card can be used for various services and subsidies, there are some limitations on the process of changing the information present in it. In this story, we are going to tell you about this. Many times there are occasions when you have to make changes to your Aadhaar card but you are unable to do it due to a lack of documents. An Aadhaar card is an important document for verification of your address. In such a situation, if you want to change your address on your Aadhaar card, then you can also get it done from your electricity bill.
This is the process
First of all, you have to go to the UIDAI website https://uidai.gov.in/. After this, by going to the MY Aadhaar section, here you have to click on "Update Your Aadhaar". After this, you have to click on "Demographics Data Online". As soon as you click, the Self-Service Update Portal will open in front of you. Here you have to select the column for changing the address in Aadhaar. After this, you have to click on "Address" and then click on "Proceed". After this, you will see your old address and you will have to fill in some personal information below and also upload a valid document. After this, you will be asked to make a payment to change the address. For which you will have to pay 50 rupees.
Preview the address once again and then submit it finally. After this, you will get the update request number i.e. URN, with the help of which you can check the status on the UIDAI website. After this, an OTP will come to your registered mobile number, after entering it, your request will be approved.
Change address with light bill
Let us tell you that among the documents that will be asked from you to change the address, you will have to choose the option of electricity bill. After this, you will be sent the address of your nearest Aadhaar correction center, along with this you will also be given the time and date on which you have to reach there. While going there, take your new electricity bill with you. Within 10 days of completion of the process, your address on your Aadhaar card will be changed.
This is the offline process
You can also apply offline to change the address on your Aadhaar card. For this, you will have to go to your nearest bank where the Aadhaar update-related work is done. From there you will be given a form, in which you will have to fill in all the information asked. After this, you will have to go to your counselor or ward member with this form. After getting this form attested from there, you will have to submit this form in the bank along with one of your photos and necessary documents. Within 10 days of submission, the address on your Aadhaar card will be changed.
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