Is your date of birth on your Aadhaar card wrong? Do you want to change it? It is a very simple process. However, cardholders should remember that there is only one chance to change or update the date of birth on their Aadhaar card. What documents are required to change the date of birth on the Aadhaar card? Where can you change it? Let us find out now.
Aadhaar card has become an essential document in India. It is required for various purposes, such as opening a bank account, getting a SIM card, and applying for a loan. The Aadhaar authentication process is also available for many services. Therefore, it is crucial to ensure that there are no errors in the Aadhaar card. Mistakes in the Aadhaar card can lead to difficulties and could cause you to miss out on government schemes. Hence, checking the details, such as name, address, and date of birth on your Aadhaar card without any errors, is important.
If the date of birth mentioned in your Aadhaar card is incorrect, you can update it. However, note that the date of birth can only be changed once. Therefore, you must check everything properly before updating it. You can change the date of birth by submitting any document, such as a PAN card, birth certificate, passport, bank passbook, or mark sheet.
The process to change the date of birth on your Aadhaar card is as follows.
- Firstly, visit your nearest Aadhaar Enrollment Center and fill out the Aadhaar update or correction form with the required details.
- Next, submit the date of birth details you want to update and provide proof of the same.
- Then, provide your biometric details and pay the required fee of Rs. 50 to change the date of birth.
- Your documents will be verified, and your date of birth will be updated within a few days.
- You will be given a receipt, which you can use to check the status of your request.
- Once the updating process is complete, you can download your updated Aadhaar card directly from the UIDAI website.
- If you have any queries about Aadhaar, call 1947 or email help@uidai.gov.in.
