Aadhaar Card details update: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is advising Aadhaar cardholders to update their identity and address details for smoother living, improved services, and precise authentication. It’s important for Aadhaar holders to submit recent documents to ensure accuracy. UIDAI is urging those who haven’t updated their details in the last 10 years to do so now.
UIDAI is offering free document submissions on the myAadhaar portal until March 14 to make the process easier and more accessible.
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Aadhaar is a 12-digit identity number for Indian residents, obtained using their biometric and demographic details. It’s linked to biometric data, with the aim to make it impossible for residents to have duplicate numbers. Residents’ Aadhaar numbers are unique to their biometrics, reducing the risk of fraud and fake identities.
Here’s how you can update your Aadhaar details online:
- Visit https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/ and log in using your Aadhaar number and the one-time password (OTP) sent to your registered mobile number.
- Review your identity and address details displayed on your profile.
- If any details are incorrect, select the respective document types from the drop-down menus and upload the necessary documents (each less than 2 MB in JPEG, PNG, or PDF format).
- Verify your consent and submit the updates.
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For those preferring offline updates, you can follow these steps:
- Visit https://bhuvan.nrsc.gov.in/aadhaar/.
- Click on the “Centres Nearby” tab to locate Aadhaar centers in your vicinity or use the “Search by PIN Code” tab for centers within your area PIN code.
Please note that there’s a charge of Rs 50 for document submissions at Aadhaar centers.
Wondering how to download your e-Aadhaar? Here are two methods:
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1. Using enrollment number: Enter your 28-digit enrollment number along with your full name and PIN code. You’ll receive an OTP on your registered mobile number. Alternatively, you can use TOTP generated via the mAadhaar mobile application.
2. Using Aadhaar number: Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number along with your full name and PIN code. You’ll receive an OTP on your registered mobile number, or you can use TOTP as an alternative.
