UIDAI Extends Free Aadhaar Update Deadline Till September 14, 2024

UIDAI – Unique Identification Authority of India has announced an extension for the free update of Aadhaar details, with the new deadline set for September 14, 2024.With fines for revisions made after the deadline, this extension gives residents valuable more time to make sure their Aadhaar information is current. Keeping your Aadhaar details up to date is essential for gaining access to a variety of services and benefits, as it serves as the basis for identity verification in India.

Updates made at Aadhaar centers will cost ₹50 after the deadline, however updates made through the myAadhaar portal are free of charge. This update also addresses the increased demand for precise data, given that Aadhaar is being used more and more for sensitive procedures like financial transactions.

Fee For Aadhaar Card Update

Up till September 14, 2024, there is no cost to change your Aadhaar card online using the myAadhaar portal of UIDAI. If you use this update feature offline at a real Aadhaar center, it is not free. At Aadhaar centers, updating your documentation for your Aadhaar card will cost you Rs. 50.You would need to pay a cost of Rs. 25 after September 14, 2024, in order to update your Aadhaar card documents online through the myAadhaar portal.

Importance Of Updating Aadhaar

The 12-digit UIDAI-issued unique identity number, Aadhaar, is connected to a multitude of government programs, financial institutions, and even mobile phone plans. For this reason, having correct information in your Aadhaar profile is crucial to preventing any disruptions when using these services. To keep the Aadhaar database accurate, the UIDAI periodically requests updates to biometric and demographic data.

How To Update Aadhaar Details?

Online Update Via myAadhaar Portal of UIDAI

1. Open the Portal: Go to https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in to access the myAadhaar portal.
2. Sign in: To log in, use your Aadhaar number and the OTP that was provided to your registered mobile number.
3. Choose the Update Section option. Go to the section marked “Update Your Aadhaar.”
4. Select the Information to Be Updated: Your name, address, date of birth, gender, phone number, and email address are among the demographic information that can be updated.
5. Add Corresponding Documents: Upload the required paperwork as proof in the event that your name, address, or date of birth change.
6. Send in the Request: Examine your information, then send in the update request.

Offline Update At Aadhaar Centres

1. Find a Center: Locate the closest center for Aadhaar enrollment or updates.
2. Go to the Center: Keep original paperwork on hand for submission and verification.
3. Complete the Update Form here. Describe the changes you would like to see in detail.
4. Send in Documents: Present the required paperwork as validation for the demographic adjustments.
5. Biometric Update: For biometric updates, your iris, fingerprints, and photos will be taken once again.
6. Cover the Cost: Any modifications made at the center after September 14 will incur a ₹50 cost.

Documents Required To Update Aadhaar Card

1. Proof of Identity document, any one of the following:

• Passport
• Driver’s license
• PAN card
• Voter ID
• Government-issued ID cards, such as domicile certificates, resident certificates, labour cards, Jan-Aadhaar
• Marksheet
• Marriage certificate
• Ration card

2. Proof of Address document, any one of the following

• Bank statements not older than 3 months
• Electricity or gas connection bills not older than 3 months
• Passport
• Marriage certificate
• Ration card
• Property tax receipts not older than a year
• Government-issued ID card, such as domicile certificates, resident certificates, labour cards, Jan-Aadhaar

Thus, by uploading scanned copies of the original documents, you can update your identity and address proof documents on the myAadhaar portal till September 14, 2024, for free. The exact demographic information on your Aadhaar card will be preserved with the help of these updated documents.

Different Types Of Aadhaar Updates bu UIDAI

1. Biometric Update

• For Children (Aged 5-7 and 15-17 Years): Free if done within the specified age brackets.
• Otherwise: ₹100 fee for any other biometric updates.

2. Demographic Update

• If Done with Biometric Update: Free.
• If Done Separately: ₹50 fee.

3. Document Update

• Online (Till September 14, 2024): Free.
• At Aadhaar Centre: ₹50 fee.

You will be required to pay ₹50 for each update pertaining to document or demographic changes and ₹100 for biometric updates if you do not update your Aadhaar details by the deadline of September 14. The purpose of this penalty is to incentivize prompt updates and guarantee the accuracy and dependability of the Aadhaar database.

What Happens If We Don’t Update The Aadhaar Before The Last Date?

Aadhaar cardholders have been requested by the UIDAI to upload or update the identity and address proof documents they supplied with their Aadhaar cards. A cost of Rs. 25 on the my Aadhaar portal or Rs. 50 at physical Aadhaar centers would need to be paid in order to update identification and address proof documents if the Aadhaar card documents are not updated by September 14, 2023.