How to Change Address in Aadhaar Card

Updating the address on your Aadhaar card is important especially when you shift to a new house, rented room, hostel, PG, or even another city. A wrong or old address in Aadhaar can delay your bank KYC, gas subsidy, SIM verification, and many government-related services.
The good news?
UIDAI now allows Aadhaar Card Address Change Online from home using your Aadhaar number, registered mobile number and a valid address proof.

Address Update

Table of Contents

What is Aadhaar Address Change?
Eligibility for Address Update
Documents Needed for Address Update
Steps to Change Address in Aadhaar
Aadhaar Address Update Processing Time
How to Check Address Update Status
How to Download Updated Aadhaar
Why Aadhaar Address Update Gets Rejected
Final Word

1. What is Aadhaar Card Address Change?

Aadhaar Card Address Change means correcting or updating the address printed on your Aadhaar.
You must update it if:

You moved to a new residence
You shifted to another city/state
Your rental agreement changed
Your address proof changed (new electricity bill, gas bill, water bill etc.)

This process is also commonly searched as:

aadhar card address change
aadhar card address update
aadhar card address change online
update aadhar card online

All these terms mean the same thing.

2. Eligibility for Aadhaar Address Change

You can update your address if:

✔ Your mobile number is linked with Aadhaar
✔ You have a valid Proof of Address (POA)
✔ You can receive OTP during the online process

If your mobile number is not updated → you must visit Aadhaar Seva Kendra.

3. Documents Required for Aadhar Card Address Update

UIDAI accepts more than 20+ valid POA documents, including:

Passport
Bank passbook / statement
Post Office passbook
Ration card
Water bill / electricity bill (within 3 months)
Telephone / broadband bill (within 3 months)
LPG gas connection documents
Rent Agreement (signed by landlord + tenant)
Driving Licence
Voter ID
Property tax receipt
Insurance policy documents

Important

✔ Document must clearly show your name + complete address
✔ Soft scan/PDF is required for online update
✔ Blurred or cropped documents get rejected

4. How to Change Address in Aadhaar Card (Step-by-Step Guide)

Follow these updated steps to update address online:

A) Update Aadhaar Address Using Your Documents

Step 1 - Visit UIDAI myAadhaar Portal

Go to: https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in
Click “Login” and enter:

Aadhaar number
Captcha
OTP received on your registered mobile number

Step 2 - Choose “Address update.”

After login, you will see multiple services.
Click on Address update.

Step 3: Choose “Update address using your documents”

You will now see two service options:

Update address using your documents
Update address using Head of Family

Click on Update address using your documents.
Select "Address"
Tap on "Proceed to Update Aadhaar"

Step 4: Enter Your New Address

Fill your new and complete address carefully:

House/Building/Apartment
Street/Road/Lane
Area/Locality/Sector
Landmark
Pincode
State
District
Village/Town/City
Post Office

👉 Make sure the spelling is correct
👉 Avoid unnecessary symbols (/, –, “”)

Step 5: Upload Your Address Proof

Upload a clear scanned copy (JPG/PDF) of your valid address proof:

Passport
Bank passbook
Electricity or water bill
Ration card
Rent agreement
Driving licence, etc.

Blurred, cropped or unclear documents may lead to rejection.

Step 6: Review and Make Payment

Check your details once again → Make a payment of ₹75
Payment options:

UPI
Cards

Debit card
Credit card

Net banking
Wallet

Step 7: Save Your SRN

After payment, you will receive a Service Request Number (SRN).
This is required to track your update status.

Step 8: UIDAI Verification

UIDAI will verify:

Your address proof
Your entered address
Document clarity

Step 9: Receive URN

After verification, UIDAI will send a Update Request Number (URN) on your mobile.
This number is used to check your Aadhaar address update status.

Step 10: Address Update Completed

Once your request is approved, your Aadhaar address will be successfully updated.
You can now download your updated Aadhaar from the portal.

B) Update Aadhaar Address Using Head of Family (HoF)

(Use this option if you do NOT have your own address proof)

Step 1: Log in to myAadhaar Portal

Visit myAadhaar Website.
Login using Aadhaar number + OTP.
Choose “Address update.
Click “Update Address Using the Head of Family Member’s Aadhaar”

This option is designed for applicants who live with their family and do not have their own address proof.

You will see:
Your current Aadhaar address
A form asking for HoF details

Step 2: Enter HoF Details

Fill the following details:
Head of Family’s Aadhaar number
HoF’s registered mobile number
Relation with the applicant (Father, Mother, Husband, Wife, etc.)

Step 3: Upload HoF’s Address Proof

Upload a valid document that belongs to the Head of Family.

Example:

HoF’s passport
HoF’s bank passbook
HoF’s electricity/water bill
HoF’s ration card

Step 4: HoF Approval (OTP Based)

The Head of Family will receive an OTP on their registered mobile number.
They must approve the request using that OTP.

Step 5: Make Payment (₹75)

After approval, you must make the payment and save the generated SRN.

Step 6: Final Verification & Completion

UIDAI will verify all details and documents.
Once approved, your Aadhaar address will be updated successfully.

5. Aadhaar Address Update Processing Time

Normally: 7–15 working days
Sometimes: 30 days depending on document verification.

Reasons for delay:

Blurry address proof
Spelling mismatch
Wrong pin code
Validation error from UIDAI backend

6. How to Check Aadhaar Address Update Status

Check status using the URN:

Steps:

Visit myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in
Select Check Aadhaar Update Status
Enter URN → Submit

The screen will show:

In Progress
Successful
Rejected (with reason)

7. How to Download Aadhaar After Address Change

Once your address is updated successfully:

Visit myAadhaar portal
Select Download Aadhaar
Enter Aadhaar number + captcha + OTP
Download the updated eAadhaar PDF

The new address will appear near the bottom of the card.

8. Why Your Aadhaar Address Update May Get Rejected

UIDAI rejects updates for these reasons:

POA document is blurred
Address does not match format
Name mismatch between Aadhaar & proof
Wrong PIN code
Old bills (older than 3 months)
Fake/edited documents
Incomplete address (no house number / no landmark)
Signature mismatch on rent agreement

Recommended Guides

• Check Aadhaar Update Status via SRN

Final Word

Updating your Aadhaar card address is now a simple, secure, and fully online process through the myAadhaar portal. By submitting a valid address proof and following the correct steps, you can easily update your address from anywhere in India-without visiting an Aadhaar center.
Always double-check your details, upload a clear POA document, and keep your URN safe for tracking. Once approved, you can download your updated Aadhaar instantly. Keeping your Aadhaar address accurate ensures smooth KYC, subsidies, banking, and all government-related services.

Yes, if your mobile number is linked. The online process works fully via OTP.

UIDAI may charge a small fee depending on the type of update.

There is no fixed limit, but repeated changes may require physical verification.

Yes, if it is not older than 3 months.

Yes, but it must be signed by both landlord + tenant.