Can I update my date of birth through Update Aadhaar online Service?keyboard_arrow_down
At Present this feature is not supported by online portal, and to update Date of Birth (DoB) kindly visit nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra with DoB proof document.
I have already updated Date of Birth in my Aadhaar once. Can I update/ correct it?keyboard_arrow_down
No. You can update your Date of Birth (DoB) only once. Further Dated of Birth (DoB) can be changed under exceptional circumstances, kindly call 1947 in this regard.
Will my Aadhaar number get changed after updation?keyboard_arrow_down
No, your Aadhaar number will remain same even after the update.
I want to cancel the update request. Will I be able to do it?keyboard_arrow_down
An Aadhaar number holder can cancel the update request from the ‘Requests’ space in the myAadhaar dashboard until the request is picked up for further processing. If cancelled, the amount paid will be refunded to the account within 21 days
Where can I see all my update requests?keyboard_arrow_down
An Aadhaar number holder can view his/her update requests inside the ‘Requests’ space inside the myAadhaar dashboard.
How do I add my father’s / husband’s name to my address?keyboard_arrow_down
Relationship details are a part of address field in Aadhaar. This has been standardized to C/o (Care of). Filling this is optional.
My online address update request got rejected for invalid documents. What does this mean?keyboard_arrow_down
Aadhaar update requests to be supported by valid/proper documents. In case the a valid document in the name of the applicant is not submitted along with the request, the same shall be rejected. Ensure to follow the below, before you submit a new update request.
1. The document should be a Valid document, as per document list List of Supporting Document
2. Document is in the name of the Aadhaar number holder for whom update request is submitted.
3. Address details entered should match the address with the address mentioned in the document.
4. Image uploaded should be clear and colored scan of original document.
Are the service charges different for Aadhaar Seva Kendras?keyboard_arrow_down
No, the charges for Aadhaar Services are same across all the Aadhaar centres in the country including Aadhaar Seva Kendras .
For charges please refer : Aadhaar Enrolment & Update Charges
Can I reschedule/ cancel my appointment?keyboard_arrow_down
Yes, you can reschedule the appointment before 24 hours by logging into the appointment portal with the same mobile number/ email ID (as given earlier).
What services I can avail from Aadhaar Seva Kendra?keyboard_arrow_down
Aadhaar Seva Kendras provides all type of Aadhaar services such as
1. New Enrolment for all age group.
2. Update of any demographic Information (Name, Address, Gender, Date of Birth, Mobile number and Email Id).
3. Update of biometric information (Photo, Fingerprints and Iris Scans) .
4. Mandatory Biometric Update of children (attaining the age of 5 and 15 years).
5.Document update (POI and POA) .
6.Find & Print Aadhaar.
What are the timings of UIDAI ASKs (Aadhaar Seva Kendras)?keyboard_arrow_down
Aadhaar Seva Kendras are open all 7 days of the week excluding national/regional holidays. Normally it functions from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM (IST).
Aadhaar Enrolment Centres other than UIDAI ASKs follow timings as defined by their respective registrars. Individuals seeking enrolment/ Aadhaar number holders may contact their nearby Aadhaar Enrolment Centre for more information.
What is Aadhaar Seva Kendra (ASK)?keyboard_arrow_down
‘Aadhaar Seva Kendra’ or ASK is a single-stop destination for all Aadhaar services for the individuals. ASK offer dedicated Aadhaar enrolment and update services to individuals in a state-of-the-art environment. The Aadhaar Seva Kendra offers a comfortable air-conditioned environment to individuals. All ASK are wheelchair friendly and have special provisions to service the elderly and specially abled. More info on ASKs is available here: uidai.gov.in website.
Where can I find the list of UIDAI ASKs (Aadhaar Seva Kendras)?keyboard_arrow_down
A consolidated list of all functional ASKs is available at: Aadhaar Seva Kendra List
These ASKs are available in addition to Aadhaar Enrolment Centres already run by Banks, Post Offices, CSC, BSNL and State Governments.
How will the biometric of the differently abled and people with no fingerprints or rugged hands e.g. beedi workers or people with no fingers be captured?keyboard_arrow_down
Aadhaar has an inclusive approach and its enrolment/ update processes are accessible to all including persons with disabilities. The Regulation 6 of Aadhaar (Enrolment and update) Regulations, 2016 provides for enrolment of individuals seeking to enrol with biometric exceptions, which inter-alia lays down that:
1. For Individuals seeking enrolment who are unable to provide fingerprints, owing to reasons such as injury, deformities, amputation of the fingers/ hands or any other relevant reason, only Iris scans of such individuals will be collected.
2. For Individuals seeking enrolment who are unable to provide any biometric information contemplated by these regulations, the Authority shall provide for handling of such exceptions in the enrolment and update software, and such enrolment shall be carried out as per the procedure as may be specified by the Authority for this purpose.
Too may also refer Biometric Exception Enrolment Guidelines available at the following link -
https://uidai.gov.in/images/Biometric_exception_guidelines_01-08-2014.pdf
Aadhaar Enrolment & Update Chargeskeyboard_arrow_down
How can I know the status of Aadhaar generation against NRC Biometric Enrolment (NRC-BME) and how will I get my Aadhaar number?keyboard_arrow_down
You can check the status of Aadhaar generation from https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/CheckAadhaarStatus by entering enrolment number (Enrolment ID), date and time given on the acknowledgement slip.
- If status is displayed as “Your Aadhaar has been generated”:
- You can view and download the electronic copy of Aadhaar i.e. e-Aadhaar from https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/genricDownloadAadhaar This requires mobile OTP authentication received on mobile number and can be availed of only if mobile number is provided at the time of enrolment. This service is free of charge.
- You may also order Aadhaar PVC card from https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/genricPVC by providing Aadhaar number or Enrolment ID along with date and timestamp. This service can be availed of even if your mobile number is not linked with your Aadhaar. In such case, you can order PVC card by providing any mobile number to receive OTP for verification. The PVC card will be dispatched to the address which was provided at the time of enrolment. This service is chargeable at Rs. 50/- per Aadhaar PVC card.
- Aadhaar number can be retrieved and downloaded by visiting any Aadhaar Enrolment Centre in person through “Print Aadhaar” option by providing Enrolment ID and authenticate yourself by (finger print or iris). This service is chargeable at Rs. 30/- per print.
- The Aadhaar letter shall also be delivered on the address provided at the time of enrolment.
- If status displayed is “This enrolment is under process. Please check again after a few days.”, please contact UIDAI Helpline number 1947 (Toll Free).
I had not provided my mobile number at the time of enrolment or the mobile number provided earlier is no longer in use. How can I find my Aadhaar number?keyboard_arrow_down
Option 1: Aadhaar number can be retrieved and downloaded by visiting an Aadhaar Enrolment Centre in person through “Print Aadhaar” option by providing Enrolment ID and authenticate yourself by (finger print or iris). This service is chargeable at Rs. 30/- per print.
Option 2: You may also order Aadhaar PVC card from https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/genricPVC by providing Aadhaar number or Enrolment ID along with date and timestamp. This service can be availed even if your mobile number is not linked with your Aadhaar. In such case you can order PVC card by providing any mobile number to receive OTP for verification. The PVC card will be dispatched to the address which was provided at the time of enrolment. This service is chargeable at Rs. 50/- per Aadhaar PVC card.
Option 3: Call UIDAI Helpline number 1947 (Toll Free).
- After selecting Language option, Key-in option 1 (request status) followed by option 2 (request of Aadhaar enrolment status).
- Enter the Enrolment ID number available with you.
- Enter DOB (DD:MM:YYYY) and after that enter the area Pin code
- If match is found IVRS shall communicate the Aadhaar number.
I have lost the Acknowledgement copy of NRC Biometric Enrolment (NRC-BME). I had not provided my mobile number at the time of enrolment or the mobile number provided earlier is no longer in use. How can I find my Aadhaar number?keyboard_arrow_down
Option 1: Please Visit an Aadhaar Enrolment Centre in person and inform the operator that you want to avail ‘Print Aadhaar` service. Provide the following mandatory information: Name, gender and district or Pincode as provided by you at the time of enrolment. If needed, additional available demographic details such as year of birth, C/O, State etc. may also be asked for narrowing down the search. After biometric authentication (fingerprint or iris), if a match is found, the operator will provide printout of the Aadhaar. This service is chargeable at Rs. 30/- per print.
Option 2: Call UIDAI Helpline number 1947 (Toll Free). After selecting Language option, Key-in option 9 (talk to call centre representative).
- Provide Demographics details (Name, Address, Pincode, DOB etc.) to the representative.
- If match is found, Enrolment ID will be provided on call by the representative.
- Once Enrolment ID is obtained.
- Call UIDAI Helpline number 1947 (Toll free) again. After selecting Language option, Key-in option 1 (request status) followed by option 2 (request of Aadhaar enrolment status).
- Enter the EID number provided to you by the call centre representative.
- Enter DOB (DD:MM:YYYY) and after that enter the area Pin code
- If match is found IVRS shall communicate the Aadhaar number.
I have lost the Acknowledgement copy of NRC Biometric Enrolment (NRC-BME), also I do not remember exact name spelling, mobile number, Pincode, address, etc. given at the time of enrolment?keyboard_arrow_down
In case there is no record of enrolment number (Enrolment ID), Acknowledgement copy, mobile number or demographic details like exact name spelling, Pincode, etc, you may contact UIDAI Regional Office Guwahati by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by call at 0361-2221819.
I am Indian having Aadhaar, now residing outside India and have obtained foreign citizenship. Do I need to convert my Aadhaar as resident foreign national. And what is the process for the same?keyboard_arrow_down
No change is required as of now. You may keep using the Aadhaar till any further intimation in this regard by UIDAI through website or any other modes.
I am resident foreign national possessing Aadhaar as resident Indian without validity, what is the process to convert the same as foreign national?keyboard_arrow_down
You may keep using the Aadhaar till any further intimation in this regard by UIDAI through website or any other modes.
Who all are eligible for Aadhaar enrolment as resident foreigner?keyboard_arrow_down
All resident foreign nationals (Indian VISA/LTV holder, OCI card holder and citizen of Nepal/Bhutan) who resided in India for 182 days or more in 12 months immediately preceding enrolment application date are eligible for Aadhaar enrolment as resident foreigner.
I am Foreign National residing in India; am I eligible for Aadhaar enrolment and which form I have to use for enrolment?keyboard_arrow_down
Yes, resident foreign nationals who resided in India for 182 days or more in 12 months immediately preceding enrolment application date are eligible for Aadhaar enrolment by visiting Aadhaar Seva Kendra and submitting demographic details (supported by valid documents) and biometrics details.
Resident Foreign National to apply on form no. 7 or form no. 8 for enrolment.
What supporting documents are required for enrolment as a foreigner having valid Indian VISA?keyboard_arrow_down
Documents required for enrolment as a foreigner having valid Indian VISA given below:
POI: Valid VISA, along with valid foreign passport issued, to foreign nationals.
POA: Valid Registration Certificate or Residential permit issued by Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) /Foreigners Registration Office (FRO) to the foreign national
OR
Any document having Indian address from list of valid supporting document.
For detail list of valid documents please visit: List of Supporting Documents
What is the difference in resident foreign nationals Aadhaar?keyboard_arrow_down
Aadhaar issued to Resident Foreign National shall have validity period mentioned on it as under:
1. In case of Indian VISA including LTV holder as validity of VISA.
2. In case of OCI card holder and Nationals of Nepal and Bhutan validity 10 years from the date of enrolment.
Whether email is mandatory for a resident foreigner to enroll for Aadhaar ?keyboard_arrow_down
Yes, email is mandatory for enrolment, which shall be validated through OTP during enrolment.
I am a citizen of Nepal/Bhutan do I need to enroll as Foreign Nationals for getting Aadhaar?keyboard_arrow_down
Yes, citizens of Nepal/Bhutan can enroll as Resident Foreign National for Aadhaar.
What supporting documents are required for enrolment as a citizen of Nepal/Bhutan ?keyboard_arrow_down
Documents required:
POI: Passport of Nepal/Bhutan for nationals of Nepal/Bhutan. In case passport is not available, any two of the following documents having the same address may be submitted:
(a) Nepalese/ Bhutanese Citizenship Certificate.
(b) Valid Voter Identity Card issued by the Election
Commission of Nepal/ Bhutan.
(c) Limited validity Photo Identity Certificate issued by Nepalese Mission/ Royal Bhutanese Mission in India.
POA: Any document having Indian address from list of valid supporting document.
For detail list of valid documents please visit: List of Supporting Documents
I am a Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card holder do I need to enroll as Foreign Nationals for getting Aadhaar?keyboard_arrow_down
Yes, OCI card holders can enroll as Resident Foreign National for Aadhaar.
What supporting documents are required for enrolment of OCI card holder ?keyboard_arrow_down
Documents required:
POI: Valid OCI card, along with valid foreign passport.
POA: Any document having Indian address from list of valid supporting document.
For detail list of valid documents please visit: List of Supporting Documents
I am a Long-Term Visa (LTV) holder from the country Afghanistan or Bangladesh or Pakistan do I need to enroll as Foreign Nationals for getting Aadhaar?keyboard_arrow_down
Yes, LTV holders can enroll as Resident Foreign National for Aadhaar.
What supporting documents are required for enrolment of LTV holder ?keyboard_arrow_down
Documents required
For POI: Valid Long-Term Visa (LTV) document, along with foreign passport (valid or expired), of the country of origin, issued to nationals of Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan.
For POA: Valid Long-Term Visa (LTV) document OR
Any document having Indian address from list of valid supporting document.
For detail list of valid documents please visit: List of Supporting Documents
After enrolment for Aadhaar I got acknowledgement slip containing SID number is it valid?keyboard_arrow_down
Communication/acknowledgement slip received with SID number is valid.
SID number starts with letter ‘S’ and followed by 27 digits.
I enrolled for Aadhaar as a foreign national, from where do I get the status against the SID?keyboard_arrow_down
To get status of your enrolment please send mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
When Mandatory Biometric Update is to be conducted?keyboard_arrow_down
1. When child attains an age of 5 years all biometric (Photo, Finger Prints and both Iris) data would be recorded. A de-duplication would be done for the child at this stage. This request will be treated similar to a new enrolment request while retaining the original Aadhaar number. This biometric update is free of cost.
2. When Aadhaar number holder attains age of 15 years, should furnish all biometrics (Photo, Finger Prints and both Iris) for update. This biometric update is free of cost.
What are the charges for Mandatory Biometric Update?keyboard_arrow_down
(i) If done once between the age of 5 to7 years: Free
(ii) If done once between the age of 15 to 17 years: Free
Where can I get Mandatory Biometric Update performed?keyboard_arrow_down
Aadhaar number holder needs to visit an Aadhaar Enrolment centre, with Aadhaar number for Mandatory Biometric Update. Address of Aadhaar Enrolment centres is available at Bhuvan portal: Bhuvan Aadhaar Portal