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In a major relief for Aadhaar holders across India, Unique Identification Authority of India has officially extended the deadline for free Aadhaar updates by one more year. Citizens can now update their Aadhaar details online without paying any fee until June 14, 2027.

Earlier, the free update facility was scheduled to end on June 15, 2026. However, UIDAI has now extended the benefit through an official memorandum.

Where Can You Update Aadhaar for Free?

The free Aadhaar update facility will be available only through the official myAadhaar Portal.

Users can update details such as:

• Address
• Mobile number
• Name corrections
• Other demographic information

No fee will be charged if these updates are completed online through the portal before the new deadline.

mAadhaar App to Be Discontinued Soon

UIDAI has also announced that the older mAadhaar app will soon be shut down. Users will be required to shift to the new Aadhaar App, which will include several upgraded privacy and security features.

Features Expected in the New Aadhaar App

• QR-based secure Aadhaar sharing
• Improved privacy controls
• Faster access to Aadhaar services
• Better digital verification system

According to UIDAI, the new app is designed to provide a smarter, safer, and more seamless digital experience for users.

How to Update Aadhaar Online

Users can easily complete Aadhaar updates online by following these steps:

Visit the official myAadhaar portal

Log in using Aadhaar number and OTP

Upload valid Proof of Identity (PoI) and Proof of Address (PoA) documents

Submit the online update request

Save the 14-digit Update Request Number (URN) to track application status later

Aadhaar Update Charges Explained

The update fee depends on the type of correction or modification being made.

Biometric Updates

Certain biometric updates remain free in specific age groups:

• First biometric update between ages 5–7: Free
• First or second biometric update between ages 15–17: Free
• Biometric updates for children aged 7–15: Free till September 30, 2026

For other biometric updates involving:

• Fingerprints
• Iris scan
• Photograph

Users may need to pay ₹125.

Charges for Demographic Updates

If demographic details like:

• Name
• Gender
• Date of birth
• Address
• Mobile number
• Email ID

are updated separately at Aadhaar centres, users will have to pay ₹75.

However, the same updates remain free online through the myAadhaar portal until June 14, 2027.

Aadhaar Centre vs Online Update Update Method Charges

Online through myAadhaar	Free till June 14, 2027
Aadhaar Centre Visit	₹75 for demographic updates
Biometric Update	₹125 in applicable cases

Why This Extension Matters

The extension is expected to benefit crores of Aadhaar users who still need to:

• Correct outdated addresses
• Link new mobile numbers
• Update personal details
• Complete document verification

The government has been encouraging citizens to keep Aadhaar records updated to ensure uninterrupted access to banking, subsidies, welfare schemes, SIM verification, and financial services.

For official details and updates, users can visit the UIDAI Official Website.