New Aadhaar App: How to Change Your Mobile Number and Address Online

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has launched the full version of the new Aadhaar app. It was first announced by a government agency in November 2025 and is available for download, but its functionality is limited to some services. The full-featured app launched today offers a wide range of Aadhaar-related services designed to help citizens store their Aadhaar information securely and improve user convenience.

While the new Aadhaar app looks similar to the existing mAadhaar, there are some key differences, such as the ability to update mobile numbers and addresses. So, if it has been a while since you updated your mobile number or address on Aadhaar, then you can use the new Aadhaar app to do so. Here’s how.

How to update mobile number using Aadhaar app

A major new addition to the Aadhaar app is the ability to update mobile numbers in the Aadhaar database using OTP and biometric authentication. This eliminates the hassle of physically visiting the center and waiting in line. Here’s how to do it:

1. Download the new Aadhaar app on your Android or iOS smartphone via Google Play Store or App Store respectively
2. Log in using your Aadhaar number and then verify your biometrics to log in
3. From the home page of the Aadhaar app, navigate to Serve Sections in bottom bar
4. Now, select Mobile phone number update option, read the process overview, then click Continue to update mobile phone number
5. On the next page, enter your new mobile number and verify using OTP
6. Verify your biometric information using face verification. You will then need to pay a processing fee of Rs. 75
7. Please allow up to 15 days for your phone number to be updated

How to update address using Aadhaar app

UIDAI can also easily update addresses in the Aadhaar database. This can be done using two methods. The first involves valid address proof using the name of the Aadhaar card holder. The list of acceptable documents includes Voter ID Card, Electricity Bill, Gas Bill, Water Bill, Indian Passport, Postpaid Mobile Bill, Bank Account Statement, etc.

Alternatively, citizens can also update their address in the Aadhaar database using the Aadhaar of a family member. Here’s how to do it:

1. Repeat steps 1-3 above
2. exist Serve part, select Address update Options
3. There are two methods to update the address in Aadhaar.
4. If using a valid address proof method: Upload approved documentary evidence and verify details.
5. Take face authentication and pay Rs. 75 as processing fee.
6. If using a family member’s Aadhaar: Enter family member details, perform face authentication, and make payment
7. After submitting the request, they will receive an SMS and a notification and have to get their approval in the Aadhaar app
8. Please wait up to 15 days for the process to complete