Aadhaar Card Update: Last Date For Free Services On September 14; How To Update Documents Online?

Aadhaar Card Update: The last date for free services with an Aadhaar card is going to end on September 14. After the due date, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) will impose a fee of Rs 50 on every demographic update made in the 12-digit biometric.

As per the UIDAI website, during this free service period, citizens can update documents for identity and address on their Aadhaar card.

What Documents Can Be Submitted:

For both identity and address, documents such as ration cards, voter identity cards, Kisan photo passbooks, Indian passports, government-issued identity cards/certificate, ST/SC/OBC certificates or marriage certificates, having photographs. Also, disability identity cards, transgender identity cards, certificates issued in UIDAI standard certificate format in respect of a sex worker; Certificates issued in UIDAI standard certificate format by recognised shelter homes or orphanages; and Prisoner induction documents issued by Prison Officers.

How Can You Submit This Document:

The documents can be submitted online on myAadhaar portal https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in / or at any Aadhaar centre.

How To Update Your Aadhaar Card Online?

4. How can I submit the documents online?

Step 1: Go to https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in /, and log in using your Aadhaar number and one-time password (OTP) received on your registered mobile number.

Step 2: Check your identity and address details displayed in your profile.

Step 3: If the details displayed in your profile are incorrect, take action as described in response to Question 5 below.

Step 4: If the details displayed in your profile are correct, please click on the tab 'I verify that the above details are correct'.

Step 5: Select the identity document from the drop-down menu that you wish to submit.

Step 6: Upload your identity document (size less than 2 MB; file format JPEG, PNG or PDF)

Step 7: Select the address document from the drop-down menu that you wish to submit.

Step 8: Upload your address document (size less than 2 MB; file format JPEG, PNG or PDF). (9) Submit your consent.

Charges For Updating Aadhaar:

Notably, you can submit your document from any part of India. UIDAI said, "Updating the documents is desirable for enabling ease of living, better service delivery and accurate authentication. Therefore, it is in your interest to submit the documents at an early date."