IDENTITY & DOCUMENTS / GUIDE 01
Aadhaar updates: prepare before you start
Understand the difference between updating a detail, checking a request and downloading an Aadhaar copy.
Before you start
First identify the detail that needs attention. A name correction, address change and biometric update can follow different routes. Use UIDAI’s current service list to find out whether your request can be completed online or needs an enrolment or update centre. Do not assume that every change is available from a phone.
Your preparation checklist
- Check the accepted supporting-document list for the exact field you want to change.
- Compare your name and address across the records you intend to use; do not alter a scan to make it match.
- Check whether the selected service requires access to a registered mobile number.
- For a centre visit, check the appointment instructions and current fees before travelling.
Complete the next steps
Open the relevant service from UIDAI, review the information before authorising the request, and save the acknowledgement or update reference privately. Track the request through the official status tool. Downloading a copy is a separate task from correcting the underlying record.
Open UIDAI ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Official destination: https://uidai.gov.in. The provider’s current instructions take precedence over this guide.
If something goes wrong
If an OTP does not arrive, check the registered-mobile guidance rather than sharing your Aadhaar details with a stranger. If a request is rejected, read the reason and supporting-document rules before resubmitting. Never send Aadhaar scans or OTPs to this directory.