The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has waived the standard Rs. 50 fee for online Aadhaar updates until December 14. During this period, Indian residents have the opportunity to modify or correct their demographic information-such as name, address, date of birth, gender, mobile number, and email-through the online portal without any charges.
However, while updating all the demographic details in Aadhaar is free and can be done online, individuals who need to update their photograph, iris, or other biometric details must still visit an Aadhaar enrollment center in person and pay the applicable fee. This requirement is due to the fact that biometric updates require the use of specialized equipment at enrollment centers to scan fingerprints, iris patterns, and other biometric data. Additionally, the biometric update process also includes necessary verification procedures to prevent potential fraudulent activities.
How to update Aadhaar card online
Here is a step by step guide to update Aadhaar details online:
Registration: Visit the UIDAI website (uidai.gov.in) and create a login ID and password.
Initiate Update: Click on the “My Aadhaar” tab and select “Update Your Aadhaar” from the drop-down menu.
Provide Aadhaar Number: Enter your Aadhaar number and the Captcha verification code on the “Update Aadhaar Details (Online)” page. Click “Send OTP.”
OTP Authentication: Enter the received OTP and click “Login.”
Select Details: Choose the demographic details you want to update and carefully fill in the new information.
Submit Changes: After making the necessary changes, click “Submit.”
Upload Documents: Upload scans of the required supporting documents to verify your updated details.
Confirm Update Request: Click “Submit Update Request” to complete the process.
Track Status: Note down the Update Request Number (URN) received via SMS for tracking purposes.
Check Update Status: Visit myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/ and click on “Check Enrolment & Update Status.” Enter your URN to view the status of your update request.