Has Your Aadhaar Not Been Updated in 10 Years? Get It Done for Free by June 14, or You'll Have to Pay!
Aadhaar Card Update: Is your Aadhaar card 10 years old? The UIDAI is offering an opportunity to update your documents for free until June 14. After this date, you will be required to pay a fee. Learn the simple steps involved.
Aadhaar Card Update: If you haven't updated your Aadhaar card in the last 10 years, this news is extremely important for you. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is offering a special opportunity to Aadhaar cardholders, but it comes with a specific deadline.
Everything is ‘Free’ Until June 14
Currently, the UIDAI is providing the facility to update documents online completely free of cost. Please note that this free service is available only until June 14. If you choose to update your details after this date, you will be required to pay the prescribed fee.
Why is Updating Necessary?
Ten years is a significant period, during which your address or other identity details may change. Keeping your Aadhaar data updated offers the following benefits:
You will continue to receive the benefits of government subsidies and schemes without any interruptions.
Verification procedures for SIM cards and other services will become much smoother.
How to Update from Home? (Step-by-Step Guide)
There is no need to run around; you can follow these steps using your mobile phone or laptop:
- Visit the Website: Go to the official UIDAI website (myAadhaar).
- Log In: Log in using your Aadhaar number and the OTP received on your registered mobile number.
- Select 'Document Update': Click on the ‘Document Update’ option.
- Verification: Verify your current details (Name, Address, Date of Birth). If everything is correct, proceed further.
- Upload Documents: Upload your Proof of Identity (POI) and Proof of Address (POA). You can use documents such as your Voter ID, PAN Card, or Ration Card for this purpose. Tracking: After submission, you will receive a Service Request Number (SRN) that allows you to check the status of your request.
Key Points to Keep in Mind
- Matching Information: The name appearing on your uploaded documents must exactly match the name on your Aadhaar card.
- File Format: Photographs of the documents must be clear. Upload files in JPEG, PNG, or PDF format only (keep the file size under 2MB).
- Limited Time Offer: Please note that the 'free' update facility is applicable only through the online portal. If you choose to get your Aadhaar updated by visiting an Aadhaar Kendra, you may be required to pay a fee.
- Useful Tip: Do not wait until the last minute! Update your Aadhaar today—before increased server load causes congestion—to ensure that you face no interruptions in any future banking or government-related transactions.