Aadhaar Card Update: A user expressed a complaint on social media, which led UIDAI to clarify his doubts. Although the user did not share his name, address, or village, he did mention the Aadhaar centre’s number, 656. “Please help me,” he requested. In response, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) provided comprehensive information regarding the Aadhaar update.
If you have any uncertainties about updating Aadhaar or the fees set by UIDAI (Aadhaar Update Charges), this information will be quite beneficial for you.
What did UIDAI state about Aadhaar update fees?
UIDAI explained that enrolling for Aadhaar is free of charge. While various fees apply for updating different types of data, mandatory biometric updates for individuals aged 7 to 15 are free until September 30, 2026.
- Mandatory biometric updates (photo + fingerprint + iris) are also free for children aged 5 to 7 years and 15 to 17 years.
- The fee for updating mandatory biometric data (photo + fingerprint + iris) for children aged 7 to 15 years and those over 17 years is Rs 125.
- The cost for demographic updates (one or more fields) is set at Rs 75, which includes all taxes.
- For biometric updates (Photo + Fingerprint + Iris), whether done alone or alongside other demographic updates, the charge is Rs 125.
- The fee for Aadhaar search using E-KYC/Find Aadhaar/any other method and for a color printout on A4 paper is Rs 40.
- The cost for updating the address via the myAadhaar portal is Rs 75, inclusive of all taxes. The fee for document updates is also Rs 75 through the Aadhaar Enrolment Centre and the myAadhaar portal.
UIDAI has made the document update service on the Aadhaar online portal, ‘myAadhaar’, free until June 14, 2026.
How can you file a complaint about an Aadhaar discrepancy?
UIDAI has mentioned that for further details, individuals can check the official Aadhaar website (https://uidai.gov.in/). Please refrain from paying any extra fees other than those specified above. If any enrollment center requests additional payments, report the issue right away.
UIDAI has stated, “We maintain a zero tolerance policy against corruption and procedural violations.” They also noted that complaints can be submitted through this portal (https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/file-complaint).