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New Delhi: Aadhar card has now become an important part of our life. This is necessary from banking, education to taking advantage of government schemes. In such a situation, if there is any mistake in the name or address in the Aadhar card, then a problem arises. This error is especially seen in old Aadhaar cards.
In view of this, Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), the government body that issues Aadhaar card, has now made online update of Aadhaar free. Let us know for whom this free facility is available, for how long it will be available and how to update Aadhaar online.
When will Aadhaar be updated for free?
According to government rules, it is necessary to update the information of 10 year old Aadhar card. If you update the name or address in your 10 year old Aadhaar card by March 14, you will not have to pay any fee. Normally there is a fee of Rs 50 for updating each detail (demographic and biometric data) in Aadhaar. Even if you go offline and update it, you will have to pay the fees prescribed by UIDAI.
UIDAI had earlier provided the facility to update Aadhaar free of cost till December 14, 2023. Then it has been extended till 14 March 2024. This is a big relief for those whose Aadhaar card was made 10 years ago or they have not updated it since then.
free update service Who is it for?
Free Aadhaar update is for those whose Aadhaar card was made 10 years ago and there have been no changes in it. Such people can update information like name, address, date of birth, photo or mobile number for free. You can make some changes online sitting at home. However, biometric details like photo, iris and fingerprint will have to be updated by visiting the Aadhaar Seva Kendra.
You will not have to pay any charge for making necessary changes in your Aadhaar. Only supporting documents will be required. Like ID and address proof.
how to update aadhar card
Open UIDAI website (https://uidai.gov.in).
Click on 'My Aadhaar' tab.
Select the option 'Update your service'.
Open the 'Update Address' link in your Aadhaar.
After logging in, you will get the option to update address.
Enter the new address details here and upload the required documents.
Click on submit.
If the free service isn't for you, there's a paid option.
After fee payment, Service Request Number (SRN) will be generated.
With this number you can track Aadhaar update request.
You can also update Aadhaar card through UIDAI's official app 'mAadhaar'.