Aadhaar update: UIDAI makes online document update in Aadhaar free of cost

In a step that puts the needs of the people first and would help millions of Indians, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has decided to make it free for residents to update documents in their Aadhaar online, according to the PIB press release.

Duration of free update
The free service is available for the next three months, i.e., March 15 to June 14, 2023.

Where Rs 50 charge is applicable
It is important to note that this service is free only on myAadhaar portal and will continue to attract a fee of Rs 50 at physical Aadhaar centres, as in the case earlier.

Aadhaar issued 10 years ago
The UIDAI has been urging citizens to upload Proof of Identification and Proof of Address (PoI/PoA) documents to revalidate their demographic information, particularly if Aadhaar was issued more than ten years ago and was never updated. As a result, services will be delivered better, and the success rate of authentication will increase.

Also read:You may have to update your Aadhaar details every 10 years

According to the UIDAI tweet: “If your Aadhaar had been issued 10 years ago & had never been updated – you may now upload Proof of Identity & Proof of Address documents online at https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in ‘FREE OF COST’ from 15 March – June 14, 2023.”

How to change Name, Date of Birth, Address
Step 1: Login on https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/ using their Aadhaar number. Enter One Time Password (OTP) sent to registered mobile number.
Step 2: Click on ‘Document Update’ and the existing details of resident will be displayed.
Step 3: Verify the details, if found correct, click on the next hyper-link.
Step 4: Choose Proof of Identity and Proof of Address document from the dropdown list
Step 5: Upload the copies of the same to update his/her documents.
The list of updated and acceptable PoA and PoI documents is available on official website of UIDAI.