How To Update Your Aadhaar Card For Free: Step-By-Step Guide

The Aadhar card is an important identity proof for all Indian citizens. While it has been issued years back for a lot of people, it’s important to keep it updated to ensure its relevance. There are several ways available to update Aadhaar cards. According to the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), the free aadhar update service is available only till September 14, 2024. After that, the users will be charged Rs 50 for any update on the aadhar card. Furthermore, aadhar card holders whose cards were issued more than 10 years ago and have not been updated since will need to provide identity proof and address for revalidation. Keep reading to learn how you can update your aadhar card for free. 

How To Update Aadhar Card For Free

Here’s a step-by-step guide to updating your Aadhaar card for free: 

Step 1: Visit the official website of Aadhaar, myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in and log in using your aadhaar number and OTP sent to your registered mobile number. 

Step 2: Go through your profile for accuracy in your identity details and address.

Step 3: If everything appears correct, click on the statement, “I verify that the above details are correct”.

Step 4: Select the identity proof and address proof documents from the list mentioned. 

Step 5: Upload the documents in JPEG, PNG, or PDF format, ensuring the file size is under 2 MB.

Step 6: Review the information and click submit. 

Step 7: You will receive a ‘Service Request Number’ in your email which you can use to track your Aadhaar update status. 

Aadhaar Free Update Last Date

According to UIDAI, The free Aadhaar update window is available till September 14, 2024. However, if you miss this deadline, you will have to pay Rs 50 to update Aadhaar details. You can only update your address and identity details online. For other biometric details like name, date of birth, email address, and phone number, you will be required to visit the Aadhaar update centres.

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Documents Required To Update Aadhaar

Here’s the list of documents you will need to update details: 

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

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Follow the guide to update your aadhaar card for free. 

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