What are the Documents Required to Change Address in Aadhaar Card?

byPriyanka JuyalLast Updated: March 28, 2024
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Aadhaar is issued by UIDAI and is mandatory for every individual to have one. It is a 12-digit unique number and is essential to avail of numerous government schemes and benefits. When an applicant moves from his or her current location to a new one, it is necessary to update his or her address in order to use Aadhaar effectively across the country.

To update their Aadhaar address, an applicant must fill out an Aadhaar address update form, submit supporting documents, and pay the fee specified by UIDAI. In this blog, we will provide you with a list of documents to submit for the Aadhaar address update process.

List of Aadhaar Address Update Documents

Following is the list of documents required for address update in Aadhaar card-

  1. Passport
  2. Bank Statement/Passbook, Post Office Account Statement/Passbook
  3. Ration Card, Voter ID Card, Driving License
  4. Government Photo ID Cards/Service Photo Identity Card issued by PSU
  5. Electricity Bill, Telephone Bill, Water Bill, Gas Connection Bill (not older than 3 months), a Property Tax Receipt (not older than 1 year), Allotment Letter of Accommodation issued by Central/ State Govt. (not more than 3 years old)
  6. Signed letter with a photo from Bank on letterhead, Signed letter with a photo issued by the Registered Company on letterhead, signed letter with a photo issued by the Recognized Educational Institution on letterhead or photo ID having address issued by Recognized Educational Institution
  7. NREGA Job Card, Pensioner Card, Arms License, Freedom Fighter Card, Kissan Passbook, CGHS/ECHS Card
  8. Certificate of Address with a photo issued by MP or MLA or MLC or Gazetted Officer or Tehsildar on UIDAI standard certificate format for enrolment/ update, Certificate of Address issued by Village Panchayat head or its equivalent authority (for rural areas) on UIDAI standard certificate format for enrolment/ update
  9. Income Tax Assessment Order, Vehicle Registration Certificate, Registered Sale/ Lease/ Rent Agreement, Address Card having Photo issued by Department of Posts, Caste and Domicile Certificate having Photo issued by State Govt
  10. Passport of Spouse, Passport of Parents (in case of Minor), Disability ID Card/ handicapped medical certificate issued by the respective State/ UT Governments/ Administrations, Marriage Certificate issued by the Government, containing address, Bhamashah Card/Jan-Aadhaar card issued by Govt. of Rajasthan
  11. Certificate from Superintendent/ Warden/ Matron/ Head of Institution of recognized shelter homes or orphanages etc. on UIDAI standard certificate format for enrolment/ update, Certificate of Address having photo issued by Municipal Councillor on UIDAI standard certificate format for enrolment/ update
  12. Identity Card issued by recognized educational institutions, SSLC book having photograph, School Identity card, School Leaving Certificate (SLC)/ School Transfer Certificate (TC), containing Name and Address, Extract of School Records containing Name, Address and Photograph issued by Head of School, Certificate of Identity containing Name, Address and Photo issued by Recognized Educational Institution signed by Head of Institute on UIDAI standard certificate format for enrolment/ update
  13. Certificate of identity containing Name, DOB and Photograph issued by Employees, Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on UIDAI standard certificate format for enrolment/ update

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FAQs

Can I apply for an Aadhaar card without documents?

Yes, you can apply for an Aadhaar card without documents with the help of an introducer.

Can I submit proof of identity for updating the Aadhaar card address update?

You need to submit proof of address to update the Aadhaar address.

Is it possible to make changes to my Aadhaar demographics online?

Yes, it is possible to make changes to Aadhaar demographics online by visiting the official website of UIDAI.

Do I need to pay an amount to enrol for an Aadhaar card?

An applicant can enrol for an Aadhaar card free of cost.

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