Aadhaar Update News: The Indian government is asking all citizens to keep their Aadhaar cards updated. Many people have the mAadhaar app on their smartphones. It is the official app from the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI).
This app is very useful. It acts like a digital Aadhaar card. But many people are confused. They want to know what details they can update using the app.
This news article explains what you can and cannot change from your phone. It also explains the new “free update” service from the government.
What is the mAadhaar App?
The mAadhaar app is a digital version of your Aadhaar card. You can download it for free on Android phones and iPhones.
Once you set it up, you do not need to carry your physical Aadhaar card. The app is an official proof of identity. You can show it at airports and on trains.
The app has many features. You can:
- Download your e-Aadhaar card.
- Show your Aadhaar for KYC (Know Your Customer).
- Lock or unlock your Aadhaar biometrics (fingerprints and iris scan) for safety.
- Check the status of an update request.
- Find a nearby Aadhaar Seva Kendra (Aadhaar center).
- Update some details, like your address.
The Big News: The “Document Update”
The biggest news about Aadhaar is the “Document Update” feature. This is a new service from UIDAI.
UIDAI is asking everyone who has an Aadhaar card older than 10 years to update their documents.
This does not mean you have to change your details. This update is only to confirm your existing details. You must upload new proof documents.
- Proof of Identity (POI): You must upload a new copy of your PAN card, Voter ID, or passport.
- Proof of Address (POA): You must upload a new copy of your electricity bill, water bill, or bank passbook.
This helps UIDAI keep the Aadhaar database clean and correct. This is very important for security.
How Much Does This Cost? (The Free Offer)
Here is the best part. The “Document Update” service is completely free if you do it online.
You can use the mAadhaar app or the myAadhaar website to upload your documents for free.
But this is a limited-time offer. This free service is only available until June 14, 2026.
If you do not update online, you can go to an Aadhaar center. But at the center, you must pay a fee of ₹75 for the same document update. It is better to do it online for free.
What Can You Change on the mAadhaar App?
This is the most common question. The mAadhaar app and myAadhaar website are very limited.
You can only change one demographic detail online: your Address.
If you have moved to a new house, you can update your address from your phone. You do not need to visit a center for this.
This service is not free. To change your address online, you must pay a fee of ₹50.
How to Update Your Address on the App
Here are the simple steps to change your address online.
- Open your mAadhaar app or go to the myAadhaar website.
- Click on “Login”.
- Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number and the security code.
- You will get an OTP (One Time Password) on your mobile number. Your mobile number must be registered with Aadhaar to do this.
- Enter the OTP to log in.
- Look for the “Update Aadhaar Online” or “Address Update” service.
- Select “Address” as the detail you want to change.
- Enter your new address details carefully.
- Upload a clear, scanned copy of your new address proof (like a rent agreement or new utility bill).
- Pay the ₹50 fee using UPI, a debit card, or a credit card.
- After payment, you will get a Service Request Number (SRN).
- You can use this SRN to track the status of your address change. It usually takes a few days.
What Updates Cannot Be Done on the App?
You cannot update most of your details online. For all other changes, you must go to an Aadhaar Seva Kendra (ASK) in person.
Details that cannot be updated online include:
- Your Name: You cannot change your name or fix a spelling mistake on the app.
- Your Date of Birth: You must go to a center to correct your birthday.
- Your Gender: This also requires a visit to a center.
- Your Mobile Number: If you lost your old number, you cannot add a new one online. You must go to a center.
- Your Biometrics: You cannot update your photo, fingerprints, or iris scan from home. You must go to a center to do this.
New Fees at Aadhaar Centers
UIDAI has also changed the fees at all Aadhaar centers.
- Demographic Update: To change your name, address, date of birth, or gender at a center, the new fee is ₹75.
- Biometric Update: To update your photo, fingerprints, or iris scan, the new fee is ₹125.
- Aadhaar Enrollment: Getting a new Aadhaar card for the first time is still free for everyone.
Conclusion
The mAadhaar app is a powerful tool. It is perfect for carrying your ID and keeping it safe by locking your biometrics.
It is also the best way to do two things: change your address (for a ₹50 fee) or do the “Document Update” (for free until June 14, 2026).
For all other big changes, like your name or photo, you must still visit an Aadhaar center. Check your Aadhaar details today. If your card is old, use the free online update before the deadline.
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