Aadhaar is one of the most important documents to have in today’s time because it comprises a citizen’s demographic and biometric information. An Aadhaar card is necessary everywhere, from opening a bank account to enrolling for a new phone line.
However, changing the photo on the identification card is a typical worry among holders of unique 12-digit identification numbers. If you’re one of those people, there’s some good news for you.
UIDAI is allowing Aadhaar cardholders to easily update the photo in the document by following a few simple steps. You can also use UIDAI’s service to update your address, phone number and other details online or offline.
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Here’s how to change photo in Aadhaar card:
Step 1: Visit the official website
Step 2: Fill out a form to get your Aadhaar Card photograph changed.
Step 3: Submit the form to the Aadhaar Enrolment executive
Step 4: You will need to go to an Aadhaar Enrolment Centre in your area to get your photograph changed.
Step 5: You will have to submit the required fees for the process.
Step 6: At the Aadhaar Enrolment Centre, a department official will click a new photograph of yours and upload it to your Aadhaar Card.
Step 7. Aadhaar Enrolment executive will share an acknowledgement slip with the update request number (URN).
Step 8. With the URN, you can check the Aadhaar update status online on the UIDAI’s official website.
You can download an e-copy of your Aadhaar card when the photo has been updated to the new one. Cardholders can also apply for a physical PVC card from UIDAI’s portal.
The UIDAI website offers facility to not only update the photograph displayed on a person’s card but also their phone number, address and other details.
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