How to Fill the Aadhaar Correction (Update) Form

Quick answer: Aadhaar corrections are made at an Aadhaar centre using UIDAI’s “Aadhaar Enrolment and Update” form. Most adults use Form 1: tick “Update”, write your 12-digit Aadhaar number, tick only the fields you want to change, fill in just the new details in capital letters, and take original supporting documents. A separate demographic correction costs ₹75. UIDAI allows the name to be changed twice and gender and date of birth once each, with anything beyond that going through an exception process.

Is there still a separate “Aadhaar correction form”?

No. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) now uses one combined form for enrolment and update, in eight versions based on age and residential status. The form you use for a correction depends on who you are:

• Form 1: resident Indians aged 18 and above, and NRIs aged 18 and above with a proof of address in India. This is the form most people need.
• Form 3 / Form 5: children aged 5 to 18, and children below 5 (residents, or NRI children with an address in India).
• Forms 2, 4 and 6: NRIs whose address is outside India.
• Forms 7 and 8: resident foreign nationals.

See our guide to downloading the right Aadhaar form for where to find each one. Many centres also enter your details directly into their software, but having a filled form makes the visit quicker and helps you avoid spelling mistakes.

Online or at a centre: what can you correct where?

An earlier version of this article said date of birth, mobile number, address and name spellings could be changed online. That is not correct today:

• Online (myAadhaar portal): address and document updates only.
• Aadhaar app: address and mobile number updates only. A mobile number can be registered for the first time only at a centre.
• Aadhaar centre: name, date of birth, gender, address, mobile number, email, photo, fingerprints and iris.

For an address change, our separate guide on updating your Aadhaar address covers the online routes in detail.

How to fill in Form 1 for a correction, section by section

The form is two pages: the form itself on page one, and instructions and fees on page two. Fill it in using upper case (block capital) letters only.

1. Purpose

Tick Update (not Enrolment).

2. Resident status

Tick Resident Indian or Non-Resident Indian (NRI).

3. Demographic information

For an update, fill in only the information you want to change:

• Name: write it exactly as in the proof of identity you are presenting. Leave out titles (Mr, Mrs, Shri, Smt), honorifics (Dr, Prof), professional tags (CA, Adv, IAS) and aliases, even if they appear on the document.
• Gender: Female, Male, or Third gender / Transgender.
• Date of birth: DDMMYYYY, and tick “Verified” if you are presenting a proof of date of birth. “Declared” or “Approximate” means only the year of birth is printed.
• Email and mobile: email is mandatory for NRIs; the mobile number is optional.

4. Basis of update

Tick Document verification, or Confirmation by Head of Family (HoF) if a family member is confirming your address.

5. Address and documents (document-based update)

Fill in the address only if you are changing it. The Post Office and PIN code are mandatory; village or city, sub-district, district and state are filled in automatically from the PIN code. Then write the type of document you are presenting as Proof of Identity (POI), Proof of Address (POA) and, optionally, Proof of Date of Birth (PDB).

6. Head of Family details (HoF-based address update only)

Give the HoF’s name, Aadhaar number and relationship to you (mother, father, legal guardian, spouse, child or ward, or sibling), and the proof of relationship document. The HoF signs a consent to share their address.

7. Update details

Write your 12-digit Aadhaar number and tick each item to be updated: Biometric, Name, Date of Birth, Gender, Address, Mobile, Email, or Update of POI and POA documents.

Declaration and signature

Sign (or give a thumb impression) to confirm the information is correct. The verifier at the centre signs after checking your originals.

The earlier version of this article described an older form with separate sections for the field, the Aadhaar number, details in English and the local language, and document names. The current form covers the same ground. At the centre, the operator handles the local-language version and transliteration.

Documents for each type of correction

According to UIDAI’s list of acceptable documents for update (June 2026):

• Name: a proof of identity in the corrected name, such as a passport, voter ID, driving licence or school mark sheet, or a marriage certificate (with a photo ID in the old name if the certificate has no photograph). For a complete change of first name or full name, a Gazette notification is needed. The new name is copied exactly as it appears on the document.
• Date of birth: a proof of date of birth, such as a birth certificate, passport or school mark sheet. If your date of birth was recorded as “declared” or “approximate”, residents under 18 must give a birth certificate. If you earlier gave a birth certificate, you need a corrected certificate with the same Birth Registration Number.
• Address: a proof of address in your name, or the Head of Family route.
• Gender: UIDAI’s list accepts a transgender identity card or certificate issued under the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 for gender and full name change. Ask the centre about any other documents it needs.

Take originals. They are scanned and returned to you. Your name and date of birth must match across all the documents you submit.

How many times can you correct each detail?

UIDAI’s Citizen’s Charter sets these limits:

If a request is rejected because you have used up the limit, you can apply under UIDAI’s exception handling process. Make the update at a centre, then contact the UIDAI Regional Office for your area through the 1947 helpline or help@uidai.gov.in, with your supporting documents. The Regional Office checks whether the request is genuine and may ask for more information. The Charter gives a normal timeline of up to 90 days for exception cases.

Fees

According to UIDAI’s published charges, printed on the back of each form:

• Demographic update (name, gender, date of birth, address, mobile or email), one or several fields together: ₹75.
• Demographic update done at the same time as a biometric update: no extra charge; only the biometric fee applies.
• Biometric update: ₹125, except the free mandatory updates for children (ages 5–7 and 15–17, and ages 7–15 until 30 September 2027).
• Update of proof of identity and address documents at a centre: ₹75 (free on myAadhaar until 14 June 2027).

Do not post the form

An earlier version of this article told readers to post the filled form to UIDAI post boxes in Chhindwara (Madhya Pradesh) and Hyderabad. UIDAI’s current “Updating data on Aadhaar” page lists only two ways to update: online on myAadhaar, and in person at an enrolment centre. Take your form to a centre instead of posting it, and never send original documents by post.

Checking the status of your correction

1. Keep the acknowledgement slip from the centre. It has your Update Request Number (URN) or Enrolment ID.
2. Check the status on myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in or in the Aadhaar app (“Track my request”), or call 1947.
3. UIDAI’s Citizen’s Charter says demographic updates are normally completed within 30 days.
4. Once the update is complete, download the updated e-Aadhaar.

Why corrections get rejected

The reasons the earlier version of this article listed still apply: insufficient documents, incorrect details, and mistakes in filling the request. UIDAI’s rules add a few more:

• the document is not on UIDAI’s accepted list or has expired;
• the document is not in your name;
• the name or date of birth differs between the documents you submit;
• the update limit for that field has already been used.

If a request is rejected, submit a fresh request with valid documents. For other problems, see our guide to common Aadhaar issues.

Do’s and don’ts

• Do write in capital letters and keep within the boxes.
• Do fill in only the fields you are changing.
• Do carry originals that support the change, and only those.
• Don’t add titles or aliases to your name.
• Don’t assume a mobile number is required: the earlier version of this article said it was mandatory, but on the current form it is optional, although a registered mobile is needed for online services and OTPs.

Frequently asked questions

Can I correct my date of birth online?

No. Date of birth, name and gender corrections need a visit to an Aadhaar centre with a supporting document.

How much does an Aadhaar correction cost?

₹75 at a centre for one or more demographic fields, or no extra charge if done along with a biometric update (₹125). Check the current charges on uidai.gov.in before you pay.

What if I have already changed my name twice?

Make the update at a centre, and if it is rejected for exceeding the limit, contact UIDAI through 1947 or help@uidai.gov.in. The Regional Office will review the request under the exception handling process.

Does the form have to be filled by hand?

It helps but is not essential. The operator enters your details in the update software, and you check them before signing off. A filled form helps you get spellings right.

Form sections, documents, limits and fees in this guide were checked in October 2026 against UIDAI’s current enrolment and update forms, its list of acceptable documents, its published charges and its Citizen’s Charter. Check the official portal before you pay or apply.