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Tezzbuzz Desk- If you have recently changed your residence or shifted to another city due to job, then it may be necessary to update the old address in the Aadhaar card. The good thing is that now there is no need to go to the Aadhaar Seva Center every time for this. Address in Aadhaar can be updated online through the facilities of UIDAI.

The address recorded in Aadhaar is used in many types of services. In such a situation, if your current address and the address recorded in Aadhaar are different, then there may be problems during the verification of documents. You can make this change sitting at home using your valid address proof.

How to change Aadhaar address through mobile or laptop

To update your address online, first contact UIDAI. myAadhaar portal Go to. After this login with the help of your Aadhaar number and OTP received on registered mobile number. According to UIDAI, to use online services, it is necessary to link the mobile number with Aadhaar.

after login Address Update Select the option. Now fill the required information and upload valid documents to the new address. The scanned copy or photo of the document should be clear and the address entered in it should match with the new address filled by you.

The facility to update address through your documents is also available in the new Aadhaar App. In this, the fee has to be paid after uploading the documents, filling the new address, checking the preview and completing Face Authentication. According to the current information from UIDAI, a fee of ₹75 is charged for this process.

Which documents will be required?

Valid for updating new address in Aadhaar Proof of Address (POA) Documents have to be given. The document should be in the name of the same person on whose basis the address is being changed. According to UIDAI, incorrect or invalid documents, difference between the address entered in the document and the address filled in the form, or unclear scan may result in the request being rejected. It is better to check the information about which document will be accepted in your case from the official acceptable document list of UIDAI.

What to do if you do not have address proof in your name?

Many times, no address proof is immediately available in the name of a person living in a new house or city. in such a situation Head of Family (HoF) Based address update option can be used. In this, the address can be updated using the Aadhaar of the family member. In the new Aadhaar App, the family member's Aadhaar number, relationship information and Face Authentication may be required during the HoF process. After this the HoF has to approve the request from its app.

How to check status after application?

Once your address update request is successfully submitted, you will receive SRN (Service Request Number) Get it. According to UIDAI, with the help of this number you can track the status of your update request. Therefore, keep the acknowledgment slip or SRN received after completion of the application safely.

What is free till June 14, 2027?

It is important to understand one important thing here. Document update facility is available free of cost on myAadhaar portal till 14 June 2027. This exemption is for document update, it should be considered separately from the online process of changing new address. According to UIDAI information, a fee of ₹ 75 is applicable for document update at Aadhaar Centre. Therefore, if your aim is only to change the new address in Aadhaar, then while applying, please check the existing fees and instructions visible on the portal or Aadhaar App.

Keep these things in mind while applying

• Upload only clear and readable copy of the document.
• The address filled in the form should match the address entered in the document.
• Keep the mobile number linked to Aadhaar active, as OTP is required.
• Keep the SRN received after application safe.
• Do not share Aadhaar number or OTP on any unauthorized website.
• For changes in any fee or procedure, prefer to consult the information given on the official website of UIDAI.

Thus, having the correct documents can make the process of updating Aadhaar address online quite easy and gives you the option to avoid standing in queues at the Aadhaar center for a small process.