Old Aadhaar Update: Big news for Aadhaar Card holders. Is your Aadhaar 10 years old? If so, it’s time to get it updated. Not doing so could result in various tasks being delayed. It’s important to mention that you can complete this update for free until June 14. After that date, a fee will apply for Aadhaar updates.
UIDAI recommends that individuals whose Aadhaar cards were issued 10 years ago should refresh their identity and address information. This can be done at no cost on the UIDAI website until June 14, following a few straightforward steps. You can easily accomplish this using your phone or laptop.
It’s crucial to understand that both addresses and facial features can change significantly over a decade. Therefore, maintaining accurate data is vital. Neglecting to update your information may result in the suspension of government subsidies, complications with bank KYC processes, and interruptions in other Aadhaar-related services. This is why it is deemed essential to update Aadhaar every 10 years, especially with the free service available until June 14th.
Key Takeaways
Quick Read- You will need to visit the Aadhaar official site, myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in, and log into your account using your Aadhaar number and OTP.
- Once the dashboard appears, click on the Document Update tab.
- If you look closely, you will notice a red note indicating that this service is free until June 14th.
- The following page will display your current demographic details, including your name, gender, date of birth, and address.
Why is it important to update every 10 years?
According to UIDAI, ensuring the accuracy of Aadhaar data is critical. A decade is a long time, during which a person’s appearance and address can change. To prevent any issues with identity verification against Aadhaar and to ensure you don’t miss any important updates, UIDAI advises updating Aadhaar once every 10 years.
How can you update Aadhaar for free?
If your Aadhaar is 10 years old, you can update it for free before June 14th by going to the official UIDAI website.
- You will need to visit the Aadhaar official site, myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in, and log into your account using your Aadhaar number and OTP.
- Once the dashboard appears, click on the Document Update tab.
- If you look closely, you will notice a red note indicating that this service is free until June 14th.
- The following page will display your current demographic details, including your name, gender, date of birth, and address.
- If everything appears correct, check the box that says ‘I verify that the above details are correct.’
- You will now need to upload a Proof of Identity (POI) and Proof of Address (POA).
- First, select the document you’ll be uploading from the dropdown list, such as Voter ID, PAN card, ration card, etc.
- Once the documents are uploaded, click Submit. You won’t have to pay any money as the service is free until June 14th.
- Finally, note your Service Request Number (SRN). You can also use this to check your status.
Keep these things in mind
While updating Aadhaar, the copy or photo of the document to be uploaded should be clear and no information should appear blurred. The name in the documents you upload must match the name in your Aadhaar. If there’s a spelling discrepancy, it must be corrected first. The size of the uploaded document should not exceed 2MB. Furthermore, the portal only accepts files in JPEG, PNG, or PDF formats. Therefore, your document must be in these formats.