Aadhaar update: Want to change your name, address or date of birth? Check UIDAI's list of accepted documents

Aadhaar holders who want to update their name, address, date of birth, or other personal details must submit documents accepted by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI).

The documents required depend on the information being changed, as a single document may be accepted as proof of identity, address, relationship, or date of birth, while others may be valid for only one purpose.

Here is a list of documents accepted by UIDAI, grouped by the type of proof required.

What documents are accepted as proof of identity (PoI)?

Proof of identity (PoI) documents must contain the applicant’s name and photograph and are used to verify identity or a name change. Accepted documents include:

• Indian passport, ration card or Public Distribution System (PDS) photo card.
• Voter ID card or e-Voter ID with details available on the Election Commission website.
• Driving licence.
• Photo identity card issued by the Central or state government, a public sector undertaking (PSU), or a statutory or regulatory body.
• Pensioner or freedom fighter photo identity card, or pension payment order.
• Kisan photo passbook.
• CGHS, ECHS, ESIC or medical claim card issued by the government or a PSU.
• Prescribed certificate jointly signed by the head of a registered shelter home and the authorised district officer for disability-related matters.
• MGNREGA job card and state-issued domicile certificate.
• Marriage certificate, divorce Decree, caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC), transgender identity card or certificate, and Gazette notification for a first-name or full-name change.
• Marksheet or certificate issued by a recognised educational board, university or higher educational institution.
• UIDAI-prescribed certificate from an authorised NACO or state health department official, or a prison officer's induction document.