Aadhaar Card Update Correction: If your mobile number linked to Aadhaar has changed, then get it linked to your Aadhaar card soon, because then you will not be able to do any financial transaction related to Aadhaar.
Aadhaar Card Update Correction: Aadhaar Card is a very useful thing. It is now used as your identity. It has become necessary for many facilities now. Actually, there are many such schemes, to take advantage of which and to file income tax return, you must have Aadhaar. Apart from this, it has become necessary to link Aadhaar with your mobile number. That is because if you do any financial transaction related to Aadhar card, then OTP comes on your number for its verification. This or it will come on your registered mobile number or email id. Therefore your mobile number should be registered on the UIDAI website.
How to change the number linked to Aadhaar?
On the other hand, if you install the mAadhaar app, then for that too your registered mobile number will be asked first. (Update Mobile Number in Aadhaar Card) But if your mobile number is cheated then you will not get OTP for Aadhaar verification. In such a situation, it is necessary that you change your mobile number linked with Aadhaar. You can link your existing mobile number with Aadhaar. (How to Link your number with aadhaar) Linking new mobile number with Aadhaar number is quite easy.
If your mobile number linked to Aadhaar has been lost, lost or changed and you want to link another number, then you will have to register for it by visiting the Aadhaar Registration Center.
- How to update new phone number in aadharFirst of all go to your personal Aadhaar Registration Center.
- You will be given a form to link the phone number.
- This form is called Aadhaar Correction Form. Give correct information in it.
- Submit the filled form to the officer along with a fee of Rs.25.
- A slip will be given to you after submitting the form. This slip will contain the update request number. With this request number, you can check whether the new phone number is linked with your Aadhaar or not.
- Your Aadhaar will be linked with the new mobile number in three months. When your Aadhaar is linked with the new mobile number, then OTP will come on your same number.
- Using that OTP you can download your Aadhar card online.
- You can also know the status of linking new mobile number with Aadhaar by calling UIDAI’s toll free number 1947.
Documents Required for Aadhar Card Update/Correction
The documents that are required for updating/correcting Aadhar card are:
- Passport.
- PAN card.
- Either Ration or PDS Photo card.
- Voter Identification card.
- Driving licence of the applicant.
- Photo identification cards issued by the Government of India.
- Service photo ID cards that is issued by the PSU.
- Job card of NREGS.
- Photo identification that is issued by some Recognised Educational Institution.
- Licence of Arms.
- Photo Bank ATM card.
- Photo Credit card.
- Photo card of the Pensioner.
- Photo card of the Freedom Fighter.
- Photo Passbook of Kisan.
- Photo card of CGHS.
- Certificate of Marriage.
- Document containing proof of marriage of the applicant issued originally by the marriage Registrar.
- Legally approved name change certificate
- ECHS Photo card.
- Residing Address card of the applicant that contains both the name and photo that was originally issued by the Department of Posts.
- Identity Certificate containing the photo of the applicant on a proper letterhead and is issued by either the Gazetted Officer or the Tehsildar.
- Handicapped medical certificate or a disability Identification card.
FAQs on Updating Aadhaar Card
Q. Can I update my Aadhar card details online?
A. As per the latest developments, people can update only their address in Aadhaar card online. However, they can update all other details by visiting the nearest Aadhaar Enrolment Centre.
Q. What are the details which can be updated online?
A. After the recent modification, Aadhaar cardholders can update only their Address online. For updating all other details, they have to visit Aadhaar Enrolment Centre.
Q. What Fields can I update through Self Service Update Portal (SSUP)?
A. People can update all details mentioned in their Aadhar card by visiting one of the Aadhaar Enrolment Centres. You can update Demographic details (Name, Address, DoB, Gender, Mobile Number, Email) as well as Biometrics (Finger Prints, Iris & Photograph) in Aadhaar.
Q. Are there any criteria to be met in order to request for changes online?
A. In order to change your address online, you have to submit the scanned copy of the proof of address. In case your document is not accepted by UIDAI, the update request will be rejected.
Q. Can one use Aadhaar card as a proof for Home Loan, credit card and personal loan application?
A. Yes, Aadhaar card acts as a valid identity and residential proof. So, one can use it for Home loan, credit card and personal loan applications.
Q. Should I submit my update request in a local language as well?
A. You can submit the update request in any language you feel comfortable with. The language is not an issue while updating the details in Aadhar.
Q. What happens if my mobile number is not registered with Aadhaar authorities?
A. In case your mobile is not registered with UIDAI, you will not be able to avail any of the online facilities related to Aadhaar. You can get your mobile number linked with Aadhaar by visiting the Aadhaar Enrolment Centre.
Q. My mobile number is not registered with my Aadhaar card. So, how can I correct my Aadhar card details online?
A.You can select the option of verification using OTP through an unregistered mobile number. However, this facility is available online if you have not registered your mobile number with Aadhaar already.
Q. How do I register my mobile number in order to make changes online?
A. In order to register your mobile number with UIDAI, visit a nearby Aadhaar Enrolment Centre and submit the Aadhaar Enrolment/Correction form mentioning your mobile number in the form. You do not have to provide any proof for registering your mobile number with Aadhaar.
Q. Do I have to provide any documents in order to update/change my mobile details?
A. You do not have to provide any documents to update/change your mobile number. Just fill the Aadhar Enrolment/Correction Form and submit it along with the updation charge of Rs 25.
Q. Is it possible to request for a change in information through offline modes?
A. Only residential address can be updated online as well as offline through post. However, you can update all your biometric and demographic details by visiting a nearby Aadhaar Enrolment Centre.
Q. Where should I send the post/letter?
A. The Aadhar Enrolment/Update Form is to be sent to the following address along with necessary documents:
