The Aadhaar card has now become one of the most important documents. It is required for availing benefits of government schemes, getting a SIM card, and opening a bank account. Many people received their Aadhaar cards a long time ago, and there were some mistakes in their name or date of birth. Such individuals can update their Aadhaar cards for free until December 14. After this date, a fee may be charged for making updates.
Why is it Necessary to Update Aadhaar?
UIDAI, the organization responsible for issuing Aadhaar, has advised everyone to update their Aadhaar information if it has been more than 10 years since the last update. You can update your Aadhaar details such as name, address, or date of birth for free until December 14, 2024. This process is completely online, allowing you to make changes from the comfort of your home.
Process of Updating Aadhaar Online
- Login to the UIDAI Website
Visit the official UIDAI website: myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in. - Select the Update Section
On the homepage, navigate to the ‘My Aadhaar’ section and click on ‘Update Your Aadhaar.’ - Go to the Detail Update Page
Select ‘Update Aadhaar Details’ and then click on ‘Document Update.’ - Enter Credentials and Aadhaar Number
Fill in your Aadhaar number and captcha code, and click on ‘Send OTP.’ - Login Using OTP
You will receive an OTP on your registered mobile number. Enter the OTP to proceed. - Choose the Details to Update
Select the specific details you wish to update (such as name, address, etc.). - Upload Required Documents
Upload the necessary supporting documents for the update. - Submit the Update Request
After filling in the required information and uploading documents, click on the ‘Submit’ button to complete the process. - Save the Update Request Number (URN)
After submitting, you will receive an Update Request Number (URN), which you can use to track the status of your Aadhaar update.
You Will Have to Visit the Center for Major Updates
If you need to make biometric changes, you will have to follow the offline process. Biometric updates, such as changes to iris, fingerprints, mobile numbers, or photos, can only be done offline. Additionally, certain updates, like date of birth and gender, can only be made once.
How to Update Offline
You can update your Aadhaar card offline by visiting an Aadhaar service centre. Please note that this process is not free, and you will need to pay a fee.
- Download the Aadhaar update form from the UIDAI website.
- Submit the form along with the necessary documents at the nearest Aadhaar service centre.
- For biometric updates, provide your biometric data at the Aadhaar centre.
- After submitting, you will receive a URN slip, which you can use to track the status of your update request.