Good news for Aadhar Card holders who missed the deadline to update their Aadhaar for free. The Unique Identification Authority of India has again extended the deadline for free Aadhar updates till September 14, 2024. Hence you get more time to ensure that all your Aadhaar details such as address, and identity proof are accurate. But why Keeping the Aadhar card updated important? Adhaar card is your digital identity key. It serves a plethora of benefits to Indian citizens from government welfare schemes, and banking to filing taxes. Updating your Aadhar card is crucial as outdated information can delay or even reject your desired services.
How To Update Your Aadhaar Card Deras For Free?
This is not the first time that UIDAI has extended the date to Update the Aadhaar information. One can visit their website’s online portal to update the information like address, name and photo for free till September 14, 2024. While updating the Aadhar card information is free on online portals a fine of 50 rupees might be charged for offline updates. If you choose an online portal the process is simple and easy.
Step 1: Head to the online website https://uidai.gov.in/en/ and log in with your 16-digit Aadhaar number.
Step 2: Go to the “My Aadhaar” section, and find the option button for “Update Your Aadhaar”.
Step 3: Login Securely and provide your Aadhaar number and the phone number linked to your Aadhar. You will get a security code or OTP on your phone for verification.
Step 4: Choose if you need to change address details or provide proof of identity and upload the required documents. Please note that name change updates might fall under this category.
Step 5: Provide scans of the necessary documents like address/identity to match the update of your choice. Make sure that the scan can be read easily and that there are no markings over the writing.
Step 6:Verify all the data that is being delivered and files uploaded to match the correct information provided. Once satisfied, click on the ‘Submit’ button.
Step 7: You will also be given a Request Update Number commonly known as URN after your update request is accepted.
Documents Needed To Update Your Aadhar Card Information
Below are the documents mentioned that are necessary to upload on the myAadhar portal to update your information. You need to submit scanned copies of valid documents for quick processing.
Proof of Identity
- Passport
- Voter Identification Card
- Pan Card
- Driving License
- Marksheet
- ID cards issued by the government such as domicile, resident certificates and Labour cards.
- Marriage Card
- Ration Card
Proof of Address
- Passport
- Bank statements for the last 3 months
- Ration Card
- Electricity or gas bills for the last 3 months
- Voter Identification Card
- Property Tax Receipts of the present year.
- ID cards issued by the government such as domicile, resident certificates and Labour cards.
Always remember to check the UIDAI website https://uidai.gov.in/en/ for the latest list of acceptable documents. Don’t miss another chance to update your Aadhaar for free and maintain accurate details with Aadhaar-linked services.
