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Friends, Aadhaar cards, PAN cards, and ration cards are essential documents for Indians. They are used for various government and private purposes. This Aadhaar card is a crucial document. Issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), this card contains important personal information such as your name, date of birth, address, and a unique 12-digit Aadhaar number. This card is used for opening a bank account, obtaining a SIM card, and other purposes. If the photo on your Aadhaar card has been damaged and you want to replace it, learn about the easy process.

Can you change your Aadhaar photo?

Yes, you can update your Aadhaar card photo, along with other biometric and demographic information, such as:

Name

Address

Date of Birth

Gender

Mobile Number

Email ID

Fingerprint

Iris Scan

Important: Photo update is not available online

You cannot update your Aadhaar photo online. You must visit an Aadhaar enrollment or update center in person, as your photo and biometric information will be captured there.

Step-by-step process to change your Aadhaar photo

Follow these steps to update your Aadhaar card photo:

Visit the UIDAI website

Visit uidai.gov.in

Download the Aadhaar enrollment/update form

Fill out the form

Fill in the required fields carefully.

Go to your nearest Aadhaar enrollment center

Submit the completed form to the Aadhaar center.

Biometric Verification

Center staff will verify your fingerprint and iris scan.

Photo Capture

A new photo will be captured instantly from their system.

Pay the update fee

Updating Aadhaar details (including photo) costs ₹25 + GST.

Receive an Acknowledgement Slip

You will be given a URN (Update Request Number) to check the status of your update.

Check Update Status

Use the URN on the UIDAI website to check if your photo has been updated.

Download the Updated Aadhaar

Once the update is complete, you can download your e-Aadhaar with the new photo from the UIDAI portal.