UIDAI Extends Deadline for Free Aadhaar Details Update

Key Takeaways:

1. To curb Aadhaar-related frauds, it is advisable to update Aadhaar details if it was not done in the last 10 years.

2. Aadhaar details excluding biometric and photo details can be updated online for free till the specified date.

3. For biometric and photo details updation, one must visit physical Aadhaar centers.

4. The deadline for availing the free update facility is from 15.12.2023 to 14.03.2024.

5. After March 14, 2024, a payment of Rs 25 would be collected for online updates.

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has extended the deadline for free updation of Aadhaar details through the myAadhaar portal. The new deadline for availing the free update facility is from 15.12.2023 to 14.03.2024. This extension was announced based on the positive response from the residents. The facility for document update will continue to be free of cost through the myAadhaar portal at myAadhaar portal until 14.03.2024.

It’s important to note that while online updation is free, updation of documents done at physical Aadhaar centers will be chargeable after the specified date.

Why Should Aadhaar Data be Kept Updated Always?

UIDAI has been urging people to update their Aadhaar details if they have not done so in the last 10 years. This is being done to curb Aadhaar-related frauds. Keeping Aadhaar details updated ensures the continued accuracy of demographic information, which is crucial for various official and financial transactions.

How to Use myAadhaar Website to Update Details

Here are the steps to update Aadhaar details using the myAadhaar website:

1. Go to the myAadhaar portal.

2. Login using your Aadhaar number or Enrolment ID and then select and click on the ‘Name/Gender/Date of Birth & Address Update’ button.

3. Click on the ‘Update Aadhaar Online’ button.

4. Select ‘Address’ or name or gender from the list of options and then click ‘Proceed to Update Aadhaar’.

5. Upload a scanned copy of the updated proof, such as an address proof in case the address is being updated.

6. As of now, there is no payment involved, but after March 14, 2024, a payment of Rs 25 would be collected for this update online.

7. After completing the process, a new webpage will open, and it will have a ‘Service Request Number (SRN)’ which should be saved for future reference.

FAQ

Q1: Why should Aadhaar data be kept updated always?

A1: UIDAI has been urging people to update their Aadhaar details if they have not done so in the last 10 years. This is being done to curb Aadhaar-related frauds and to ensure the continued accuracy of demographic information.