Aadhaar Card Appointment: How to Book an Appointment for an Aadhaar Card Update?

The Aadhaar card is a crucial and mandatory document for every citizen in India. It acts as an identity and residential proof that you can produce in government offices, restaurants, and more. The Aadhaar card has a 12-digit unique number that the government can use to verify your identity.

Nevertheless, there can be instances when you want to update the information on your Aadhaar card or apply for a new Aadhaar card. To do this, you can book an Aadhaar card appointment online via the UIDAI website. In this article, we will cover the ways to book an Aadhaar card appointment online and more.

What is an Aadhaar Card Appointment?

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) provides the facility to book Aadhaar card appointments online. Through this facility, you can schedule an appointment at the nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra (ASK) to apply for a new Aadhaar or update information about your existing Aadhaar card. The service is free of cost for Aadhaar enrollment or new Aadhaar. In addition, you can schedule 4 appointments in a month. 

What are the Benefits of Scheduling an Appointment for an Aadhaar Card?

One of the key benefits of scheduling an online appointment for an Aadhaar card is that it smoothens and enhances the process of availing of Aadhaar card-related services. You can schedule the appointment according to your convenience, as UIDAI allows you to choose a preferred date and time. In short, it allows you to plan your visit to the ASK accordingly, thereby saving you time by avoiding waiting at the ASK's long queues.

How to Book an Appointment for an Aadhaar Card Update?

Follow this step-by-step guide to book an appointment for an Aadhaar card update:

Step 1: Visit the official UIDAI portal. 

Step 2: Navigate to ‘My Aadhaar’ and select ‘Book an Appointment’ under ‘Get Aadhaar’ section.

Step 3: Select your city or location and click the ‘Proceed to Book Appointment’ option.

Step 4: On the next page, enter your mobile number and the captcha code and click ‘Get OTP’.

Step 5: Enter the OTP received on your mobile number and click ‘Verify OTP’.

Step 6: Provide your Aadhaar details and other necessary information. You can choose to pay the update fees via cash at the ASK or online.

Step 7: Choose your preferred date and time for the appointment and confirm.

Step 8: The system will display appointment details. 

What are the Aadhaar Services You Can Avail by Booking an Appointment Online?

You can avail the following services at the Aadhaar Seva Kendra by scheduling an online appointment:

• Fresh Aadhaar enrollment 
• Name update
• Mobile number update
• Address update
• Date of birth update
• Email ID update
• Gender update
• Biometric updates, such as fingerprints, photos or iris

How to Cancel or Reschedule an Aadhaar Card Appointment?

Apart from booking an Aadhaar card appointment, UIDAI allows you to cancel or reschedule your appointment online according to your convenience. 

Here are the steps you can follow to cancel your online appointment for an Aadhaar card:

Step 1: Visit the official UIDAI portal. 

Step 2: Navigate to ‘My Aadhaar’ and select ‘Book an Appointment’ under ‘Get Aadhaar’ section.

Step 3: Select your city or location and click the ‘Proceed to Book Appointment’ option.

Step 4: Select ‘Manage Appointments’ and enter your mobile number and the captcha code.

Step 5: Enter the OTP received on your mobile number, and the screen will display your Aadhaar appointment details.

Step 6: Click the ‘Cancel Appointment’ option and give your confirmation to cancel the appointment.

Here are the simple steps you can follow to reschedule your appointment instead of cancelling it:

Step 1: Visit the official UIDAI portal. 

Step 2: Navigate to ‘My Aadhaar’ and select ‘Book an Appointment’ under ‘Get Aadhaar’ section.

Step 3: Select your city or location and click the ‘Proceed to Book Appointment’ option.

Step 4: Select ‘Manage Appointments’ and enter your mobile number and the captcha code.

Step 5: Enter the OTP received on your mobile number, and the screen will display your Aadhaar appointment details.

Step 6: Click on the appointment which you want to reschedule. 

Step 7: Select the appointment date and time from the calendar displayed on the screen and click ‘Update’. 

Once you reschedule your appointment, the system will display a confirmation message with the new time and date.

What are the Documents Required for Aadhaar Enrollment and Update?

Here is a list of documents you must submit for Aadhaar enrollment and update to the UIDAI:

• Proof of Identity: PAN card, government ID, passport, driving licence, voter ID, ration card, school or college ID.
• Proof of Address: Passport, PAN card, government ID, ration card, bank statement, bank passbook or voter ID.
• Proof of Date of Birth: Passport, PAN card, birth certificate, government ID or SSC mark sheet.
• Proof of Relationship: MNREGA card, ration card, passport, ECHS or CGHS photo card, marriage certificate with address or pensioner photo card.

How to Download an Aadhaar Card Appointment Form?

UIDAI enables you to download your Aadhaar card appointment form by following these simple steps:

Step 1: Visit the official UIDAI portal. 

Step 2: Navigate to ‘My Aadhaar’ and select ‘Book an Appointment’ under ‘Get Aadhaar’ section.

Step 3: Select your city or location and click the ‘Proceed to Book Appointment’ option.

Step 4: Select ‘Manage Appointments’ and enter your mobile number and the captcha code.

Step 5: Enter the OTP received on your mobile number, and the screen will display your Aadhaar appointment details.

Step 6: Click the ‘Download’ option to download the pdf of your Aadhaar appointment. 

Booking an Aadhaar card appointment online is a simple and hassle-free way to update your Aadhaar details at the nearest ASK. Nevertheless, there are zero charges for scheduling an Aadhaar appointment online, and you can easily book appointments for yourself or your family members by following the above steps. 

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