Aadhaar Card: Often, our photo on the Aadhaar card is so bad that it becomes difficult to recognize! But now there is no need to worry. You can easily replace it with your favourite photo. The Aadhaar card has become a very important document related to our identity today. It isn’t easy to do any important work without it. So, if you are also unhappy with your Aadhaar card photo, then let us know how you can easily update it.
Complete the process of changing the photo on the Aadhaar card
Updating the photo on Aadhaar card has now become easier than ever. UIDAI has simplified this process so that any person can reflect his identity correctly.
Visit UIDAI website
First of all, you have to visit the official website (uidai.gov.in) of Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). This is the first and most important step.
Download the Aadhaar Enrollment/Correction Form
On the website, you have to find the option of “Aadhaar Enrolment or Correction”. Click on this option to download the relevant form. This form is required for your personal information and the updates you need to make.
Print out the form and fill in the information
Take a printout of the downloaded form. Now, carefully fill in all the required information asked in the form. Make sure you don’t make any mistakes as incorrect information can delay the process.
Visit Aadhaar Seva Kendra
After filling out the form, you need to visit your nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra. Don’t forget to carry all the documents that are required in the form along with the form. This is important for verification of your identity and address.
Biometric verification and clicking of new photo
At the Aadhaar Seva Kendra, biometric verification of your identity will be done. After this, a new photo of yours will be clicked at the center itself. This ensures that your new photo is as per the existing guidelines.
Paying the fee and getting the URN slip
You need to pay a fee of ₹100 plus GST for this photo update. After making the payment, you will get a receipt (slip). There will be a URN (Updated Request Number) written on this slip. This URN number is extremely important to track the status of your update.
This way, you can change the photo in Aadhaar in easy steps.
What is the URN number and why is it important
URN (Updated Request Number) is a unique number that you get on the slip you receive after payment at the Aadhaar Seva Kendra. This number identifies your Aadhaar update request. You can get information through the URN number about when your photo will be updated.
By visiting the UIDAI website, you can check the status related to the photo through the URN number. Usually, it may take up to 90 days for the photo to be updated, but it often happens earlier. The URN number helps you keep track of your update process.