How to Change the Language on the Aadhar Card?

Every Indian is required to have an Aadhaar Card as mandatory proof of identity in India. With the option of an Aadhaar card language change in 13 languages, a facility offered by the Unique Identity Authority of India (UIDAI), you can now avail of your Aadhaar card in your regional language.

Changing or updating the language in the Aadhaar card can be done either online or offline. Let’s look at how to change the language on the Aadhaar card in this post.

Online and Offline Ways to Change the Language on the Aadhaar Card?

Multiple ways can be used to update the language of your Aadhaar card. It can be easily done online and offline through your UIDAI-offered registered mobile number. As we know, an Aadhaar card is a 12-digit unique identification number issued by UIDAI, which holds your personal information such as name, address, biometrics, mobile number, etc. Aadhaar card details can be changed through the Self-Service Portal (SSUP) presented by UIDAI.

We are discussing three ways to change the local language on the Aadhaar card in this post as follows:

Stepwise Guide to Aadhaar Card Language Change Online

If an Aadhaar cardholder wants to make any changes in their personal or demographic details in the Aadhaar card, such as name change, address change, language change, etc., they can be updated online through the official portal of UIDAI.

Here’s how to change the language in the Aadhaar card online in a stepwise guide:

1. Visit https://uidai.gov.in/, the official portal of UIDAI
2. Go to ‘My Aadhaar’ on the homepage and click on it
3. Click on the ‘Update Demographic Data Online’ tab in the ‘Update Aadhaar’ section
4. You will reach the Aadhaar Self-Service Update Portal
5. Enter the portal and submit your Aadhaar number (the 12-digit unique number) as well as the security code
6. Once you complete the details, click on the ‘send OTP’
7. A 6-digit OTP will reach your registered mobile number
8. Submit the OTP, and press the ‘login’ button
9. Now, press ‘Update Demographics Data’
10. Here, select your preferred regional language from all the demographic data available
11. Continue updating demographics in the popup. Once done, submit the application
12. Ensure that your name is pronounced in the local language correctly
13. Check the spelling for further corrections (if required)
14. Now, edit your address similarly
15. Press ‘preview’ to check if the details provided are correct
16. You will again receive an OTP on the registered mobile
17. Upload the required scanned copies of the necessary documents and proof for validation
18. As soon as the address gets changed, the local language will be changed automatically
19. Submit the language update to your Aadhaar after completing the above steps. You can now download your new Aadhaar Card
20. The update process may require 1-3 weeks

Besides the above, Aadhaar card holders can also change the Aadhaar Language offline through the Aadhaar Seva Kendra or post. Check the details below.

Stepwise Guide to Aadhaar Card Language Update Offline via Aadhaar Enrolment Centre

Another option to change or update the language on the Aadhaar card is by visiting the nearest Aadhaar center. For this, you just need to approach an Aadhaar center close to you with all the required documents (original copies) along with your Aadhaar card. Fill out the required form for language change and seek assistance from the Aadhaar center officials in case of any issues.

Here are the steps to follow:

1. Search for the closest Aadhaar enrolment center
2. Under ‘Get Aadhaar’, press ‘Locate an enrolment center’
3. Once you have the address, visit the Aadhaar Enrolment Centre and request an updation form for updating local language
4. Now, submit copies of the documents to support (self-attested) together with the form
5. Once the change is updated, you can download the e-aadhaar online if your mobile number is registered with Aadhaar. You would require your aadhaar number/enrolment number/virtual ID. You can also request an updated aadhaar letter to your postal address

Stepwise Guide to Aadhaar Card Language Update via Post (Postal Service)

The local language on your Aadhaar card can also be updated by sending the documents to the Aadhaar head office via normal post and requesting an updation.

Here are the steps to follow:

1. Visit the official portal of UIDAI and download the applicable form
2. Navigate to the ‘Aadhaar Data Update/ Correction Form’ and press ‘Update Address’
3. Download the form and duly fill it by offering the new address in the address column. Remember to fill in the address in the local language that you want to change
4. Sign the forms and documents without fail and send them to the below address:

UIDAI Post Box Number- 10 Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, India- 480001

(Or) UIDAI Post Box Number- 99, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad India- 500034

The update will take about two to three weeks after the post has been received. Once the updation is done, you will be confirmed via SMS on your registered mobile.

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