The final deadline for updating the Aadhaar card online free of cost is almost here. If individuals want to make any revisions made to the document after the deadline, they would have to pay a charge for the same. Therefore, if you are planning to make any changes to your Aadhaar card such as identity, address, etc, now is the time to do so.
Read More: What is Blue Aadhaar? How To Apply – Step-By-Step Guide
Deadline Nears
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has already extended the deadline for online Aadhaar updation more than once. First, the authority increased the timeline from March 14, 2024 to June 14, 2024, and finally issued September 14, 2024 as the deadline for making free changes to the document online.
These changes can be made offline also. However, only revisions made online before the mentioned deadline are free of charge. Apart from online, individuals can also visit the nearest Aadhaar centre and pay a small fee to alter their documents.
Read More: Google Pay unveils UPI Circle, UPI Vouchers and more new features
What Happens If You Miss The Deadline?
If you want to make any revisions to your Aadhaar after the deadline, you will have to incur a charge of Rs 50 to upload your documents. The deadline is only to provide individuals an opportunity to make these changes free of cost.
Read More: Dreaming of studying abroad? 7 vital steps to secure the perfect education loan
How To Make The Changes?
To make any alterations to your Aadhaar, visit the official website of the UIDAI. Click on the ‘Update Aadhaar’ section to begin making revisions to your document. Here you will see the option ‘Update Address in your Aadhaar’ along with other choices to check your update status (for any changes requested earlier) and a list of documents needed to make the changes.
On selecting the Update Address option, you will be redirected and have to log in using your Aadhaar number which is 16-digit long. Keep your mobile phone handy as the interface will also demand you to submit an OTP (one-time password). After verification, you will be able to access the dashboard and here you have to look for the ‘Document Update’ section to upload your identity or address proof documents. The existing details attached to your Aadhaar will be displayed here. After the required documents have been uploaded, you can click ‘Submit’. You can track your update status by accessing this portal.
