How to Update Your Aadhaar Address Online

When you move house, your Aadhaar address quietly becomes wrong — and that matters, because your Aadhaar address is where your PVC card is posted, where certain verifications point, and how many services confirm you live where you say. Happily, updating your address is one of the few Aadhaar changes you genuinely can do online, from home, without visiting a centre. This guide walks through how to update your Aadhaar address online the safe, official way, which documents count as proof, what it costs, and how to steer clear of the fake update sites that prey on this exact task.

Good news: address really can be done online

Many Aadhaar changes — your mobile number, your fingerprints, your photo — need an in-person biometric visit. Address is different. Because you prove it with a document rather than a fingerprint, UIDAI lets you update it entirely online on the myAadhaar portal by uploading a valid proof of address. That is why searches for “aadhaar address update online” have a real, honest answer, unlike “mobile update online,” which does not.

What you need before you start

• Your 12-digit Aadhaar number.
• Access to your registered mobile number — the OTP goes there. (If it changed, update your mobile number first.)
• One clear, valid proof of address in your name, scanned or photographed (colour, all corners visible, readable).
• A way to pay the small online fee.

Documents accepted as proof of address

UIDAI accepts a wide range of documents. The exact list is refreshed from time to time, so always confirm the current one on uidai.gov.in, but common accepted proofs include:

The document must be in your name and show the new address. Utility bills usually need to be recent. If you are unsure whether yours qualifies, the portal lists the currently valid documents at the upload step.

Step 1 — Log in to the official portal

Type myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in yourself, or open it from uidai.gov.in. Log in with your Aadhaar number and the OTP sent to your registered mobile. Enter that OTP only on this official page — never share it with a person, a caller or another website. See why you must never share an OTP.

Step 2 — Choose Update Aadhaar, then Address

Open the “Update Aadhaar” service and select the Address field. You will see your current address. Enter the new one carefully, matching how it appears on your proof document — the two must agree, or the request can be rejected.

Step 3 — Upload your proof of address

Upload a clear scan or photo of one valid proof. Make sure the whole document is visible, in focus, and readable, ideally in colour. A blurry or cropped upload is the number-one reason address updates get rejected.

Step 4 — Pay the fee and note the URN

Pay the small online fee — about Rs 50 including tax as of 2026 (confirm the current amount, as fees change). You will receive an Update Request Number (URN). Save it: this is how you track the request.

Step 5 — Track and download the updated Aadhaar

Address updates are usually processed within a few days to about two weeks. Track progress using your URN — our guide on how to check your Aadhaar update status shows exactly how. Once approved, download the fresh e-Aadhaar with the new address (remember the PDF password format to open it), and if you want a physical copy you can order an updated PVC card.

If you do not have proof in your own name

Renting a room, living with family, or newly moved and every bill is in someone else’s name? UIDAI provides alternative routes — for example, using the address of a head of family or relative whose Aadhaar already carries that address, or an address validation letter. These options change over time, so check the current method on the official portal, or visit an Aadhaar Seva Kendra where staff can guide you.

If your update is rejected

A rejection almost always comes down to the document: it was unclear, the address on it did not exactly match what you typed, or it was not an accepted proof. Read the reason given, fix it, and resubmit. Do not fall for any agent promising to “guarantee approval” for a fee — approval depends only on a valid, matching document, and no one can override that.

Watch out for fake address-update sites

This task is a magnet for fraud because it asks you to upload identity documents and enter an OTP — exactly what a scammer wants. Keep these rules:

• Only myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in is genuine. Look-alike “aadhaar update” sites and paid ads exist to harvest your documents. If the address bar does not end in .uidai.gov.in, leave.
• Never pay a middleman. The official fee is tiny. Hundreds of rupees means someone is skimming — the fake KYC-update scam pattern.
• Never share your OTP or upload documents anywhere but the official portal. Learn the red flags in how to spot phishing messages.

Final word

Updating your Aadhaar address online is straightforward, cheap and — refreshingly — genuinely doable from home. Log in to the official portal, enter the new address to match a clear proof document, pay the small fee, and track it with your URN. This is general information, not legal advice, and UIDAI’s documents, fees and steps can change, so always confirm the current process on uidai.gov.in. For the broader habit of keeping every Aadhaar detail correct and safe, read how to update your Aadhaar details online and stay safe.