Aadhaar Update Last Date How To Easily Update Your Aadhaar Card Online Free

The Aadhaar is a 12-digit unique identity number issued to Indian residents based on biometric and demographic details. It prevents duplicate numbers among the holders since it is unique and is integrated into an individual’s biometric information. Thus, fraudulent and ghost identities are recognized. Thus, the Aadhaar is a very important document and has to be kept updated. Let us now read more about the Aadhaar update, the last date set by the UIDAI to update the Aadhaar, process to update the Aadhaar, and so on. 

UIDAI’s Call to Update The Aadhaar 

According to the Aadhaar Enrolment and Update Regulations, 2016, you must update identity proof and address proof documents once in 10 years to re-authenticate your demographic information. Doing this will help in preventing Aadhaar-related fraud and provide accurate demographic information. It will also help in providing better services and more effective validation. 

Aadhaar Update Last Date

Initially, the deadline for updating the Aadhaar card documents for free on the myAadhaar portal was March 14, 2024. Now, the government has extended it to June 14, 2024. The extension in date was due to the positive response from the residents. However, after the deadline date, you will have to pay a fee to update the documents. 

Fee for Aadhaar Card Update

Updating your Aadhaar documents online on the myAadhaar portal till June 14th, 2024 is free. However, if you want to do it at an Aadhaar center offline, then it is not free. You will have to pay Rs. 50 for it. After June 14th, 2024, you will have to pay a fee of Rs. 25 to update the Aadhaar card documents online on the myAadhaar portal. 

What Aadhaar details can be Updated Online for Free?

• Name
• Date of Birth/Age
• Gender
• Address
• Mobile Number
• Email Address
• Relationship Status
• Information Sharing Consent

Steps to Update the Aadhaar Card Details Online for Free

You can update the address proof and identity proof documents on the myAadhaar portal. Here is the step-by-step guide. 

Step 1: Visit the myAadhaar portal 

Step 2: Click the myAadhaar tab and choose ‘Update your Aadhaar’ from the dropdown menu. You will be redirected to the ‘Update Aadhaar Details (Online)’ page.

Step 3: Click ‘Document Update’

Step 4: Enter your Aadhaar number and the Captcha verification code, then click ‘Login With OTP’. A password will be sent to your registered mobile number.

Step 5: Enter the OTP and click Login. You will be redirected to the Aadhaar Services page. 

Step 6: If you want to update demographic details like name, date of birth, gender, or address, then go to the nearest Aadhaar center. To update the address, click ‘Address Update’

Step 7: To upload the documents, Click ‘Document Update’. Click Next. You will be taken to a page where you will have to verify your demographic details. 

Step 8: Tick ‘I verify that the above details are correct’. Click Next. 

Step 9: Upload the proof of identity and proof of address documents. Click ‘Submit’

Step 10: A ‘Service Request Number (SRN)’ is sent to your email. You can track the status of your document update using the SRN. 

The details of your Aadhaar card will be updated within seven working days. 

Step-by-Step Guide to Update the Aadhaar Card Address Online 

If the demographic details on the Aadhaar card such as name, address, gender, and date of birth do not match the details on the identity or address proof documents, you cannot upload the documents. There will be a discrepancy. So, you must first update the details on the Aadhaar card and then upload the documents.  

Read Also: How to Aadhar Card Date of Birth Change? 

While name, date of birth, and gender can be updated only by going to the nearest Aadhaar Center,  you can update the address online as follows

Step 1: Visit the myAadhaar portal 

Step 2: Click on ‘Login’. Enter your Aadhaar number and captcha code. Then, click the ‘Send OTP’ button. Enter the OTP and click ‘Login’ 

Step 3: Click on the ‘Address Update’ button

Step 4: On the subsequent page, click the ‘Update Aadhaar Online’ button. 

Step 5: Go through the guidelines and click ‘Proceed to update Aadhaar’

Step 6: Select the address field from the list of given Aadhaar data fields

Step 7: Click ‘Proceed to update Aadhaar’

Step 8: Enter the ‘Address’, upload the address proof document and click ‘Next’.

Step 9: Preview the details, pay the fee and click ‘Submit’.

Disclaimer: The steps for online update are as of 23/04/2024 and may be subject to change. Visit the myAadhaar portal for the exact steps

How to Update Biometric Details?

Biometric details like iris scans, photographs of faces, or fingerprints cannot be updated online since they require authentication. You have to visit an Aadhaar Enrolment Centre to update them. Here are the steps to do the same. 

Step 1:  Find the nearest Aadhaar Enrolment Centre on the Aadhaar locator website: bhuvan.nrsc.gov.in/aadhaar/  and visit the same. 

Step 2: Furnish your biometric details including iris scans, photographs, and fingerprints. 

Step 3: Validate the biometric information by following the instructions given at the center

Step 4: Submit the necessary documents for authentication. 

Step 5: You will receive an acknowledgement receipt with an URN or update request number. You can track the status of your biometric using the URN. 

How Can a Resident Download an E-Aadhaar?

A resident can download an E-Aadhaar through the following steps

• A resident can download an e-Aadhaar using a 28-digit enrolment number along with the full name and PIN code. 
• The download process is an OTP authentication process. An OTP is sent to the registered mobile number. Instead of an OTP,  a resident can also use a time-based one-time password or TOTP to download an e-Aadhaar. A TOTP can be generated via the mAadhaar mobile application. 

What are the Documents Required for Aadhaar Update? 

Here is a list of documents required to update the Aadhaar card on the myAadhaar portal. 

Identity Proof (Any one of the following)

 

Proof of address document (Any one of the following)

 

Conclusion

Updating the Aadhaar card for various benefits is important and essential. So, do not miss the deadline and update it before June 14, 2024 for free without paying any fee. 

Aadhaar Update Card FAQs 

1. How many times can the Aadhaar be updated?

Your name on the Aadhaar card can be changed twice. However, the regional branch of UIDAI allows a third change on special request under exceptional cases. The date of birth can be changed only once if it has been wrongly entered in the initial registration process. However, you can apply for an Aadhaar card DOB change for the second time by following an exception handling process. The UIDAI regional offices are in charge of this process. Also, DOB change for a second time will be allowed only if you have a legitimate reason. The gender field also can be updated only once. For this field also to be updated a second time, you must follow an exception-handling procedure. The address field can be changed any number of times. 

Can an Aadhaar card be updated in the post office?

Yes, Aadhaar updation and Aadhaar enrollment services are provided in post office Aadhaar centres. Aadhaar enrolments are done free of cost in post offices. Demographic information updation including name, Email ID, mobile number, date of birth, and address and biometric details updation including facial image, 10 fingerprints, and Iris are updated through post offices.

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