Aadhaar is a vital identity document for citizens in the country, containing important information like name, address, photo, biometric data, and other key identity details. It is widely accepted as a crucial proof of identity in both government and non-government settings. It is important to keep the information on Aadhaar, including the photo and address, up to date.

Now citizens of India can update their Aadhaar card identification through online mode with the help of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) for free. The free services were only possible due to the government initiative, Digital India initiative. The myAadhaar portal can help with this process,myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in.

The UIDAI is allowing Aadhaar cardholders to use a free update service for details like Proof of Identity (POI) and Proof of Address (PoA) until December 14. This doesn’t affect other updating services provided by the government body for Aadhaar-related changes. It’s important to note that this service doesn’t cover updates for details like Name, Gender, Date of Birth, or Address in Aadhaar.

The UIDAI is encouraging individuals, especially those with Aadhaar cards issued a decade ago that haven’t been updated, to upload documents for Proof of Identity and Proof of Address (PoI/PoA) to revalidate their demographic details.

To update your Aadhaar details online, follow these steps:

Visit the Aadhaar Self-Service Portal on the UIDAI website.

Log in using your Aadhaar number, Captcha, and the One Time Password (OTP) received on your phone.

Go to the Document Update section and review your existing details for accuracy.

Choose the appropriate document type from the drop-down list and upload scanned copies of the original documents for verification.

Make a note of the service request number to track the progress of your details update process.