Complete Aadhaar Card Guide : Apply Online, Change Address and Update Other Details

The Ultimate Aadhaar Card guide is finally here. UIDAI has made Aadhaar card a mandate for every citizen of India, if you are looking for help on how to get your Aadhaar Card online or Aadhaar Card Address change or any other help we have your complete guide with simple steps right here!

Updated: Jun 30, 2018 12:04 IST

Known as Aadhar, Adhar or Aadhaar, it has now become one of the most important documents one must carry. Like many other countries that have one unique identification number for its citizens Aadhaar too is a 12 digit unique number that is issued to the Indian citizens by the Government of India. Aadhaar number is used to capture all essential details and these days all other essential documents like PAN Card, Ration Card etc are being linked to Aadhaar to keep a track. Linking Aadhaar Card with Paytm was also one of the must to-do thing in the recent days. The authority to issues Aadhaar lies with the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). Aadhaar numbers eventually serve as the basis for a database with which disadvantaged Indian residents can access services that have been denied to them due to lack of identification documents.
Inspite of Aadhaar becoming an indispensible part and slowly and gradually gaining importance, a number of people still remain unaware about Aadhaar card and its details. Here we will tell you all that you need to know about Aadhaar, from how to apply for Aadhaar card to how to change address on Aadhaar Card and finally how to update Aadhaar Card. We will also brief you about how to download Aadhaar Card and how to print Aadhaar too. So let's begin with how to apply for Aadhaar Card and how to change address on Aadhaar card.

We Will Cover All These On Topics On Aadhaar :

S.No	How To Guide On Aadhaar Card
1.	How to Change Address on Aadhaar Card Online
2.	How to Apply for Aadhaar Card
3.	How to Change Address on Aadhaar Card by Post
4.	How to Update Aadhaar Card Details
5.	How to Update Aadhaar Card Details Online
6.	How to Update Aadhaar Card Details by Post
7.	How to Change Registered Number with UIDAI
8.	How to Download Aadhaar Card Online
9.	How to Print Aadhar Card

How to Change Address on Aadhaar Card Online

Once you have enrolled yourself with UIDAI and completed all the formalities, your Aadhaar card will be delivered to your registered address in 15 days time. However sometimes there are chances that the address in your Aadhaar card might carry some printing errors or other sort of errors. In this case you need not worry we have a solution to how to change address on Aadhaar card. The step wise guide to how to change address on Aadhaar card online is given below:

Step1: Go to the official website of UIDAI
Step 2: Click on ‘Enrolment and Update' and then choose ‘Aadhaar Data Update'
Step 3: Now choose ‘Aadhaar Address Request (Online)'
Step 4: You will be redirected to a new page, click on ‘Proceed' on this page
Step 5: Now fill in the details required and click on ‘Get OTP' an OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number
Step 6: After entering the OTP, you will be asked to choose the field that you wish to update, choose the ‘Address' and click on ‘Submit'
Step 7: Now you will be required to fill in your address details carefully, after cross checking the details click on ‘Submit'
Step 8: An Update Request Number (URN) will be generated to track the status of you request

Checkout the Illustration Below on How To Change Address On Aadhaar Card Online:

Step 1 : UIDAI Website
Photo Credit: UIDAI

Step 2 : Enrolment and Update Section
Photo Credit: UIDAI

Step 3 : Aadhaar Data Update
Photo Credit: UIDAI

Step 4 : Proceed To Aadhaar Address Update
Photo Credit: UIDAI

Step 5 : Enter Aadhaar Number and OTP
Photo Credit: UIDAI

Step 6 : Enter The OTP Recieved On Your Registered Number
Photo Credit: UIDAI

Step 7 : Check The Address Box And Submit
Photo Credit: UIDAI

Step 8 : Update Your New Address Details
Photo Credit: UIDAI

How to Apply for Aadhaar Card

If you still do not have your Aadhaar card and are planning to get one soon. Then here is how to apply for Aadhaar Card. The bad news is that in order to apply for Aadhaar card your physical presence at any of the nearest UIDAI centre is a must. However you can easily book an appointment to online by heading to the UIDAI website. Here is a step to step guide in order to let you know how to apply for Aadhaar Card.

Step1: Visit UIDAI official site and click on ‘Locate Enrolment and Update Centre' in order to locate the nearest UIDAI centre
Step 2: Fill in the details required and click on ‘Search'
Step 3: Book an appointment on call with the nearest UIDAI centre in order to save your time
Step 4: Go back to the ‘Home Page' and click on ‘Enrolment and Update' and download the enrolment form
(Note: You can also get the copy of enrolment form at the UIDAI centre)
Step 5: Save the downloaded file, get it printed and submit the filled enrolment form at the nearest enrolment centre.

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How to Change Address on Aadhaar Card by Post

In case you do not have internet access and do not find it comfortable to change the address on Aadhaar Card online then too do not worry and relax as we have an solution for how to change address on your Aadhaar Card by post too. Here is a step-wise guide for how to change address on Aadhaar Card by post.
Step 1: Visit the official website of UIDAI
Step 2: Download the form required to update the address
Step 3: Check the fields that need to be updated and fill in the form in English or the local language
Step 4: Fill out the fields that require update/correction. Providing mobile number is mandatory for updation/correction in any of the fields.
Step 5: Duly filled application form along with the self-attested supporting documents needs to be sent to UIDAI at the given address. Remember to mark the envelope as ‘Aadhaar Update/Correction'.

Note: There is yet another solution to how to update address on Aadhaar Card offline and it is by visiting the nearest UIDAI centre.

How to Update Aadhaar Card Details

With Aadhaar Card gaining importance, spelling errors and other mistakes in your Aadhaar Card details can to lead to problem. Linking Aadhaar with most of the most of the essential documents like PAN and ration card has been made mandatory, this linking requires that all the details of both the documents match, even a slight mismatch might lead to trouble thus it is very important to know how to update Aadhaar Card details. Here is a guide to how to update Aadhaar Card details.

How to Update Aadhaar Card Details Online

The basic steps to update Aadhaar Card details are similar to how to change address on Aadhar Card online. Refer to step 1 to step 5 of how to change address o Aadhar card online. After that select the fields that you wish to update and fill in the required details. Cross check the details twice and then click on Submit. An URN will generate for your reference to track the status of updation of Aadhaar Card details online.

How to Update Aadhaar Card Details by Post

The entire process of how to update Aadhaar card details by post is same as the process followed by how to change address on Aadhaar Card by post. Simply download the updation form, fill it and send it to the registered address of UIDAI.

How to Change Registered Number with UIDAI

In order to change the registered number with UIDAI, your physical presence at the UIDAI centre is required in order to complete the biometric verifications and updates of record online.

How to Download Aadhaar Card Online

Once you have successfully registered for your Aadhar card or even sent an updation request to UIDAI, it is now time to download the form and get it print after the successful completion of all other formalities.
Step 1: Visit the official website of UIDAI
Step 2: Choose ‘Enrolment ID' or ‘Aadhaar'.
Step 3: Enter your Aadhaar number or Enrolment ID and other details such as name, PIN code, mobile number, etc.
Step 4: Click on ‘Get One Time Password'.
Step 5: You will receive the password on your phone via a text message.
Step 6: Input the OTP and click on ‘Validate and Download'.
Step 7: The e-Aadhaar card will be downloaded on your computer.
Note: You will require a password to open your e-Aadhaar

How to Print Aadhar Card

Once you have successfully downloaded the e-Aadhaar Card, you can print it. If you are looking for an answer as to how to print Aadhaar Card, you will first have to open the downloaded file using the Acrobat Reader in pdf format. After the file is opened, you can print via CTRL+P (the shortcut for print command) or by clicking on the ‘Print' option present on the ‘File' menu of Acrobat Reader.
If you do not have a printer, the downloaded file can be copied in a pen drive and get printed at any cyber café.

Complete Aadhaar Card Guide : Apply Online, Change Address and Update Other Details

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