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Aadhaar Update History: Checking and Downloading Aadhaar Update History Online

Writer's picture: Rashmita ChoudharyRashmita Choudhary

Updated: Dec 17, 2024

Aadhaar Update History: Checking and Downloading Aadhaar Update History Online

People may now view their Aadhar update history online via the official website thanks to measures established by UIDAI, the body responsible for providing Aadhaar. Users can view the history of their requests to change their Aadhaar details thanks to this special feature. Every time a person changes their address, email address, mobile number, or other information, they can request an update to their Aadhaar card records. In UIDAI's database, each of these update requests is listed under a unique URN (Update Request Number). Their Aadhaar update history can only be viewed online, although their biometric and demographic information can be updated both online and offline. In this article, we will explain the process of checking and downloading Aadhaar update history online.

 

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What is Aadhaar Update History?

The Aadhaar update history shows all of the important information about changes made to an Aadhaar card since it was issued. By going to the physical location or accessing the official website, an Aadhaar card holder can update or modify details in their Aadhar, including their name, email address, address, photo, date of birth, and more. You may quickly find out about all of these changes by accessing the update history of your Aadhaar card. Therefore, by following the proper steps, you may easily update and get any inaccurate or missing information on your Aadhaar card fixed. 


Details Provided on the Aadhaar Update History Document

The Aadhaar update history document has the following details listed in it:

  • URN, or Update Request Number: A distinct number given to owners of Aadhaar cards. 

  • Date of Aadhaar Update: You submitted your request for an Aadhaar update on this date. 

  • Photograph: To verify the cardholder's identification, a picture of them is shown. 

  • Demographics Data: It shows every detail, including name, gender, residential address, email address, phone number, and more.

  • Time and Date: This is the time and date that you looked at the history of updates to your Aadhaar card.


Steps to Check the Aadhaar Update History Online

The ability to view your Aadhaar update history online was recently added by UIDAI. There isn't any intricate process involved. You can check your Aadhaar update history online by going to the UIDAI website. To use this service, your mobile number needs to be listed in UIDAI's database. To view your Aadhaar update history, you must do these easy steps: 

Step 1: First, go to the UIDAI website.


Step 2: From the "Update your Aadhaar" section under the My Aadhaar tab, choose "Aadhaar Update History".


Step 3: Enter the virtual ID and security code or your Aadhaar number.


Step 4: Decide if you would prefer to generate a TOTP using the mAadhaar app or receive an OTP on your registered cellphone number.


Step 5: Click "Submit" after entering the OTP or TOTP.

Regardless of whether updates are made offline or online or in biometric or demographic data, a list of all update instances will appear on the screen.


Steps to Download the Aadhaar Update History PDF

To retrieve your Aadhaar card update history in PDF format, simply follow these steps: 

Step 1: Go to UIDAI's official website and select "My Aadhaar." 


Step 2: Under the "Update Aadhaar" section, select "Aadhaar Update History." Enter your information here to see all of your previous updates. 


Step 3: Click the three vertical dots on the "Aadhaar update history" page's far right-hand side. 


Step 4: Either save it as a PDF or click "Print" to print it right now. You can also take a screenshot of the Aadhaar update history page for future use.


Steps to Check Aadhaar Card Update Status

On the official UIDAI website, you may check your Aadhaar update status for free. The detailed instructions you must adhere to are as follows: 


Step 1: Go to UIDAI's official website and select "My Aadhaar" from the main page. Under the "Get Aadhaar" tab, select "Check Aadhaar Status." This tab is located by.


Step 2: Type in the enrolment ID that appears on the acknowledgement sheet for the upgrade.


Step 3: After entering the captcha code, the Aadhaar card update status will be seen in the following format:

  • Draft 

  • Payment 

  • Verification 

  • Validation 

  • Completed

However, you can use these techniques to check your Aadhaar status online if you have misplaced the acknowledgement slip:

  • To obtain your enrolment number, go to the myAadhaar website.

  • To receive an OTP on your registered mobile number, provide your name, mobile number, email address, and security code in the designated space.

  • Click "Verify OTP" after entering the OTP.

  • Following verification, an enrolment number will be sent to your email address or mobile number. Using this enrolment number, you can see the current status of your Aadhaar. 


Things to Consider When Checking Your Aadhaar Card History Online

  • In order to use this service, your mobile number needs to be connected to Aadhaar. 

  • The only way you can use this feature is online. You cannot obtain your Aadhaar update history offline by going to an Aadhaar enrolment centre in your location.

  • The service allows you to view every modification or update you have made to your Aadhaar card since it was created. You can notify UIDAI right away if there are any updates that you haven't made or if there are any data errors. 

  • To view your Aadhaar update history, you can enter either your 12-digit Aadhaar number or your 16-digit Aadhaar Virtual ID.

  • The individual himself has access to the Aadhaar update history. These facts are not accessible to anybody else.


Conclusion

Checking Aadhaar Card update history can be helpful in many ways. You can check and make sure that the information on your Aadhaar card is accurate. Report any incorrect information or misspellings you find right away to UIDAI so they can be fixed. You can also monitor the different demographic shifts you have experienced over time.


FAQ

Q1. What is Aadhaar history?

Aadhaar holders can check the Aadhar update requests for their card for the last six months through the Aadhaar Authentication History service, accessible on the UIDAI website. The maximum number of records one can see per instance is 50.


Q2. Is my Aadhaar update history safe?

Yes, using your 12-digit Aadhaar number and the OTP that was provided to your registered mobile number or TOTP, you are the only one who can check your Aadhaar update history. Your Aadhaar update history is private and inaccessible to others.


Q3. What are the benefits of using this service?

It assists you in monitoring all of the demographic shifts you have experienced throughout time. Additionally, it can assist you in verifying that your biometric and demographic information is accurate and reporting any inconsistencies to UIDAI for correction.


Q4. Can I check my UIDAI Aadhaar update history without a mobile number after changing the old number?

You must first link your mobile number to your Aadhaar card in order to view your Aadhaar update history. You can update your phone number offline at an Aadhaar Seva Kendra or online at the Indian Postal Service website.


Q5. Is it possible to check the update history of my biometric details that are updated offline at an Aadhaar Seva Kendra?

Yes, you can only view your Aadhaar update history online on the UIDAI website, regardless of whether the update was made offline or online, or whether it was a demographic or biometric update.


Q6. What information is shown in the Aadhaar update history?

The Aadhaar update history shows all changes made to your Aadhaar details, such as address, phone number, and biometrics.


Q7. Can I download my Aadhaar update history for record purposes?

Yes, you can download and save your Aadhaar update history in PDF format through the UIDAI website.


Q8. Do I need to pay a fee to access my Aadhaar update history?

No, accessing and viewing your Aadhaar update history is free of cost on the UIDAI portal.


Q9. Is the Aadhaar update history visible to third parties?

No, your update history is secure and can only be accessed using your Aadhaar number and OTP.


Q10. Can I view updates made before linking my mobile number to Aadhaar?

No, the update history only shows changes made after linking your registered mobile number.


Q11. How far back does the Aadhaar update history record go?

The history covers all updates made since the Aadhaar card was first issued to you.


Q12. Can I use Aadhaar update history as proof for any official purposes?

No, the update history is for personal reference only and is not valid as official proof.


Q13. What should I do if my update history shows incorrect changes?

You can raise a grievance through the UIDAI website to report discrepancies in your update history.


Q14. Can I access Aadhaar update history without a registered email ID?

Yes, the update history can be accessed using your Aadhaar number and registered mobile number for OTP verification.


Q15. Does Aadhaar update history show biometric changes?

Yes, it includes updates to your biometric data, such as fingerprints and iris scans.


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