Last date to update 14th December 2024

Unique Identification Authority of India (Unique Identification Authority of India) UIDAI ) is urging Aadhaar cardholders to review and update their details, especially those who obtained their Aadhaar more than 10 years ago and have not made any updates since then. Regular updates ensure accurate authentication, better service delivery and ease of life.
Although updating Aadhaar details is not mandatory, UIDAI emphasizes on its importance to maintain up-to-date records. To facilitate this, UIDAI has extended the deadline for free online update through ‘MyAadhaar’ portal till December 14, 2024. After this period, updating at Aadhaar centers will attract a nominal fee of Rs 50.

Aadhaar card update deadline extended: Last date to update 14 December 2024

According to the Aadhaar Enrollment and Update Regulations, 2016, “The Aadhaar number holder shall, on completion of each period of 10 years from the date of creation of the Aadhaar number assigned to him, submit an application at least once as proof of identity and address Can update documents or information.”
UIDAI recently posted on social media platform This free service is available only on ‘MyAadhaar’ portal. “UIDAI is encouraging people to keep their Aadhaar documents updated.”

Steps to update Aadhaar card online

Follow these steps to update your Aadhaar details:

Once submitted, you will receive a ‘Service Request Number (SRN)’ to track the status of your update.

Aadhar Card Update Fee at Aadhar Centers

After the free update period is over, a fee of Rs 50 will be charged for document update at Aadhaar centres.

aadhar card update document

You can use any of the following valid documents. Make sure these documents serve as proof of identity and address:

Why should you update your Aadhar card?

As per the Aadhaar Enrollment and Update Regulations, 2016, Aadhaar holders are encouraged to update their identity and address proof documents every 10 years. Keeping these documents updated helps maintain the accuracy and authenticity of Aadhaar records. Residents who received their Aadhaar more than 10 years ago and have not updated their details since then are encouraged to do so. UIDAI has emphasized the importance of this update for better service delivery, making life easier and ensuring accurate authentication. A gazette notification issued recently also states that residents can “update” their documents on completion of every 10 years. Keeping the documents updated ensures that Aadhaar remains a reliable and useful tool for all its holders. “UIDAI has always encouraged residents to keep their Aadhaar documents updated, and the gazette notification is another step in that direction,” according to a press release from the Press Information Bureau (PIB) on November 10, 2022. this