Aadhaar Card rules: How many times can you change the mobile number, name and address in Aadhaar card? 99% people don't know..

The Aadhaar card is one of the most important identity cards in India. The verification number given in it is needed for everything from admission to school to opening a bank account. Any kind of wrong information in Aadhaar can put you in trouble. But thankfully, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) allows updating the information present in it.

However, if you are thinking that you can update its information as many times as you want, then you are wrong. Because there is a limit to changing everything from name to phone number on an Aadhaar card. If you want to make any change in your Aadhaar card, then first know how many times you can do this.

Know how many times you can change the phone number?

If your registered mobile number has changed or is wrong, then you can change your phone number on the Aadhaar card. UIDAI has not set any limit for this. Because many users change their phone numbers frequently.

How many times can you update the name?
If you want to change your name on the Aadhaar card, then you can do this only twice in your life. Many times it happens that some mistakes go in the spelling of the name, in such a case you can correct it twice. To correct the name, you will have to give a PAN card, passport, or marriage certificate as proof.

How many times can you change the date of birth?
You can update your date of birth only once in your lifetime. To update it, you will need your birth certificate or educational certificate. UIDAI has strict rules regarding changes in date of birth.

There is no limit on updating the home address.
If you are moving to your new house or your permanent address has changed, then you can change the address on your Aadhaar card (Aadhaar address) unlimited times. But with this, you will have to provide valid residence proof, such as an electricity bill rent agreement bank details, etc.

How can you change your Aadhaar card online or offline?

UIDAI provides the facility to update Aadhaar cards both online and offline. Let us know how you can do both.

Update your Aadhaar card online from home.

You can update the name, date of birth, address, gender, etc. information on your Aadhaar card without going to the Aadhaar center.

For this update you will have to go to the Aadhaar centre
If you want to change your fingerprint or iris scan then you will have to go to the Aadhaar centre. Apart from this, if you want to change your mobile number then also you will have to go to the Aadhaar centre.

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