In today’s digital era, the Aaadhar card is one of the crucial documents which not just serves as proof of identity but helps in availing various government schemes. Notably, the Aadhaar is a 12-digit individual identification number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). This card contains information such as name of the person, date of birth, biometric data, photograph, and address etc.
Starting banking services to mobile phone connections, and other government and non-government schemes, Aadhaar card helps citizens to avail various facilities.
According to the UIDAI’s official website, cardholders can update their address online via Self Service Update Portal (SSUP). Cardholders will have to pay ₹50/- plus GST for the demographic updates.
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Step to change the address on Aadhaar card:
Step 1: First, you need to visit the official UIDAI website at https://uidai.gov.in/
Step 2: On the home page, you need to go to the ‘My Aadhaar’ section.
Step 3: Select the ‘Update Demographics Data & Check Status’ option in that section.
Step 4: Select the ‘Login’ button.
Step 5: Enter Your Aadhar Number and CAPTCHA -> click Send OTP.
Step 6: Enter the 6 Digit OTP received on your registered mobile number -> click Login.
Step 7: Click On Update Aadhar Online.
Step 8: Click on ‘Proceed To Update Aaadhar’.
Step 9: Select ‘Address’ and then -> click to ‘Proceed To Update Aaadhar’.
Step 10: Enter your proper Address.
Step 11: Upload the scanned copies of verification documents.
Step 12: Select the Next.
Step 13: Give Both the permission and -> click ‘Next’.
Step 14: Make the payment.
Step 15: You will now have to check the preview of the Aadhaar card update. You will get an Update Request Number (URN) to check the status of the request.