The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has introduced a revamped Aadhaar mobile app that now allows users to update their residential address directly from their smartphones, eliminating the need to visit a physical Aadhaar centre.

The app was dedicated to the nation by the government on January 28, 2026, as part of efforts to simplify identity management and increase convenience for Aadhaar card holders.

What the New App Offers

• The newly launched Aadhaar app, available for both Android and iOS, adds several enhanced features centered around security, privacy, and usability. It enables users to:

• Update their address and other demographic details online, including uploading required documents.

• Authenticate their identity via face recognition, which matches the user’s live image with the Aadhaar enrolment photo to ensure secure identity verification.

• Share selective Aadhaar information securely using QR codes, reducing the need to reveal the full Aadhaar number in everyday scenarios.

• Manage up to five family Aadhaar profiles on a single device.

Previously, Aadhaar holders could update their address online through UIDAI’s Self-Service Update Portal (SSUP), but this typically required a separate website and sometimes a visit to an enrolment centre if additional document verification was needed. The new app consolidates these functions in one place, making the process more user-friendly and accessible.

How It Works

• To use the new address update feature, users simply need to:

• Download and install the official Aadhaar mobile app from the relevant app store.

• Log in using their Aadhaar number and OTP sent to their registered mobile number.

• Navigate to the ‘Update Address’ option in the app and upload valid address proof documents, as guided by on-screen prompts.

• Complete face authentication to verify identity.

This end-to-end digital process is designed to reduce paperwork, cut down waiting times, and eliminate the need for in-person visits to Aadhaar centres — especially beneficial for elderly users and those living far from enrolment offices.

Part of Broader Digital Initiatives

The Aadhaar app upgrade aligns with the government’s broader push toward digital governance, helping citizens manage essential services from home. By integrating advanced technology like face authentication and selective data sharing, UIDAI aims to boost data security while offering greater control to users over their identity details.

Officials say additional features and updates will continue to roll out in future versions of the app, further expanding the range of Aadhaar-related services available digitally. As more users transition to the new app, it is expected to become a primary tool for Aadhaar management across India.

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