How To Update Aadhaar Card Documents Online for Free?
Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has extended the free online Aadhaar document update facility till June 14, 2027, allowing users to refresh identity and address records without paying fees through the myAadhaar portal. The move aims to improve Aadhaar database accuracy and help users avoid KYC, banking, subsidy and verification issues caused by outdated details.
The government has extended the free online Aadhaar document update facility by another year, giving millions of Aadhaar holders more time to refresh identity and address records without paying any fee. Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) said Aadhaar users can continue updating proof of identity and proof of address documents online free of cost through the myAadhaar portal till June 14, 2027.
The extension comes at a time when Aadhaar authentication is deeply integrated into banking, income-tax filing, investments, insurance, telecom services, subsidies and other financial transactions. Officials said outdated Aadhaar records can lead to delays in KYC verification, subsidy transfers and account-related services. Aadhaar Card Update Deadline Extended: UIDAI Announces New Last Date, Check Details.
Why Aadhaar Updates Matter
For many Indians, Aadhaar has become a primary document for identity verification across both government and private services.
Banks, mutual fund companies, insurers, pension systems and telecom providers rely heavily on Aadhaar-linked KYC checks. If demographic or address information linked to Aadhaar is outdated, users may face:
- Delays in opening bank or demat accounts
- KYC rejection during mutual fund or insurance purchases
- Problems receiving direct benefit transfers
- Difficulty in SIM verification
- Issues during PAN-Aadhaar authentication
- Delays in pension or subsidy-related services
Frequent movers, students, tenants, migrant workers and employees shifting cities are among those expected to benefit the most from timely Aadhaar updates. mAadhaar App Getting Discontinued Soon: UIDAI Urges Citizens To Download New Version With Face Authentication and QR Sharing Features.
What Has Changed?
Earlier, users had to pay a fee for uploading supporting documents online. The service was later made free for a limited period and has now been extended again. However, the free facility is available only through the myAadhaar portal. Aadhaar centres will continue charging fees for offline document updates.
UIDAI has encouraged users, especially those whose Aadhaar was created many years ago, to voluntarily refresh their records and supporting documents to improve database accuracy.
Who Should Consider Updating Aadhaar Documents?
UIDAI has advised users to consider updating documents if:
- Their current address differs from Aadhaar records
- Supporting identity documents have changed
- They recently shifted residence or cities
- Aadhaar was issued nearly a decade ago
- Demographic details require correction
- They face repeated KYC verification problems
Officials said even users whose demographic details remain unchanged are encouraged to upload fresh supporting documents periodically.
How to Update Aadhaar Documents Online for Free
- Visit the myAadhaar portal and log in using your Aadhaar number
- Enter the OTP sent to your registered mobile number
- Verify demographic details displayed in the profile
- Proceed with document update if details are correct
- Select an identity proof document from the list
- Upload the file in JPEG, PNG or PDF format
- Select an address proof document
- Upload the address document and submit consent
UIDAI said uploaded files should generally remain below 2 MB in size.
Which Aadhaar Services Still Require Fees?
While online document uploads remain free till June 2027, several Aadhaar-related services continue to attract charges.
- Biometric Updates
- First biometric update between ages 5 and 7: Free
- First or second update between ages 15 and 17: Free
- Other biometric updates: INR 125
UIDAI has also temporarily relaxed charges for biometric updates between ages 7 and 15 till September 30, 2026.
Demographic Updates
- Demographic update along with biometric update: Free
- Separate demographic update: INR 75
Offline Document Updates
Users visiting Aadhaar enrolment or update centres for document submission must pay INR 75.
New Aadhaar App to Replace mAadhaar
Alongside the extension announcement, UIDAI said the existing mAadhaar app will eventually be phased out and replaced with a new Aadhaar application. The upcoming app is expected to support QR-based Aadhaar sharing, stronger privacy controls and easier access to Aadhaar-linked services.
Officials said the move aligns with the government’s push towards app-based digital identity verification, allowing users to securely share Aadhaar information without submitting physical photocopies.
The transition is also expected to reduce risks linked to misuse of physical Aadhaar copies while making digital verification faster across financial and government platforms.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on May 21, 2026 06:48 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
