Only 20 days are left for the chance to update Aadhaar card for free to end. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has extended the date for free update in Aadhaar card to 14 September 2024. Earlier this deadline was 14 June 2024, which was now extended by three months. This facility is available only online, that is, if you go to the Aadhaar center and get it updated, then you will have to pay a charge for it.
Which information can be updated in Aadhaar for free?
You can update many important information like address, date of birth, mobile number etc. in your Aadhaar card for free. For this you have to go to myAadhaar Portal. However, to update some information like iris or biometric data, you will have to go to the Aadhaar center.
How to update Aadhaar online?
If you want to update your Aadhaar card online for free, then follow the following steps for this:
- First of all go to the official website of UIDAI.
- Select the option of Aadhaar update.
- If you want to update the address, click on the option of update address.
- Enter the registered mobile number and verify through OTP.
- Select the Documents Update option.
- Verify all the details related to your Aadhaar.
- Upload the documents required for address update.
- Accept the Aadhaar update process.
- You will get a 14-digit Update Request Number (URN), through which you can track the status of your Aadhaar update.
Where is Aadhaar required?
Nowadays Aadhaar card has become mandatory for many important works. Aadhaar is necessary for all money related works like opening a bank account, taking advantage of government schemes, buying a SIM card, and buying a house. If the Aadhaar card is not updated on time, many important works can be stopped. Therefore, it is important to keep the Aadhaar information updated from time to time.