Aadhaar Card
latest news: The government has extended the deadline for updating Aadhaar card details for free to September 14, 2024, as per the Unique Identification Authority of India (
UIDAI
) website. Aadhaar is a 12-digit unique identity number issued to Indian residents based on biometric and demographic information. This number aims to prevent duplicate and fake identities, ensuring a transparent system.
According to an ET report, if your Aadhaar card was issued over a decade ago and has never been updated, the UIDAI recommends submitting Proof of Identity and Proof of Address documents for revalidation.
Updating your Aadhaar card details ensures better services and successful authentication.
Aadhaar Details: How To Update Online
To update Aadhaar card details online, visit the UIDAI website, log in using your Aadhaar number and OTP, verify your identity and address details, upload identity and address documents, and submit your consent. Remember,
biometric information
like iris scans, fingerprints, and facial photographs cannot be updated online.
A crucial point to note is that the date of birth can only be updated once in the Aadhaar card, with a maximum range of plus or minus three years from the recorded date of birth during enrolment. Gender details on the Aadhaar card can also be updated only once.
How To Update Aadhaar Photo
For changing your Aadhaar card photo, follow these steps: download the Aadhaar enrolment form from the UIDAI website, fill it with the required details, visit your nearest Aadhaar Enrolment Centre/Aadhaar Sewa Kendra, submit the filled form, provide biometric information, and have your live photograph taken.
Upon completion, an acknowledgment slip with the Update Request Number (URN) will be provided. Keep the URN safe to track the status of your
Aadhaar update
. Note that biometric information such as iris scans, fingerprints, and facial photographs cannot be uploaded online.
