Official update and correction form to modify Aadhaar card details including name, address, gender, DOB, mobile, or email. Understanding the correct filling procedure, size restrictions for scanned attachments, and submission protocols is vital to ensure your request does not get delayed or rejected by the official portal agents.
Download Official Form
You can download the official blank application form directly from the government portal. Make sure to download the latest version to prevent compliance rejections.
Documents Required
Before filling out the form, collect the following certificates and documents. Make sure you meet the file upload size limitations of the UIDAI portal to ensure a smooth online upload process:
- Valid Aadhaar Card copy (Limit: 500KB PDF)
- Supporting Correction Document (e.g., Gazette Notification for Name Change - Limit: 500KB PDF)
- Proof of Address if correcting residential location (Limit: 500KB PDF)
- Signature or Thumb Impression (Limit: 20KB JPEG)
Step-by-Step Filling Guide
Follow this detailed instructions list to complete each section of the form accurately:
- Provide your existing 12-digit Aadhaar Number (UID) accurately at the top.
- Check the boxes corresponding to the fields you wish to correct (e.g. Name, Address).
- Fill in ONLY the corrected/updated details in CAPITAL letters.
- Make sure your address format includes proper landmarks, sub-districts, and state parameters.
- Double-check that the phone number matches your active cellular line for OTP updates.
- Affix your signature or thumb impression to authorize the request.
Common Mistakes to Avoid: Do not write over boundaries of the text boxes. Avoid overwriting or using correction fluid on physical forms. Verify that all spelled names match your primary identity card details exactly.
Document Size Requirements for Upload
If you are uploading these documents online, you must compress and resize them to meet the strict limits enforced by the UIDAI server database:
| Document | Format | Size Limit | Resizing Tool Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supporting Correction Document | Under 500KB | Compress Aadhaar PDF → | |
| Aadhaar Card Copy | Under 500KB | Compress Aadhaar PDF → | |
| Signature | JPEG/JPG | Under 20KB | Resize to 20KB Free → |
How to Submit the Form Online
Once you have filled out the application and resized all necessary attachments to fit within the specified guidelines, proceed with the online submission steps:
- Complete the correction form with correct details.
- Prepare supporting documents for the field being corrected.
- Use the MyAadhaar portal (myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in) to submit address corrections online.
- For biometric corrections, name, or DOB, locate an authorized Aadhaar Seva Kendra.
- Submit the documents and pay the official update fee (₹50 for demographic, ₹100 for biometric).
- Collect the Update Request Number (URN) slip to track update status.
Ensure you note down the generated reference application ID number to monitor updates later.
For state-by-state upload standards and photograph rules, refer to our State Requirements Directory.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Aadhaar Correction Form is available in Hindi on our /hi/forms/download/aadhaar-correction-form.html page, as well as on the official UIDAI website under standard update resources.
Depending on the field, you need valid proof like a gazette notification for name changes, or utility bills for address changes. Keep PDFs under 500KB using our local tools.
Fill only the fields that require correction. Keep other columns blank unless they are mandatory (like Aadhaar Number and name).
There is no last date. However, biometric updates for children at age 5 and 15 are mandatory and should be completed promptly.
Yes, you can visit any Aadhaar center to submit changes offline. Address updates can also be done online via the MyAadhaar web portal.
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