Apply for Corrections in Aadhar Card Online

How to make corrections in Aadhar Card Online

Aadhar card has slowly become the essential proof to avail the government services.  As such, it is essential to have the Aadhar card with correct and up-to-date details.  I have already made a post on applying for aadhar card couple of years back. Based on the queries and follow-ups which I have received on the post, I am writing this post on how to make corrections in the details provided in the Aadhar card just by few clicks online.

Details which can be changed in the Aadhar Card online:

1. Name

2. Gender

3. Date of Birth

4. Address

5. Mobile Phone Number

6. Email ID

Steps to apply for corrections in Aadhar Card online:

Step-1 – Login to the Portal:

The first step in applying for the corrections in the Aadhar card is to login to the “Aadhar Self Service Update Portal” by clicking the below link or click here:

https://ssup.uidai.gov.in/web/guest/update

A screen like below will open:

We need to enter the Aadhar number for which the corrections to be applied and the OTP (One Time Password) will be sent to the mobile number which was registered with the Aadhar number while applying for the same.

Kindly note, the OTP will be sent the mobile number which was updated while applying for the Aadhar card. In many instances, I have seen people have given one single mobile number for the Aadhar number applied for all their family members. So kindly make sure to check the OTP in that specific mobile number.

Also note that, the OTP is valid only for 15 minutes from the time they sent the SMS. Kindly make sure to enter the OTP as soon as you receive.

Step-2:  Choosing the fields / data which need to be changed / corrected:

After entering the OTP, the below screen will open and we need to check the details which need to be changed / corrected.  We can check multiple fields in case we want to make multiple changes and corrections in Aadhar card.

Step-3:  Applying for the changes selected and uploading the valid documents for supporting the corrections / changes:

1) For changes / corrections in Mobile Number and Email ID and Gender:

No documents are needed for the corrections / changes in the below fields:

a) Mobile Number

b) Email ID

c) Gender

For the mobile number and Email ID, we will be asked to enter the new mobile / Email ID and then to submit it. No other formalities required. Once submitted, make a note of the Update Request Number (URN) which will be used to track the status.

2) For changes / corrections in Name:

There may be some error in the spelling or we might have changed our name. In both the instances, we can update the aadhar details by typing the new name in the required field. But we need to upload the proof of Identity to support the name change / corrections.

The valid proof of Identity as mentioned in the UIDAI website is listed below. Any one of the below original document has to be scanned in color mode and to be uploaded:

S.No	Proof of Identity
1	Passport
2	PAN Card
3	Ration/ PDS Photo Card
4	Voter ID
5	Driving License
6	Government Photo ID Cards/ service photo identity card issued by PSU
7	NREGS Job Card
8	Photo ID issued by Recognized Educational Institution
9	Arms License
10	Photo Bank ATM Card
11	Photo Credit Card
12	Pensioner Photo Card
13	Freedom Fighter Photo Card
14	Kissan Photo Passbook
15	CGHS / ECHS Photo Card
16	Address Card having Name and Photo issued by Department of Posts
17	Certificate of Identify having photo issued by Gazetted Officer or Tehsildar on letterhead
18	Disability ID Card/handicapped medical certificate issued by the respective State/UT
19	Affidavit executed on nonjudicial stamp paper to be submitted by a woman applicant for name change after marriage (Joint Affidavit to be submitted along with her husband with joint photo)
20	Marriage Certificate
21	Proof of Marriage document issued by the Registrar
22	Gazette Notification
23	Legal Name Change Certificate

Note: For above documents, where original document does not have photo, the photocopy/scan of the documents must be taken along with the photo.

3) For changes / corrections in Address:

The change / correction in the address can be updated by entering the new address in the required field. But we need to upload the proof of address to support the change in Address.

The valid proof of Address as mentioned in the UIDAI website is listed below. Any one of the below original document has to be scanned in color mode and to be uploaded:

S.No	Proof of Address
1	Passport
2	Bank Statement/ Passbook
3	Post Office Account Statement/Passbook
4	Ration Card
5	Voter ID
6	Driving License
7	Government Photo ID cards/ service photo identity card issued by PSU
8	Electricity Bill (not older than 3 months)
9	Water bill (not older than 3 months)
10	Telephone Landline Bill (not older than 3 months)
11	Property Tax Receipt (not older than 1 year)
12	Credit Card Statement (not older than 3 months)
13	Insurance Policy
14	Signed Letter having Photo from Bank on letterhead
15	Signed Letter having Photo issued by registered Company on letterhead
16	Signed Letter having Photo issued by Recognized Educational Instruction on letterhead
17	NREGS Job Card
18	Arms License
19	Pensioner Card
20	Freedom Fighter Card
21	Kissan Passbook
22	CGHS / ECHS Card
23	Certificate of Address having photo issued by MP or MLA or Gazetted Officer or Tehsildar on letterhead
24	Certificate of Address issued by Village Panchayat head or its equivalent authority (for rural areas)
25	Income Tax Assessment Order
26	Vehicle Registration Certificate
27	Registered Sale / Lease / Rent Agreement
28	Address Card having Photo issued by Department of Posts
29	Caste and Domicile Certificate having Photo issued by State Govt.
30	Disability ID Card/handicapped medical certificate issued by the respective State/UT Governments/Administrations
31	Gas Connection Bill (not older than 3 months)
32	Passport of Spouse
33	Passport of Parents(in case of Minor)
34	Allotment letter of accomodation issued by Central/State Govt. of not more than three years old
35	Marriage Certificate issued by the Govt, containing address

4) For  corrections in Date of Birth:

The correction in the date of birth can be updated by entering the correct date of birth in the required field. But we need to upload the proof of date of birth to support the change in date of birth.

The valid proof of Date of Birth as mentioned in the UIDAI website is listed below. Any one of the below original document has to be scanned in color mode and to be uploaded:

S.No	Proof of Date of Birth
1	Birth Certificate
2	SSLC Book/Certificate
3	Passport
4	Certificate of Date of Birth issued by Group A Gazetted Officer on letterhead
5	PAN Card
6	Mark sheet issued by any Govt. Board or University
7	Govt. Photo ID Card/Photo Identity card issued by PSU containing DOB
8	Central State Pension Payment Order
9	Central Govt. Health Service Scheme photo card or Ex Servicemen contributory health scheme photo card

Kindly make sure to have the above mentioned documents ready before applying for the corrections online.

Step-4: Downloading the acknowledgement of Update Request :

After entering the necessary details and uploading the requisite documents, we will be given the Update Request Number (URN) on the screen, which has the details of the updates which we have made / applied for.  It provides option to print and download this acknowledgement. It is advisable to save this acknowledgement, as this URN will be used to track the status of our request. The acknowledgement will look like the below screenshot:

Step-5: Tracking the status:

The status of the update request can be tracked by the following steps:

Step 5.1: Click on the link to track the status : https://ssup.uidai.gov.in/check-status

Step 5.2: The below screen will open

Step 5.3: Enter the Aadhar number and the URN (Update Request Number – Which was there in the acknowledgement in step 4). 

Kindly note that the URN might have the “/” symbols in the acknowledgement. While typing the URN in the tracking screen above, ignore those backslashes “/” and type only the numbers.

Step 5.4: Status will be shown in the next screen which looks like the below screenshot.

Step-6: Updated Aadhar:

In case of changes in Name, Gender, Address & Date of Birth:  Once the requested change has got updated, updated aadhar letter will be sent to our address

In case of changes in Mobile Number and E-mail ID: Aadhar letter won’t be sent for the changes in Mobile Number and E-mail ID. The status as seen in the step-5 shall be taken as the confirmation that the requested change has been updated in the Aadhar card.

Note:

1)  The corrections can be done online only if the mobile number was registered with the Aadhar number.

2) If the mobile number was not registered, or the registered mobile was not accessible we have to apply for the corrections in offline mode.

In case if you haven’t applied for Aadhar card or want to know how to apply for corrections in offline mode along with the addresses of the permanent aadhar centers in Chennai, please wait for my next post which will be posted very soon.

Kindly share this post / details with those who can’t access the internet like the ones who are working at our home and help them to apply for the corrections if any. This will help them to avail the subsidies from the Government (if any) without any hindrance.

Disclaimer: The details posted above are based on the details found in the official UIDAI website. In case of any errors / mistakes found in the post, feel free to let me know.  Also feel free to e-mail me for any troubles if you face while applying for corrections online.

Meet you all in my next post!

With Cheers,

Deepak Raghuraman

innovativedeepak87@gmail.com

Source: https://uidai.gov.in/