The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has announced that it will now offer free online document update for Aadhaar holders. The move is expected to benefit lakhs of residents and is part of the Digital India initiative. According to UIDAI, the ‘myAadhaar’ portal will provide free document update service for the next three months, with an aim to facilitate users in updating their details, showing a people-centric approach.
The free service is available for three months from March 15, 2023 to June 14, 2023. However, a fee of ₹50 will continue to be charged for the service at physical Aadhaar centers as before. In case there is any change in the demographic details of residents, such as name, date of birth, or address, they can visit their nearest centers or opt for digital means to update their details free of cost during the offer period.
To update their details digitally, users can log in https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/ Using their Aadhaar number, where a One-Time Password (OTP) will be shared on their registered mobile number. There, they can select the ‘Update Document’ icon, which will display their existing details. An Aadhaar holder needs to verify the details, click on the next hyperlink, and select Proof of Identity (POI) and Proof of Address (POA) documents from the dropdown list and upload their copies to update your documents Do it.
According to UIDAI, under the Aadhaar Enrollment and Update Regulations, 2016, individuals having Aadhaar number can update their supporting documents in Aadhaar at least once by submitting POI and POA documents after completion of every 10 years from the date of enrolment. . The aim is to ensure that their information remains accurate, leading to better service delivery and better authentication success rates.