Aadhaar Card Address Validation Letter & Process to Request - Wishfin

Last Updated : July 6, 2022, 5:34 p.m.

Sometimes, an individual moves from one place to another, and his current residential address changes. So, he has to update the current address in the Aadhaar where he is residing currently. Therefore, Aadhaar Address Validation Letter is issued by UIDAI after verifying the new address you have requested, from the Address Verifier either a relative, friend, or landlord. This letter is sent to the Address Verifier’s Address by UIDAI which contains a security code. Then the Address Verifier gives his consent to the resident to use his address on his Aadhaar. After the Verifier Submits his consent, UIDAI will give Aadhaar Validation Letter within 30 days from the date of submission. Let’s see the process of Address Validation Below.

Address Validation Process

There are four major steps that have to be followed to submit your request for Address Validation. You will have to follow all four steps.

• Initiate Request for Address Validation
  • Open the official website of the UIDAI on your PC or Laptop.
  • Then click on the Request for Address Validation Letter link present under the My Aadhaar tab.
  • Use your Aadhaar Number or Virtual ID to make a successful login.
  • Then you will have to enter your Verifier’s Aadhaar ID.
  • The Address on the Verifier’s Aadhaar will be used to update your Aadhaar Card once your verifier gives his consent.
  • Finally, click on the submit button to proceed further and the request for Address Validation will be raised.
• Address Verifier’s Consent
  • After raising the request, your verifier will receive a message regarding the address validation.
  • It will have a link to give consent for Aadhaar Address Validation.
  • Now the Verifier has to click the link and then he will receive an OTP through SMS for verification.
  • Provide the OTP and the Captcha Code for verifying the information.
  • Then you will receive Service Request Number (SRN) through SMS that will be 28 Digits.
• Confirmation of Address Verifier’s Consent
  • Now you will have to make a login through the SRN you have got.
  • Preview all your address details on the screen.
  • If you want to edit your local language then you can do so.
  • Then click on the submit button.
• Get the Secret Code
  • Now UIDAI will send Aadhaar Address Validation Letter with a secret code to your verifier’s address through post.
  • Then you will have to go to the Self Service Update Portal on your screen.
  • Click on the Proceed to Update Address link to appear in front of you.
  • Make a login using your Aadhaar ID.
  • Choose the Update Address via the Secret Code option.
  • Then enter the secret code that is there in the Address Validation Letter.
  • Review the new address you have changed and then click on the submit button.
  • Now it will take some time to update your current address,

You will see your Update Request Number on the screen that can be used to check Aadhaar Update Status in the future.

Conclusion

Now you know what is the role of the Aadhaar Address Validation Letter. This letter contains a secret code that can be used to update your address. Many individuals change their home and their address also gets changed. Therefore, in order to keep your Aadhaar information updated, you will have to go through the Address Validation Process.