Aadhaar Update: Opportunity to update Aadhaar for free from home; UIDAI extends the deadline

The UIDAI has extended the free facility for updating identity and address-related documents in Aadhaar cards online until June 14, 2027. Aadhaar holders can complete this process from the comfort of their homes using a mobile phone or computer via the 'myAadhaar' portal. Learn the complete procedure and details regarding any applicable charges for Aadhaar updates.

Aadhaar Card Update: You no longer need to spend money to update your identity and address-related documents in your Aadhaar card. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has extended the free online document update facility on the 'myAadhaar' portal until June 14, 2027. This means Aadhaar card holders can perform these updates for free from home using their mobile phones or computers.

Additionally, the UIDAI has made the facility to update an email ID via the new Aadhaar App free of charge. There will be no fee for this service until December 31, 2026. However, the procedures for using these two facilities differ.

Update your Aadhaar documents for free until June 14, 2027

According to the UIDAI, Aadhaar holders can update their identity and address-related documents for free through the 'myAadhaar' portal. The deadline for this facility, previously set for June 14, 2026, has now been extended to June 14, 2027. This will be particularly beneficial for individuals who obtained their Aadhaar cards several years ago and have not updated their identity or address-related documents since then. Under this facility, 'Proof of Identity' and 'Proof of Address' documents can be submitted online.

How to update Aadhaar documents using your mobile phone

If you wish to update your Aadhaar documents from home, follow the steps provided below:

Open the official UIDAI website, https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/, on your mobile phone. Enter your Aadhaar number here and log in using the OTP sent to your registered mobile number.
Next, select the 'Document Update' option.
Verify the information regarding your identity and address as displayed on the screen.
Then, select the appropriate documents from the available options as proof of identity and proof of address.
Upload the relevant documents, provide the necessary consent, and submit your request.
Keep the Service Request Number (SRN) generated after the submission of your application; you can use it to check the status of your update.
Please note that once the documents are uploaded, they will be verified by the UIDAI. Submitting a request does not mean that the changes to your Aadhaar have been implemented immediately.

Update your email ID for free until December 31

The UIDAI has introduced a facility to add or update an email ID in your Aadhaar via the new Aadhaar App. Previously, a fee of ₹75 was charged for this service; however, the UIDAI has waived this fee for the period from July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026.

This means that Aadhaar holders can update their email ID free of charge through the new Aadhaar App until December 31, 2026. This facility is free only when accessed via the Aadhaar App.

Not all types of Aadhaar updates are free.

It is important to understand that the UIDAI has not made all Aadhaar-related services free. The free 'Document Update' facility applies only to the online submission of identity and address-related documents via the 'myAadhaar' portal. Similarly, the waiver for updating an email ID applies specifically to the service provided through the new Aadhaar App.

Different rules and fees may apply to changes such as name, date of birth, mobile number, or biometric information. Furthermore, for updates involving fingerprints, iris scans, or photographs, you must visit an Aadhaar Seva Kendra. Therefore, before making any changes to your Aadhaar, be sure to check the specific procedure and applicable fees for the relevant service on the official UIDAI website.

Fees for Making Changes to Aadhaar

Not all types of updates to an Aadhaar card are free. The UIDAI has set specific fees for various services.

Updates to identity and address documents: Free on the myAadhaar portal until June 14, 2027.
Demographic updates: ₹75.
Biometric updates: ₹125.

Getting a new Aadhaar card: Completely free.

Additionally, certain mandatory biometric updates for children are provided free of charge, subject to specific age requirements and rules. Before making any changes to your Aadhaar, be sure to check the applicable fees and guidelines on the official UIDAI website.