Aadhaar Card: Big update is here regarding Aadhaar Card. The Aadhaar Card is one of the most crucial documents in today’s world. Whether you’re accessing government schemes or opening a bank account, it’s essential for nearly every task. But do you know what steps to take regarding someone’s Aadhaar card after they pass away?
According to UIDAI, it’s vital to deactivate the Aadhaar card following a death. Keeping the Aadhaar card active poses a risk of misuse, including obtaining fraudulent subsidies, withdrawing pensions, or committing bank fraud. For your information, the process of deactivating the Aadhaar card is entirely digital and does not require any paperwork.
How can you deactivate an Aadhaar card?
UIDAI has introduced the ‘Reporting of Death of a Family Member’ service on the MyAadhaar portal, which is connected to the Civil Registration System (CRS). Let’s go through the complete step-by-step process for deactivating your Aadhaar card…
First, obtain a death certificate, as the death registration number provided in it will be useful later on. Next, visit the MyAadhaar portal. Log in using your Aadhaar number and complete the verification process with an OTP. After that, select the Report Death of a Family Member option in the Service section. Fill in the details of the deceased individual, such as their Aadhaar number, death registration number, name, etc. Then, verify your identity using OTP and biometric data. Finally, submit your request.
How can you check if the Aadhaar card has been deactivated?
You can verify the deactivation of your Aadhaar card both online and offline. For online verification, go to the MyAadhaar portal and select ‘Check Deceased Aadhaar Deactivation Status’ to view the details. For offline verification, you can visit an Aadhaar Service Center.
Reporting death and deactivation of Aadhaar of a deceased family member helps in preventing the misuse of their Aadhaar.
Report death on myAadhaar Portal: https://t.co/4k2YjTw4BM
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