What Documents Are Required for Aadhar Card Correction Services?

Complete 2025 list of valid UIDAI documents required for Aadhar name, address, DOB, gender, and relationship corrections.

If your Aadhar card has incorrect details—such as your name, date of birth, address, gender, mobile number, photo, or biometrics—you can update them using UIDAI’s correction services.
Before applying, it’s important to know exactly which documents UIDAI accepts. This guide provides the complete and updated 2025 Aadhar correction document list.

⭐ Types of Aadhar Corrections That Require Documents

Name correction
Date of birth (DOB) correction
Address update
Gender correction
Relationship details update (Father/Mother/Guardian)
Document update (POI/POA refresh every 10 years)

Note: Mobile number & email updates do not require documents.

📄 1. Documents Required for Aadhar Name Correction

You must submit Proof of Identity (POI). The following documents are accepted:

✔ Accepted POI Documents

Passport
PAN Card
Driving License
Voter ID (EPIC)
Ration Card with photo
Government-issued ID card
PSU/PSB Service ID Card
NREGS Job Card
Photo credit card
Arms License
Pensioner card with photo
Freedom Fighter ID card
Kisan Photo Passbook

✔ If Name Changed After Marriage

Marriage Certificate
Gazette Notification

📄 2. Documents Required for Aadhar Date of Birth (DOB) Correction

You need to submit Proof of Date of Birth (DOB).

✔ Accepted DOB Documents

Birth Certificate
SSLC / 10th Certificate
Passport
PAN Card (if DOB printed)
Certificate of DOB issued by Group A Gazetted Officer
Photo ID card issued by a recognized school

⚠ Note: UIDAI allows limited DOB updates (usually once). Further changes need special approval.

📄 3. Documents Required for Aadhar Address Update

Submit Proof of Address (POA). Accepted documents include:

✔ Accepted POA Documents

Passport
Bank Passbook/Statement
Post Office Passbook
Ration Card
Voter ID
Driving License
Water / Electricity / Gas bill
Telephone Bill
Property Tax Receipt
Rent Agreement
Insurance Policy
Government-allotted quarters document
Arms License

✔ For Minors

Parents’ POA is acceptable.

✔ For Tenants

Valid rent agreement + landlord’s POA document.

📄 4. Documents Required for Gender Correction

UIDAI usually does not require documents unless the gender is corrected multiple times.

✔ Accepted (If Requested)

Passport
School Certificates
PAN Card (with gender)

One-time gender correction often requires only biometric verification.

📄 5. Documents Required for Relationship Update

Mainly needed for child Aadhar updates.

✔ Accepted Documents

Birth Certificate
Passport (child or parent)
Hospital-issued birth document
Adoption certificate
Court order (for guardianship cases)

📄 6. Documents Required for Biometrics Update

Biometric update (fingerprints, iris, or photo):

No documents required — only biometric verification

Documents needed only if DOB is updated together.

📄 7. Documents Required for Document Update (POI/POA Refresh)

UIDAI recommends refreshing documents every 10 years.

✔ Accepted

Any valid POI or POA listed above

⚠️ Important Notes from UIDAI

Carry original documents; photocopies are not accepted
Documents must be self-attested
Details on documents must match Aadhar
If documents are in a local language, ensure clarity & readability

💬 FAQs — Aadhar Correction Documents

1. Can I update Aadhar without documents?
Only mobile number, email, and biometrics require no documents.

2. Does UIDAI accept DigiLocker documents?
Yes, digitally signed documents are accepted.

3. Can I update my address while living on rent?
Yes, with a valid rent agreement and owner’s POA.

4. Which is the best document for DOB correction?
Birth Certificate or Passport.

🎯 Conclusion

Aadhar correction services require valid POI, POA, DOB, or relationship documents, depending on the type of update.
Submitting clear and accurate documents helps ensure your update is approved quickly without delays.

Disclaimer: This article provides general information only and is not affiliated with UIDAI or any government authority. Always verify details on the official UIDAI website before applying for Aadhar updates.