If you live on rent and want to change the permanent address in the Aadhaar card on changing the house, then you can get it replaced with the online service of UIDAI. For this, some procedures have to be followed.
Aadhaar card is required everywhere from government to private work. In such a situation, the information given in it is very important to be accurate. Often it is found in the name or date of birth. This can be easily corrected online. But there is a problem in changing the address. Especially if you live on rent. Because it becomes difficult to change the permanent address in the Aadhaar card as soon as the house changes. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has given special facility to such people. Under this, the address can now be updated while sitting at home.
Previously, the card holder had to make rounds of the Aadhaar center to change the permanent address. Also many documents had to be submitted. But now under the facility given by UIDAI, you can change the address online also. So what is the process to know the complete details.
Rent agreement will be required
If you live on rent and you have the same address on the Aadhaar card, but you want to change the address as soon as you change your house, for this you will need a rent agreement. Your name should be written in it. At the time of application, the rent agreement will have to be scanned and uploaded PDF copy of it.
Application process on website
To apply for an address change in the Aadhaar card, you have to visit the official site of UIDAI https://uidai.gov.in/. Click on Address Update Request (Online) here. As you do this, a new window will open. Click on the option of update address here. After this enter your Aadhar Card number and log in. Fill all the details here and upload a PDF copy of the rent agreement. Now proceed the process. After doing this, OTP (One Time Password) will come on your mobile. As soon as you enter it, press the submit button on the portal. This will reach your request department.
You can also apply offline
If you are having trouble in changing the address online then you can get this work done offline too. For this, you have to go to the base center. Here Aadhaar updation or correction form will have to be filled and submitted. With this, you will need to photocopy Aadhar card, PAN card, voter card or passport. The address will be changed in the Aadhaar card within a week or 10 days of the submission of details.
