Your Aadhaar card is a key identity document in India. Keeping your email ID updated in your Aadhaar profile helps ensure you receive alerts from the UIDAI about authentication requests, OTPs for services, and important communications related to government and financial systems.

1. Why Updating Your Email ID Matters

Linking your updated email ID with your Aadhaar number means:

• You may receive OTPs and authentication messages on your email in addition to mobile.
• You can stay informed automatically about Aadhaar uses and alerts.
• It helps protect against fraud and misuse of your Aadhaar details.

Note: The updated email ID will not be printed on your Aadhaar card itself, but it will be stored in the Aadhaar database for authentication and communication purposes.

2. Can You Update Email ID Online?

Currently, the online facility for updating email ID directly through the uidai portal has changed over time. While in the past this was possible via the Self‑Service Update Portal (SSUP), the option for email address changes online has been modified for security reasons.

So now:

• Updating email ID usually requires a visit to a local Aadhaar centre (enrolment/update centre).
• Online options might not be available for adding or changing email IDs alone.

3. Offline Method: Update Email ID at Aadhaar Centre

To update or add your email ID:

Step‑by‑Step Process

Find a Nearby Aadhaar Enrolment/Update Centre:
Use the official uidai centre locator on the uidai website to find your nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra.

Visit the Aadhaar Centre:
Carry your Aadhaar card or simply your 12‑digit Aadhaar number. No proof document is generally required specifically for email update.

Fill the Aadhaar Update/Correction Form:
Request the Aadhaar correction form and enter your new email ID in the designated field.

Submit the Form to the Operator:
The operator at the centre will process your request and authenticate you — sometimes biometric authentication (fingerprint) may be done.

Receive Acknowledgment Slip:
You will be given an Update Request Number (URN) that you can use to track the status of your request.

Wait for Processing:
Once the request is processed by uidai, it typically takes several days to weeks for the new email ID to be fully linked.

4. Checking Your Email ID Update Status

After submitting your update request:

• Visit the UIDAI official portal and use the URN/Update Request Number to check the status.
• You will usually receive a confirmation SMS on your registered mobile once the email has been updated.

5. How Long Does the Update Take?

The exact time can vary but generally:

• Email ID updates take around a few days to several weeks to reflect in the Aadhaar system.
• Make sure your mobile number is active as SMS updates and OTPs use that number.

6. Important Points to Remember

✔ No online email update for direct change: You usually need to visit an Aadhaar centre.
✔ Keep your mobile number registered so that OTPs and status messages reach you.
✔ Save your URN after submitting — this helps in tracking your request.
✔ The updated email won’t appear physically on the card, but it will be stored in uidai records.

7. Common Questions

Q: Do I need documents to change my email ID?

Usually, no supporting documents are needed just for updating email ID — only your Aadhaar number and authentication are required.

Q: Can verification be done online?

Verification of the new email still needs you to authenticate via a centre, and confirmation is typically sent via SMS.

Conclusion

Updating your email ID in Aadhaar ensures you stay connected with important notifications and enhances the security of your identity services. While direct online update of email is generally not available now, the offline update process at an Aadhaar centre is straightforward and reliable — simply visit the centre, submit your email change request, and track the status using the URN.

 

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