What should be done with the Aadhaar card after a family member's death? Learn the complete deactivation process..

If a family member passes away, it is crucial to address their Aadhaar details to minimize the risk of identity misuse. Through the Unique Identification Authority of India's (UIDAI) online facility, you can report the death of a family member and initiate the process to deactivate the deceased's Aadhaar number.

Here is the complete process:

Report the death of a family member to UIDAI.
The 12-digit Aadhaar number is unique to every individual and serves as a vital identity document for accessing various services, including banking. Reporting the death of a family member helps mitigate the risk of unauthorized use of their identity details and prevents fraud. This facility is available on the myAadhaar portal; to use it, the family member reporting the death must authenticate their own identity before submitting the deceased's information.

What documents and details are required?
Before starting the process, ensure you have the following documents and information ready:

Death Certificate: A scanned copy is required for submission and verification.

Deceased's Aadhaar Number: This helps identify the specific record for which deactivation is being requested.

Aadhaar details of the family member reporting the death: These are required to use the online service.

Registered Mobile Number: To complete OTP-based authorization, the mobile number of the family member reporting the death must be linked to their Aadhaar.

Demographic details of the deceased: These may also be required to verify the deceased's record.

How to request Aadhaar deactivation?
This process can be initiated online via the myAadhaar portal. Here is the complete process:

Log in to the myAadhaar portal: Log in to the official UIDAI myAadhaar portal using your Aadhaar number and complete the OTP-based authentication.

Select the relevant service: Choose the “Report death of family member” option.

Enter the deceased person's details: Provide the Aadhaar number and death registration number.

Upload the death certificate: Submit a scanned copy of the certificate as a supporting document.

Save the reference number: Once the request is submitted, a Service Request Number (SRN) is generated. Keep it safe for future use to track the application status.

Does the Aadhaar get deactivated immediately upon submitting the request?
No. Reporting the death is the first step in the process, not a confirmation that the Aadhaar number has been deactivated. UIDAI verifies the submitted information before deciding on the next steps.

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