Aadhaar Update: Process, Online vs Centre & Charges (2026)
Last verified: June 2026, against official UIDAI, Income Tax Department and PAN service-provider procedures. Fees and steps can change — confirm on the official portals. General information, not legal advice.
Keeping your Aadhaar details current matters — a mismatched address or mobile number can block KYC, subsidies and bank services. Here is how to update Aadhaar and what it costs.
What you can update
- Demographic: name, date of birth, gender, address, mobile, email.
- Biometric: fingerprints, iris, photo.
- Documents: refreshing proof of identity/address.
Online vs centre
Online (myAadhaar portal): you can update your address and documents online if your mobile is linked (OTP needed). Biometric updates, mobile-number changes and most name/DOB changes must be done in person at an Aadhaar Seva Kendra/enrolment centre.
Charges (2026)
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Demographic update (name, address, DOB, etc.) | ₹75 |
| Biometric update | ₹125 |
| New enrolment | Free |
UIDAI periodically offers free online document-update windows — check the myAadhaar portal for any current free-update period before paying.
How to update online
- Log in to the myAadhaar portal with your Aadhaar + OTP.
- Choose the field (e.g., address), enter new details and upload valid proof.
- Submit; track with the Update Request Number (URN).
Using the mAadhaar app
What mAadhaar does
- Carry your Aadhaar digitally (valid as proof) and download the e-Aadhaar PDF.
- Lock/unlock biometrics to prevent misuse of fingerprints/iris.
- Generate a Virtual ID (VID) to share instead of your Aadhaar number.
- Share QR/e-KYC securely for verification.
- Check update status and locate enrolment centres.
How to set it up
- Install the official mAadhaar app (by UIDAI) from your phone’s app store.
- Register with your Aadhaar-linked mobile number and verify by OTP.
- Set an app password and add your profile by entering your Aadhaar number.
The safety feature worth using: biometric lock
Locking your biometrics in mAadhaar means no one can use your fingerprints/iris for Aadhaar authentication until you temporarily unlock them — a strong protection against biometric fraud. Combine this with sharing a VID instead of your actual Aadhaar number, and keep Aadhaar linked to your bank for subsidies.
FAQs
Can I update my Aadhaar address online?
Yes, via the myAadhaar portal with OTP and valid address proof. Biometric and mobile changes need a centre visit.
What does an Aadhaar update cost?
About ₹75 for demographic and ₹125 for biometric updates; new enrolment is free. Watch for UIDAI free-update windows.
How do I change my mobile number in Aadhaar?
In person at an Aadhaar Seva Kendra — it can’t be done fully online.
