INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The UIDAI or Unique Identification Authority of India, the issuer of 12-digit personal
identification numbers under the Aadhaar scheme, offers a variety of services online
Through its "self-service portal", the UIDAI enables users to update address, verify Aadhaar number (UID), verify email address or mobile
number registered with Aadhaar, and lock or unlock the biometrics information associated with an Aadhaar, among other facilities
While the address can be updated online using the UIDAI portal, for request a change in any other details, the Aadhaar holder is required to
visit an "Aadhaar Kendra" (Aadhaar centre)
Here are 10 things to know about updating details in Aadhaar card:UIDAI enables Aadhaar holders to make changes to the
address fed into its database using an OTP- or one-time passcode-based verification method through the person's registered mobile number
This can be done on UIDAI's self-service update portal- ssup.uidai.gov.in.For using online self service update portal (SSUP) for update,
mobile number must be registered with Aadhaar
In case the mobile number is not registered, users are required to visit the nearest permanent enrolment centre with supporting
documents.Subscribers are required to upload a scanned image of either the original proof of address (PoA) or a self-attested copy of the
languages- Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.On successful
submission of an online address update request, users will receive a URN (Update Request Number) of the format 0000/00XXX/XXXXX
This is shown on screen and also sent via SMS to the registered mobile number
One can use this URN and Aadhaar number to track status of Aadhaar update.In case the Aadhaar holder doesn't have documents, he/she can
submit a request for address validation letter
This letter contains a secret code sent for validation after the address verifier consents to the use of his/her address by the requesting
After the request is submitted successfully the resident will get the Aadhaar validation letter within 30 days from the date of raising
request.For other details updates such as demographic details (name, address, date of birth, gender, mobile number, email) as well as
biometrics (finger prints, iris and photograph) in Aadhaar, users are required to visit permanent enrolment center.For updating mobile
number fed into Aadhaar's database, users are required to visit the permanent enrolment center.Changing the mobile number registered with
the Aadhaar system requires biometric authentication by the person and that's why the user has to visit an Aadhaar centre - either an
he/she can also check the Aadhaar update history
The Aadhaar update history shows details of the updates made in Aadhaar since its generation
It could be any update relating to name, address, date of birth, gender, mobile or email id
Users can log on to UIDAI's official website, uidai.gov.in, to view Aadhaar update history.Get Breaking news, live coverage, and Latest
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