The Aadhaar card has become an important document in today’s time. It is not only required in banks and offices but also for mobile SIM, gas connection and many other services. It is important to update the correct information on the Aadhaar card from time to time, especially when there is a change in address, name, photo or biometric details.
New date for Aadhaar card update
The government has extended the date of free service given for updating Aadhaar cards to 14 September 2024. Earlier this date was 14 June 2024. After this date, if you want to update your Aadhaar card, you will have to pay a charge of Rs 50 if you use offline mode. The facility for online updates has been kept free.
How to update Aadhaar online
Follow the following steps to update your Aadhaar card for free at home
- Visit the official website of UIDAI.
- Click on the “Update Aadhaar” option.
- Login through your Aadhaar number and OTP.
- Click on “Document Update” and upload the scanned copy of the required documents.
- Click on the Submit button.
- You will receive a request number from which you can track the status of your Aadhaar update.
Required Documents
You will need the following documents for Aadhaar update
- Identity proof ( PAN card)
- Address proof (Voter ID card)
If your Aadhaar card is 10 years old or if the information on your Aadhaar card is incorrect, it is necessary that you get it updated as soon as possible.
Final Advice
To avail of this free service of Aadhaar card update, update your Aadhaar card before 14 September 2024. So that any kind of problems can be avoided in future.