How to Edit Aadhar Card in Case of Mistake or Change of Details?

Have you encountered some error in your Aadhar Card? Do you wish to rectify the error in minimal time? Then this is the place for you!

Read further as we tell you How to edit Aadhar Card in simple steps to ensure maximum saving of time and money.

There are 2 ways to do it:

• Online

• Offline

Here are both the methods, so that you can pick the one which suits you the best.

HOW TO EDIT AADHAR CARD – ONLINE

The easiest way to make corrections in your Aadhar card is to edit it online since it takes barely 10 minutes and you can request changes from the comfort of your home. However, in order to do this, you will need to register your mobile number with The Unique Identification Authority of India.

Follow the steps below to edit your Aadhar card online:

STEP 1: GO TO THE SSUP UIDAI PORTAL FOR UPDATE

Visit the portal ssup.uidai.gov.in/update. You can copy paste this link in your browser or Click here to reach the portal directly.

STEP 2: ENTER AADHAR AND OTP

Enter the number of your Aadhar card and the text verification number. Once this is done, click on send OTP option.

STEP 3: PROCEED USING THE OTP

A onetime password will be sent to your registered mobile number, enter this password and proceed.

STEP 4: SELECT THE OPTION TO UPDATE

Once you enter your OTP, you will see a webpage which will allow you to update Aadhar details. Update the details that need to be rectified and move towards the next step.

STEP 5: UPLOAD DOCUMENTS

You will now have to upload a scanned colored copy of your documents. After this, select the BPO Service provider and finally click on Submit button.

Click Here to know the list of Documents for Aadhar Update

Note: The Aadhar Card change is not immediate; it will take a period of two- three weeks for your Aadhar card to be updated. Also, only the few details can be updated online, these details are:

• Name

• Date of birth

• Address

• Mobile Number – Only in case of Updating / Changing the number and NOT to add a new one.

Another method to make changes in your Aadhar card is doing so via posting the desired changes to an Aadhar card office.

HOW TO EDIT AADHAR CARD – OFFLINE

If you face any problem in the online method, use the ofline method explained below.

STEP 1: GET THE OFFLINE FORM FOR AADHAR CORRECTION

In order to make changes in your Aadhar card in offline mode, you will need to download an Aadhar correction form. Click here to download the form.

STEP 2: FILL THE DETAILS

Fill in the form and put your signatures at the bottom. Remember to enter all details correctly and to fill the form in block letters. For more details on how to fill the Aadhar card correction form, Click here.

STEP 3: ATTACH THE VALID DOCUMENTS

Once you have entered the information, attach all the self- signed documents required as given in the attached Valid Documents List.

Click Here to know the list of Documents for Aadhar Update

STEP 4: WRITE THE AADHAR NUMBER ON ALL COPIES

Once this is done, Mention the number of your Aadhar card on all the copies of documents that you submit.

STEP 5: SEND IT VIA POST TO THE UIDAI ADDRESS

Finally, send the completed form with all the documents to any of the address given below:

Address 1: UIDAI, Post Box No. 10, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh-480001, India

Address 2: UIDAI, Post Box No. 99, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad-500034, India

Note: Make sure to mark the envelope holding the documents and form as “Aadhar update/ correction” and that the envelope is sealed properly. Once the update request is received, you will receive an intimation of the same.

Hope resolved your query of how to edit Aadhar card and that you are successful in making the desired changes.

Extra care needs to be taken while mentioning the changes, especially in online mode since once you hit the submit button, you cannot turn back.