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Aadhaar Card Update: New rules apply, These documents are required to get an Aadhaar card, read here
newscrab | May 15, 2026 3:40 PM CST


The Aadhaar card is an identification card that is essential for everything from school to employment. However, the UIDAI has changed the rules for obtaining an Aadhaar card. If you need a new Aadhaar card or need to make updates, you must have the necessary documents. Previously, this process required fewer documents, but now this has been increased. The purpose of this is to prevent mistakes when making an Aadhaar card.

What are the new changed rules for Aadhar card?

You will now need several documents to update or renew your Aadhaar. Furthermore, according to the new rules, children living in child care institutions will need a certificate issued by the District Child Protection Officer. This proof will now be considered mandatory. For the first time, UIDAI has also approved documents related to third-gender individuals. OCI cardholders will be required to show a valid foreign passport and OCI card at the time of Aadhaar registration.

What documents are required to update name in Aadhaar card?

If you want to update your name in Aadhaar, your passport is a necessary proof of identity. It contains your photo, address, date of birth, and name. Additionally, documents like your PAN card, voter ID, and driver's license are required. Therefore, if you are married, a marriage certificate is essential. This will simplify the process of updating your name in Aadhaar.

What documents are required to change the date of birth on your Aadhaar card?
A birth certificate is considered the most important proof. A passport, a 10th or 12th grade mark sheet, and other documents can also be used.

What documents are needed to change your address on your Aadhaar card?
If you want to change your address, you'll need a passport, bank passbook, or recent bank statement as proof. Electricity, water, and gas bills will also be accepted. Your voter ID card, ration card, and house tax or property tax receipts may also be required.

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