Extension of Aadhaar card update deadline: The Aadhaar card issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has now become an essential part of our lives. No matter where we go, an Aadhaar card is one of the most important things one should have. It is used in hotels for check-in, used as document proof when purchasing SIM cards and used as proof even if we need to establish a Wi-Fi connection at home. Although it is such an important part of our identity, we often overlook it. Did you know that UIDAI asks you to update your Aadhaar card details at least once every 10 years?

Its updating is not mandatory and it will not become invalid if you fail to do so, but UIDAI invites you to update it as regular updates ensure accurate authentication and better service delivery. This will help the UIDAI maintain up-to-date records. To encourage citizens to update their Aadhaar card details, the UIDAI has extended the deadline for free updates till December 14, 2024, through the ‘myAadhaar’ portal.

You might be thinking, “Has the deadline for a free update been extended?” Isn’t it only supposed to be free? No, in fact, if you do not update your Aadhaar card during this period, you will have to pay a fee of Rs 50 to do so at Aadhaar centers.

Online update of Aadhaar card: extended delay

According to the Aadhaar Registration and Updating Regulations, 2016, “A holder of an Aadhaar number may, at the end of each period of 10 years from the date of generation of the Aadhaar number allotted to him , update documents or information proving identity and proof of address, at least once, by submitting a request.”

UIDAI also published an article on This free service is only available on the “myAadhaar” portal. The UIDAI has encouraged people to keep the documents in their Aadhaar up to date.

#UIDAI extends the free online document download function until December 14, 2024; for the benefit of millions of Aadhaar number holders. This free service is only available on #myAadhaar portal. The UIDAI encourages people to keep documents up to date in their #Aadhaar. pic.twitter.com/ThB14rWG0h

– Aadhaar (@UIDAI) September 14, 2024

How to Update Aadhaar Card Details Online for Free

• Visit the myAadhaar portal and log in using your Aadhaar number and OTP
• Click on “Document Update”
• Review the instructions then click “Next”
• Upload valid identity and address proof (e.g. voter ID, passport or ration card)
• Submit the documents and receive the Service Request Number (SRN) which you can use to track updates to your request.