Aadhaar Services
1. Issued By & Official Portals
myAadhaar Portal (UIDAI)
As per UIDAI mandates, mobile number linking and biometric updates (fingerprints, iris scans, facial photo) strictly require in-person attendance at an authorized Aadhaar Seva Kendra (ASK) or bank/post office enrollment branch. Only Proof of Address (PoA) and 10-year document revalidation can be submitted fully online.
Primary portal for online address changes, free document updates, PVC card orders, and e-Aadhaar downloads.
Official notifications, approved standard certificate formats, circulars, and Aadhaar Seva Kendra locator.
2. Why It Is Required
Aadhaar is a 12-digit random identification number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to residents of India based on biometric and demographic details. Under the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016, it functions as universal digital proof of identity across India.
3. Who Is Eligible
- Any individual resident in India who has resided in the country for 182 days or more in the preceding 12 months
- Infants and children of any age (Baal Aadhaar issued for children under 5 without biometrics)
- Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) holding valid Indian passports are eligible for Aadhaar on arrival without the 182-day waiting period
4. Official Application Fees & Timeline
Official Fee Breakdown
Password-protected official electronic Aadhaar PDF with digital signature from UIDAI.
Free ServiceMandatory 10-year document revalidation on myAadhaar portal.
Free on myAadhaarStatutory fee for updating residential address with valid proof or Head of Family (HoF) consent.
Pocket-sized PVC card with microtext, ghost image, and secure QR code delivered by Speed Post.
Home DeliveryMandatory biometric capture for children turning 5 and 15 at any official Aadhaar center.
Statutory FreeIn-person biometric update (photo, fingerprints, iris) at Aadhaar Seva Kendra.
Estimated Processing Timeline
Available immediately with OTP verification on registered mobile number.
Checked by UIDAI back-end verification teams against uploaded address proof.
Printed by security press and dispatched via Department of Posts Speed Post.
Mandatory biometric updates for children at ages 5 and 15 are free by law. Always ask for an official GST receipt whenever paying fees at an Aadhaar Seva Kendra.
5. Documents Required
6. Prepare Your Documents (Auto-Fix Studio)
Auto-crop your photograph, resize your signature to recommended pixel and DPI parameters, and convert identity proofs into standardized A4 PDFs formatted for portal size limits.
7. Official Step-by-Step Application Roadmap
Log in to myAadhaar Portal
Visit myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in and authenticate with your 12-digit Aadhaar number and OTP sent to your linked mobile number.
Select Service
Choose 'Update Address in your Aadhaar' or 'Document Update' depending on whether you need a new address or 10-year document revalidation.
Enter Details Exactly as Proof
Enter complete street address, landmark, pin code, district, and state. The portal automatically maps the local post office.
Upload Supporting Proof
Upload a clean, clear color scan (PDF/JPG under 2 MB) of your valid Proof of Address document.
Pay ₹50 & Note URN
Complete payment via UPI/Netbanking and download the Acknowledgement Slip containing your 14-digit Update Request Number (URN).
8. Online vs. Offline Application Workflow
- •Updating residential address with valid Proof of Address (PoA) or Head of Family (HoF) consent.
- •Revalidating 10-year-old Aadhaar records by uploading updated PoI and PoA documents.
- •Ordering replacement Aadhaar PVC smart card for home delivery.
- •Downloading password-protected electronic e-Aadhaar PDF.
- •Locking or unlocking biometrics and Virtual ID (VID) generation.
- •First-time Aadhaar enrollment (mandatory 10-finger biometric capture, iris scan, and photo).
- •Linking or updating mobile number and email address.
- •Mandatory biometric updates for minors upon reaching age 5 and age 15.
- •Updating applicant's facial photograph, fingerprints, or iris data.
- •Date of Birth (DoB) correction beyond the initial demographic entry.
9. Technical Upload Specifications
Format: PDF, JPG, PNG
Max File Size: 2048 KB
Document scans must be in color, completely legible, uncropped, and under 2 MB.
10. Common Rejection Reasons & Mistakes to Avoid
- •Document scan is blurry, dark, cropped, or illegible.
- •Address proof submitted is in the name of landlord without a formal registered rent agreement.
- •Mismatch between the address typed in the portal and the address printed on the uploaded proof.
- •Submitting an expired identity document.
- •Uploading utility bills (electricity, water, telephone) that are older than 3 months.
- •Spelling discrepancy between the name on the uploaded address proof and the registered Aadhaar name.
- •Uploading black-and-white photocopies instead of original color documents.
- •Attempting to update mobile number online without visiting an Aadhaar center.
11. How to Track & Correct Applications
- Visit myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in and click 'Check Enrolment & Update Status'.
- Enter the 14-digit Update Request Number (URN) or 28-digit Enrolment ID (EID) along with the date and timestamp.
- Enter the captcha and click Submit to view the real-time stage: Draft, Payment, Verification, or Completed.
- If rejected, review the rejection code on the myAadhaar status portal.
- Rectify the defect (e.g. obtain a fresh utility bill under 3 months or a gazetted officer certificate).
- Resubmit the update application on myAadhaar with the corrected document and pay the ₹50 fee.
12. Official Government Sources & Verification
Easy to Doc prioritizes primary government sources. Verify official circulars, fee structures, and procedures directly on statutory portals:
Direct portal for address updates, PVC card orders, and e-Aadhaar downloads.
Statutory circular listing acceptable proofs of identity, address, and relationship.
13. Helpful Easy to Doc Guides & Utilities
Step-by-step walkthrough for myAadhaar address update and Head of Family route.
Application GuideAadhaar Mobile Number Update GuideWhy mobile update requires biometric verification at ASK and how to book appointment.
Application GuideAadhaar 10-Year Document Update WalkthroughHow to complete mandatory PoI & PoA revalidation on myAadhaar before deadline.
Free In-Browser UtilityCompress PDF Under 2 MBEnsure your Aadhaar proof document scan stays well within UIDAI's 2 MB limit.
Free In-Browser UtilityMerge PDF DocumentsCombine front and back sides of address proofs into a single PDF under portal size limits.
14. Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change my mobile number or photograph online on myAadhaar?
No. UIDAI strictly mandates in-person biometric authentication for linking or modifying your mobile number. You can, however, book an online appointment at an Aadhaar Seva Kendra via uidai.gov.in to avoid standing in long queues.
Is the digitally downloaded e-Aadhaar officially recognized across India?
Under Section 4(3) of the Aadhaar Act, 2016 and circulars from RBI, MEA, and DoPT, a printed e-Aadhaar or mAadhaar digital card is recognized as a valid electronic identity proof on par with the original physical letter.
How do I open a password-protected e-Aadhaar PDF?
The password to open your e-Aadhaar PDF is an 8-character code: the first 4 letters of your name in CAPITAL letters followed by your 4-digit birth year (e.g. if your name is ARPAN SHARMA and birth year is 1995, password is ARPA1995).
What should I do if I don't have any address proof in my own name?
You can use the 'Head of Family (HoF)' based online address update on myAadhaar, where a parent, spouse, or sibling residing at the same address provides Aadhaar OTP consent along with a proof of relationship document (such as a ration card or marriage certificate).
How long does UIDAI take to verify and approve an online address change?
Demographic updates are typically processed within 5 to 15 working days. Once approved, your updated e-Aadhaar becomes immediately downloadable from myAadhaar.
What is the 10-year Aadhaar document update mandate?
UIDAI encourages all residents who were issued an Aadhaar card more than 10 years ago and have not updated their records since to revalidate their identity and address by uploading current PoI and PoA documents on myAadhaar.
Information can change when government rules or statutory procedures are updated. Always verify critical filing requirements with the official government source. Easy to Doc is an independent educational platform and is not affiliated with any government authority.
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