Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has launch the full-fledge version of the new Aadhaar app. The App was first unveil by the government agency in November 2025 and has been available for download, but its functionality was limit to only select services.
The full-fledge app offers access to a wide range of Aadhaar-link services, aim at helping citizens securely store their Aadhaar information and improving user convenience.
As the new Aadhaar app may seem similar to the existing mAadhaar, there are a few key differences, such as the ability to update mobile number and address.
How to Update Mobile Number Using New Aadhaar App?
A major given feature to the Aadhaar app is the ability to update the mobile number in the Aadhaar database using OTP and biometric authentication.
Which eliminates the hassle of physically visiting the centres and standing in queues to do the same.
Follow These Steps:
- Download new Aadhaar app.
- Log in using your Aadhaar number and then verify your biometrics to sign in
- On the Aadhaar app’s home page, go to the Services section in the bottom bar
- Select the Mobile Number Update option, read the process overview, and then tap on Continue to Update Mobile Number
- Now, enter your new mobile number and then verify with OTP
- Verify your biometrics using Face Authentication.
- You’ll then be require to pay a processing fee of Rs. 75
- Your phone number will be update within a processing time of up to 15 days
How to Update Address Using New Aadhaar App?
UIDAI has also made it easy to update the address in the Aadhaar database. This can be done using two methods. The first involves using valid address proof that is in the Aadhaar card holder’s name.
The list of acceptable documents includes Voter ID Card, electricity bill, gas connection bill, water bill, Indian passport, post-paid mobile bill, bank account statement, and many more.
Also, citizens can also update their address in the Aadhaar database using a family member’s Aadhaar.
Follow These Steps:
- Repeat Steps 1 to 3 as mention above
- In the Services section, select the Address Update option
- There are two options to update the address in Aadhaar.
- If using a valid address proof method: upload an approve document proof and verify the details.
- Carry out the face authentication and make a payment of Rs. 75 as a processing fee.
- If using a family member’s Aadhaar: enter the details of the family member, carry out the face authentication, and make the payment
- After the request is submit, they will receive an SMS and a notification, which must be approve by them in the Aadhaar app
- Wait for up to 15 days for the process to be complete.
