If the name or address on your Aadhaar card is wrong, or there has been any change recently, then now you do not have to worry at all. The government has given big good news for the common people. The date for the free facility to update online information in Aadhaar has been extended. Earlier this date was 14 June 2025, which has now been extended by one year to 14 June 2026.
UIDAI i.e. Unique Identification Authority of India has extended the facility of Aadhaar Card Document Update by one more year. Now you can update your identity (Proof of Identity – PoI) and address (Proof of Address – PoA) related documents online without any charge till 14 June 2026. This step will give great relief to crores of people. Let us know who will get the benefit of this facility, what updates can be done, and how to update your Aadhaar for free sitting at home.
Know who are the beneficiaries
This facility is especially beneficial for all those Aadhaar holders who need to update the information on their Aadhaar card:
- Women whose name has changed after marriage.
- People who have moved to a new place and want to update their address.
- People whose address or other demographic information has changed.
- This facility ensures that all citizens can keep their Aadhaar data latest and accurate, which is important for various government services and identity verification.
What can you update online
According to UIDAI, you can update the following things on the MyAadhaar online portal:
Name
Address
Demographic Data
What cannot be updated online
But there is some information that you cannot update online. If you want to update your mobile number, email ID, biometric information (such as fingerprint or iris scan), or photo, then for this you will have to go to your nearest Aadhaar Service Center. There you will have to pay a small fee, which is ₹ 50.
How to update Aadhaar online
Updating your Aadhaar online is extremely easy and you can do it in just a few minutes:
- First, visit the https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in website.
- Log in using your 12-digit Aadhaar number and the received OTP (one-time password). The OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number.
- Upload your Proof of Identity (PoI) and Proof of Address (PoA) documents. These documents can be in JPEG, PNG, or PDF format and should be of a maximum of 2MB in size.
- Submit your request and note down the 14-digit URN number. This number will help in tracking the status of your application.
- Once your request is approved, you can download the updated Aadhaar from the portal.
The special update process for address
- If you want to update the address only, click on ‘Proceed to Update Address’.
- Enter the new address and upload the relevant documents (like electricity bill, bank passbook, etc.).
- Submit the request and get your URN.
Why Aadhaar is important
Aadhaar is a 12-digit Unique Identification Number, which is your proof of identity and address. It is linked to many important functions, such as:
Bank Account
Government Subsidy
Income Tax Filing
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