While demographic details like name, address, date of birth/age, gender, mobile number and email address can be updated online, for biometric update, one has to visit an Aadhaar enrollment center for updation. Biometric information includes a photograph of the iris, fingerprints and face.
Here is how you can change/update your photograph in your Aadhaar.
Step 1: To update your photo, you will first need to download the Aadhaar Enrollment Form from the UIDAI website. Click
Here To get the form:
Step 2: Fill the required details and submit at the nearest Aadhaar Enrollment Center
Step 3: A center executive will authenticate your information and capture a fresh photograph.
Step 4: You have to pay more than Rs 100 GST To take advantage of this service.
Step 5: Collect the acknowledgment slip with the number of the Update Request (URN).
On the official website of UIDAI, you can use the URN to check the status of your Aadhaar update.
things to note
- changing your photo Aadhaar card No documents are required.
- You are not required to submit a photograph as the executive takes one using the camera on the spot.
- It may take up to 90 days for the information in Aadhaar to be updated.
- Using the URN provided on the acknowledgment slip, you can verify the progress of your Aadhaar update online.
- There is no way to modify the photo on your Aadhar card online (SSUP), through the Self Service Update Portal.
For demographic updates, residents can use the self-service online mode to change their addresses, and they can do it instantly on the portal. The resident’s Aadhaar ID and registered mobile number are required to access the portal.