Free Aadhaar Card Update: If you have not updated Aadhaar in the last 10 years, UIDAI recommends doing the same.
Last Date to Update Free Aadhaar Card: If you need to update your Aadhaar details – like your name, address or date of birth – here’s your chance to do it for free from the comfort of your home.
Why update your Aadhaar before December 14, 2024?
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) recommends updating your Aadhaar details if it has been more than 10 years since your last update. Submitting updated proof of identity and address improves:
- Data Accuracy: Ensures that your Aadhaar information is up to date.
- Service Delivery: Increases efficiency in procuring government and private services.
- Authentication Success: Increases the success rate of Aadhaar-based verification.
How to Update Aadhaar Details Online
Follow these steps to update your Aadhaar card online for free:
- Visit the UIDAI website: Go to myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in.
- Navigate to the Update section: Select ‘My Aadhaar’ and click on ‘Update Your Aadhaar’.
- Access the update page: On the ‘Update Aadhaar Details (Online)’ page, select ‘Document Update’.
- Enter UID and Captcha: Enter your Aadhaar number and captcha code, then click on ‘Send OTP’.
- Log in with OTP: Use the OTP sent to your registered mobile number to log in.
- Select details to update: Select the details you want to update (eg name, address or date of birth).
- Submit and Upload Documents: Provide updated information and upload required documents.
- Submit Request: Click on ‘Submit Update Request’ and save the Update Request Number (URN) sent via SMS to track your application.
Important notes
Biometric Updates: Changes in biometrics (iris, fingerprints, mobile number update or photograph) should be done offline.
Date of Birth and Gender: Each can be updated only once.
Offline update process
For those who prefer offline updates:
- Download Form: Get the Aadhaar Enrollment/Update form from the UIDAI website.
- Visit an Aadhaar Center: Submit the completed form and required documents at the nearest Aadhaar Enrollment Center or Aadhaar Seva Kendra.
- Provide Biometrics: Your biometric data will be collected during the visit.
- Get Acknowledgment: Collect an acknowledgment slip with your URN to track your update request.
Aadhaar free update last date 2024
Has the last date of free Aadhaar update been extended?
Initially set to expire on June 14, 2024, the free Aadhaar update deadline was extended to September 14, 2024, and now the free Aadhaar update deadline is December 14, 2024. After this date, fees will apply for updates.