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There are plenty of instances when an individual complains of receiving an Aadhaar card with incorrect details. This can be a wrong spelling of a name, incorrect date of birth or wrong address. Although this makes for much hassle, it is very important to opt for Aadhaar card correction at the earliest.
If you find yourself in a similar situation and are left without a clue as to how to proceed, do not worry.
Here is a detailed guide on the entire Aadhaar correction process.
Read on!
Correcting Aadhaar card details is now made easier with a simple online process. Individuals can simply follow the steps for the same discussed later in this piece to update or correct details on this ID proof.
An alternate offline method is also available for those unable to carry out the process online.
Aadhaar is one of the most widely recognised ID proofs in India. Individuals of any age must have one to enjoy seamless services where submitting ID proof is mandatory. Service providers can easily authenticate an individual’s identity using information available in the unique identification database.
In case any of this data is incorrect, it can lead to inconveniences in the future. This is why every individual must ensure his/her ID proof has accurate details. If that is not the case, they can take the necessary steps for Aadhaar card correction.
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to make corrections on an Aadhaar card online.
After completing the above process, submit the request for change. In case you do not have access to the internet, you can also carry out Aadhaar card correction offline.
Alternate to the online process, individuals wondering how to correct an Aadhaar card offline can follow these steps.
Step 1: Visit your nearest Aadhaar Enrolment Centre and request an application correction form.
Step 2: Fill in the application form with accurate details and attach all required documents.
Step 3: Submit the application form along with the necessary fees.
Upon completion of the above process and approval, you will receive the corrected document at your address soon after.
Presently, individuals can correct the following data in their Aadhaar card.
Name
Address
Date of birth
Mobile Number
Email Address
Relationship Status and Information Sharing Consent
In addition to this, biometric information can also be updated, like iris, facial photographs and finger prints.
Individuals can follow any of the online and offline methods previously discussed to correct discrepancies in these details. If you are not sure of the process to correct each of these data, keep reading!
Follow these steps to carry out the Aadhaar card address change online.
Here is the process to carry out Aadhaar card name change online.
If you don’t have access to your initially registered mobile number, you need to visit your nearest Aadhaar enrollment centre to change the mobile number in your Aadhaar card. Here are the steps to follow thereafter:
After that, follow the remaining process to register a request.
You can perform Aadhaar card date of birth correction offline in the following manner.
Alternatively, you can also change the date of birth in your Aadhaar card online by visiting the official UIDAI portal.
After completing each of the above processes for specific data correction, submit the request for correction. Next, download your acknowledgement copy comprising the Update Request Number (URN).
In case you are not sure of the documents required for the Aadhaar card update mentioned earlier, we have covered that as well.
Following is the list of documents required for updating an Aadhaar card.
Any of the following documents will suffice:
Individuals can submit any of these documents:
Here are some documents you can provide as proof of birth date:
Providing these documents is absolutely necessary to ensure successful request submission for Aadhaar card correction.
In case you lack any or all of the documents mentioned above, do not worry! You can still perform Aadhaar card correction in the following manner.
The authorities will receive your request after completing this process.
You must have noticed the advice to note your Update Request Number (URN) that you receive upon submitting a correction request. This number serves exactly this purpose. Individuals can check the status of the Aadhaar update using their URN in the following manner.
Step 1: Go to the UIDAI portal to check the Aadhaar update status.
Step 2: Provide your URN. You can alternatively enter your 12-digit UID number to get your URN.
Step 3: Complete Captcha verification and click on “Check Status” to proceed.
The next screen will display a message detailing the progress of your received correction request.
After completing all the required steps of the Aadhaar card correction, it might take around 90 days for the authorities to complete the update.
There can be instances when your request for correction might not make it through. This is mostly due to some sort of mistake on the applicant’s part. So, if your request was rejected, you can do the following.
Note that you might need to cancel or update your previous application in this process. However, to avoid such a mishap, individuals can keep a few things in mind beforehand.
Although you must be aware of all the requirements of Aadhaar card correction, here are a few tips to ensure efficient completion of the process.
A complete understanding of all the above information will help individuals avail a seamless and efficient Aadhaar correction process.
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