The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), the government agency responsible for issuing Aadhaar ID, typically charges a fee of Rs. 50 for every update to a cardholder's information.
However, UIDAI is currently offering a three-month window where users can update their information for free. This window began on March 15 and will end on June 14.
The fee of Rs. 50 is usually charged when users need to make changes to their Proof of Identity (PoI) and Proof of Address (PoA) details, especially if their Aadhaar ID was issued over 10 years ago.
It's important to note that the free UIDAI service can only be accessed online through the MyAadhaar portal. If users need to update their information at physical Aadhaar centres, they will still need to pay the Rs. 50 fee. This initiative is aimed at improving ease of living, enhancing service delivery, and increasing the authentication success rate.
How to update:
To update your Aadhaar information, follow these steps:
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Visit the official UIDAI website.
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Go to the 'My Aadhaar' menu.
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Select 'Update Your Aadhaar.'
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Choose 'Update demographics data online.'
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Click 'Proceed to update Aadhaar.'
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Enter your Aadhaar card number.
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Complete the captcha verification.
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Click 'Send OTP.'
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Select the 'Update Demographics Data' option.
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Choose the details you want to update.
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Enter the new details.
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Upload a scanned copy of the supporting document proof.
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Verify that the information entered is accurate.
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Validate the update with an OTP.
