Quick answer: Update your Aadhaar address online at myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in for ₹75, with no centre visit needed. Log in with your Aadhaar number and OTP, upload one valid address proof, and submit. Processing times vary; track your request online. If you have no document in your own name, the Head of Family route lets a family member with matching address proof authorise the change instead.
What you need before starting
- Your Aadhaar-linked mobile number, because every step needs an OTP. If you no longer have it, the address update cannot be done online at all; see our guide on booking an Aadhaar Seva Kendra appointment.
- One valid proof of address as a clear scan or photo, under 2 MB, in JPEG, PNG or PDF.
- ₹75 payable online by UPI, card or net banking.
Documents accepted as address proof
UIDAI accepts a long list. These are the ones people most commonly use, and the conditions that trip them up:
| Document | Condition |
|---|---|
| Passport | Valid, not expired |
| Bank passbook or statement | Recent, with the bank stamp or logo visible |
| Voter ID | Current address printed |
| Driving licence | Valid |
| Electricity, water, gas or landline bill | Issued within the last 3 months |
| Ration card | Current |
| Registered rent agreement | Registered, not a plain notarised copy |
| Property tax receipt | Within the last year |
| Bank or post office account statement | Within 3 months |
Check each document against UIDAI’s current accepted-document list before uploading. Check the date and the registration stamp before uploading.
How to update online
- Go to myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in and click Login.
- Enter your Aadhaar number, the captcha, and the OTP sent to your registered mobile.
- Select Update Aadhaar Online, then choose Address as the field to update.
- Enter the new address exactly as it appears on your proof document, including PIN code, and fill the Telugu or regional language field if prompted.
- Upload the scanned address proof. Ensure all four corners are visible and the text is readable.
- Pay ₹75 and submit.
- Save the 14-digit Update Request Number (URN) shown on the acknowledgement.
If you have no document in your own name
This is common for students, newly married women, tenants, and people living with family. UIDAI provides the Head of Family (HoF) route.
- On the update page, choose the Head of Family option.
- Enter the Aadhaar number of the family member whose address you share and who has valid proof.
- Upload a document proving your relationship, such as a ration card, marriage certificate, passport, or a government-issued family entitlement document.
- The HoF receives a notification and must approve the request from their own myAadhaar login within a set number of days.
- Once approved, the update proceeds normally.
If the HoF does not approve in time, the request lapses and the fee is not refunded, so tell them to expect it before you submit.
Track the status
Use the URN at myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in under Check Update Status. Completion time varies. Once approved, download the updated e-Aadhaar immediately; the change reflects in your PDF straight away, and check UIDAI’s delivery options if you need a physical copy.
Why rejections happen, and what to do
| Reason | Fix |
|---|---|
| Document unclear or corners cut off | Rescan in good light, full page visible |
| Address entered does not match the document | Retype exactly as printed, including abbreviations |
| Utility bill older than 3 months | Use a more recent bill or a different document type |
| Rent agreement not registered | Use a registered agreement or another proof |
| Name on document differs from Aadhaar | Correct the name first, or use a different document |
| HoF did not approve in time | Resubmit and follow up with the family member |
There is no limit on resubmissions, but the ₹75 fee applies each time, so it is worth getting the document right the first time.
After the address changes
An Aadhaar address change does not automatically update anything else. Update separately where it matters: your bank KYC, gas connection, PAN if needed, voter ID, and driving licence. Banks in particular will keep using the old address on statements until you ask them to refresh KYC.
Frequently asked questions
How many times can I change my address?
There is no limit on address updates, unlike name, date of birth and gender which have lifetime limits.
Can I update without the registered mobile number?
Not online. You must first update the mobile number at an Aadhaar Seva Kendra, which requires an in-person visit and ₹75.
Do I get a new physical Aadhaar card?
No. Download the updated e-Aadhaar PDF, or order a PVC card for ₹75 if you want a physical copy.
How long is the update valid before it reflects everywhere?
Once UIDAI approves the update, but third parties such as banks refresh their records only when you ask them to.
Last updated September 2026. UIDAI fees, accepted documents and portal menus change periodically; verify on uidai.gov.in before paying.
Sources
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