Your Aadhaar address can become outdated for many genuine reasons. You may move to another city for a job, shift to a new rented house, move after marriage, or simply discover that the address printed in Aadhaar contains a spelling or formatting mistake.
Keeping the address updated is useful because Aadhaar is used across banking, government services, scholarships, pensions, insurance, taxation, employment and many other services. UIDAI itself states that Aadhaar data should remain accurate and up to date.
The Aadhaar Card Address Update facility is now available through online services, and UIDAI’s current Aadhaar ecosystem also supports address updating through the Aadhaar mobile application. You can update the address using your own valid Proof of Address (PoA), and in eligible cases you can use the Head of Family (HoF) based method when you do not have address proof in your own name.
One important current detail is the fee. UIDAI’s current My Aadhaar page lists ₹75 for an Address Update, while the Aadhaar App FAQ also specifies ₹75 for the address-update process.
What Is Aadhaar Card Address Update?
Aadhaar Card Address Update means changing the residential address recorded in your Aadhaar database to reflect your current or corrected address.
For example, suppose your Aadhaar currently shows:
House No. 24, Old Colony, Jaipur, Rajasthan
but you have moved permanently to:
Flat No. 302, New Colony, Gurugram, Haryana
You can submit an eligible Proof of Address and request UIDAI to update the Aadhaar address.
Address update can also be useful when the basic address is correct but there is a minor issue such as a typographical mistake, missing house number or similar enhancement. UIDAI permits certain minor additions or corrections as long as they do not change the base address supported by the document.
Who Can Apply for Aadhaar Card Address Update?
An Aadhaar number holder can request an address update when the address stored in Aadhaar does not match the address that should be recorded.
Common situations include:
- You have shifted to a new home.
- You moved from one state to another.
- You moved from a village to a city.
- You moved into a rented property.
- Your address contains a spelling mistake.
- Your house number, street or locality needs correction.
- Your existing Aadhaar address is incomplete.
- You need an updated address for a service that checks Aadhaar details.
UIDAI currently allows address updates through the myAadhaar portal, and its new Aadhaar App also provides an address-update facility.
Aadhaar Card Address Update Online: Who Can Use It?
For the standard online process through myAadhaar, your Aadhaar should have a registered mobile number because UIDAI uses OTP authentication to verify the Aadhaar holder. UIDAI’s online-update instructions specifically state that the Aadhaar number holder logs in using the Aadhaar number and receives an OTP on the registered mobile number.
This means a person whose Aadhaar has no registered mobile number may not be able to complete the standard online authentication process.
For information about changing the mobile number itself, you can read the guide on Aadhaar Mobile Number Update.
Aadhaar Card Address Update Online Through myAadhaar
The online method is useful when you already have a valid Proof of Address in your own name.
Step 1: Open the Official UIDAI Portal
Visit the official UIDAI website and access the My Aadhaar services.
The official update service requires Aadhaar-based login and OTP authentication.
Always use the official UIDAI website instead of entering Aadhaar information on a website found through an unknown message or social-media link.
Step 2: Log In Using Aadhaar
Enter your Aadhaar number and complete OTP authentication using the mobile number registered with Aadhaar.
The registered mobile number is important because UIDAI identifies it as an essential requirement for accessing Aadhaar online services.
Step 3: Select Address Update
After logging in, select the available option for Address Update.
UIDAI says that the online mode specifically supports address update through the myAadhaar portal.
Step 4: Enter the New Address
Enter your new or corrected address carefully.
Do not rush through this step. Your submitted address should be consistent with the Proof of Address you are uploading.
For example, if your proof shows:
House No. 18, Sector 15, Gurugram, Haryana
and you enter a completely different base address in the application, the request may be rejected.
UIDAI allows certain minor address enhancements, but substantial changes to the base address require an appropriate Proof of Address supporting the changed address.
Step 5: Upload the Proof of Address
Upload the required supporting document in the format accepted by the portal.
UIDAI says the online service prompts the applicant to upload a scan or image of the supporting document. For documents such as passports, rent agreements and property agreements, multiple pages may need to be provided.
Step 6: Review the Details
Before submitting, check:
- House or flat number
- Street or road
- Locality
- Village/town/city
- District
- State
- PIN code
- Spelling of your name
- English and regional-language presentation, where shown
This is important because an approved request does not mean you should ignore mistakes in the submitted data.
Step 7: Pay the Applicable Fee
UIDAI’s current My Aadhaar page lists ₹75 for Address Update. The current Aadhaar App FAQ also specifies ₹75 for address update.
Older UIDAI FAQ pages available online may still show ₹50. Those figures are outdated compared with the current UIDAI My Aadhaar service information for 2026.
Step 8: Save the SRN
After successful online submission, a Service Request Number (SRN) is generated.
Keep the acknowledgement safely. UIDAI’s FAQ states that the SRN can be used to track the online address-update request.
Aadhaar Card Address Update Through the New Aadhaar App
UIDAI’s 2026 Aadhaar App supports address update directly through the app. The current official FAQ states that the app presently supports mobile number and address updates among its services.
The current app flow for updating an address using your own document is:
- Open the Aadhaar App.
- Log in with your 6-digit PIN.
- Go to Services.
- Select Address Update.
- Upload the required document in JPG, PNG or PDF format.
- Enter the new address.
- Check the preview in English and the selected local language.
- Complete Face Authentication.
- Pay ₹75.
- Download the acknowledgement containing the SRN.
These steps are described in UIDAI’s current Aadhaar App FAQ.
The app can therefore be useful for someone who wants to handle the Aadhaar Card Address Update without physically visiting an Aadhaar centre, provided the applicant meets the requirements of the online/app service.
Can You Update Aadhaar Address Without Address Proof?
Yes, but “without address proof” does not mean without any supporting verification.
UIDAI provides a Head of Family (HoF) based address update facility for an Aadhaar holder who does not have a Proof of Address document in their own name.
The applicant must be residing at the same address as the family member whose Aadhaar address is being used. The family member acts as the Head of Family for this purpose.
This can be especially useful in situations such as:
- A young adult living with parents.
- A spouse living at the spouse’s address.
- A family member who has no utility bill or other address document in their own name.
- A person who has shifted residence but has not yet obtained an address document in their own name.
How to Update Aadhaar Address Using Head of Family (HoF)
UIDAI’s current Aadhaar App FAQ provides a dedicated flow.
The applicant:
- Opens the Aadhaar App.
- Logs in with the 6-digit PIN.
- Goes to Services → Address Update.
- Enters the family member’s Aadhaar number.
- Selects the relationship.
- Completes Face Authentication.
- Pays ₹75.
- Receives an update request that goes to the HoF.
The HoF then opens the Aadhaar App and goes to:
Services → Family Member Request
The HoF enters the SRN and approves the request.
The same general facility is also available through the My Aadhaar ecosystem under the family-member-based address-update option.
Who Can Act as Head of Family?
The exact HoF eligibility depends on the applicable UIDAI rules and relationship category.
The current 2026 Aadhaar regulations and UIDAI guidance provide for HoF-based processes where the eligible family relationship is established and the HoF has a valid Aadhaar. The supporting relationship information must satisfy UIDAI’s requirements.
The important practical point is that you should not select a random person’s Aadhaar simply because they live at the same address. The family relationship and applicable UIDAI requirements matter.
Documents Required for Aadhaar Card Address Update
The main document requirement for a standard address update is an eligible Proof of Address (PoA).
UIDAI’s supporting-document guidance lists various documents that can be used depending on the current rules and the exact document category. Examples include:
| Document | Address Proof |
|---|---|
| Passport | Yes |
| Bank statement/passbook | Depending on document requirements |
| Post Office statement/passbook | Yes |
| Ration Card | Yes |
| Voter ID | Yes |
| Driving Licence | Listed by UIDAI among accepted address documents |
| Government photo ID/service ID | Applicable categories |
| Electricity bill | Generally accepted when within the permitted validity period |
| Water bill | Generally accepted when within the permitted validity period |
| Gas bill | Generally accepted when within the permitted validity period |
| Telephone/mobile/broadband bill | Generally accepted when within the permitted validity period |
| Rent/lease/leave & licence agreement | Accepted category |
| Property tax receipt | Accepted category with applicable age limit |
UIDAI’s current guidance specifically notes that utility bills such as electricity, water, gas and telephone/mobile/broadband bills should generally be not more than three months old, while property tax receipts should generally be not more than one year old. Valid rent, lease or leave & licence agreements are also listed as address-proof categories.
Before uploading any document, check UIDAI’s latest List of Supporting Documents, because document acceptance depends on the exact document type and applicable conditions.
You can also read Aadhaar POI and POA related information on Sarkari Bakery as you organize identity and address documents.
Important Rule: Document Should Match the Applicant
One of the most common reasons for an Aadhaar address-update rejection is submitting a document that belongs to someone else.
UIDAI explains that for a document-based update, the PoA document should be valid, should be in the name of the Aadhaar holder making the request, and the address entered should match the address shown in the document. The uploaded image should also be clear.
For example, suppose the electricity bill is in your father’s name and you are applying for an address update for yourself. You should not assume that the bill automatically works as your personal PoA. In such cases, an applicable HoF-based process may be more appropriate when its requirements are satisfied.
Can You Change Only a Small Part of the Address?
Yes, minor address enhancement may be permitted.
UIDAI states that additions such as house number, lane, street name or minor corrections may be allowed when they do not change the base address contained in the Proof of Address.
For example, if your document says:
House 10, Main Road, Rohini, Delhi
and the application allows you to clarify the house number or make a small typographical correction without changing the underlying location, such an enhancement may be allowed.
But you cannot use a minor enhancement facility to convert a document supporting one city into a completely different city or state. A substantial change requires appropriate supporting PoA.
Aadhaar Card Address Update at an Aadhaar Enrolment Centre
Online updating is convenient, but a physical Aadhaar centre is still important when:
- Online address update is not working.
- You do not have access to the registered mobile number.
- Your document cannot be handled through the online process.
- You need another demographic or biometric service at the same time.
- You require operator-assisted document verification.
UIDAI’s update system allows Aadhaar holders to submit demographic and biometric update requests at Aadhaar Enrolment Centres, where the operator collects and verifies supporting documents and provides an acknowledgement.
You can also read the guide on Aadhaar Card Appointment before planning a centre visit.
Aadhaar Card Address Update Fee in 2026
The current UIDAI My Aadhaar page shows:
Address Update — ₹75
The same ₹75 amount is specified in the current Aadhaar App FAQ for address update.
This should not be confused with document update. UIDAI has separately announced a fee-relaxation period for document update through the myAadhaar portal, which is a different service.
So, when you specifically want to change the residential address stored in Aadhaar, check the fee displayed by the official UIDAI service before payment.
How Long Does Aadhaar Card Address Update Take?
There is no single guaranteed completion time that should be assumed for every request.
The online application first generates an SRN and then goes through UIDAI’s processing and verification workflow. A request may take longer when the document quality is poor, the information does not match, or additional verification is required.
For this reason, do not assume that the address will change immediately just because the payment was successful.
Keep the SRN until the request is completely processed.
How to Check Aadhaar Address Update Status
After submitting your Aadhaar Card Address Update, you can track the request using the acknowledgement/SRN generated during submission.
UIDAI specifically says that the SRN can be used to check the status of an online address-update request.
For broader information about checking Aadhaar updates, you can also read Aadhaar Update History.
Do not discard the acknowledgement just because the application has been submitted.
Why Aadhaar Address Update Requests Get Rejected
A rejection does not always mean that the Aadhaar account has a problem. It can often be linked to the supporting document or the information entered in the request.
Common reasons include:
Invalid Proof of Address
The uploaded document may not be part of UIDAI’s accepted PoA list.
Document Is in Someone Else’s Name
A document belonging to a parent, spouse or another person may not qualify as your own PoA for a normal document-based update. UIDAI specifically says documents should be issued in the name of the individual seeking the update.
Address Does Not Match
If the address entered in the request differs significantly from the address on the submitted document, the request can be rejected.
Poor Scan Quality
A blurred, incomplete, unreadable or poor-quality upload can create problems. UIDAI specifically advises uploading a clear, coloured scan of the original document.
Expired or Outdated Document
The document must satisfy the applicable validity or age requirements. UIDAI’s regulations state that supporting documents should be current and valid unless an exception is specifically provided.
Base Address Has Changed
A minor address enhancement cannot be used to replace the entire base address with another location.
What Should You Check Before Submitting?
Before completing the Aadhaar Card Address Update, take a few minutes to compare the application with your proof.
Check whether:
- Your name is correct.
- House/flat number is correct.
- Street and locality are correct.
- City/town/village is correct.
- District is correct.
- State is correct.
- PIN code is correct.
- The supporting document belongs to you.
- The supporting document is valid.
- The uploaded image is readable.
- You have access to the Aadhaar-registered mobile number.
- You have saved the SRN after submission.
This simple check can prevent many avoidable rejections.
Do You Need to Update Aadhaar Address After Moving to Another City?
There is no need to update Aadhaar merely because you make a short visit or temporary trip to another city.
The practical issue is whether the address recorded in Aadhaar needs to be changed to reflect your current residential details and whether you need Aadhaar records to match your supporting documents or other services.
For someone who permanently relocates from Delhi to Bengaluru, for example, updating the Aadhaar address may be sensible when the new residence becomes the person’s applicable address and a valid PoA is available.
UIDAI itself identifies migration to a new location as one of the reasons a person may need to update address information.
Does Aadhaar Card Address Update Change Other Documents Automatically?
No.
Updating the address in Aadhaar does **not automatically change your address in every bank account, PAN record, driving licence, voter record, insurance policy, passport, employer database or other government/private system.
Each service may maintain its own records and may require a separate update request.
For example, changing your Aadhaar address does not automatically update your bank’s address records.
This distinction is important because people sometimes assume that changing Aadhaar is enough for every service connected to Aadhaar.
Aadhaar Address and Banking/KYC
An updated Aadhaar address may be useful as part of identity and address verification, but banking institutions have their own KYC requirements.
If you are updating Aadhaar because a bank has asked for current address information, verify whether the bank requires a separate KYC update after your Aadhaar change.
For related information, you can read How Aadhaar Is Used in Banking and KYC Verification.
Is Aadhaar Address Update the Same as Aadhaar Document Update?
No. These are different concepts.
Aadhaar Address Update changes the address information recorded in the Aadhaar database.
Document Update refers to submitting updated Proof of Identity and Proof of Address documents to the Aadhaar database.
UIDAI treats these as separate services. A person may submit updated documents even when the demographic address itself does not need to change.
This distinction is especially important because UIDAI has different fee treatment for these services at different times.
Aadhaar Card Address Update: Online vs Centre
| Feature | Online / App | Aadhaar Centre |
|---|---|---|
| Address update | Yes | Yes |
| Own address proof | Yes | Yes |
| Registered Aadhaar mobile | Required for online authentication | Not required in the same way for every assisted service |
| Face Authentication | Used in Aadhaar App process | Operator-assisted biometric process may apply |
| HoF address update | Available through eligible online/app process | HoF-based processes may also be supported subject to rules |
| Suitable for other biometric updates | Limited | Yes |
| Current address-update fee | ₹75 | ₹75 when applicable |
| SRN/acknowledgement | Yes | Yes, appropriate acknowledgement is issued |
The exact workflow can change as UIDAI updates its digital services, so always check the current instructions displayed by UIDAI before submitting the request.
Important Safety Tips
Never give your Aadhaar OTP to an unknown person.
Do not upload Aadhaar documents to unofficial websites that claim to provide “instant update” services.
Use the official UIDAI portal or official Aadhaar App.
Check the recipient and purpose before sharing any document.
Do not assume that an agent can guarantee approval of an Aadhaar update. UIDAI’s processing and verification rules determine whether the request is accepted.
If your update remains pending for more than 30 days, UIDAI says you can raise a grievance using your EID, URN or SRN through its grievance system or contact UIDAI at 1947.
Aadhaar Card Address Update: Quick Checklist
Before submitting your request, keep these ready:
| Requirement | Status |
|---|---|
| Aadhaar number | Required |
| Registered mobile number | Required for online OTP authentication |
| Current/desired address | Required |
| Valid PoA document | Required for document-based update |
| Clear document scan | Required for online document upload |
| New Aadhaar App, if using app method | Required for app-based process |
| Face Authentication | Required in current Aadhaar App flow |
| ₹75 fee | Required for address update |
| SRN | Save after submission |
Frequently Asked Questions
Conclusion
The Aadhaar Card Address Update process has become much more convenient because UIDAI now supports address updating through online services as well as its newer Aadhaar App. For a normal document-based update, you need a valid Proof of Address and Aadhaar-based authentication. The current UIDAI service information lists ₹75 for an address update.
For people who do not have an address proof in their own name, the Head of Family (HoF) route can be useful when the applicable relationship and consent requirements are satisfied.
The most important practical step is to make sure the address entered in the application matches the supporting document and to save the SRN after submission. A carefully prepared request has a much better chance of avoiding unnecessary rejection or delay.
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