The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has extended the deadline to update your Aadhaar card for free to September 14, 2024.
Originally set for June 14, 2024, the deadline has been extended by three months.
This free update is only available online; updating your Aadhaar at a center will still incur a fee.
What Can Be Updated for Free?
You can update key information on your Aadhaar card such as:
- Address
- Date of Birth
- Mobile Number
These updates can be made through the myAadhaar Portal. For updates involving iris or biometric data, you will need to visit an Aadhaar center.
Steps to Update Aadhaar Online:
To update your Aadhaar card online for free, follow these steps:
- Visit the official UIDAI website.
- Select the “Aadhaar Update” option.
- For address updates, click on the “Update Address” option.
- Enter your registered mobile number and verify it through an OTP.
- Choose the “Documents Update” option.
- Verify all details related to your Aadhaar.
- Upload the necessary documents for the update.
- Accept the Aadhaar update process.
After completing these steps, you will receive a 14-digit Update Request Number (URN) to track the status of your update.
Why Keep Aadhaar Updated?
Aadhaar has become essential for various important tasks, including:
- Opening bank accounts
- Availing benefits of government schemes
- Buying a SIM card
- Purchasing a house
Failing to keep your Aadhaar updated could result in interruptions to these services.
It’s crucial to ensure that your Aadhaar information is accurate and up-to-date at all times.
Make sure to update your details before the free update window closes on September 14, 2024!
