Complete List of Documents Needed To Update Your Aadhaar Card Address

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Thu, 29 Aug 2024 18:55:03 IST
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Updating your Aadhaar card address is a straightforward process, but it requires specific documentation. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) recognizes a comprehensive list of documents for this purpose. Here’s a crisp guide to what you need.


Why Update Your Aadhaar Card ?
The Aadhaar card is a crucial document for Indian residents, often used for various purposes beyond identification. However, if you move to a new address, it's important to update this information to ensure your records are current. UIDAI has streamlined the process by providing a list of 45 acceptable documents to support address changes.

# Key Documents for Address Update
UIDAI allows for unlimited address updates, unlike other details such as date of birth or name, which have restrictions. Here’s a complete list of documents you can use to update your Aadhaar card address:


  1. Passport
  2. Bank Statement/Passbook
  3. Post Office Account Statement/Passbook
  4. Ration Card
  5. Voter ID
  6. Driving License
  7. Government Issued Photo ID Card/Service Photo ID Card by PSU
  8. Electricity Bill (within last 3 months)
  9. Water Bill (within last 3 months)
  10. Telephone Landline Bill (within last 3 months)
  11. Property Tax Receipt (within last 1 year)
  12. Credit Card Statement (within last 3 months)
  13. Insurance Policy
  14. Bank Letter with Photo and Signature
  15. Letter from Registered Company with Photo and Signature
  16. Educational Institution Letter/ID with Photo and Signature
  17. NREGA Job Card
  18. Arms License
  19. Pensioner Card
  20. Kisan Passbook
  21. CGHS/ECHS Card
  22. Address Certificate from MP/MLA/MLC/Gazetted Officer or Tehsildar
  23. Address Certificate from Gram Panchayat Pramukh (Rural Areas)
  24. Income Tax Assessment Order
  25. Vehicle Registration Certificate
  26. Sale/Lease/Rent Agreement
  27. Address Card with Photo issued by the Department of Posts
  28. Caste and Domicile Certificate with Photo (State Government)
  29. Disability ID Card/Medical Certificate (State/UT Governments)
  30. Gas Connection Bill (within last 3 months)
  31. Spouse’s Passport
  32. Parent’s Passport (for minors)
  33. Housing Allocation Letter (Central/State Government, within last 3 years)
  34. Marriage Certificate (containing address)
  35. Bhamashah Card/Jan-Aadhaar Card (Government of Rajasthan)
  36. Certificate from Recognized Shelter Homes/Orphanages
  37. Address Certificate from Municipal Councilor
  38. School Identity Card
  39. SSLC Book with Photograph
  40. School Leaving Certificate/Transfer Certificate
  41. Extract of School Record (name, address, photograph)
  42. Identity Certificate from Recognized Educational Institutions
  43. EPFO Identity Card (on UIDAI standard format)

Simplifying Your Address Change Process
Updating your Aadhaar address ensures that your records are accurate and up-to-date. By providing any of the documents listed above, you can make the process smooth and hassle-free. Make sure to choose the most convenient document for your situation to avoid delays in updating your Aadhaar card.