The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has announced an extension for the free update of Aadhaar details, with the new deadline set for next year.
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When is the last day you can update your Aadhaar details for free?
UIDAI has extended the last day to update Aadhaar details for free to June 14, 2025, from December 14, 2024.
After June 14, 2025, offline updates at Aadhaar centres will incur a fee. Note that this free service is available only on myAadhaar portal.
The UIDAI on social media post on X stated: “UIDAI extends free online document upload facility till 14th June 2025; to benefit millions of Aadhaar Number Holders. This free service is available only on myAadhaar portal. UIDAl has been encouraging people to keep documents updated in their Aadhaar.”
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The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has been encouraging citizens to review their Aadhaar card information, particularly those who received their Aadhaar cards more than ten years ago and haven’t made any updates. Nevertheless, it is not obligatory to make these updates.
Aadhaar is a unique number, and no resident can have a duplicate number since it is linked to their individual biometrics. This identifies fake and ghost identities, which result in leakages today. Savings from eliminating duplicates and fakes through Aadhaar-based identification will further enable governments to expand benefits to other eligible residents.
As per the Aadhaar Enrolment and Update Regulations, 2016, “An Aadhaar number holder may, on completion of every period of 10 years from the date of generation of the Aadhaar number assigned to him, update the documents or the information evidencing proof of identity and proof of address, at least once, by submitting an application.”
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How to upload address proof in Aadhaar
The documents can be submitted online on myaadhar portal or by visiting any Aadhaar centre. Here is a step-by-step guide for submission of documents online.
Step 1: Visit https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/
Step 2: Login and verify details ‘Name/Gender/Date of Birth & Address Update’
Step3: Click on update address (tick the consent box to proceed) Click on ‘Update Aadhaar Online’
Step 4: Upload a scanned copy of proof of address and give consent in the required format.
Step 5: Make a payment of Rs 50. (Not required if you update it before the latest deadline ends)
Step 6: A Service Request Number (SRN) will be generated. Save it for tracking status later.
Where can mAadhaar be used?
The mAadhaar app can be used anywhere in India at any time. mAadhaar is more than an Aadhaar card in a wallet. On one hand, the mAadhaar profile is accepted as a valid ID proof, and on the other, residents can use the app’s features to share their eKYC or QR code with service providers who seek Aadhaar verification of their customers before providing Aadhaar services.
Can a resident opt out of Aadhaar?
According to the UIDAI website, “The resident has the option in the first instance not to enrol for Aadhaar at all. Aadhaar is a service delivery tool, and not designed for any other purpose. Aadhaar being unique to every resident is non-transferable. If the resident does not wish to use the Aadhaar, it will remain dormant, as the use is based on the physical presence and biometric authentication of the person. However, children, within 6 months of attaining majority, may make an application for cancellation of their Aadhaar as per the provisions of the Aadhaar Act, 2016 (as amended) and regulations framed there under.”
