Government extends deadline for updation of Aadhaar card details: This is the last date

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has announced that it has extended the deadline for free updates to Aadhaar card details. The final date for free online Aadhaar detail updates was previously set for September 14, post this deadline, uploading documents on myAadhaar portal and making changes in profile required a fee.

What is the new deadline to update details on Aadhaar Cards for free

The new date by which Aadhaar card holders can update their details for free is December 14.
“UIDAI extends free online document upload facility till 14th December 2024; to benefit millions of Aadhaar Number Holders,” UIDAI said in a post on X.
“This free service is available only on #myAadhaar portal. UIDAI has been encouraging people to keep documents updated in their #Aadhaar,” it added.

Aadhaar card holders can easily update their address, changes to their names, mobile number, or photograph online.

Why it is necessary to update details in Aadhaar card

India’s unique biometric-based identification system, Aadhaar number serves as a crucial identifier for every citizen. It also helps in eliminating fraudulent identities and preventing leakages.
The UIDAI has urged citizens to update their Aadhaar documents at least once every ten years. Demographic details like name, address, and date of birth can be updated online through the MyAadhaar Portal or at any Aadhaar Enrollment Center, using documents such as ration cards, voter IDs, domicile certificates, passports and passbooks.
This facility is also available to non-resident Indians (NRIs) who can update their Aadhaar details online or by visiting an Aadhaar Center whenever they are in India.
Even newborns can be enrolled for Aadhaar using their birth certificate and their parents’ Aadhaar numbers. However, their biometric data must be updated when they reach the ages of 5 and 15.