Last date extended till 14 June 2025

The last date for updating Aadhaar card has been extended once again. Now Indian citizens can update Aadhaar card for free till 14 June 2025. Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) informed about this decision through its official Twitter handle. Earlier this date was 14 December 2024, but now it has been extended by 6 months.

Free Aadhaar Update: New Last Date

UIDAI has announced that the new last date to update Aadhaar for free is June 14, 2025. People who want to make changes in their Aadhaar can update it for free through myAadhaar portal till this date.

If you update after June 14, 2025, you will have to pay a fee.

Fees will have to be paid for offline updates

UIDAI has clarified that if you go to the Aadhaar center to update it offline, you will have to pay a charge for it.

• The free service is available only through online mode, and for this you have to use the myAadhaar portal.
• UIDAI aims to ensure that more and more people keep their Aadhaar information accurate and updated.

Why is Aadhaar necessary?

1. Unique Identification:
   • Aadhaar is a unique number for every Indian resident, based on their biometric information.
   • This reduces the possibility of duplicates and fake identities.
2. Benefits of government schemes:
   • Through Aadhaar, the government ensures that only eligible people get the benefits of government schemes.
   • If a person does not have Aadhaar or has a fake Aadhaar, he may be deprived of government benefits.
3. Data Security:
   • The Aadhaar system helps prevent fake identities and data leaks.

How to update Aadhaar for free?

You can update your Aadhaar for free on myAadhaar portal. For this follow the steps given below:

1. Visit the official website of UIDAI:
2. Select ‘My Aadhaar’ section:
   • Here click on the option ‘Update your Aadhaar’.
3. Go to ‘Update Aadhaar Details (Online):
   • Now select the ‘Document Update’ option.
4. Enter Aadhar Number and Captcha:
   • Enter your Aadhaar number and the captcha code shown on the screen.
   • Then click on ‘Send OTP’.
5. Enter OTP:
   • Enter the OTP sent on your registered mobile number.
6. Select Update Details:
   • Select the information you want to update (e.g., name, address, date of birth).
7. Upload Documents:
   • Upload the required documents.
8. Submit request:
   • Submit the request after updating the information.
   • You will receive an Update Request Number (URN) via SMS to know the status of the update.

Things to keep in mind during Aadhaar update

1. Get updated on time:
   • To avail the free update facility, update Aadhaar before June 14, 2025.
2. The online process is free:
   • Remember that the free service is available only on the myAadhaar portal, while offline updates at Aadhaar centers will be charged.
3. Upload correct documents:
   • Upload correct and valid documents to update the information so that there is no interruption in the process.