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UIDAI has made it mandatory for residents to update their Aadhaar details in every 10 years. The online process is free of charge till September 14.
Updated : Sep 04, 2023, 03:32 PM IST | Edited by : Maitry Kothari
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) will not charge the customary Rs. 50 cost for online Aadhaar updates till September 14. This indicates that Indian citizens are free to update their contact information, including name, address, gender, date of birth, mobile number, and email, online.
Notably, an individual will still need to visit an Aadhaar enrollment facility and pay the necessary cost to change their photo, iris, or other biometric information on their Aadhaar card. This is because biometric updates call for fingerprinting, iris scans, and other biometric data, which can only be done with the biometric scanning equipment found in enrollment centres.
Why is it essential to update your Aadhaar card?
Firstly, UIDAI has made it mandatory for Indian residents to update their Aadhaar details every 10 years to ensure that the data in the database remains accurate and up-to-date. The updation is important for many reasons such as:
What are the disadvantages of not updating your Aadhaar card?
If Aadhaar is not updated, several issues may arise. Consumers may have trouble using banking services and government programs in the future.
How to update Aadhaar card details online: Step-by-step guide