As the need for Aadhaar cards becomes increasingly integral in various aspects of daily life, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is offering a golden opportunity for citizens to update their Aadhaar information for free until December 14th.
Importance of Regular Aadhaar Updates
Given the Aadhaar card’s significance in numerous activities, from obtaining a SIM card to accessing government scheme benefits, maintaining accurate and up-to-date information is crucial.
Failure to update Aadhaar details in a timely manner may lead to disruptions in various tasks and increase the risk of fraud.
UIDAI’s 10-Year Update Recommendation
UIDAI, the authority responsible for issuing Aadhaar cards, recommends that users update their Aadhaar details every 10 years.
Those who comply with this suggestion by completing the update process before December 14th will not incur any charges.
Process for Free Aadhaar Updates Online:
Updating Aadhaar information has been made convenient for users, allowing them to do it online. Follow these steps to avail the free update:
- Visit the Official UIDAI Website: Access the official website of UIDAI to initiate the update process.
- Select Aadhaar Update Option: Choose the “Aadhaar Update” option on the website.
- Choose Update Type: Select the specific update type you wish to make, such as updating your address.
- Enter OTP for Verification: Enter the One-Time Password (OTP) sent to your registered mobile number for verification.
- Documents Update Selection: Choose the option for updating documents, if applicable.
- Review Aadhaar Details: Verify all the details displayed and proceed to upload the necessary documents for the selected update.
- Accept Aadhaar Update Process: Accept the Aadhaar update process after reviewing the details.
- Receive Update Request Number (URN): Upon completion, you will receive a unique Update Request Number (URN) for tracking the Aadhaar update process.
