In today’s digital India, Aadhaar card is not just an ID proof but has become the backbone of every citizen’s digital identity. Be it availing benefits of government schemes, opening a bank account or enrolling a child in school – the need for Aadhaar is mandatory everywhere.
In such a situation, if any information in your Aadhaar like name, address or date of birth is wrong or has become very old, then it becomes very important to update it.
Now the good news is that UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India) has once again extended the free facility of updating Aadhaar – and this time the opportunity is till 14th June 2026…
Why is it important to update Aadhaar? If your Aadhaar card is more than 10 years old and you have not made any changes in it, then it is time to re-check it and make the necessary updates. From time to time, it is advised by UIDAI that citizens keep their documents updated so that any government service is not hampered.
For how long can you update Aadhaar for free?
UIDAI has extended the facility of free online updating of demographic details like name, address, date of birth, gender etc. in Aadhaar till June 14, 2026.
Keep in mind – This facility is available only on the online portal (MyAadhaar). If you want to get updated by going to Aadhar Seva Kendra, you will have to pay a fee.
How to do free Aadhaar update sitting at home? Updating identity and address information in Aadhaar online is very easy: Visit the official website of UIDAI: https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in
Login: Enter your Aadhaar number and fill the OTP received on the registered mobile number.
Select the Document Update section: Here you will see your Aadhaar details. If there is any correction to be made in the information, then go ahead.
Upload Document: Scan and upload documents related to identity (ID Proof) and address (Address Proof). Example: For Identity – PAN Card, Voter ID, Passport For Address – Electricity Bill, Bank Statement, Passbook, Ration Card etc.
Submit and note the URN: Upon submitting the application you will get a 14 digit Update Request Number (URN). With this you can track the status of your updates.
Where will the charge be taken and how much?
| type of service | Channel | charge |
|---|---|---|
| Identity/Address Update (Demographic) | MyAadhaar Portal | Free |
| Identity/Address Update | Aadhar Seva Kendra | ₹50 |
| Biometric Update (Fingerprint/Iris) | service center | ₹100 |
When is an update necessary for children? As per UIDAI rules, Aadhaar update for children is mandatory in these two stages: -at the age of 5 years -at the age of 15 years.