Know how and how much fee you can get updated

Aadhar Card is one of the most used documents in India. About 90% of the country’s population has Aadhar card. Like other documents like PAN Card, Voter Card, Driving License, and Ration Card, Aadhaar Card is also mandatory for your identity and to avail the benefits of many government schemes.

However, due to mistakes made while making Aadhaar card or the need to change information, people may need to get it updated. UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India) has provided the facility to the people to update the demographic and biometric information in their Aadhaar.

Two types of information: demographic and biometric

1. Demographic Information:
   • Your name, address, date of birth, gender, mobile number and email.
   • It can be updated through online medium.
2. Biometric Information:
   • Fingerprint, iris scan (eye recognition), and photo.
   • To get it updated, you will have to go to the Aadhaar center.

Process to update biometric information

• Online Appointment:
  • To update biometric information, first of all you have to go to the official website of UIDAI and take an appointment at the Aadhaar center.
• Updates on Centre:
  • The operator updates your information at the Aadhaar centre.
  • For this you will have to pay the prescribed fees.

update fees

UIDAI has prescribed different fees for updating information:

Demographic Information Update Process

1. online media:
   • Login to UIDAI website.
   • Access the account through your Aadhaar number and OTP.
   • Update necessary information.
2. fees paid:
   • Pay a fee of ₹50.

Biometric Information Update Process

1. Visit Aadhaar Centre:
   • After the appointment, reach the designated Aadhar Centre.
2. Required Documents:
   • Carry your identity and other necessary documents.
3. Pay Fees:
   • Deposit the fee of ₹100.

Why is it important to update Aadhaar?

1. Accurate Identification:
   • Correct information is necessary to avail the benefits of government schemes and for verification of documents.
2. Update of biometric information:
   • Biometric data can change over time, just as children’s fingerprints can change as they grow.
3. Demographic changes:
   • Update is necessary in circumstances like change of name or address after marriage.