Aadhaar Address & Mobile Number Update Online 2026 – New Aadhaar App, Fees & Status

Moved to a new house? Changed your phone? Lost access to your old number? These sound like small life events — but in today's India, an outdated Aadhaar address or mobile number quietly breaks everything connected to it: bank KYC, PAN work, DigiLocker, government scheme payments, and most importantly, every OTP.

Think about it: your Aadhaar-linked mobile number is the master key to your digital life. Bank OTPs, UPI confirmations, income tax verification, exam form logins, PM Kisan eKYC, Ayushman card download — all of them send OTPs to the mobile registered in your Aadhaar. Lose that number, and you're locked out of everything until you fix it. Similarly, an old address means your PVC card, scheme letters and bank cards go to the wrong place.

This complete guide covers everything: the latest fees (₹75/₹125 from October 2025), every accepted address proof document, updating address online (myAadhaar portal + the new Aadhaar app), changing your mobile number — including the new at-home option in the Aadhaar app — the Head of Family method when you have no proof in your own name, children's Aadhaar updates, name/DOB rules, URN status tracking, update limits, and every common problem fixed.

Why Keeping Aadhaar Updated Matters (What Breaks When You Don't)

• Old mobile number = OTP blackout: bank logins, UPI, PAN-Aadhaar linking, e-Aadhaar download, DigiLocker, scheme eKYC — everything sends OTP to the Aadhaar-registered mobile. A dead number means locked out of all of it (see our PAN-Aadhaar guide for how this blocks tax work too).
• Old address = lost documents: PVC Aadhaar card, bank cards, scheme correspondence, gas subsidies — all mailed to the registered address.
• Mismatched details = rejected applications: if your Aadhaar address doesn't match your bank/voter/ration records, KYC verifications fail and applications bounce.
• Document update keeps you valid: UIDAI periodically requests document re-verification (POI/POA). Skipping it long-term can flag your Aadhaar for inactivity verification.
• Family linkage works through correct data: Head of Family address updates, scheme family lists, and scholarship records all read from Aadhaar data — one outdated member breaks the family chain.

Aadhaar Update — Quick Overview

What Can You Update Online and What Needs a Centre?

Latest Aadhaar Update Fees (From 1 October 2025)

Documents Accepted as Address Proof (Full List + Tips)

The document must be in your own name and show the new address. UIDAI accepts these commonly:

• Upload quality matters: clear, colour scan/photo — all four corners visible, text readable, no glare, no fingers. Blurry uploads are the #1 rejection reason.
• Format & size: PDF, JPEG or PNG within the portal's stated size limit — compress free with PDFMagik if too big (see our PDF compression guide).
• Details must match exactly: the address you type must match the document word-for-word — including spelling and pin code. "Same meaning, different spelling" gets rejected.

The Head of Family (HoF) Method — Update Address Without Your Own Proof

If no address document carries your name, UIDAI lets you update through a family member's Aadhaar:

1. Understand who qualifies as HoFThe Head of Family is the family member whose Aadhaar has the same address — typically a parent, spouse, or adult child (the relationship must be parent-spouse-child; a cousin or uncle doesn't qualify).
2. Start your request onlineOn myAadhaar → Address Update → choose "Update Address via Head of Family". Enter your details and your HoF's Aadhaar number, upload proof of relationship (birth certificate, marriage certificate, passport showing the relationship, or a self-declared relationship form available on the portal) and upload a signed HoF consent/declaration form (downloadable from myAadhaar).
3. Hof must approve itThe HoF receives a notification — they must log in to myAadhaar (or the app) and approve your request using their own OTP/biometric. The request stays pending until they act.
4. Verification completesAfter HoF approval, UIDAI processes the update — your address becomes the HoF's address.
5. Track with URNUse your URN to monitor progress as usual.

How to Update Aadhaar Address Online — myAadhaar Portal (Step by Step)

1. Open myAadhaarGo to myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in — type the address yourself. Works on mobile and computer browsers. Click Login.
2. Log in with OTPEnter your Aadhaar number and the captcha, then the OTP sent to your registered mobile. (Old mobile dead? Fix the mobile first — see the mobile section below.)
3. Choose Address UpdateFrom the services list, click Address Update → Update Aadhaar Online → read the guidelines → Proceed.
4. Select the fieldTick Address → Proceed to Update Aadhaar.
5. Enter the new address — exactly as on the proofFill every line carefully: care-of, house, street, landmark, area, village/town, post office, district, state, pin code. Match the document word-for-word.
6. Choose and upload your proofSelect the document type from the dropdown and upload the clear scan/photo. Preview it — if you can't read it, the verifier can't either.
7. Pay ₹75 onlineUPI, card or net banking. Save the payment receipt.
8. Save your URN — this is your tracking keyDownload the acknowledgement slip and note the URN (Update Request Number). Screenshot it. Every status check needs this number.

How to Update Address on the New Aadhaar App (From Your Phone)

1. Install the official appDownload the Aadhaar app by UIDAI from the Play Store / App Store (this new app is replacing the old mAadhaar app). Verify the developer is UIDAI before installing.
2. Log in and verify identityEnter your Aadhaar number and complete the in-app identity verification (face authentication using your phone camera).
3. Open Services → Address UpdateFollow the guided flow — the app's face authentication replaces much of the document hassle for eligible updates.
4. Enter the new addressType it exactly as per your proof; upload the document where asked.
5. Complete face authenticationGood lighting, no glasses/cap, phone at eye level — same technique as ration card face eKYC.
6. Pay and save the URNPay ₹75 in the app and save the request/URN number for tracking.

How to Change Your Aadhaar Mobile Number (Both Methods)

Method 1: Aadhaar Seva Kendra / Enrolment Centre (Guaranteed Way — ₹75)

1. Find a centreOn uidai.gov.in use Locate Enrolment Centre, or book an appointment online (appointments.uidai.gov.in) to skip queues. Many banks' branches, India Post offices and CSC centres also run Aadhaar desks.
2. Carry your Aadhaar numberNo other document is needed for a mobile update — your biometric IS the verification.
3. Fill the form, give the new number, verify biometricsThe operator enters your new mobile number; you verify with fingerprint or iris on their machine.
4. Pay ₹75 and keep the slipThe acknowledgement slip carries your URN — keep it until the update completes (usually within days).
5. After update, OTPs go to the new numberTest it: log in to myAadhaar once to confirm the OTP arrives on the new number.

Method 2: The New Aadhaar App (From Home — Rolling Out)

1. Open the Aadhaar appGo to Services → Mobile Number Update (if the option appears for you).
2. Enter the new mobile numberType the number you want registered.
3. Verify your identity with face authenticationFollow the camera instructions — good light, steady phone.
4. Pay and submitPay the fee in the app, save the URN, and track normally. Once approved, all Aadhaar OTPs go to the new number.

How to Check Aadhaar Update Status (URN Tracking)

1. Open the status pagemyAadhaar portal → Check Enrolment & Update Status (or the same option in the app).
2. Enter your URN / SRNType the URN from your acknowledgement slip plus the captcha. (SRN is for appointment-based requests.)
3. Read the statusSee the decode table below for what each status means.

Update Limits You Should Know (Lifetime Rules)

Children's Aadhaar — The Update Rules Parents Must Know

• Baadhaar for newborns: babies can be enrolled with just the parent's Aadhaar and birth record — no biometrics needed at that age. Free enrolment.
• Mandatory biometric update at age 5–7 (FREE): the child's fingerprints, iris and photo are re-taken — this is compulsory and costs nothing. Missing it keeps the child's Aadhaar flagged.
• Second mandatory update at age 15–17 (FREE): biometrics are re-captured again as the child grows — also free.
• Parent's mobile is registered for minors: OTPs for a child's Aadhaar go to the parent/guardian's linked number — keep YOUR mobile updated to manage your child's Aadhaar.
• Address follows the family: children's address updates typically ride on the HoF method — update the parent's address first, then link the child's.

Updating Name, DOB or Gender — At a Centre (The Right Way)

These three fields can't be changed online — here's how to do it properly at a centre:

1. Fix the SOURCE document firstYour Aadhaar update will copy whichever document you show. If your PAN shows the wrong name too, correcting Aadhaar alone leaves the mismatch — fix the wrong record, not just Aadhaar (see our PAN guide for PAN corrections).
2. Carry strong proofName: any ID with the correct name. DOB: birth certificate or 10th certificate carry the most weight — DOB proof requirements are strict because the update is once-only.
3. Visit the centre, fill the form, give biometricsThe operator updates the field; you verify with fingerprint/iris.
4. Pay ₹75 (demographic alone) — or free if combined with biometricOld photo? Combine both updates in one visit for ₹125 total.
5. Track with URN and download fresh e-AadhaarAfter completion, re-download your e-Aadhaar (see our e-Aadhaar password guide if the PDF won't open).

Common Problems & Solutions (All Fixed)

Official Links & Helplines (Save This Table)

Frequently Asked Questions

Disclaimer: This is an independent guide, not an official UIDAI website. Fees, app features, document lists and processes change over time — including free-update windows. Please confirm the latest details on uidai.gov.in / myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in or call 1947 before proceeding.