Aadhaar Card: What to Do with an Aadhaar Card If Someone Passes Away? Learn the Complete Step-by-Step Process..

Aadhaar Card Deactivation: In today's times, the Aadhaar card stands as one of the most crucial documents. Whether it involves availing the benefits of government schemes or opening a bank account, an Aadhaar card is required for almost every task. However, do you know what should be done with an individual's Aadhaar card in the unfortunate event of their death? According to the UIDAI, it is absolutely essential to have an Aadhaar card deactivated following the demise of its holder. If the Aadhaar card remains active in such a scenario, it poses a risk of misuse—such as fraudulently claiming subsidies, withdrawing pensions, or engaging in banking fraud. For your information, the process of deactivating an Aadhaar card is entirely digital; it requires absolutely no paperwork.

How to Deactivate an Aadhaar Card?
The UIDAI has introduced a service titled 'Reporting of Death of a Family Member' on the MyAadhaar portal, which is linked to the Civil Registration System (CRS). Let us walk through the complete, step-by-step process for deactivating an Aadhaar card:

First, obtain a Death Certificate, as the Death Registration Number provided therein will be required for future reference.

Next, visit the MyAadhaar portal.
Now, log in using your Aadhaar number and complete the verification process via an OTP.
Subsequently, navigate to the 'Services' section and select the option 'Report Death of a Family Member'.
Now, fill in the details of the deceased individual—such as their Aadhaar number, Death Registration Number, name, etc.
Then, verify your own identity using either an OTP or biometric authentication.
Finally, submit the request.

How to Check if the Aadhaar Card Has Been Deactivated?
You can check the deactivation status of an Aadhaar card using both online and offline methods. For an online check, visit the MyAadhaar portal and access the 'Check Deceased Aadhaar Deactivation Status' section to verify the details. To check the status offline, you may visit an Aadhaar Seva Kendra (Aadhaar Service Center).

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