Aadhaar Card Update: How to update Aadhaar online for free before the new extended deadline?

Aadhaar Update 2024: Why do you need to update it?

As per the Aadhaar Enrolment and Update Regulations, 2016, individuals must update their proof of identity and address documents every ten years from their Aadhaar enrollment date, and the same applies to updating a child’s biometric details on their Blue Aadhaar card at ages 5 and 15.

Aadhaar Update 2024: What’s the new deadline for updating it?

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has extended the deadline for updating Aadhaar cards and uploading documents online to September 14, 2024, as per the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) website.

Aadhaar Update Last Date: September 14, 2024

This extension is aimed at encouraging Aadhaar card holders to update their Proof of Identity (PoI) and Proof of Address (PoA) documents, providing residents with more time to update their information without any additional cost.

Aadhaar Update 2024: What details can be updated free online?

Offering a user-friendly online platform for individuals, one can update their Aadhaar information. Enlisted below are the details that can be updated on the Aadhaar Card, for free online.

• Name
• Address
• Date of Birth/Age
• Gender
• Mobile Number
• Email Address
• Relationship Status
• Information Sharing Consent

Aadhaar Update 2024: How to update before the September 14 deadline?

How to update your Aadhaar card online? A step-by-step guide

1. Begin by visiting the UIDAI official website: Navigate to the official website of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) at uidai.gov.in. Choose your preferred language from the options available.
2. Access the update feature: Click on the ‘My Aadhaar’ tab and select ‘Update Your Aadhaar’ from the drop-down menu.
3. Proceed with the update. You will be redirected to the ‘Update Aadhaar Details (Online)’ page. Click on ‘Document Update’ to initiate the process.
4. Authenticate yourself: Enter your UID number and the Captcha verification code. Click ‘Send OTP’ to receive a one-time password (OTP) on your registered mobile number.
5. Log in after receiving the OTP. Enter the OTP and click ‘Login’ to access your account.
6. Select and fill in the details: Choose the demographic details you wish to update and fill in the new information accurately.
7. Submit and upload documents: After making the necessary changes, click ‘Submit.’ Upload the required scanned documents to support your update request.
8. Finalise the update. Click ‘Submit Update Request’. Upon submission, you will receive an Update Request Number (URN) via SMS, which you can use to track the status of your request.

However, it’s important to note that biometric features like facial photographs, iris scans, or fingerprints require verification. One must confirm biometric information by visiting an Aadhaar Enrolment Centre.

So, one can update their identity and address proof documents for free on the myAadhaar portal until September 14, 2024, by uploading scanned copies of the original documents. Post the deadline, the fee for online updates will be Rs 25 and for offline updates, Rs 50.