UIDAI had earlier announced that people could change their address on the Aadhar Card using the Address Validation Letter. As per a recent update, the Address Validation Letter has been discontinued until further notice.

This does not mean that a citizen cannot have the address changed. It can still be done and people need to follow certain steps and use the address proofs which are in the list of acceptable documents.

The steps to be followed are:

Step 1: Visit the official UIDAI website.

Step 2: Under the ‘My Aadhar’ section from the drop-down menu on the top, click on the ‘Update Aadhar’ option or go to the link (https://ssup.uidai.gov.in/ssup/).

Step 3: Once redirected to the self-service portal you will see an option called ‘Proceed to Update Aadhar’. Click on that.

Step 4: Then you will need to enter the details of your Aadhar card, your credentials as well as the captcha code to complete the verification.

Step 5: Now, enter your new address and all the relevant information asked of you.

Step 6: Finally, you will need to upload any one of the officially accepted UIDAI Aadhar proof documents. This list of acceptable documents is given on the UIDAI website.

 The list of acceptable documents for address proof is:

1. Passport

2. PAN Card

3. Ration/ PDS Photo Card

4. Voter ID

5. Driving License

6. Government Photo ID Cards/ Service photo identity card issued by PSU

7. NREGS Job Card

8. Photo ID issued by Recognized Educational Institution

9. Arms License

10. Photo Bank ATM Card

11. Photo Credit Card

12. Pensioner Photo Card

13. Freedom Fighter Photo Card

14. Kissan Photo Passbook

15. CGHS/ ECHS Photo Card

16. Address Card having Name and Photo issued by Department of Posts

17. Certificate of Identity having photo issued by Gazetted Officer or Tehsildar on UIDAI standard certificate format for enrolment/ update

18. Disability ID Card/ handicapped medical certificate issued by the respective State/ UT Governments/ Administrations

19. Bhamashah Card/Jan-Aadhar card issued by Govt. of Rajasthan

20. Certificate from Superintendent/ Warden/ Matron/ Head of Institution of recognized shelter homes or orphanages etc. on UIDAI standard certificate format for enrolment/ update

21. Certificate of Identity having photo issued by MP or MLA or MLC or Municipal Councilor on UIDAI standard certificate format for enrolment/ update

22. Certificate of Identity having photo issued by Village Panchayat Head or Mukhiya or its equivalent authority (for rural areas) on UIDAI standard certificate format for enrolment/ update

23. Gazette notification for name change

24. Marriage certificate with photograph

25. RSBY Card

26. SSLC book having candidates photograph

27. ST/ SC/ OBC certificate with photograph

28. School Leaving Certificate (SLC)/ School Transfer Certificate (TC), containing name and photograph

29. Extract of School Records issued by Head of School containing name and photograph

30. Bank Pass Book having name and photograph.

31. Certificate of Identity containing name and photo issued by Recognized Educational Institution signed by Head of Institute on UIDAI standard certificate format for enrolment/ update.

32. Certificate of identity containing Name, DOB and Photograph issued by Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on UIDAI standard certificate format for enrolment/ update.