Up to December 14, Uidai is offering free online Aadhaar updation, letting citizens change their demographic information. Every ten years, Aadhaar records must be updated in order to maintain data accuracy and guard against fraud.

Updating Aadhaar card information is a crucial step to ensure that your personal details are accurate and up-to-date. It is important to take advantage of the opportunity to make any necessary changes before the given deadline. This will help avoid any inconvenience or issues that may arise due to outdated information in the future. 

In Summary

• Up until December 14, UIDAI is waiving the Rs. 50 cost for Aadhaar updates online.
• Enrollment centres still need to be visited in order to update biometric data.
• Every ten years, Aadhaar card information must be updated in order to preserve accuracy and thwart fraud.

The usual Rs. 50 cost for online Aadhaar upgrades has been waived by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) until December 14. Indian citizens can use the Uidai web site to update or change their demographic data, including name, address, date of birth, gender, phone number, and email, at no cost during this time.

Though changing all of your Aadhaar's demographic information is free and can be done online, you still need to visit an Aadhaar enrollment facility in person and pay the appropriate price if you need to change your photo, iris, or other biometric information. This necessity stems from the fact that biometric updates necessitate the scanning of fingerprints, iris patterns, and other biometric data at registration centers using specific equipment. In order to stop any fraudulent activity, the biometric update process also contains the essential verification steps.

Why updating your Aadhaar is required

The Aadhaar regulating agency, UIDAI, has mandated that Aadhaar card data be updated every ten years. This is to guarantee that the information is correct and current. In order to prevent Aadhaar fraud, the government also urges people to update their Aadhaar cards.

According to UIDAI, major life events like marriage may require alterations to basic demographic information like name and residence. Similarly, changing one's address or cellphone number may be necessary when moving to a new place. Updates are also necessary for other situations, such as modifications to family status brought about by marriage or the death of a relative. Residents may also change personal information, including their email address or mobile number, for private reasons.

The official UIDAI website highlights how dynamic people's lives are and acknowledges that Aadhaar data may need to be updated to appropriately represent these changes and preserve the system's integrity. Frequent upgrades guarantee that Aadhaar continues to be a trustworthy and reputable means of identification for a range of services and transactions.

Government regulations also require a young child to provide the required biometric data for an update when they are 15 years old. The validity and reliability of the child's Aadhaar data must be preserved as they grow up, and this stage is essential.

How to use an online Aadhaar card update

Here's how to update your Aadhaar data online, step-by-step: Details Below

• Registration: Go to uidai.gov.in, the UIDAI website, and set up a password and login ID.
• Proceeding the Update: From the drop-down menu, choose "Update Your Aadhaar" after clicking on the "My Aadhaar" option.
• Provide your Aadhaar number: Click "Update Aadhaar Details (Online)" and enter your Aadhaar number along with the Captcha verification code. "Send OTP" should be clicked.
• OTP Authentication: Just enter the OTP you received and press "Login."
• Choose Specifics: Select the demographic information that has to be updated, then carefully enter the new data.
• Click "Submit" once you've made the required adjustments.
• Document Upload: In order to confirm your revised information, upload scans of the necessary supporting documentation.
• click "Submit Update Request" To finalize the process and confirm the update request.
• Track Status: Enter the Update Request Number (URN) that you were sent by SMS for tracking purposes.

To check the status of an update, go to myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in and select "Check Enrollment & Update Status." To see the progress of your update request, enter your URN.