Update documents for Aadhaar numbers issued over 10 yrs back: UIDAI

The UIDAI on Tuesday urged Aadhaar holders who were issued the unique ID more than 10 years back to update identification and residence proof documents.

In a statement, the government agency that the updation can be done online as well as at Aadhaar centres.

UIDAI said that cardholders who were issued the unique identification number over 10 years back and who have not done any updation are being "requested" to update their documents.


The statutory body, however, did not say if this updation is mandatory.

"Any person who had got their Aadhaar made 10 years back and not updated the information in any of the subsequent years are being requested to do document updation," it said.

Cardholders can update identification document and proof of residence on payment of the requisite fee.

"This facility can be accessed on My Aadhaar portal or by visiting nearest Aadhaar centre," it added.

Over the last 10 years, Aadhaar number has emerged as a source of identification for individuals, the statement said. The Aadhaar number is used in different government schemes and services.

To avail of government benefits, individuals are expected to update Aadhaar data so as to avoid any inconvenience in identification/certification, it added.

(With inputs from PTI)