Free Aadhaar update: Is it mandatory to update Aadhaar details every 10 years?

Aadhaar is a unique number, and no resident can have a duplicate number since it is linked to their biometrics. This identifies fake and ghost identities, which result in leakages today. Savings from eliminating duplicates and fakes through Aadhaar-based identification will further enable governments to expand benefits to other eligible residents.

UIDAI has extended the last day to update Aadhaar details for free to June 14, 2025, from December 14, 2024. After June 14, 2025, offline updates at Aadhaar centres will incur a fee. Note that this free service is available only on myAadhaar portal.

Here is a step-by-step guide for submission of documents online.

Step 1: Visit https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/

Step 2: Login and verify details 'Name/Gender/Date of Birth & Address Update'

Step3: Click on update address (tick the consent box to proceed) Click on 'Update Aadhaar Online'

Step 4: Upload a scanned copy of proof of address and give consent in the required format.

Step 5: Make a payment of Rs 50. (Not required if you update it before the latest deadline ends)

Step 6: A Service Request Number (SRN) will be generated. Save it for tracking status later.

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has been encouraging citizens to review their Aadhaar card information, particularly those who received their Aadhaar cards more than ten years ago and haven't made any updates. Nevertheless, it is not mandatory to make these updates.

The mAadhaar app can be used anywhere in India at any time. mAadhaar is more than an Aadhaar card in a wallet. On one hand, the mAadhaar profile is accepted as a valid ID proof, and on the other, residents can use the app's features to share their eKYC or QR code with service providers who seek Aadhaar verification of their customers before providing Aadhaar services.